Jarvis Cocker: “I have always hated the word Britpop”

The frontman of Pulp Jarvis Cockeron the occasion of the release of the band’s new album, “More” (Read the review here), was interviewed by the British magazine NME. During the meeting at Cocker, his thoughts on the current “Renaissance Summer of Britpop” was asked among the various things, which saw the return, among others, of Oasis, Supergrass And Suede, And because, according to him, the genre has seen this increase in popularity in recent times.

Jarvis Cocker However, he expressed his opinion, underlining that he never loved the ‘Britpop’ label and always hated that definition. “I have always hated that word. I would never join it willingly. It was an exciting period before they came with that definition for indie bands who began to make a sensation on the mainstream scene. It seemed that a revolution could happen. If people felt again like this, if he could do what they want and if someone noticed it, then it would be fantastic. If that type of attitude should be, I would be very enthusiastic, but I would not be very enthusiastic, ‘Bp’, it’s a terrible word. “

He was also asked if he intended to go and see the Oasis live on their reunion tour of this summer and the 61 -year -old native of Sheffield replied: “If I could enter the guest list, I would love to see what they do!”.