https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gruPFrbP0MA Standout track: 'Lenny Valentino' It's safe to say that The Auteurs never managed to reach the same level of recognition as the other bands on this list. While the likes of Blur and Oasis were dominating the charts and hitting the headlines, songwriter Luke Haines went quietly about his business in creating some of the era's most enduring music. Despite their relative obscurity, The Auteurs' beginnings actually coincided with the moment Britpop first skyrocketed into the public eye. They released their debut album New Wave around the same time as Suede in 1993, unwittingly becoming part of the burgeoning scene of guitar bands that would soon follow. If you ignore their comparative lack of commercial success, Haines' band were producing some of the most stylish music around, combining chamber pop sounds with the heavier glam revivalism of their contemporaries. Back in 1994, the sharp lyricism and dense guitars of Now I'm a Cowboy sounded way ahead of their time, and Haines' tortured snarl on 'Lenny Valentino' is a small reminder of why the band amassed such a dedicated cult following during their heyday. This album was a stunning portrayal the darker, cynical side of Britpop that continues to be held in high regard among critics today. Honourable mention: New Wave
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