Not sure if Blur is worthy of all the praise they get in Britain, but I like them a lot nonetheless. One of the key bands of Britpop, a genre also occupied by Oasis. Made Parklife, an awesome album, although calling it one of the best of the 90s is a bit of a stretch (or maybe not, it's pretty good).

Just listen to that accent in the verse, and that ridiculous (not to mention great) chorus. But I assume most of you think his voice is grating. Or sexy. I have no idea.

And this song beat one of Oasis's singles to #1 on the charts (probably for a good reason. "Roll With It" wasn't a particularly great Oasis song. "Cast No Shadow" anyone?). Many Blur songs are bass driven.

One of the only great Oasis songs post-Be Here Now. Noel kept all of the best later songs for himself.

What an excellent first single by the Jesus and Mary Chain. Play this loudly and sit through the whole thing. I dare you.