.
Search

Follow Us

Edit Content
  • News
  • Exclusives
  • New Music
  • Reviews
  • Caught Live
  • Future Pop
  • News
  • Exclusives
  • New Music
  • Reviews
  • Caught Live
  • Future Pop
Facebook Instagram Spotify Tiktok
RPM031 Menu-3
  • NEWS
    • All
    • 1980s
    • 1990s
    • 2000s
    • Pop
    • R&B / Hip-Hop
    • Dance
    • Rock
    • All
    • 1980s
    • 1990s
    • 2000s
    • Pop
    • R&B / Hip-Hop
    • Dance
    • Rock
    Louis Tomlinson Liam Payne Netflix Handout Credit Dennis Leupold-4

    One Direction stars reunite for new project

    The One Direction stars will front a new three-part documentary series for the streamer, which will see them trek across the United States together.

    Cyndi Lauper 2024 Handout Credit Ruven Afanador-4

    Cyndi Lauper headed to Las Vegas for first-ever residency

    The True Colors hitmaker is headed to Sin City for her first-ever extended stint, taking place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in April and May next year.

    Mariah Carey Press Handout Credit Dennis Leupold-4

    Is Mariah Carey finally about to release her ‘lost’ grunge album?

    In her 2020 memoir, ‘The Meaning Of Mariah Carey’, the diva revealed that she worked on the project secretively in the mid-1990s, alongside the recording of her fifth studio album, ‘Daydream’ (1995).

    Rolling Stones Hackney Diamonds Credit Mark Seliger 2023

    New Rolling Stones album is ‘done’

    Guitarist Ronnie Wood has confirmed the follow-up to 2023’s ‘Hackney Diamonds’ – which saw them reunite with producer Andrew Watt for the band’s first album of original material in 18 years – is in the can.

  • EXCLUSIVES
    • All
    • 1980s
    • 1990s
    • 2000s
    • Pop
    • R&B / Hip-Hop
    • Dance
    • Rock
    • All
    • 1980s
    • 1990s
    • 2000s
    • Pop
    • R&B / Hip-Hop
    • Dance
    • Rock
    Cascada Studio 24 Handout-4

    Cascada on her Studio 54-inspired new album and 20 years of global hits [Exclusive]

    As they return with their fifth album, Cascada’s Natalie Horler looks back on 20 years of hits and reacts to her recent interview that went viral online.

    Nicki French Who, What, Where Handout Energise-4

    Nicki French considered Eurovision return with new album track: ‘Would they really go for a 60 year old singer… again?’ [Exclusive]

    As she returns with her new album, Nicki French reveals she almost submitted one track into the running for next year’s Eurovision.

    Pixie Lott Encino Press Handout-4

    Pixie Lott talks new album Encino: ‘When you fall into your authentic self, that’s when the magic happens’ [Exclusive]

    A decade after releasing her self-titled third album, Pixie Lott returns with a body of work that reflects the place she’s at in her life today.

    Betty Boo Rip Up The Rulebook Credit Sandro Hyams-4

    Betty Boo: ‘It’s a philosophy that I have to not let anybody tell you that you can’t be who you want to be!’ [Exclusive]

    As she returns with her epic new album ‘Rip Up The Rulebook’, Betty Boo opens up about creating her most diverse work to date.

  • NEW MUSIC
  • REVIEWS
    • All
    • 1980s
    • 1990s
    • 2000s
    • Pop
    • R&B / Hip-Hop
    • Dance
    • Rock
    • All
    • 1980s
    • 1990s
    • 2000s
    • Pop
    • R&B / Hip-Hop
    • Dance
    • Rock
    Alexis Strum Swim

    Alexis Strum – Swim

    Alison Goldfrapp Flux AG Records

    Alison Goldfrapp – Flux

    Tom Aspaul Cabin Fever Artwork

    Tom Aspaul – Cabin Fever

    Kim Wilde Closer Artwork Cherry Red

    Kim Wilde – Closer

  • CAUGHT LIVE
  • FUTUREPOP
  • RELEASE RADAR
Home News

Mick Hucknall: ‘Take That were more influential on ‘90s music than Oasis’

Connor Gotto by Connor Gotto
May 2, 2023
in News
Mick Hucknall Credit Press

Press

37
SHARES
371
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Mick Hucknall has questioned the influence of Britpop bands like Oasis, Blur and Suede on music in the nineties. 

The decade is often characterised by the rise of such acts and the impact of the Manchester scene, which dominated the charts mid-way through the era, but the Simply Red frontman believes their success is overstated. 

Don't Miss...

