https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuTMWgOduFM Standout track: 'Common People' The remarkable thing about Pulp is that it took them over a decade to hit their stride before the Britpop craze took hold. Formed in 1978, they trundled through the eighties with comparatively little success, all the while replacing band members at an alarming rate. That is, until the release of His 'n' Hers and Different Class. Both albums were stellar, with the latter landing them the 1996 Mercury Prize and serving as the best example of Jarvis Cocker's wry brand of social commentary. As the title suggests, Different Class is brimming with observations about British society; the album's real asset is the wit with which they're delivered. Recently voted Britpop's best anthem, 'Common People' tackled class divisions with astonishing nuance. As for 'Disco 2000', few other acts could pull off a line that's so simultaneously hilarious and heart-wrenching as "Would you like to come and meet me maybe / You can even bring your baby." Even now, the record retains a sense of unpredictability, as Cocker relates his meandering narratives with a weary murmur that swells into an anguished plea almost without warning. Quite simply, this album saw Pulp hit upon a delicate balance between irony and earnestness that has withstood the test of time ever since. Honourable mention: His 'N' Hers
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