Sub Rosa

As I wasn't that impressed with the Brit Pop collection from Radio 1, I thought I would chuck in other hits.

Pulp's This Is Hardcore was hailed as their most orchestral piece and rightfully so - it brought the glamour of old Hollywood, whilst disturbing the listener with it's seedy lyrics.  Still, an incredible piece of music.

Other choices under the cuts:

( Oasis - The Importance of Being Idle )

( The Eels - Novocaine for the Soul/Beautiful Freak )

( Radiohead - Creep )

It is the 20th anniversary of Britpop bursting on to the scene. It brought the newest wave of new wave and saw the best of young British revert back to sixties and seventies guitar pop.  Back then, I was in my mid twenties and didn't see what all the fuss was about.  They ditched synths and went back to basics (or is it just me over simplifying things?).  Anyway fast forward to today and I do actually have rush of nostalgia over Pulp's Common People and The Verve's Bittersweet Symphony.  The rest, including Oasis, was bit of a non starter for me - though I really liked Damon Albarn and Blur.  That has carried on til present, as I am very fond of Damon's work with Gorillaz.

Anyway, this is the top ten as polled by Radio 1 listeners:

1. Common People by Pulp


2. Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve


3. Don't Look Back in Anger by Oasis


4. Wonderwall by Oasis


5. Parklife by Blur


6. Animal Nitrate by Suede


7. Girls & Boys by Blur


8. Slight Return by The Bluetones


9. Disco 2000 by Pulp


10. Girl From Mars by Ash