Take That headed back to The Circus with new UK & Ireland tour

Suede tease third album in ‘black and white period’

Speaking on the Rockonteurs podcast, he says: “I thought the shift in the nineties happened with Take That.

“The hip side of the nineties wants to talk about Oasis, Blur and Suede, whatever. But I looked at Take That and thought, that’s a mainstream that’s really taking off in a big way.”

It’s that kind of worldwide appeal, Mick says, that sets acts like Take That in a different league to their Britpop counterparts. 

“So while I acknowledge what you’re saying about Suede and Oasis and the importance of that, it’s the way in which people eulogise in Manchester about Factory Records like it is some kind of holy grail,” he reflects. 

“But they’ve still not sold that many albums. And they’re still not that big globally.”

Listen to Mick Hucknall on. Rockonteurs below.

This month, Simply Red return with their 13th album, ‘Time’, which was recorded in London with the group’s longstanding producer Andy Wright and the band’s tight-knit group of musicians.

“When we were in lockdown, I went, well, jeez, who am I actually?” he remembers. “What makes me tick? And I realised: you are a songwriter.

The project sees the band back with Warner Music – the label that helped launch their career in 1985 – with Mick adding the LP reflects the musician as he is now – a happily married father and an ever-inspired singer and songwriter.

“Music is one of those wonderful communicators. Each and every person can have an interpretation of a song that can mean something to them,” he explains. “To be able to create something that is then shared with millions of people all over the world – what a joy. How can anything be more rewarding and fulfilling than that?”

‘Time’ is out May 26 on Warner and available to pre-order now. 

Buy ‘Time’ on CD.

Time - CD
Time - CD
Time - CD
£5.99
in stock
17 new from £2.73
as of October 6, 2025 11:45 pm
BUY NOW
Amazon.co.uk
Time - CD
Time - CD
Time - CD
£10.00
out of stock
BUY NOW
Townsendmusic.store

Buy ‘Time’ on Vinyl.

Time - Curacao Vinyl
Time - Curacao Vinyl
Time - Curacao Vinyl
£17.23
in stock
8 new from £17.23
as of October 6, 2025 11:45 pm
BUY NOW
Amazon.co.uk
Time - Gold Vinyl
Time - Gold Vinyl
Time - Gold Vinyl
£27.00
in stock
BUY NOW
Townsendmusic.store
Time - Red Vinyl
Time - Red Vinyl
Time - Red Vinyl
£30.00
out of stock
BUY NOW
Townsendmusic.store
Tags: BlurOasisSimply RedSuedeTake That
Connor Gotto

Connor Gotto

Founder and editor of RETROPOP. Self-proclaimed pop aficionado. Usually seen with a wine in hand.

More Like This

Take That The Circus 2026 Press Handout Credit Jason Hetherington-4
News

Take That headed back to The Circus with new UK & Ireland tour

by Connor Gotto
September 22, 2025
Suede Antidepressants Press Handout Credit Dean Chalkley-4
News

Suede tease third album in ‘black and white period’

by Connor Gotto
September 2, 2025
Take That Everything Changes Single RCA-4
News

Stock Aitken Waterman turned down Take That collaboration

by Connor Gotto
August 5, 2025
Oasis Reunion Credit Simon Emmett-4
News

Oasis reunion tour launches band back to No. 1 on UK Albums Chart

by Connor Gotto
July 14, 2025
Suede Antidepressants Press Handout Credit Dean Chalkley-4
News

Suede share details of 10th studio album Antidepressants

by Connor Gotto
May 22, 2025

Follow Us

The RETROPOP Edit

Never miss a story - sign up to RETROPOP's Daily Edit newsletter for free!

Please wait...

You're in! Keep an eye on your inbox for all the latest!

The Latest

Sigala Leigh-Anne Jonita Hello Press Handout-4

Leigh-Anne helps Sigala launch new era on Hello

October 7, 2025
Louis Tomlinson Liam Payne Netflix Handout Credit Dennis Leupold-4

One Direction stars reunite for new project

October 7, 2025
Cyndi Lauper 2024 Handout Credit Ruven Afanador-4

Cyndi Lauper headed to Las Vegas for first-ever residency

October 7, 2025
RETROPOP No. 31 : Sept '24
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
Change privacy settings
MEDIA KIT

RETROPOP participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.

Copyright © 2025 Irresistible. All rights reserved.

  • Home
    • Home – Layout 1
    • Home – Layout 2
    • Home – Layout 3
  • News
  • Fashion

© 2025 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.

CloseMenu

New issue out now

SHOP HERE