partial list of listenings for a course in the contemporary youth culture of england.
1. Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993), Parklife (1994), The Great Escape (1995), and Think Tank (2003), by Blur.
2. Definitely Maybe (1994), and (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? (1995), by Oasis.
3. Different Class (1995), by Pulp.
4. Coming Up (1996), by Suede.
5. Lovelife (1996), by Lush.
6. When I Was Born For The 7th Time (1997), by Cornershop.
7. OK Computer (1997), by Radiohead.
8. Parachutes (2000), by Coldplay.
9. Up The Bracket (2002), and Don’t Look Back Into The Sun (2003), by The Libertines.
10. Boy In Da Corner (2003), by Dizzee Rascal.
11. Silent Alarm (2005), and A Weekend In The City (2007), by Bloc Party.
12. Back To Black (2006), by Amy Winehouse.
13. Myths Of The Near Future (2007), by Klaxons.
14. The Good, The Bad & The Queen (2007).
these are some records which, i think, describe life in england for young people over the past decade and a half. a few of them have songs which make pretty direct references to everyday life in england. since i haven’t lived there during this time, i’ve definitely left out a lot. that’s where you come in. suggest!
