His 'n' Hers [1994]

[Kailey]

Discuss the songs, cover art, inside booklet, etc of Pulp's fourth album, "His 'n' Hers".

[subrosa]

Ahhh...how I adore this album, from back to front. This was my first foray into all-things Pulp. At first, I didn't get it--AT ALL. I said that they were too ambiguous, I couldn't quite tell what they as a band or this album was on about. I liked Babies and Acrylic Afternoons, but that was it until a few years later. My brother shoved Jarv in my face, and then I absolutely had to find HNH again and my mind was soon changed. ;D

To me, this album is so scenic, every single song can form a detailed picture in your head. The kitchen sink drama of Lipgloss, the obvious lust of Acrylic Afternoons, and don't get me started on David's Last Summer. This album is Pulp's finest moment, in my humble opinion. Not only are these songs lyrically interesting but musically solid. I guess I'm biased because there are a lot of jangly tunes on here--and I loves me some quality jangle--but His N Hers defines that unlikely charisma that Pulp has as a band.

Oh, and the deluxe edition? Those b-sides = yes. You're Not Blind, a fabulous pop tune. Streetlights...*yowza*

[deansodisco]

This album is just absolute brilliance, Joyriders, Lipgloss, Babies are all in my top 10 Pulp songs, and for some reason the production here I absolutely LOVE (which is odd considering I despise it on Different Class which feels like an expansion of the sound on this!)

This should have been their huge selling breakthrough album.

[subrosa]

Indeed it should have. I mean, just look at the two versions of the Babies video. #1 has that slightly askew feeling that you'd want from Pulp, (ideally, imo), and then # 2 is just...glossy. Jarv even has blush on. ?? I think, though, that it seems more logical that HNH wasn't their big breakthrough moment because Different Class has much more of a mass appeal. A lot of Pulp fans adore HNH, but *everyone* likes Different Class. (Hell, people around my way can even sing Common People, but that's the one they know...so it illustrates my point.)

[deansodisco]

Aye, hit appeal is the greatest gift for bands, singles are always what set a benchmark rather than albums in the scheme of who is remembered by the masses.

[Myshkie]

This is my favourite Pulp album... or one of them. (Either this, Separations or It)
I don't know why I love it so much, but whenever I listen to it I'm left feeling really optimistic.
I also love how each song is so descriptive. I mean, David's Last Summer, it's a bloody masterpiece.
Also, She's a Lady, WHAT A SONG! Phwoar.

[subrosa]

Haha, listen to this album when you're stoned and full of Turkish food. It'll blow your mind! (Or maybe it's just me... )