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Pulp is a British rock band that emerged in the 1990s as part of the Britpop movement. The band, fronted by Jarvis Cocker, achieved national recognition in Britain with their 1995 hit "Common People". Britpop was a 1990s movement characterized by British rock bands drawing inspiration from the melodic, guitar-based pop music tradition of groups like The Beatles. This style often featured catchy melodies and lyrics with distinctly British references, serving as a reaction against American grunge music. While Pulp was a peripheral band in the Britpop scene, their success was notable within this era of British music.123

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