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Big 4 (The)

Hello you. Make a cup of tea, put a record on. Welcome to The A to Z of Britpop, your introduction to the bands, music, and characters that defined the most exciting genre of the 1990s. In this article, we explore The Big 4 of Britpop: Blur, Oasis, Pulp, and Suede. These four bands defined the Britpop era with their distinctive sounds, personalities, and fierce competition for chart success. Together, they became the driving forces behind the movement’s dominance in 1990s British culture.

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This Is Hardcore

Hello you. Make a cup of tea, put a record on. Welcome to The A to Z of Britpop, your introduction to the bands, music, and characters that defined the most exciting genre of the 1990s. In this article, we explore This Is Hardcore, Pulp’s audacious and theatrical follow-up to Different Class. A striking departure from their previous success, this album delves into the anxieties of fame and the dark underbelly of human desire.

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Pulp

Hello you. Make a cup of tea, put a record on. Welcome to The A to Z of Britpop, your introduction to the bands, music, and characters that defined the most exciting genre of the 1990s. In this article, we introduce Pulp, the Sheffield-born legends whose wry lyrics and dramatic sound made them icons of the Britpop era.

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His 'n' Hers

Hello you. Make a cup of tea, put a record on. Welcome to The A to Z of Britpop, your introduction to the bands, music, and characters that defined the most exciting genre of the 1990s. In this article, we explore His 'n' Hers, Pulp’s breakthrough album and the record that laid the foundation for their Britpop dominance. With its sharp observations, lush production, and uniquely British charm, it marked a turning point for the band.

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Different Class

Hello you. Make a cup of tea, put a record on. Welcome to The A to Z of Britpop, your introduction to the bands, music, and characters that defined the most exciting genre of the 1990s. In this article, we explore Different Class by Pulp, a record that captured the tension and triumph of ordinary lives during the Britpop era.

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