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The quiet atmosphere at midnight can be the perfect time to relax and unwind after a long day. With the dim lights in your room and the soothing sounds of music playing, you could create a peaceful state of mind at that moment. To help you enjoy your relaxing and cozy night, we recommend you listen to the best Britpop songs we listed below. Let's check it out! 1. “Half the World Away” by Oasis Accompany your midnight with one of the best songs by the band Oasis . The song with soft melodies and soothing lyrics could be the perfect choice to listen to at night. Plus, the vocals of Liam are gentle, like the caress of the wind, making it even better. As you tune in, you can't help but feel a sense of connection, as if the song resonates with the quiet yearnings of your heart. Not only that, the theme of desire for a change is captured in the song, which conforms to something we often feel, making the song a good pick for late-night sessions.  2. “This is a Low” by Blur This is a...

Listening to music in the morning can be a good thing you can do. Such a routine can create a good atmosphere in the morning, leading to improving your mood and preventing you from stress and anxiety. Thus, this morning routine can be a great way to start your day, and to help you get used to this routine, we have made a list of Britpop song recommendations for you. Let’s figure it out! 1. "Country House" by Blur Trust me, you will feel like you want to jump out of bed due to this song. This Blur’s work is appealing to hear as if it were a magnet that can pull the ears. With cleverly written words in the lyrics plus a cheerful musical vibe, the song can put a smile on your face, making it one of many songs you must listen to in the morning. 2. "Disco 2000" by Pulp Listening to the song Disco 2000 can make you feel like you have been transported by a time machine back to the Britpop era of the 90s because the vibe is so nostalgic. Its funky rhythm accompanying the ...

A must-hear album usually stands out for its innovation, commercial success, and critical acclaim. In Britpop music, there are albums that people should listen to because they offer unique elements that differentiate them from other works. The albums also received praise from critics and gained popularity during the ‘90s, demonstrating their resonance with audiences. (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995) by Oasis It is another successful work of Oasis that followed the accomplishment of the first album, Definitely Maybe . The album reached sales of over 22 million copies and became one of the best-selling albums. The uplifting choruses, heartfelt songwriting, and bold guitar melodies of the tracks make the album memorable and enjoyable for its audiences. With everlasting songs such as Wonderwall and Don’t Look Back in Anger , the album has been phenomenal since its release up to this day. Parklife (1994) by Blur Parklife is the third album of Blur. After its release in 1994, th...

There were other Britpop bands besides big names, such as Pulp, Blur, Oasis, and Suede, which were arguably underrated. Although they were not as well-known as the Big Four, these bands have created good music that should have gotten more attention in the Britpop era. The Boo Radleys The Boo Radleys was formed in Wallasey in 1988 with Simon Sice Rowbottom as the frontman. The band became known in the Britpop scene after releasing the single Wake Up Boo! , which reached number 9 in the Top 10 UK Singles Chart in 1995, four years before they disbanded. Over the years of their career, they have made six studio albums, with their fourth Wake Up! being the most successful among others. The other albums, such as Giant Steps (1993) and C'mon Kids (1996), were also some of their fine works that reached the Top 20 Albums Chart in the UK in the 90s. The Charlatans The Charlatans was a band formed in the West Midlands in 1988. The band consisted of Tim Burgess as lead singer, Mark Collins ...

Female-fronted Bands Male-fronted bands were very prominent in the ‘90s Britpop era. Names such as Blur, Pulp, Oasis, and Suede were popular during those years and dominated the music scene in the UK. As a result, female-fronted bands seemed to be overshadowed, making them hardly get more attention even though many of the bands were considered talented with their work and influential to the Britpop movement.  Elastica Elastica was the first female-fronted Britpop band formed in 1992. Consisting of ex-Suede members, Justine Frischmann (lead vocalist) and Justin Welch (drummer), the band gained recognition after releasing the first single, Stutter (1993), and two following singles titled Line Up and Connection , which entered the UK Top 20 singles in 1994. Their debut album, Elastica (1995), topped the UK Albums Chart and became the fastest-selling debut album, bringing them immediate success. However, the success did not extend to their subsequent work. Their second album, The Me...

The Big Four The bands Oasis, Blur, Pulp, and Suede were not called the “Big Four” for nothing. Of the many bands involved in the Britpop scene, the four names were considered the most influential. It was seen by how impactful and successful they were for the Britpop movement in the 90s. Blur Blur was formed in London in 1988 with Damon Albarn as the frontman. During their career, the band had experienced the bittersweet of working in the music industry. Their debut album, Leisure , could not give the result they wanted despite having some good songs, and coupled with financial mismanagement at the time, trapped them in quite a large amount of debt. However, it was not until the release of their following albums, Modern Life is a Rubbish and Parklife , that they became successful and helped popularize the Britpop scene, making the band one of the pioneers.  Suede The London Suede, or what is popular with the name Suede, was an English rock band formed in London in 1989. Suede con...

What is Britpop? Britpop was more than just a music genre. It was a movement demonstrated by British bands in response to the dominance and popularity of American grunge and the UK’s shoegaze in the music industry in Britain in the 90s. As a reaction against this, British bands appeared to bring out a distinctive style and emphasize British identity in their music, which later became the Britpop movement. The Origins Britpop began in the spring of 1992, with songs like  Popscene  by Blur and  The Drowners  by Suede believed to be the very first Britpop songs. Both songs had distinctive music styles different from the US grunge and the UK’s shoegaze. The fourth single of Blur  Popscene  was even said to be a critique of the music trends in Britain at that time, making it clear enough that the Britpop scene might have emerged from here. The early to mid-90s was a moment of antithesis of British bands, which started with the success of Suede with their self...