Overview

British rock, that is, britpop music. Although there is a word "pop", it is actually a type of rock. It originated in England in the 1990s. It can be translated as "British rock" in Chinese. This is the British music scene's response to the American grunge trend, mainly in the form of a band. Appear.

However, the britpop style is actually very broad. For example, oasis is a guitar rock band, blur has a lot of pop, and pulp is close to glam rook and dance styles, but they are all classified as britpop.

British britpop representatives: oasis, blur, suede, pulp, radiohead

Ten British rock classics

1.somewhere only we know-keane< /p>

2.everything will flow -suede

3.in my place- coldplay

4.amsterdam-coldplay

5.don' t look back in anger -oasis

6.stop crying your heart out -oasis

7.creep-radiohead

8.wish you were here!- pink floyd

9.a great day for freedom-pink floyd

10.everybady's changing-keane

British rock is based on NEW WAVE ) and JPOST PUNK (post-punk), inheriting the melody of the first two, avoiding the noise of punk music, and the melody is more catchy. From the perspective of the entire pop music industry, British rock is a small branch , is classified in ALTERNATIVE ROCK (alternative rock).

British rock was born in the strict sense in 1985. It originated from the "Call Up The Groups" album released by ADAM CLAYSON in 1985, but the media at that time had not yet created the concept of British rock. noun.

So most researchers believe that British rock music originated in the late 1980s? HE STONE ROSES, THE CHARLATANS UK, AZTEC CAMERA Grammer, Note: Some people also classify him as NEW WAVE) and LUSH (prosperity). With BLUR (stain), OASIS (oasis), and PULP (fruit pulp) achieving great success in the mid-1990s, British rock music also entered the its heyday. These bands have inherited the guitar-based foundation of THE BEATLES. Their music ranges from the DISCO-FUNK of THE STONE ROSES to the BEATLES dream of the OASIS brothers. Their styles are so varied that it is difficult to definition. British rock is more defined by the musical attitude and image of the rock stars in its bands, such as the affinity of DEMON, the lead singer of BLUR, the paranoid and perverted words and deeds of the OASIS brothers, etc., and the gorgeousness and passion of JARVIS COCKER, the lead singer of PULP. As a special kind of melodic music, it is rejected by Americans, so it is not surprising that BRIT-POP bands are not successful on the American charts. In the late 1990s, when the old BRIT POP bands were in decline and the metal gothic trend hit, a group of new outstanding bands appeared, such as TRAVIS and COLDPLAY, who continued to carry the banner of British rock and continue its glory. .

AMG’s definition of Brit-pop

The Beatles’ guitar band pop songs have long formed the tradition of British music. This melodic musical form is constantly renewed with every new musical movement. However, Britpop drew on a large number of 90s bands, which more consciously continued the musical tradition of The Beatles than any other band before them. Although the music form (Brit-pop) originated from the independent period of British music, Britpop music has been unabashedly commercialized-these bands are highly valued and haloed, like pop stars in mainstream music. to attract the public. And they created a new spiritual environment for the lives of a new generation of young British people. There is no doubt that the British band is targeting the younger generation of the UK - they sing about the life, culture and musical pursuits of the British young people, and rarely care whether their highly targeted music is accepted by American audiences. .

Britpop's youthful energy and desire for recognition were a response not only to the low-key shoegazer-style bands of the early 1990s, but also to the sombre grunge music of the United States and the creative musicians behind the newly emerging underground electronic dance music. Musically speaking, Britpop follows the Beatles, and of course also incorporates the pastoral sounds of the Kinks in the late 1960s, mid-tempo music (the Who, the Small Faces), and psychedelic music in the 1970s (David Bowie, T.Rax, Roxy Music), punk and new wave (the Jam, the Buzzcocks, Wire, Madness, XTC, Squeeze, Elvis Costello), and the alternative guitar pop of the Smiths. All these musicians are the essence of British music---they use obvious British thinking to greatly unleash their imagination, write lyrics and compose music. This is also one of the reasons why they are almost unable to become idol artists in the United States and why the form of British rock is single. factor. In addition to being influenced by the above bands, British rock music has its most direct roots in Manchester, which emphasizes a carefree good time and focuses on shoegazer aesthetics-the tunes are beautiful and easy to remember. The Stone Roses' decadent pop style and rock star attitude were a major part of the creation of Britpop, but the true father of Britpop should belong to Suede. When they first released their self-titled album in 1993, their music, which blended the glam of psychedelic rock with the introspection of the Smiths, brought them unexpected and huge success. Suede opened the door for even more intense breakthroughs in 1994 for Blur (Parklife) and Oasis (Definitely Maybe), who quickly became two of Britpop's most popular stars. Through the success of the first two, other bands with similar styles emerged one after another - Elastica, Pulp, Supergrass, the Boo Radleys also ranked among the superstars. By 1996, only Oasis had truly become a mainstream star in the American music scene. The halo of British rock's popularity gradually disappeared in 1997, which was the period when Oasis' third album performed poorly and Blur turned to American indie rock. However, even as the glory of the superstars slowly dims, there are still some independent bands that continue to maintain strong momentum, and the British traditional rock movement continues to be active.

