February 14, 2009 11:43

Bernard Butler hits out at 'Britpop reunions'

Former Suede star is 'uncomfortable with nostalgia'

Former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler has hit out at high-profile "Britpop reunions".

The BRIT Award-winning producer, who has worked with Duffy and Black Kids, criticised bands from the '90s making comebacks.

He said: "There's an awful lot of Britpop reunions going on at the moment and I find it embarrassing personally. I think it's got no relevance to what's going on at the moment.

"I know it's good fun and everything and sure, you can't deny someone a good night out, but personally I just feel uncomfortable with nostalgia."

Butler, who reunited briefly with former Suede singer Brett Anderson to form The Tears in 2004, also confirmed his old band have had no offers to make a comeback.

"I've never had an offer to do anything as Suede," he told BBC News. "I hate the idea of it. It doesn't work. And it doesn't interest with me at all."