What makes People Are Expensive by Echobelly notable?

This album is significant for its exploration of personal and societal themes, reflecting a post-Britpop era that sought depth beyond catchy hooks. It received positive reviews from critics, helping to solidify Echobelly's position as thoughtful contributors to the genre during a pivotal time for British alternative rock. Released in 2001, 'People Are Expensive' was Echobelly's fourth studio album, following their previous work 'Gravity Pulls' from 1997. At this point in their career, the band had shifted towards a more mature sound while navigating changes in the Britpop landscape that had largely dominated the UK music scene in the mid-90s.