Pulp - Different Class

After years of obscurity, Pulp shot to stardom in Britain with 1994'sHis 'n' Hers. By the timeDifferent Classwas released at the end of October 1995, the band, particularly lead singer Jarvis Cocker, were genuine British superstars, with two number two singles and a triumphant last-minute performance at Glastonbury under their belts, as well as one tabloid scandal.

On the heels of such excitement, anticipation forDifferent Classran high, and not only does it deliver, it blows away all their previous albums, including the fineHis 'n' Hers. Pulp don't stray from their signature formula at all - it's still grandly theatrical, synth-spiked, kitchen-drama pop with new wave and disco flourishes, but they have mastered it here.