Rewind: Hurricane #1 - Rising Sign

This heavy, awe inspiring track was released 20 years ago today on 12 October 1998, reaching number 47 in the UK singles chart. Hurricane #1 were formed by guitarist Andy Bell after the split of Shoegaze legends Ride, and produced a more Oasis-like rock n roll sound. With its wailing atmospheric guitars and waves of feedback, the swaggering epic 'Rising Sign' was far more reminiscent of Bell's former band. 
Their self titled debut was released on Creation Records in 1997, spawning a number of Top 40 singles. An alternative version of this (remixed by Kevin Shields) can be found on their second album Only The Strongest Will Survive. Hurricane #1 split afterwards, when Bell became a member of Oasis. With a reformed Ride back on the scene, Hurricane #1 has also been reactivated by frontman Alex Lowe. Their fifth album is due next year and the band will be supporting Embrace on their UK tour.