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1988 · Late British Pop-Soul Boom (1987–1988) · music video
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1988Late British Pop-Soul Boom (1987–1988)Late-80s British sophisti-pop and socially conscious Merseyside soul

What this video is

Released in the spring of 1988 as the fifth and final single from The Christians' landmark debut album, 'Born Again' arrived at a moment of peak commercial visibility for the Liverpool soul-pop group. The band emerged from a post-punk, socially aware Merseyside scene, blending gospel-influenced harmonies with lyrics reflecting life under Thatcher. Their debut album had already spent months in the UK Top 5, making…

Why it matters

The Christians occupied a rare space in late-80s British pop: a multiracial Liverpudlian group rooted in gospel and classic soul delivering mainstream chart hits with socially engaged lyrical content. 'Born Again' exemplifies the sophisti-pop soul strand that ran parallel to…

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