Pulp have announced a live album and accompanying film documenting their reunion tour following the release of "More," their first studio album in 25 years. The Britpop legends, who disbanded in 2002, returned last year with the record, which critics received warmly as a worthy addition to their catalog. While "More" doesn't reach the heights of their 1995 masterpiece "Different Class," it ranks alongside stronger efforts like "We Love Life" and substantially surpasses their pre-"His 'N' Hers" material.
The announcement arrives after Pulp completed a victory-lap tour in support of "More," cementing their status as one of the defining bands of the 1990s British rock scene. Jarvis Cocker and company have spent the past year reestablishing themselves on the live circuit, playing festival dates including their hometown Tramlines in Sheffield.
The live album and film project captures the band's renewed energy and the continued devotion of their fanbase. Pulp defined an era with albums like "Different Class," which featured the ubiquitous hit "Common People," and their Britpop ascendancy alongside Oasis, Blur, and Suede proved enduring. The band's dissolution 22 years ago left a gap in British rock that their carefully orchestrated return has begun to fill.
This release strategy reflects a broader trend among legacy acts to document reunion tours, capitalizing on nostalgia while proving they can still deliver fresh material. Pulp's "More" succeeded on both fronts, demonstrating that the band retained its distinctive wit and sonic identity. The live document promises to capture the emotional weight of their resurrection, offering fans both archival value and a record of performances that felt unlikely just a few years ago.