Britpop was an excellent time for singles, huge indie-rock anthems that have stood the test of time (longer than a lot of the bands lasted, actually). But there was also a literal bonus flipside to all the hits, and that was the sheer magnitude of brilliant B-sides. Even better was that it was the era of both the maxi CD and bands being forced by their labels to release two versions, all backed with a plethora of bonus material to throw yourself into. For some bands, this extra homework resulted in songs to match the A-sides. Here are some of the best Britpop B-sides, crack cuts that never made a Shine compilation:
