Pulp’s This Is Hardcore is a dark, decadent and brilliantly theatrical album that captures the band at their most ambitious. Released in 1998, Pulp’s sixth studio album marked a striking departure from the bright Britpop energy of their breakthrough years, embracing a more atmospheric and cinematic sound filled with melancholy, glamour and sharp social observation. Jarvis Cocker’s distinctive songwriting explores fame, desire, loneliness and the darker side of modern life, with standout tracks including the brooding title track, the infectious “Party Hard,” the sweeping “The Fear” and the unforgettable “Help the Aged.” Richly arranged and often deliberately unsettling, This Is Hardcore remains one of Pulp’s most acclaimed and distinctive records, making it an essential addition for fans of Britpop, alternative rock and sophisticated ’90s British pop. Tracklisting The Fear Dishes Party Hard Help the Aged This Is Hardcore TV Movie A Little Soul I'm a Man Seductive Barry Sylvia Glory Days The Day After the Revolution Tomorrow Never Lies Laughing Boy The Professional This Is Hardcore (End Of The Line Remix)
