In the mid-1990s, the United Kingdom reconquered the music world with catchy melodies, confident bravado and Sixties nostalgia. The fierce battle between Oasis and Blur gripped millions of fans. Who is the king of Britpop for you? Cast your vote!
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Oasis
With anthems like Wonderwall and Don't Look Back in Anger, they became a cultural phenomenon that played to 250,000 people at Knebworth in 1996.
Blur
Won the famous 'Battle of Britpop' in 1995 with Country House and combined sharp satire with British pop traditions on Parklife.
Ain't no way Blur deserves to be ranked above the other legends on this list.
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Pulp
Frontman Jarvis Cocker wrote one of the most iconic anthems about class differences and pop culture with Common People.
Ahead of their time.
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The Verve
Made one of the best-selling British records of all time with Urban Hymns, driven by the strings of Bitter Sweet Symphony.
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Suede
Widely regarded as the instigators of the Britpop wave with their androgynous glamour and gorgeous guitar work on their debut album.
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Supergrass
Conquered the world with the youthful energy and irresistible piano rock of Alright.
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Manic Street Preachers
Mixed glam rock, punk and sharp political lyrics on masterpieces like Everything Must Go.
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Cast
Formed by former The La's bassist John Power, they scored a string of big British top 10 hits with All Change.
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Ocean Colour Scene
Combined mod culture with bluesy classic rock and scored classics with The Riverboat Song and The Day We Caught the Train.
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Sleeper
Led by Louise Wener, the band was one of the defining and most successful acts at the peak of the Britpop craze.
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With anthems like Wonderwall and Don't Look Back in Anger, they became a cultural phenomenon that played to 250,000 people at Knebworth in 1996 Hard to argue with #1 on this list.