Britpop and other related delights

Dalen · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:41 am

The Suede thread got me thinking...why not up some Britpop and other assorted favorites from that era for anyone not familiar, and those that might have forgotten. So here goes.

[img][600:600]http://allmusic.galeon.com/caratulas/b/Blur_-_Leisure_-_front.jpg[/img]

In my opinion, the beginning of Britpop started with Blur, and this is their debut album. "Slow Down", "Bad Day", and "There's No Other Way" being the highlights for me. This is also the only Blur album that has a heavy baggy/Madchester influence.

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http://moourl.com/zt4a2

Blur - Leisure
Label:
Food, Parlophone
Catalog#:
FOOD CD 6, CDP 7 97506 2
Format:
CD, Album
Country:
UK
Released:
1991
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Brit Pop, Indie Rock

aerodynamics · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:50 pm

that's a totally underrated record. Even among Blur aficionados.

and the video for "There's No Other Way" is priceless.

Kerre Li (xix) · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:03 pm

Damon at the height of his perfect cuteness.

DumpJack · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:40 pm

With the exception of perhaps those first two Oasis albums, this is probably my favourite Britpop album.

Gay Dad - Leisure Noise

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Not since Toad the Wet Sprocket has a band had so much pop potential with such a horrid name. But, if you can get past Gay Dad's ridiculous moniker, an album of intelligent, guilt-free pop pleasure awaits you with Leisure Noise. The hooks of the first single, "To Earth With Love," are just the tip of the iceberg. Taking a familiar formula (the swaggar of 70s glam rock combined with space-age guitars) the group is remiscent of fellow brit rock bands like Ride and Swervedriver, but instead of burying the melodies and lyrics behind a thick wall of sound, Gay Dad's vocal hooks are unabashedly pushed to the fore. With a former Mojo contributer in their ranks, it's obvious the group knows their rock history. The brilliant "Oh Jim" is a textbook power ballad and "Dimstar" and "My Son Mystic, " both songs containing soaring, shimmering guitars, are a lesson for aspiring songwriter's wanting to explore dynamics and tension.

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Cap'n Squirrgle · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:43 pm

I want to click on that, but that name...

Dalen · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:44 pm

you should cap'n, it's a superb album.

jasn · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:18 pm

Maybe not an all-time fav but a very good, glossy Britpop entree: The Woodentops: Giant

(Click image for RYM reviews)

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http://rapidshare.com/files/290415277/Giant.zip

Radcliffe · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:56 pm

jasn Wrote:

The Woodentops: Giant

Good album, and 5 years before Blur.

Kerre Li (xix) · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:16 pm

doesn't the guy from Gay Dad have a "Lust for LIfe" tat on his arm?

I read waaaay too much NME back in the day

jasn · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:18 pm

Enjoying the GD release very much. Thx. Dimstar kicked off like a shot and Black Ghost is a stand out too.

Dalen · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:20 pm

Powder were one of the more sleazy sounding Britpop bands, mostly due to vocalist Pearl Lowe, who had this sexual delivery that I just loved. Criminally overlooked by the press who were more focused on Echobelly at the time. But many of the bands were huge fans of theirs (Blur, Suede, Elastica, etc.).

Powder - MCMXCV - 1995

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http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GJ8DD1YI

Dalen · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:21 pm

jasn Wrote:

Enjoying the GD release very much. Thx. Dimstar kicked off like a shot and Black Ghost is a stand out too.

Dimstar is such a classic. Really love Oh Jim as well.

It's one album that Dumpjack and I continually rave about a few times a year it seems.

Dalen · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:23 pm

jasn Wrote:

Maybe not an all-time fav but a very good, glossy Britpop entree: The Woodentops: Giant

(Click image for RYM reviews)

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/290415277/Giant.zip

man did i listen to this shit a lot. GREAT pick.

Dalen · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:39 pm

As far as debut albums go, this ranks up there with the best of them. Longpigs were from Sheffield, and were more imaginative and honest than many of the bands surfacing at the time. Longpigs featured Richard Hawley as well as Dee Boyle (Cabaret Voltaire).

