What makes Smart by Sleeper notable?

'Smart' achieved notable commercial success, reaching number five on the UK Albums Chart and contributing to the Britpop movement alongside contemporaries like Oasis and Blur. The album's catchy singles, particularly 'Inbetweener', received significant airplay and helped solidify Sleeper’s place in 90s music history. Released in January 1995, 'Smart' was Sleeper's debut album, arriving during the Britpop boom that would define the UK music scene. The band, led by Louise Wener, emerged from the underground circuit and quickly gained attention, marking their transition to mainstream recognition.