Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Pulp's sharp commentary and distinctive sound in 'Common People' solidify its place in Britpop history.
What we noticed
- The title track features a prominent, driving bassline that underpins jangly guitars and layered vocals, creating a sense of urgency.
- The second track, 'Underwear,' shifts to a more subdued tempo with a focus on melodic hooks and introspective lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Defined its genre or moment. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Common People (full length version) 5:53
- 2 Underwear (single version) 4:07
- 3 Razzmatazz (acoustic version) 4:04
- 4 Dogs Are Everywhere (acoustic version) 3:03
- 5 Joyriders (acoustic version) 3:33
- 6 Common People (single version) 4:07
Reference: MusicBrainz
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