Lillehamring Posted 22 October 2009 Share Posted 22 October 2009 ok, seeing as a lot of us are of 'that age' and depressingly indie in our tastes, for many of us our 'swinging 60s' was the brit pop era, and for those young uns that have grown up with their parents music seeping through, it is clear that the 90s music scene had some very special moments and music... every one knows 'parklife' and 'definitely maybe'.... but what other hidden gems or forgotten masterpieces would you give special mention to... so, in the spirit of nostalgia and/or discovery, sing the praises of those records that never got the praise or exposure they deserved: so to begin with... Dubstar - 'Disgraceful' - 1995 with it's pseudo-cutesy sleeve (look closely ) and girly vocals it is easy to discount this as sugary nonsense, and as such seemed to be overlooked and discarded. but one listen will reveal that this stephen hague produced masterpiece is a real treasure... not one weak track and still fresh nearly 15 years later. great melodies, subtle instrumentations and clever chords, not-too-serious dub style and genuinely brilliant lyrics, this is a record that every fan of quality 90s music should, if not own, then at least own - a sadly forgotten classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairy Posted 22 October 2009 Share Posted 22 October 2009 Northside - Chicken Rhythms Brilliantly baggy album. A little too late to ever hit the big time. Does '91 count as Britpop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Prussian Posted 22 October 2009 Share Posted 22 October 2009 It took them a big effort in order to have their first album released. No record company wanted to touch it, so the young group of four from the Hounslow GTL area issued "Expecting To Fly" on their own label in 1996 and it promptly kicked the much-hyped "What's The Story, Morning Glory?" off the top spot. The Bluetones stand for the catchy part in "Brit Pop" that can easily get out of hand and leave you back with an overly sweet aftertaste as well as a headache stemming from repetitious choruses and song patterns. It's like a piece of Black Forest Cake - one piece, two pieces? Alright. The whole thing, though, can hit you badly on your stomach. The Bluetones, centered around the Morriss brothers (Mark and Scott), comes along as a survivor of the good old times, some ten to fifteen years ago. They tend to be easily forgotten because they came through in a time when it was all Blur vs. Oasis. Thoughtful lyrics, catchy riffs and memorable melodies. That's the Bluetones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillehamring Posted 22 October 2009 Author Share Posted 22 October 2009 both good examples, cheers... only ever heard a 12" of northside, very baggy - 'shall we take a trip' class tune... the bluetones, kinda filled the gap left by the roses hiatus, i rememeber hearing their first single in the car on a pitch black country road, just outside wigston. think this will be played next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairy Posted 22 October 2009 Share Posted 22 October 2009 Good call that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 22 October 2009 Share Posted 22 October 2009 Peak of britpop for me this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillehamring Posted 22 October 2009 Author Share Posted 22 October 2009 Peak of britpop for me this. true, but perhaps a bit too succesful, for this thread - i'm thinking more about stuff that many people may not have heard (and yes, i know that dubstar were in the charts, but...) so, i'll throw in this gem by Stereolab: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 22 October 2009 Share Posted 22 October 2009 true, but perhaps a bit too succesful, for this thread - i'm thinking more about stuff that many people may not have heard (and yes, i know that dubstar were in the charts, but...) Yeah, well as I've got said Dubstar album I assumed it wasn't that obscure (stares across the room at pile of obscure CDs from the 90s) EDIT: and besides, that one wasn't that successful - it was Different Class, their next album, that launched them into the public consciousness (and therefore, as always seems the case, mediocrity) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 22 October 2009 Share Posted 22 October 2009 Having said that, if you can have Sterolab as Britpop, then I'm having this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted 22 October 2009 Share Posted 22 October 2009 well it isn't really Brit Pop but they were on Creation records but I loved a bit of Swervedriver in the mid 90's!! Mezcal Head was brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleronnie Posted 22 October 2009 Share Posted 22 October 2009 I was never a fan but I did like some tracks off this album and I think it was the start of the whole brit pop thing:- heres one everyone will hate but I liked em, maybe it was the whole mod thing:- Menswear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Honcho Posted 22 October 2009 Share Posted 22 October 2009 In It for the Money by Supergrass Joya Magica by 60ft Dolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillehamring Posted 22 October 2009 Author Share Posted 22 October 2009 Having said that, if you can have Sterolab as Britpop, then I'm having this! oh, ok, point taken, i adored lush, saw them at the poly, class... doesn't have to be purely brit pop, just 90s indie really... I was never a fan but I did like some tracks off this album and I think it was the start of the whole brit pop thing:- heres one everyone will hate but I liked em, maybe it was the whole mod thing:- Menswear ha, don't start me on menswear, we were always bumping into them at smashing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillehamring Posted 22 October 2009 Author Share Posted 22 October 2009 this was a cracking record, saw them at the poly too and 'acquired' an effects pedal, a bass eq, marked 'one louder'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bellend Sebastian Posted 22 October 2009 Share Posted 22 October 2009 I'm sorry, but I think the original cover of the Dubstar album is much ruder. This was in the shops, completely uncensored for months before anyone noticed it was a bit naughty. I bought it the week it came out and I didn't catch on, what a daft sod. I thought Sleeper were ace until I reached the age where I was slightly less of a cretin, which is when the merits of the likes of Kingmaker and Shed 7 were put into a bit of perspective. About the only things I ever listen to from that era are the first Supergrass and Bluetones albums. I saw them perform a joint gig in 1995. That was ace. It's always been a mystery to me why Supergrass aren't more popular than they are. Their last album (which came out last year) is great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairy Posted 23 October 2009 Share Posted 23 October 2009 Brilliant album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filbert_Ross Posted 23 October 2009 Share Posted 23 October 2009 haha got it off ebay delivered for £2 last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillehamring Posted 23 October 2009 Author Share Posted 23 October 2009 looks like someone has beat us to it - fill your boots, indie kids http://teenshoegaze.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 23 October 2009 Share Posted 23 October 2009 doesn't have to be purely brit pop, just 90s indie really... In that case then, this... and this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillehamring Posted 23 October 2009 Author Share Posted 23 October 2009 this might interest you, downloading it as we speak..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynny Posted 23 October 2009 Share Posted 23 October 2009 I was between the ages of 1 and 11 during the 90's but I stumbled across this a few months back. Review. Not absolutely amazing if I'm honest but I really like the first track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nationwider Posted 31 October 2009 Share Posted 31 October 2009 Dubstar - 'Disgraceful' - 1995not one weak track and still fresh nearly 15 years later. great melodies, subtle instrumentations and clever chords, not-too-serious dub style and genuinely brilliant lyrics, this is a record that every fan of quality 90s music should, if not own, then at least own - a sadly forgotten classic. Fantastic album - you've absolutely nailed it with those words. I still listen to it loads. His'n'Hers An absolute classic. My own offering: 1991 debut from Bob, Pete and Sarah. Perhaps not Brit Pop, but certainly very Brit pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillehamring Posted 1 November 2009 Author Share Posted 1 November 2009 Fantastic album - you've absolutely nailed it with those words. I still listen to it loads.An absolute classic. My own offering: 1991 debut from Bob, Pete and Sarah. Perhaps not Brit Pop, but certainly very Brit pop. great shout, beats and samples and sarah cracknell, mixed into a wondrous pop song cycle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted 2 November 2009 Share Posted 2 November 2009 Going Blank Again - Ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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