This Is Hardcore

Pulp

About This Is Hardcore

"This Is Hardcore" is a song by British indie band Pulp, and was released as the second single from their 1998 album This Is Hardcore. The song uses a sample of "Bolero on the Moon Rocks" by the Peter Thomas Sound Orchestra. It was released on 9 March 1998 and charted at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. It was also the band's only top-fifty hit in New Zealand, reaching number 38 on the RIANZ chart in April. In October 2011, NME placed it at number 120 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years". Three years later they ranked it at number 254 on "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". Pitchfork Media also named its music video the 16th best of the 1990s. 


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2008
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You are hardcore, you make me hard
You name the drama and I'll play the part
It seems I saw you in some teenage wet dream
I like your get-up, if you know what I mean

I want it bad
I want it now
Oh, can't you see I'm ready now?
I've seen all the pictures, I've studied them forever

I want to make a movie, so let's star in it together
Don't make a move till I say "action"
Oh, here comes the hardcore life
Put your money where your mouth is tonight

Leave your make-up on and I'll leave on the light
Come over here, babe, and talk in the mic
Oh yeah, I hear you now
It's gonna be one hell of a night

You can't be a spectator, oh no
You got to take these dreams and make them whole
Oh, this is hardcore
There is no way back for you

Oh, this is hardcore
This is me on top of you
And I can't believe it took me this long
That it took me this long

This is the eye of the storm
It's what men in stained raincoats pay for
But in here it is pure, yeah
This is the end of the line

I've seen the storyline played out so many times before
Oh, that goes in there
Then that goes in there
Then that goes in there

Then that goes in there
And then it's over
Oh, what a hell of a show
But what I want to know

What exactly do you do for an encore?
'Cause this is hardcore

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Pulp

Pulp are an English alternative rock band formed in Sheffield in 1978. Their lineup consists of Jarvis Cocker (vocals, guitar), Candida Doyle (keyboards), Mark Webber (guitar), Steve Mackey (bass) and Nick Banks (drums). Leo Abrahams has been a touring member of the band since they reunited in 2011, contributing electric and acoustic guitar. more »

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Written by: Candida Doyle, Jarvis Branson Cocker, Mark Andrew Webber, Nick Banks, Peter Thomas, Stephen Patrick Mackey

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"This Is Hardcore" by Pulp is classified under the genre of Britpop and alternative rock, demonstrating the band's eclectic style and their departure from the more mainstream pop of their earlier work.
Album
It is the title track from Pulp's sixth studio album, also named "This Is Hardcore," released in 1998.
Inspirational Themes
The song has been interpreted as a commentary on the darker, brutal side of fame and the music industry, mirroring lead singer Jarvis Cocker's personal experiences.
Critics' Review
Critics often cite "This Is Hardcore" as the band's masterpiece, due to its introspective lyrics, unique sound, and stark departure from the lighter, poppier tunes that were common in the Britpop era.
Chart Performance
"This Is Hardcore" reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, showing a solid commercial success for the band.
Music Video
The music video for the song is inspired by the style of 1930s German Expressionist films and the works of the surrealist painter Feodor Chaliapin. In the video, Jarvis Cocker portrays a sort of noir-style detective.
Orchestral Use
The song makes heavy use of a soaring, dramatic string section, enhancing its cinematic feel and giving it a sound that stands out in Pulp's discography.
Awards
Although "This Is Hardcore" did not win any major music awards, the album of the same name was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 1998.
Reception
The haunting and atmospheric nature of the song divided fans upon release, some of whom missed the more accessible sound of Pulp's earlier work. However, it has since been recognized as a highlight in the band's catalog.
Audio Length
The original studio recording of "This Is Hardcore" is 6 minutes and 26 seconds long, standing as one of the band's longer songs.
Live Performances
Pulp has played "This Is Hardcore" in several major concerts and it remains a mainstay of their live performances.
Lyricist
Jarvis Cocker, the band's frontman, is responsible for the song's lyrics, known for his pointed and frequently subversive songwriting.

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