Classic Manchester

By T. Cole Rachel

Whether it be the iconic post-punk of Joy Division, the druggy euphoria of the short-lived Madchester scene, the jingle-jangle of The Smiths, or the anthemic pub rock of Oasis, Mancunian rock and pop music has exerted a global influence for well over three decades.

CRITICAL LIST
Unknown Pleasures Joy Division
Love Bites Buzzcocks
Grotesque (After the Gramme) The Fall
Power, Corruption and Lies New Order
The Stone Roses The Stone Roses
The Queen Is Dead The Smiths
Beast Inside Inspiral Carpets
Force A Certain Ratio
Definitely Maybe Oasis
Utd. State 90 808 State

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Classic Manchester

Unknown Pleasures

Love Bites

Grotesque (After the Gramme)

Power, Corruption and Lies

The Stone Roses

The Queen Is Dead

Beast Inside

Force

Definitely Maybe

Utd. State 90

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