Complete List Of Ash Songs From A to Z

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Ash formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, in 1992 when school friends Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton, and Rick McMurray came together to create a band while still in their teens. The group built a following locally before attracting wider attention with their debut single releases. Their early momentum culminated in the 1994 mini-album Trailer, which helped introduce them to a growing UK audience and established their reputation for energetic punk-influenced rock.

The band’s breakthrough came with their debut full-length album 1977, released in 1996. The record produced hit singles such as “Girl from Mars,” “Kung Fu,” and “Goldfinger,” with 1977 reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart. The album was widely acclaimed for its mix of punk rock spirit and melodic hooks, and it set Ash apart as one of the leading new bands of the Britpop era. The success of 1977 cemented Tim Wheeler as the band’s main songwriter and positioned Ash as a major force in UK alternative rock.

Their follow-up, Nu-Clear Sounds (1998), marked a shift in tone and included the single “Jesus Says.” Although the record received a more mixed response than their debut, Ash remained a popular live act. In 2001, they released Free All Angels, an album that revitalized their career and produced one of their biggest hits, “Shining Light,” which earned the Ivor Novello Award for songwriting. Other singles from the album, including “Burn Baby Burn,” also achieved chart success and critical praise.

Over the years, Ash continued to evolve musically while maintaining a strong presence on the UK charts. Albums such as Meltdown (2004) delivered heavier guitar-driven tracks like “Clones” and “Orpheus,” while Twilight of the Innocents (2007) was notable as the last album they announced before moving to a singles-only release strategy. Despite this declaration, Ash later returned to album releases, including Kablammo! (2015) and Islands (2018). In 2023, they released Race the Night, adding another record to their catalog and showing their longevity as a band that has consistently adapted without losing their core identity.

Throughout their career, Ash has produced numerous hit singles that defined their place in alternative rock, such as “Girl from Mars,” “Shining Light,” and “Burn Baby Burn.” While they did not accumulate an extensive list of major awards, their Ivor Novello recognition for “Shining Light” stands as a testament to their songwriting impact. Their influence has been marked not only by chart success but also by their consistent ability to connect with fans across generations.

The lineup remained remarkably stable, with Wheeler on vocals and guitar, Hamilton on bass, and McMurray on drums. Charlotte Hatherley joined as a guitarist and vocalist in 1997, contributing significantly to the band’s sound until her departure in 2006.

