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Britpop is a UK-centered movement of the early-to-mid 1990s that revived classic British guitar-pop values—memorable hooks, concise songcraft, and everyday storytelling—while positioning itself as a confident alternative to American grunge. It celebrated Britishness in sound and subject matter, drawing heavily on 1960s and 1970s British pop and rock traditions. Stylistically, britpop tends to feature jangly or crunchy electric guitars, sing-along choruses, and tuneful melodies over straightforward rhythms. Lyrics often focus on ordinary life, class, romance, and wry social observation, typically delivered in unvarnished British accents. The production is generally clean and punchy, favoring clarity over heavy effects and emphasizing immediacy and radio-friendliness.