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Dive into the world of Britpop, the iconic 1990s movement that redefined British rock by channeling the melodic magic of the Beatles and their guitar-driven peers. Britpop was all about anthemic songs, distinctive jackets, and a rebellious spirit. Think you can identify these legendary Britpop bands from the clues given? Let's find out!
Bands are in alphabetical order.
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Girl from Mars
Northern Irish band whose debut album 1977 referenced both the members birth year and Star Wars.
Ash
Show Girl
Band led by Luke Haines, with cult albums like "New Wave" and "After Murder Park."
The Auteurs
Charmless Man
London band fronted by Damon Albarn, rivals of Oasis in the 90s “Battle of Britpop.”
Blur
Wake up Boo!
Liverpool band named after a character from To Kill a Mockingbird, also linked to shoegaze.
The Boo Radleys
Mulder and Scully
Welsh band featuring the distinctive raspy vocals of Cerys Matthews, also known for “Road Rage.”
Catatonia
The Only One I Know
Madchester survivors fronted by Tim Burgess. Other hits include “One to Another” and “North Country Boy.”
The Charlatans
Brimful of Asha
British-Asian indie band blending rock and Indian influences. Norman Cook’s remix of this song hit UK No.1.
Cornershop
Staying Out For The Summer
Goofy London power-pop trio also known for “Good Enough” and “In a Room.”
Dodgy
Great Things
London band fronted by Sonya Madan, also known for “Insomniac” and “King of the Kerb.”
Echobelly
Connection
London band formed by ex-Suede member Justine Frischmann. Other hits include “Stutter” and “Waking Up.”
Elastica
Laid
Manchester band named after their drummer, also known for “Sit Down” and “She’s a Star.”
James
Hush
Psychedelic rock band heavily influenced by Indian music & culture. Other hits include "Tattva" and "Govinda".
Kula Shaker
There She Goes
Band whose self titled & only album is critically acclaimed. Their name is Scouse for "lads".
The La's
Ladykillers
Shoegaze/indie pop band. Drummer Chris Acland’s death in 1996 led to their split. Albums include "Lovelife" & "Spooky".
Lush
If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next
Welsh rock band known for politically charged lyrics. Other hits include “A Design for Life” and “Motorcycle Emptiness.”
Manic Street Preachers
Sleep
Manchester band led by Jaime Harding, also known for “Toys for Boys” and "This World and Body".
Marion
Daydreamer
Short-lived London band hyped up by the music press. Other singles include “Being Brave” and “Stardust.”
Menswear
Wonderwall
Hugely successful band led by the Gallagher brothers. Other hits include “Don’t Look Back in Anger” and “Live Forever.”
Oasis
The Riverboat Song
Birmingham band whose album Moseley Shoals spent 92 weeks on the UK charts.
Ocean Colour Scene
Common People
Iconic Sheffield band fronted by Jarvis Cocker, known for his sharp lyrics and Brit Awards antics.
Pulp
Creep
Oxford band fronted by Thom Yorke, who later pushed into experimental rock with albums like "OK Computer" and "Kid A".
Radiohead
Place Your Hands
West Country rockers who scored a huge hit with this 1996 anthem. Other hits include "Yer Old" & "Naked".
Reef
Ready to Go
Dance-rock crossover band fronted by Saffron. Other hit single: “Drop Dead Gorgeous.”
Republica
Viva La Megababes
Female pop duo with punky Britpop attitude, best remembered for their 1994 hit “Trouble.”
Shampoo
Chasing Rainbows
York band fronted by Rick Witter, also known for “Going for Gold” and “Disco Down.”
Shed Seven
Female of the Species
Liverpool band with quirky, lounge-tinged Britpop hits like “Me and You vs the World.”
Space
Just Enough Education To Perform
Welsh band fronted by gravel-voiced Kelly Jones. Big hits include “Dakota” and “The Bartender and the Thief.”
Stereophonics
Beautiful Ones
London band who are one of the "Big Four" of Britpop. Albums include "Coming Up" and "Dog Man Star".
Suede
Juxtapozed With U
Welsh psychedelic rock band from the “Cool Cymru” wave. Other songs include “Something 4 the Weekend” and “God! Show Me Magic.”
Super Furry Animals
I Should Coco
Oxford band fronted by Gaz Coombes, famous for his massive sideburns, with hits like “Alright” and “Pumping on Your Stereo.”
Supergrass
Sing
Scottish band led by Fran Healy, whose melodic sound paved the way for Coldplay. Other hits include “Why Does It Always Rain on Me?”
Travis
Bitter Sweet Symphony
Volatile Wigan band fronted by Richard Ashcroft, also known for “The Drugs Don’t Work” and “Lucky Man."
The Verve
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MacZidane
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Level 66
Nov 28, 2024
Shed Seven a glaring omission particularly since 30 years later, they've had two number 1 albums in 2024!
NateVoD
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Level 60
May 26, 2025
Good point. I'll look at updating this soon.
QuizKim
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Level 41
May 1, 2025
Republica could be added. Great quiz!
NateVoD
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Level 60
May 26, 2025
Think I had them originally but the answer had a low guess rate. Might've been my clue though. Will revisit it in an update soon.
NateVoD
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Level 60
Sep 4, 2025
Finally updated!
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