Longpigs - The Sun Is Often Out - 1996

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http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MEK6ITA2

Dalen · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:54 pm

New Wave of New Wave'ers These Animal Men were one of the best live bands in the genre. Heavy punk/glam influence, I played the fuck out of their "Two Sussed ep" as well as this album. Lots of drugs and debauchery.

These Animal Men - (Come on Join) The High Society - 1994

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http://www.megaupload.com/?d=03KZ3M52

e-stone · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:58 pm

holy shit longpigs! "on & on" was such a great song.

jasn · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:01 pm

My cache of "obscure" Brit Pop is pretty shallow, and even this pushes the edge of the genre a bit, but I've given this Brit release a lot of time... a lot.

The Warm Jets: Future Signs

Quote:

Coming from one of the more unfortunately overlooked British bands, Warm Jets' debut album, Future Signs, is an impressive disc of post-alternative rock. Since the demise of Brit-pop, most British bands have become decreasingly commercial, and while Warm Jets are no exception, they manage to combine the best of Brit-pop with the best of post-rock. The songs aren't overproduced and the sound is a bit lazy (think of a young, British Pavement), but the pop appeal is definitely present, especially in the stellar singles "Hurricane," "Autopia" and the title track. There is only a minimal amount of filler, and the understated musicianship presented creates a truly unique sound for this debut LP. Future Signs is a very assured debut and the work of a band who is poised to create some very memorable music.

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http://rapidshare.com/files/290451407/Future_Signs.zip

Thee Incident · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:02 pm

This thread has saved my week. Thanks Dale!

Dalen · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:13 pm

I'm in love with Marijne van der Vlugt. I always thought "Clear My Name" sounded like the Pixies. Either way, it's fucking great. And At the Drive In ripped off the beginning of "Come Back Tomorrow".

Salad - Diminished Clothes - 1993

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A5F33AH0

Dalen · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:16 pm

Thee Chad Wrote:

This thread has saved my week. Thanks Dale!

no problem dude. i'm going to up a few more because i'll be out of town this weekend.

enjoy

Dalen · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:17 pm

jasn Wrote:

My cache of "obscure" Brit Pop is pretty shallow, and even this pushes the edge of the genre a bit, but I've given this Brit release a lot of time... a lot.

The Warm Jets: Future Signs

Quote:

Coming from one of the more unfortunately overlooked British bands, Warm Jets' debut album, Future Signs, is an impressive disc of post-alternative rock. Since the demise of Brit-pop, most British bands have become decreasingly commercial, and while Warm Jets are no exception, they manage to combine the best of Brit-pop with the best of post-rock. The songs aren't overproduced and the sound is a bit lazy (think of a young, British Pavement), but the pop appeal is definitely present, especially in the stellar singles "Hurricane," "Autopia" and the title track. There is only a minimal amount of filler, and the understated musicianship presented creates a truly unique sound for this debut LP. Future Signs is a very assured debut and the work of a band who is poised to create some very memorable music.

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/290451407/Future_Signs.zip

whoaw, never heard this! keep the ups jasn.

dl'ing now.

jasn · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:27 pm

Dalen Wrote:

jasn Wrote:

My cache of "obscure" Brit Pop is pretty shallow, and even this pushes the edge of the genre a bit, but I've given this Brit release a lot of time... a lot.

The Warm Jets: Future Signs

whoaw, never heard this! keep the ups jasn.

dl'ing now.

Did I mention my cache is shallow?

I'm outta tunes for the moment and outa time, but I bet that last one will be a real keeper for you Dale. Let me know what you think.

Thx much for your DL's.

shiv · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:00 pm

Dalen Wrote:

As far as debut albums go, this ranks up there with the best of them. Longpigs were from Sheffield, and were more imaginative and honest than many of the bands surfacing at the time. Longpigs featured Richard Hawley as well as Dee Boyle (Cabaret Voltaire).

Longpigs - The Sun Is Often Out - 1996

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http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MEK6ITA2

i love that album. they really took a nosedive with their follow-up though.

Dalen · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:53 pm

they definitely did.

DumpJack · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:00 pm

I have a vague recollection of Salad. I'm going to have to download that one to jog some memories.

Does Moose count as Britpop?

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