This Is Hardcore

Pulp

This Is Hardcore

RELEASED: March 18, 1998
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The Fear 5:35 2. Dishes 3:30 3. Party Hard 4:01 4. Help the Aged 4:27 5. This Is Hardcore 6:25 6. TV Movie 3:25 7. A Little Soul 3:20 8. I’m a Man 4:59 9. Seductive Barry 8:31 10. Sylvia 5:44 11. Glory Days 4:55 12. The Day After the Revolution 5:52 13. Like a Friend 4:33 14. Tomorrow Never Lies 4:49
Historical Archive
This Is Hardcore is the fifth studio album by the English alternative rock band Pulp, released on 30 March 1998. The album showcases a darker, more mature sound compared to its predecessors, blending elements of orchestral pop with Britpop. With its exploration of themes such as sexuality, urban life, and the complexities of human relationships, the album solidified Pulp's status as a leading band of the Britpop movement. The lead single, 'Help the Aged,' received critical acclaim and further established the band's innovative approach to songwriting.