Complete List Of Ash Songs From A to Z

1. All That I Have Left – Islands – 2018
2. Angel Interceptor – 1977 – 1996
3. Annabel – Islands – 2018
4. Anything Is Possible – Kablammo! – 2015
5. Aphrodite – Nu-Clear Sounds – 1998
6. Blacklisted – Twilight of the Innocents – 2007
7. Braindead – Race the Night – 2023
8. Bring Back the Summer – Kablammo! – 2015
9. Burn Baby Burn – Free All Angels – 2001
10. Burn Out – Nu-Clear Sounds – 1998
11. Buzzkill – Islands – 2018
12. Candy – Free All Angels – 2001
13. Cherry Bomb – Free All Angels – 2001
14. Clones – Meltdown – 2004
15. Cocoon – Kablammo! – 2015
16. Confessions in the Pool – Islands – 2018
17. Crashed Out Wasted – Race the Night – 2023
18. Dark and Stormy – Twilight of the Innocents – 2007
19. Darkside Lightside – 1977 – 1996
20. Death Trip 21 – Nu-Clear Sounds – 1998
21. Detonator – Meltdown – 2004
22. Did Your Love Burn Out? – Islands – 2018
23. Dispatch – Kablammo! – 2015
24. Don’t Need Your Love – Islands – 2018
25. Double Dare – Race the Night – 2023
26. End of the World – Twilight of the Innocents – 2007
27. Evel Knievel – Kablammo! – 2015
28. Evil Eye – Meltdown – 2004
29. Folk Song – Nu-Clear Sounds – 1998
30. For Eternity – Kablammo! – 2015
31. Fortune Teller – Nu-Clear Sounds – 1998
32. Free – Kablammo! – 2015
33. Girl from Mars – 1977 – 1996
34. Go! Fight! Win! – Kablammo! – 2015
35. Goldfinger – 1977 – 1996
36. Gone the Dream – 1977 – 1996
37. Hedonism – Kablammo! – 2015
38. I Started a Fire – Twilight of the Innocents – 2007
39. I’d Give You Anything – 1977 – 1996
40. I’m Gonna Fall – Nu-Clear Sounds – 1998
41. Incoming Waves – Islands – 2018
42. Innocent Smile – 1977 – 1996
43. Is It True? – Islands – 2018
44. It’s a Trap – Islands – 2018
45. Jesus Says – Nu-Clear Sounds – 1998
46. Juvenilia – Kablammo! – 2015
47. Kung Fu – 1977 – 1996
48. Let It Flow – 1977 – 1996
49. Let’s Ride – Kablammo! – 2015
50. Like a God – Race the Night – 2023
51. Like a God (Reprise) – Race the Night – 2023
52. Lose Control – 1977 – 1996
53. Lost in You – 1977 – 1996
54. Low Ebb – Nu-Clear Sounds – 1998
55. Machinery – Kablammo! – 2015
56. Meltdown – Meltdown – 2004
57. Moondust – Kablammo! – 2015
58. Nicole – Free All Angels – 2001
59. Numbskull – Nu-Clear Sounds – 1998
60. Oh Yeah – 1977 – 1996
61. On a Wave – Meltdown – 2004
62. Orpheus – Meltdown – 2004
63. Oslo – Race the Night – 2023
64. Out of the Blue – Meltdown – 2004
65. Over & Out – Race the Night – 2023
66. Pacific Palisades – Free All Angels – 2001
67. Palace of Excess – Twilight of the Innocents – 2007
68. Peanut Brain – Race the Night – 2023
69. Polaris – Twilight of the Innocents – 2007
70. Princess Six – Twilight of the Innocents – 2007
71. Projects – Nu-Clear Sounds – 1998
72. Race the Night – Race the Night – 2023
73. Renegade Cavalcade – Meltdown – 2004
74. Reward in Mind – Race the Night – 2023
75. Ritual – Twilight of the Innocents – 2007
76. Shadows – Twilight of the Innocents – 2007
77. Shark – Free All Angels – 2001
78. Shattered Glass – Twilight of the Innocents – 2007
79. Shining Light – Free All Angels – 2001
80. Shutdown – Kablammo! – 2015
81. Silver Suit – Islands – 2018
82. Someday – Free All Angels – 2001
83. Somersault – Islands – 2018
84. Sometimes – Free All Angels – 2001
85. Starcrossed – Meltdown – 2004
86. Submission – Free All Angels – 2001
87. Terraform – Kablammo! – 2015
88. There’s a Star – Free All Angels – 2001
89. This Time Tomorrow – Kablammo! – 2015
90. True Story – Islands – 2018
91. Twilight of the Innocents – Twilight of the Innocents – 2007
92. Usual Places – Race the Night – 2023
93. Vampire Love – Meltdown – 2004
94. Walking Barefoot – Free All Angels – 2001
95. Wildsurf – Nu-Clear Sounds – 1998
96. Won’t Be Saved – Meltdown – 2004
97. World Domination – Free All Angels – 2001
98. You Can’t Have It All – Twilight of the Innocents – 2007

Albums

1977 (1996): 12 songs

Nu-Clear Sounds (1998): 11 songs

Free All Angels (2001): 13 songs

Meltdown (2004): 11 songs

Twilight of the Innocents (2007): 12 songs

Kablammo! (2015): 16 songs

Islands (2018): 12 songs

Race the Night (2023): 11 songs

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