The undisputed breakthrough for a band who had been around since the mid 80s, (this was Pulp’s 5th studio album) Different Class may be known more for the ubiquitous mid-90s singles ‘Disco 2000’ and ‘Common People’, but we think it’s due another examination.
Conceptually dense but easy to enjoy, musically complex but still catchy and memorable, this is a real masterclass in creating a modern pop classic.
Barry’s Magnificent 7s:
1. Cockney Rejects “Bad Man” EMI 5035 1980 chosen by Carol
2. Roxy Music “Pyjamarama” Polydor 2001 739 1973 chosen by Callum
3. The Chords “Something’s Missing” Polydor POSP146 1980 chosen by Howard
4. Boo Radleys “Does This Hurt?” Creation CRE128 1992 chosen by Andy J
5. Skylark “Broken Feet” SuperFi Records 000 2014 chosen by Jack
6. Prolapse “T.C.R.” Love Train PUBE06 1995 chosen by Jason
7. Sparks “The Number One Song In Heaven” Virgin VS244 1979 chosen by Steve
8. Conflict “The Serenade Is Dead” Mortarhate Records MORT1 1983 chosen by Barry
9. The Move “I Can Hear The Grass Grow” Deram DM117 1967 chosen by Callum
10. Husker Du “Ticket To Ride” NME Freebie GIV3 1986 chosen by Steve
11. Electrelane “Gabriel” Let’s Rock! Records LROCK01 2000 chosen by Callum
12. Judy Street “What” Grapevine GRP106 1977 chosen by Howard