Ten classic Brit-Pop records

In the early 1990s, a music revolution was brewing on both sides of the Atlantic. The Grunge movement in the United States was surging, and on the other side of the ocean in the United Kingdom, a terrifying force was gathered from the underground, which eventually evolved into a musical revolution. They absorbed the simplicity and mania of punk and new wave, the melancholy of post-punk, and the blurred electronic effects brought about by the music technology revolution, and finally burst out the global Brit-Pop craze. If Cobain's gunshot ended his life and shattered the Grunge movement's dream of dominance, then the new albums of Blur and Oasis in 1994 announced the arrival of a new era of music. Although Brit-Pop has been temporarily silent now, we will find some bright pearls on this beach after the big waves wash away the sand. Please take a look at "Ten Important Brit-Pop Records":

1. Blur "Modern Life Is Rubbish" Food Record 1993

If the foundation of britpop was laid by one record In other words, it was the single "Popscene" released by Blur in 1992, but it did not attract people's attention at that time. After being depressed, Blur once lost himself in alcohol and occasionally performed live performances in bars. Later, "Modern Life Is Rubbish" was released to rave reviews, but artistic achievement is not directly proportional to commercial success. The album still failed to be appreciated by the public. Even though there were not many hit songs in it, and although the sales were mediocre, this album The record is still Blur's pioneering work, and its style is obvious.

2. Blur "Park Life" Food Record 1994

Blur, which was still lingering at the bottom in 1994, seemed to feel that the time had come again. Based on the creation of "Modern Life Is Rubbish", They combined British pop elements with themes that mocked the lackluster lifestyle of the 20th century. The imitation neo-romantic music of "Girls & Boys" made waves among the 18 to 30 age group, making Blur truly comparable to The Smiths. A first-class band.

3. Oasis "Definitely Maybe" Creation Record 1994

The hugely popular Oasis became an instant hit with their album. It broke the old pattern of new wave music dominance.

Even though Oasis' other albums are highly praised, this album is still considered to be the most outstanding album in the past. In obscurity and pursuit of art, Oasis recorded a song that vividly expresses its artistic ideals. Later works are all Nothing beats it.

4. Pulp "Different Class" Island Company 1995

Pulp's experience was full of ups and downs. The early "terrible" albums made the record company look bad until the 1990s. It was fate that brought them to the forefront of British pop music. Of course, their unique style was also formed through many setbacks. The soul figure Jarvis Cocker is full of dramatic qualities. Pulp's music that talks about social class and ordinary life often also contains insights into society under the wild appearance. and attention.

5. Elastica "Elastica" Deceptive Records 1995

Justine Frischmann once served as the guitarist in Suede, and even became the girlfriend of Blur member Damon Albarn, so she led Elastica as It should be natural to take up the banner of Britpop. Her mystery has always been talked about, but they haven't released a new album for a long time. Fans can only reminisce about what they did three years ago and feel that they inherited the cool style of European art rock in the 1970s.

6. Gene "Olympian" Costermonger record 1995

Gene has been trying to get rid of the baggage of being a The Smiths imitator for several years (Martin Rossiter looked disdainful and weird when he thought about it) There are indeed similarities in temperament). They have always had a melancholy vibe. Unlike other carnival bands, Gene's brilliance lies in its wise words and calm style. Their quick thinking is by no means idle. Perhaps Gene's current work is their most exciting work. But it established the band's style: melancholy, changeable and extraordinary.

7. Sleeper "Smart" Indolent Records 1995

Recently, low record sales have once again given Sleeper a headache. Although talented, some people still criticize that Sleeper's charm is nothing more than feminine gender ambiguity. If we want to appreciate Sleeper's style, we might as well re-read its debut album.

8. Suede "Suede" Nude Records 1993

It was with this album of the same name that Suede ended his career as an underground band for several years. Brette Anderson's poignant and elegant voice is unique, and guitarist Bernard Buttler's smooth arrangement and playing are also the main contributors to Suede's popularity.

9. Super Furry Animals "Fuzzy Logic" Creation Records 1996

The original style launched by this Welsh four-piece in 1996 is impressive. Its psychedelic Prog Rock The breath is present throughout, and the bold and ruthless Roxy Music cannot compare with it.

10. Supergrass "In It For The Money" Parlophone 1997

When Supergrass' earlier singles "Mansize Rooster" and "Caught By The Fuzz" were still popular While they were lingering on the charts, they successively released singles that further pushed them to the peak of their career. The band's first album was full of weight, slightly melancholy, and even better than before, ranging from crazy rock to lazy melodies. ***Smelt a furnace.