Pulp

Different Class

If an album can reach this magnitude of odd subject matter that is just as relatable anytime soon, I'd be stunned. This is peak oddball pop excellence.

EDIT: Sorry, this album is a 100.

Having the best song of the whole britpop movement is reason enough to give more than 90 points to this record. If you add to that, massive tracks like Mis-Shapes, Underwear, Monday Morning, Common People and F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.O.V.E, then you have an absolute classic from a fantastic era.

People ask who are the kings of britpop, Oasis or Blur? The answer is simple. Pulp.

Growing up in the 90s, I was sort of particular about my Britpop. While I could adore a band like Blur or Oasis with one album, I could also find them sort of boring with the next. I kind of vacillate between these two once more with Pulp’s “Different Class,” an album that really works for me sometimes, and lost my interest at other times.

Without reservations, I can say that “Common People” is not only the best song on “Different Class,” but arguably ... read more