His 'n' Hers
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His 'n' Hers is the fourth studio album by Pulp
and is commonly cited as the band's breakthrough album, reaching #9 in the UK charts
. In 1998, Q magazine readers voted it the 70th greatest album of all time. A "deluxe edition" of His 'n' Hers was released on 11 September 2006. It contained a second disc of B-sides
, demos and rarities. "Lipgloss
", "Do You Remember the First Time
", "Razzmatazz
", and a new mix of "Babies
" were released as singles, the latter as part of the "Sisters EP
".
It lost out to Elegant Slumming
by M People
in the 1994 Mercury Music Prize by, as presenter Mark Radcliffe
put it in an edition of British
rock show 'The White Room', "one measly vote".
Pulp (band)
Pulp are an English alternative rock band formed in Sheffield in 1978. Their lineup consists of Jarvis Cocker , Russell Senior , Candida Doyle , Mark Webber , Steve Mackey and Nick Banks ....
and is commonly cited as the band's breakthrough album, reaching #9 in the UK charts
UK Albums Chart
The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
. In 1998, Q magazine readers voted it the 70th greatest album of all time. A "deluxe edition" of His 'n' Hers was released on 11 September 2006. It contained a second disc of B-sides
B-Sides
B-Sides is an iTunes-exclusive album from the Coventry Trio The Enemy, consisting of ten songs that were B-sides to the single releases from their debut album We'll Live and Die in These Towns.-Track list:#Fear Killed the Youth of Our Nation...
, demos and rarities. "Lipgloss
Lipgloss (song)
"Lipgloss" is a song by British rock band Pulp, from their 1994 album His 'n' Hers. It was released on 15 November 1993 as the first single from the album, charting at #50 in the UK Singles Chart ....
", "Do You Remember the First Time
Do You Remember the First Time
"Do You Remember the First Time?" is a song by British rock band Pulp, taken from their 1994 album His 'n' Hers. It was released 21 March 1994 as the second single from the album, charting at #33 in the UK Singles Chart ....
", "Razzmatazz
Razzmatazz (song)
"Razzmatazz" is a song by British rock group Pulp. It was their final single for Gift Records and received much critical acclaim. It was released independently of an album, although it appeared as a bonus track at the end of the US version of His 'n' Hers....
", and a new mix of "Babies
Babies (song)
"Babies" is a song and single by British rock group Pulp. It was released as a single for Gift Records in 1992, and was later remixed for the Sisters EP in 1994. The remixed version featured on the His 'n' Hers album and the original single mix on the Intro compilation...
" were released as singles, the latter as part of the "Sisters EP
The Sisters EP
The Sisters EP was released by Pulp in 1994 and was their third single released after the band signed to Island Records and reached number 19 in the UK charts, their highest chart position at the time.-Overview:...
".
It lost out to Elegant Slumming
Elegant Slumming
Elegant Slumming is the second album by British house music band M People. It was released on 4 October 1993 charting and peaking at number 2 on the UK Album Chart and spent 87 weeks in the Top 75...
by M People
M People
M People are a British house music act from Manchester, who formed in 1990 and achieved success throughout most of the 1990s. The name M People is from the initials of Mike Pickering, who formed the group.-Career:...
in the 1994 Mercury Music Prize by, as presenter Mark Radcliffe
Mark Radcliffe
Mark Radcliffe is an English broadcaster who has worked in various roles for the BBC since the 1980s and remains one of Britain's most recognised DJs. He is currently a presenter on BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music, where he hosts an afternoon show five times a week alongside Stuart Maconie, called...
put it in an edition of British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
rock show 'The White Room', "one measly vote".
Original release
All the music is written by Pulp, all lyrics are written by Jarvis CockerDeluxe edition bonus disc
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 from CD 2 were previously unavailablePersonnel
- Jarvis CockerJarvis CockerJarvis Branson Cocker is an English musician and frontman for the band Pulp. Through his work with the band, Cocker became a figurehead of the Britpop movement of the mid-1990s. Following Pulp's hiatus Cocker has led a successful solo career...
– Vocals, School Piano, Vox Marauder Guitar, EMS Synthi A - Russell SeniorRussell SeniorRussell Senior is the guitarist and violinist of the band Pulp.Senior grew up in Sheffield. Whilst at University in Bath, he formed the "Dada Society" and appeared as the lead role in a dramatic adaptation of Kafka's The Trial...
– Fender Stratocaster Guitar, Violin, Bowed Bass - Candida DoyleCandida DoyleCandida Doyle is a keyboard player and occasional backing vocalist with the band Pulp, which she joined in 1984...
– Farfisa Compact Professional II Organ, Stylophone 350S, Korg Trident II, Fender Rhodes Piano, Wurlitzer Piano, Hohner Clavinette, Steinway Grand Piano - Nick BanksNick BanksNick Banks is the English drummer in the British band, Pulp. He lives in Sheffield with his wife Sarah Banks, two children , and his dog Geoff...
– Drums, Percussion, Treated Cymbals, Timpani, Fire Extinguisher - Steve MackeySteve MackeySteve Mackey is a British musician and record producer best known for playing bass guitar in the band Pulp. He also played bass for Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker in the latter's solo career, and worked as a songwriter and producer with artists such as M.I.A...
- Fender Jazz Bass