Spectacular Youth Cultures: Britpop Flashcards
Who created the Britpop study?
Tyers
When was Britpop around?
1990s
Was Britpop membership exclusive and fixed?
No as it was middle class people who made songs about normal working class life
What was the Britpop style?
Tracksuit tops Kangol Hats Short hair
Was Britpop large in numbers?
Yes as lots of the British public could relate to their songs or dress in that way Lots of Britpop bands also became relatively famous
What are some Britpop bands?
Oasis, Blur
What were the norms and values of Britpop?
Their norms were talking about normal working class life They valued accuracy to description, and innovation in the genre
Was Britpop culture short lived?
Yes, it was mostly only around in the 90’s and early 00’s
What was Britpop opinion on Grunge?
They were anti-Grunge
