View Full Version : What hit songs are the most “pop sellout” version of a niche sub genre?


TMC
07-08-2025, 03:53 PM
For example, “Unbelievable” (https://www.stereogum.com/2169334/the-number-ones-emfs-unbelievable/columns/the-number-ones/) by the band EMF (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqkVYx4nQ-s) is probably the most mainstream pop version of the Madchester (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madchester) movement (https://ilovemanchester.com/madchester-movement).

What other hit songs or bands are the “pop sellout” version of their respective genres? Basically, songs or bands that were inherently more accessible and radio friendly.