After years of obscurity, Pulp shot to stardom in Britain with 1994's His 'n' Hers. By the time Different Class was 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 for Different Class ran high, and not only does it deliver, it blows away all their previous albums, including the fine His 'n' Hers. Pulp don't stray from their signature formula at all -- it's still grandly theatrical, synth-spiked pop with new wave and disco flourishes, but they have mastered it here. Not only are the melodies and hooks significantly catchier and more immediate, the music explores more territory. From the faux-show tune romp of the anthemic opener "Mis-Shapes" and the glitzy, gaudy stomp of "Disco 2
A1 Mis-Shapes
A2 Pencil Skirt
A3 Common People
A4 I Spy
A5 Disco 2000
A6 Live Bed Show
B1 Something Changed
B2 Sorted For E's & Wizz
B3 F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.O.V.E
B4 Underwear
B5 Monday Morning
B6 Bar Italia