Sophisti-pop
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| Sophisti-pop | |
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| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | Mid-1980s, United Kingdom |
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| Quiet storm | |
Sophisti-pop is a subgenre of pop music. The term has been applied retrospectively[1] to music that emerged during the mid-1980s in the UK[2][3] which incorporated elements of jazz, soul, and pop.[2][4] Music so classified often made extensive use of electronic keyboards, synthesizers and polished arrangements, particularly horn sections.[2]
Stylus Magazine suggested that acts were influenced by the work of Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry's mid-1980s albums, Bête Noire and Boys and Girls.[3] According to AllMusic, major artists included Simply Red, Sade, The Style Council, Basia, Swing Out Sister, Prefab Sprout and the early work of Everything but the Girl.[2]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Kirkham, Neil (2017). "Polluting young minds? Smash Hits and 'high Thatcherism'". Journal of European Popular Culture. 8 (2): 139–152. doi:10.1386/jepc.8.2.139_1. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Pop/Rock » Punk/New Wave » Sophisti-Pop". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
- ^ a b Inskeep, Thomas; Soto, Alfred. "The Bluffer's Guide – Sophisti-Pop". Stylus. Archived from the original on 4 September 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
- ^ "9 different music genres in the internet age – 2/10 – Sophisti-Pop". The Economic Times. 7 September 2013. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
Bibliography[edit]
- Strong, Martin C. (2002). The Great Scots Musicography : The Complete Guide to Scotland's Music Makers. Mercat. ISBN 978-1-8418-3041-4.
External links[edit]
- Hue and Cry noting AllMusic's usage of the term.
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