Oasis have obviously got dozens of great songs in their catalogue, but it's fair to say a few stinkers too.

Favourite. Columbia.

Least favourite. Little James.

I'm not just talking about under the umbrella of britpop, but just in general discussion of music. Recently discovered the band after hearing their claim to fame hit 'Pure' on the radio. Instantly hooked by the entrancing, almost desperate sounding lyrics. The charm was unmatched and I really was convinced that the song was pure and simple. It was completely unashamed to be happy and carefree, it really appealed to me in a world of music that tries (and often succeeds in all fairness) to be deep and thought provoking. Please don't get the idea that I'm looking down on music that is multi-layered, but I think we've developed a landscape in music where we might think of wholesome music as lesser in emotional value.

I was 17 at the time of hearing the song for the first time, however upon diving into their discography all of their songs are coated in a not so subtle layer of nostalgia. Every single song that I listened to by them following 'Pure', I could've bet that I'd heard it before. Of course there's a chance I've heard one or two of them, but what I can't explain is how they all strike a child-like, innocent chord with me. They really take me back to how I percieved the world as a boy.

I just turned 18 the other day. No longer a boy now (if we're being generous), but I'm more than glad that The Lightning Seeds will be the last thing that I hung onto before I transitioned into adulthood. I hope that the band will be with me long into my life, even if I couldn't indulge in them when I was just a kid, I can at least say I was a boy when I discovered them. Thank you.

Meaning no documentaries, concert films, or titles from the past 20 years. What are some narrative films from the time that Britpop was at its most popular that capture the essence of the genre and/or feature a lot of Britpop songs on the soundtrack?

I was wondering if anyone had a copy of this old Britpop documentary? It aired in November 2002 and August 2003 on ITV and was produced by Music Box (note this is different from the Live Forever doc from the same year). I remember it being pretty good. There's a bit more info about it here: https://collections-search.bfi.org.uk/web/Details/ChoiceFilmWorks/150651820

I've been waiting years for the ScottishTeeVee guy on youtube or someone like that to rediscover it. This other archivist has many of that same series, e.g. Punk Rock Forever and Reggae & Ska Forever: https://archive.org/download/bbc-i-love-86-with-patsy-kensit-2001 (scroll to the ITV section), but is missing the key episode.

Does anyone happen to have it preserved on an old VHS and can finally put it on youtube?

Something I'm interested in are 'lost' albums. Ones that were mostly or completely recorded, but which never got released.  For example two 'found' albums are The Seahorses' Minus Blue and Speedy's News From Nowhere.  I just like the idea that they exist and one day may finally leak out or get released.

Anyway, here’s my list of top ‘lost’ Britpop albums:

1. Pulp – We Love Life Deluxe.  Between 1999-2002 Pulp recorded around 20 songs that haven’t been released (known sometimes as the Wessex and Depot sessions - https://pulpwiki.net/Pulp/RecordingSessions ).  These would have ended up on the deluxe version of We Love Life, if Universal had gone ahead with that in 2006 as planned.  5 or so songs have been leaked and 1 has intriguingly cropped up in their recent live set ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptjyNAaZRzw ).  It would be amazing to hear the full set of them.
2. Supergrass – Release The Drones.  When Supergrass split in 2010, this album had been mostly completed and had a full tracklist.  Mickey seemed to like it, but the other two weren’t so keen.  Extracts exist on youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdHhDvjZJA0 ).
3. Space – Flies.  Similar to the above.  In 2004 Space announced an album and tracklisting, then split before its release date ( https://spacetheband.com/album/flies ). 
4. Dandys – 2^(nd) Album.  Around 1999, the Dandys recorded a second album with Cure producer Steve Whitfield.  Only one song ever saw the light of day on a compilation album ( https://www.discogs.com/release/12749214-Various-The-Beautiful-North ), but others featured in live sets and tv appearances.  Singer Andy occasionally threatens to set these free ( https://www.mixcloud.com/britpoprevival/britpop-revival-show-247-4th-july-2018/ ).
5. Longpigs – Gramercy.  Well not quite Longpigs, but singer Crispin recorded an album in 2005 under the name Gramercy.  A very limited EP was released ( https://www.discogs.com/sell/item/3279535963 ), but a full 16 track album was also rescued and has seen some underground circulation. 

What ones do other people hope to see one day?  Or does anyone have any additional intel on any of the above?

Having some fun with IA

Just looking at another thread about being underrated and most comments are saying how this band or that band weren't Britpop. And usually they seem like reasonable assessments. Spiritualized? Come on now... I certainly wouldn't say Oasis were unless Britpop is explicitly defined as bands that cooy them, Blur or Pulp.

Can we name... 25 bands who everyone would agree actually were "Britpop" rather than just "Indie" or not even that?

Only one I'm brave enough to definitely stick my flag in is Menswe@r.

For me it's Teenage Fanclub, 4 class albums (obviously in my opinion😅)

Does this mean something britpop related? I see sm ppl using it on tiktok lol

What does it symbolise??

For me it's got to be Ocean Colour Scenes' Moseley Shoals with The Riverboat Song, The Day We Caught The Train, The Circle.

Edit: Just to clarify I mean a Britpop album.

sososo happy i got all this i’ve been wanting the waeve’s new album so bad and i finally got it! :))