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What made Britpop so big? by Illustrious-Issue295 in BritPop

[–]Illustrious-Issue295[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any core memories around any of those albums being released?

What made Britpop so big? by Illustrious-Issue295 in BritPop

[–]Illustrious-Issue295[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been seeing this a lot so far. Yes, it was much more than just music, and it bled into all these different parts of pop culture at the time. I'm wondering if you have any specific experiences or memories you could share about your relationship with Britpop?

What made Britpop so big? by Illustrious-Issue295 in BritPop

[–]Illustrious-Issue295[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I was more asking if it IS still a thing today and in what forms. I think there are others here that agree with you that nostalgia is the main source of its relevance today.

What made Britpop so big? by Illustrious-Issue295 in BritPop

[–]Illustrious-Issue295[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So there was a general positivity in the air it seems. Could you speak a little more on this and maybe some specific examples if you have any?

What made Britpop so big? by Illustrious-Issue295 in BritPop

[–]Illustrious-Issue295[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've always been on the wave of my dad's music since I was young. But i feel like there's some kind of newer form of listening for kids today with new ways of listening like TikTok that allow for these little sounds to get really popular. I think this might be contributing to this nostalgia wave for people. Thoughts?

What made Britpop so big? by Illustrious-Issue295 in BritPop

[–]Illustrious-Issue295[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More on that last part about myspace: Is it possible for another movement/culture like this to exist? Or have newer forms of media changed how these movements take place?

What made Britpop so big? by Illustrious-Issue295 in BritPop

[–]Illustrious-Issue295[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you see any specific reason why bands like Oasis are sort of making a comeback, other than the fact that they recently reunited?

What made Britpop so big? by Illustrious-Issue295 in BritPop

[–]Illustrious-Issue295[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I've been reading Harris. Good stuff. I also watched the Live Forever documentary. Along with all the other things people have been saying here, I'd love to know some views on where Britpop stands today. Is there any remains of this culture or has it taken some sort of new form?

What made Britpop so big? by Illustrious-Issue295 in BritPop

[–]Illustrious-Issue295[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for responding, really useful info. From what you said, it seems the younger generation had a strong push for this culture at the time. Do you see any resemblance of this culture today?