Hit for Six (album)

Hit for Six is the debut studio album by British indie rock band, Proud Mary. It was released on 22 May 2000 on Sour Mash Records. The album garnered significant attention, partially due to its association with Noel Gallagher of Oasis, who signed the band to his label and served as an executive producer on the record.

The album's sound is generally described as Americana-influenced rock, drawing comparisons to bands like The Band and The Rolling Stones. It features prominent use of guitars, piano, and harmonica, creating a rootsy and melodic texture. Lyrically, the songs explore themes of love, loss, and working-class life in the North of England.

Key tracks from Hit for Six include the singles "Very Best Friend" and "All Good Things." The album received generally positive reviews upon release, with critics praising the band's songwriting and musicianship, as well as the overall production quality. Commercially, it reached the top 40 in the UK Albums Chart. While Proud Mary didn't achieve mainstream superstardom, Hit for Six remains a notable album within the Britpop and indie rock landscape of the early 2000s.