The 90s British Indie Wave
Baggy trousers, reverbed guitars, and a specific kind of northern sadness.
The curation thesis
Not Britpop-as-headline, but the quieter guitar bands that made melancholy sound like sunshine. A lineage from shoegaze to kitchen-sink romance.
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The list
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The Bends
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His and Hers
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The Queen Is Dead
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Loveless
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Parklife
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Crooked Rain
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Girls & Boys
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Ride Nowhere
Frequently asked
What is "The 90s British Indie Wave" about?
Not Britpop-as-headline, but the quieter guitar bands that made melancholy sound like sunshine. A lineage from shoegaze to kitchen-sink romance.
How is this different from an algorithm playlist?
Algorithm playlists optimize for engagement and familiarity. This is a curated argument — a human chose these records for a reason you can read.
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