Britpop / Alternative Rock · 1990s Career
Pulp became one of Britpop’s most distinctive bands by combining Jarvis Cocker’s sharp social observation with glamorous, theatrical pop-rock.
Long road to success
Unlike many Britpop peers, Pulp had spent years in the margins before breaking through, which gave the band’s 1990s success a sense of outsider perspective.
Different Class
The 1995 album became the defining statement through “Common People” and “Disco 2000,” mixing class commentary, awkward romance and huge pop hooks.
Why they matter
Pulp gave Britpop its sharpest social voice and proved mainstream guitar pop could be funny, uncomfortable and politically observant at once.