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Pulp

3.7 / 5 from 50 ratings across 6 albums
Albums
52
Members
30
Active
1978–present
Origin
United Kingdom
Biography

Pulp is a British band formed in Sheffield in 1978, fronted by lead singer and songwriter Jarvis Cocker. The group is known for their sharp, observational lyrics and a blend of pop, rock, and disco elements. They rose to fame in the mid-1990s as part of the Britpop movement, achieving significant success with their fifth album, His 'n' Hers (1994). However, it was their 1995 album, Different Class, that cemented their place in music history, featuring iconic tracks like "Common People" and "Disco 2000." These songs offered witty and incisive commentaries on British life and class issues, resonating with a wide audience.

Following Different Class, Pulp continued to explore darker and more introspective themes with albums like This Is Hardcore (1998) and We Love Life (2001). These later works demonstrated the band's versatility and depth, exploring complex emotional landscapes and societal critiques. Jarvis Cocker's charismatic presence and lyrical storytelling have been central to Pulp's enduring appeal, making them one of the most influential bands of their era. Their music continues to be celebrated for its intelligence, humor, and cultural relevance.

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Discography

Everybody's Problem
Pulp · 1983
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It
Pulp · 1983
Sudan Gerri
Pulp · 1984
Little Girl (With Blue Eyes) And Other Pieces...
Pulp · 1985
Dogs Are Everywhere
Pulp · 1986
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Freaks: Ten Stories About Power, Claustrophobia, Suffocation and Holding Hands
Pulp · 1987
O.U. (Gone, Gone)
Pulp · 1992
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Separations
Pulp · 1992
Intro: The Gift Recordings
Pulp · 1993
Do You Remember The First Time?
Pulp · 1994
Fiction Romance
Pulp · 1994
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His ’n’ Hers
Pulp · 1994
Masters of the Universe: Pulp on Fire 1985–86
Pulp · 1994
1995-06-24: Glastonbury Festival, Pilton, UK
Pulp · 1995
Carry On Camping
Pulp · 1995
Carry On Camping
Pulp · 1995
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Different Class
Pulp · 1995
England 1994
Pulp · 1995
Get Frisky...With Pulp
Pulp · 1995
Get Frisky… With Pulp
Pulp · 1995
Pulp Live
Pulp · 1995
Sorted For Films And Vids
Pulp · 1995
Cafè Concerto
Pulp · 1996
Cafè Concerto
Pulp · 1996
Countdown 1992–1983
Pulp · 1996
F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.I.V.E
Pulp · 1996
“Planet Live!”: Concert 14
Pulp · 1996
1998-06-20: Live Hardcore: Loreley Festival, Bornich, Germany
Pulp · 1998
Freshly Squeezed …The Early Years
Pulp · 1998
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Goes to the Disco
Pulp · 1998
Primal: The Best of the Fire Years 1983–1992
Pulp · 1998
The Park Is Mine (Recorded Live At Finsbury Park)
Pulp · 1998
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This is Glastonbury
Pulp · 1998
This Is Glastonbury
Pulp · 1998
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This Is Hardcore
Pulp · 1998
On Fire
Pulp · 1999
On Fire
Pulp · 1999
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We Love Life
Pulp · 2001
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Hits
Pulp · 2002
Ultimate Live
Pulp · 2005
The Peel Sessions
Pulp · 2006
2002-07-05: The Eden Project, Cornwall, UK
Pulp · 2009
The Demos (1981-1984)
Pulp · 2011
Different Class + This Is Hardcore
Pulp · 2012
Party Clowns: Live in London 1991
Pulp · 2012
Party Clowns (Live In London 1991)
Pulp · 2012
Pulp: A Film About Life, Death And Supermarkets
Pulp · 2014
Forty Odd Years: Live. Rare. Unreleased. 1982-2025
Pulp · 2025
More.
Pulp · 2025
The Man Comes Around
Pulp · 2025
Live!
Pulp · 2026
2002-12-14: The Magna Centre, Rotherham, UK
Pulp · —

Credits

Ranked #9,601 of 14,615 producers — 101.84 career Groove across 4 records.