They had to know they had something good but when the barbed anthem “Common People” became not merely a chart smash but one of the defining UK singles of the 1990s, Pulp found themselves the center of public attention like never before as anticipation for their next album skyrocketed. Different Class delivered, not only with another chestbeater for those whose who hated such approaches (“Mis-Shapes”) but a series of charging rockers, woozy singalongs, dancefloor stompers and more, Jarvis Cocker a voice of observation, desire and, where appropriate, revenge.

– Ned Raggett