Responding in part to the Nirvana, grunge phenomena in the states, Brit Pop is the UK's upbeat alternative. Evolving out of the post-Punk style, Brit Pop came onto the scene in the early 90s and based its success on the 3-minute pop song formula, loaded with catchy melodies, riffs, and hooks. Key Artists: Blur, Oasis, The Stone Roses, and The Verve.
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