Sophisti-pop

Sophisti-pop is a subgenre term retrospectively applied to pop that flourished in the UK between the mid-1980s and early 1990s, incorporating elements of soft rock, jazz, new wave, and blue-eyed soul. Music so classified often made extensive use of electronic keyboards, synthesizers, and polished arrangements, particularly horn sections.

Stylus suggested that acts were influenced by the work of Roxy Music, as well as Bryan Ferry's mid-80's albums Bête Noire and Boys and Girls. According to Allmusic, major artists included Sade, The Style Council, Basia, Swing Out Sister, Prefab Sprout, and the early work of Everything but the Girl.

List of other sophisti-pop artists

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