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1989
1989 in British Music
The Stone Roses' debut, Madchester peaks, and the baggy revolution.
Key Events
- •The Stone Roses release their self-titled debut — one of the greatest British albums
- •Happy Mondays release Bummed and Madchester Rave On EP — baggy goes national
- •Stock Aitken Waterman's pop factory has 7 UK #1s this year
Dominant Genres
MadchesterIndie DancePopHouse
Notable Trends
- →Baggy fashion and loose grooves dominate alternative music
- →The indie/dance crossover becomes a defining British sound
- →CD sales overtake vinyl for the first time