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Britpop was a mid-1990s British-based music culture movement that emphasised Britishness. Musically, Britpop produced bright, catchy alternative rock, in reaction to the darker lyrical themes and soundscapes of the US-led grunge music and the UK's own shoegaze music scene.
- Oasis. We begin with the five-man band Oasis that hailed in Manchester, England. Formed in 1991, this band stands as one of the pillars of the Britpop movement.
- The Verve. In the pantheon of Britpop, The Verve holds a distinctive place. Formed in 1990 in the town of Wigan and debuting in 1993, the band’s breakthrough came with their third album, Urban Hymns.
- Blur. Emerging from the heart of London in 1988, Blur stands as one of the most influential bands in the Britpop movement. Their early work, particularly their debut album, Leisure, was influenced by the shoegaze and Madchester scenes.
- The Stone Roses. Up next is The Stone Roses, which hailed from Manchester. The band is widely recognized as one of the founding groups of the Madchester movement in the late 1980s and early ’90s.
Sep 5, 2024 · Britpop, movement of British rock bands in the 1990s that drew consciously on the tradition of melodic, guitar-based British pop music established by the Beatles. Paul Weller of the Jam was considered ‘the Modfather of Britpop,’ while its two most prominent bands were Blur and Oasis.
- Oasis - Wonderwall. Released: October 1995. Highest chart position: 2. Anyway, here's 'Wonderwall', as the famous meme goes. Think Oasis, and you immediately think of this track.
- Oasis - Don’t Look Back In Anger. Released: February 1996. Highest chart position: 1. In the years since it first emerged on 1995 album '(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?'
- The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony. Released: June 1997. Highest chart position: 2. Even if you didn’t live through Britpop, you’re probably familiar with the iconic image of Richard Ashcroft charging down the streets of Hoxton, London, refusing to stop for anyone, save for a speeding car.
- Oasis - D’You Know What I Mean? Released: July 1997. Highest chart position: 1. The first single from Oasis’ third album 'Be Here Now' captured the band in their pomp, topping the charts with a seven-minute-plus epic.
- Suede - Suede. When Brett Anderson appeared on the front of Select magazine in front of a Union Jack flag, he became one of the figureheads of Britpop. This confident record was the fastest selling British debut in over a decade and saw Anderson take up the mantle of Bowie as an androgynous, ambiguous, charismatic personality.
- Blur - Modern Life Is Rubbish. After the baggy shuffle of their debut Leisure, Blur found themselves at a crossroads: a brief dabble in shoegaze guitar went nowhere, so Albarn, Coxon, Rowntree and James turned to classic British musicians like original Pink Floyd frontman Syd Barrett and The Kinks for inspiration.
- Pulp - His ’N’ Hers. After a decade chipping away with indie singles and the odd album, Jarvis Cocker became a national hero with Pulp’s fourth album. Although not as feted as Different Class, His ’N’ Hers cemented Cocker as one of the country’s best lyricists.
- Elastica - Elastica. Part of the London Britpop contingent, Justine Frischmann proved that there was more to her than being linked to both Blur and Suede by leading this excellent band through a confident debut.
Mar 29, 2017 · The 50 Best Britpop Albums. Blur, Suede, Elastica, Pulp, Oasis—here are the mis-shapes who made the scene great. By Pitchfork.
Listen to the Best of Britpop playlist on Apple Music. 25 Songs. Duration: 1 hour, 41 minutes.
