Sophisti-pop
| Sophisti-pop | |
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| Cultural origins | Mid-1980s in United Kingdom |
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Sophisti-pop is a subgenre term retrospectively applied to pop that flourished in the UK between the mid-1980s and early 1990s, incorporating elements of soft rock, jazz, new wave, and blue-eyed soul. Music so classified often made extensive use of electronic keyboards, synthesizers, and polished arrangements, particularly horn sections.[1]
Stylus suggested that acts were influenced by the work of Roxy Music, as well as Bryan Ferry's mid-80's albums Bête Noire and Boys and Girls.[2] According to Allmusic, major artists included Sade, The Style Council, Basia, Swing Out Sister, Prefab Sprout, and the early work of Everything but the Girl.[1]
List of other sophisti-pop artists
See also
Notes
- ^ a b "Sophisti-Pop". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on 15 May 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g Inskeep, Thomas; Soto, Alfred. "The Bluffer's Guide – Sophisti-Pop". Stylus. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Sophisti-Pop (Top Artists)". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on 24 February 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
- ^ "Hue & Cry". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
- ^ "Matt Bianco". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
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