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Madchester was a musical and cultural scene that developed in the English city of Manchester in the late 1980s, closely associated with the indie dance scene. [1][2][3][4] Indie dance (sometimes referred to as indie rave [5]) saw its artists merging indie rock with elements of acid house, psychedelia, [6] and 1960s pop. [7]
Madchester was the dominant force in British rock during the late '80s and early '90s. A fusion of acid-house dance rhythms and melodic pop, Madchester was distinguished by its loping beats, psychedelic flourishes, and hooky choruses.
Nov 13, 2023 · The band released their critically acclaimed debut album in 1989, housing some of the most well-known and well-received Madchester songs of the era like the ten-minute long, acid-fueled track Fools Gold or the pivotal indie rock anthem for a generation I Am the Resurrection.
Jul 18, 2022 · From the late 1980s through the early '90s, the "Madchester" music scene was born out of rave club culture in Manchester, England. Combining rock, house, dance, electronic and psychedelic...
Granada TV documentary from 1990 exploring the 'Madchester' music phenomena of the late 80's and early 90's.Featuring NME reporters Stuart Maconie and James ...
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Music from the "Madchester" era (1988 - 1991) Not exclusively Mancunian or "baggy'", but also includes music that shares common ground with, or may have: -Ap...
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Madchester was the dominant force in British rock during the late '80s and early '90s. A fusion of acid-house dance rhythms and melodic pop, Madchester was distinguished by its loping beats, psychedelic flourishes, and hooky choruses.
