Britpop

Britpop Decades is a book that explores the 10-year period when Britpop, a genre of indie guitar music from the UK, went mainstream, pop stars were cut from unlikely cloth, and British culture made its voice heard with bombastic choruses. It includes full band biographies, detailed track-by-track discussions, recommendations for further listening, and personal reminiscences by the authors. It also features a year-by-year review of the era, highlighting historical, cultural, and pop-cultural changes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 11 March 2022
Publisher: Sonicbond Publishing

Britpop Decades is a comprehensive exploration of the vibrant and influential Britpop era, spanning the ten years that witnessed the emergence, explosive growth, and eventual decline of this genre of indie guitar music originating from across the United Kingdom. During this period, British culture made its mark with grandiose choruses that resonated with the masses. The book delves into the 75 key albums that defined the decade, providing in-depth band biographies, detailed track-by-track discussions, recommendations for further listening, and personal recollections by the authors who experienced the 90s firsthand. Additionally, the book offers a year-by-year review of the era, highlighting significant historical, cultural, and pop-cultural changes that took place. This comprehensive guide serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the complexities of the 90s and as a nostalgic treasure for those who were part of this exciting and remarkable period in British music history. Part of Sonicbond's acclaimed Decades series, Britpop Decades offers a glimpse into the 90s for those who wish to explore this era and serves as a memory box for those who were present but may have lost track of the memories due to the sheer enjoyment of the time.

Weight: 336g
Dimension: 149 x 209 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789521696