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Colchester, England (1989 – 2003, 2008 – present)
Blur is an alternative rock band which formed in Colchester, England in 1989. The band consists of Damon Albarn (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Graham Coxon (guitar, vocals), Alex James (bass) and Dave Rowntree (drums). Blur’s debut album Leisure (1991) incorporated the sounds of Madchester and Shoegazing and spawned their first UK Top 10 single, 
There’s No Other Way. Following a stylistic change in 1992 (influenced by English guitar groups such as The Kinks, The Beatles, The Animals and XTC) Blur released “Popscene” as a stand alone single, this was a commercial flop, but was widely considered to be a crucial turning point for the band’s style. Following this, Blur released 3 studio albums in a similar style: Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993), Parklife (1994) and The Great Escape (1995). As a result, the band helped to popularise the britpop genre and achieved mass popularity in the UK, aided by a famous chart battle with rival band Oasis dubbed “The Battle of Britpop”.
By the late 1990s, with the release of Blur (1997), the band underwent another reinvention, influenced by the lo-fi style of American indie rock bands such as Pavement; in the process, Blur finally gained mainstream success in the US with the single, “Song 2”. The last album featuring the band’s original lineup, 13 (1999) found Blur experimenting with electronic music and gospel music, as Albarn wrote more personal lyrics. In May 2002, Coxon left Blur during the recording of their seventh album Think Tank (2003). Containing electronic sounds and simpler guitar playing, the album was marked by Albarn’s growing interest in hip-hop and African music.
There’s No Other Way. Following a stylistic change in 1992 (influenced by English guitar groups such as The Kinks, The Beatles, The Animals and XTC) Blur released “Popscene” as a stand alone single, this was a commercial flop, but was widely considered to be a crucial turning point for the band’s style. Following this, Blur released 3 studio albums in a similar style: Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993), Parklife (1994) and The Great Escape (1995). As a result, the band helped to popularise the britpop genre and achieved mass popularity in the UK, aided by a famous chart battle with rival band Oasis dubbed “The Battle of Britpop”. By the late 1990s, with the release of Blur (1997), the band underwent another reinvention, influenced by the lo-fi style of American indie rock bands such as Pavement; in the process, Blur finally gained mainstream success in the US with the single, “
Song 2”. The last album featuring the band’s original lineup, 13 (1999) found Blur experimenting with electronic music and gospel music, as Albarn wrote more personal lyrics. In May 2002, Coxon left Blur during the recording of their seventh album Think Tank (2003). Containing electronic sounds and simpler guitar playing, the album was marked by Albarn’s growing interest in hip-hop and African music.
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evil_klonoa wrote:
I love this band's experimental side <3
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JosePedroZ wrote:
the universal is great, damon's voice sounds just like david bowie *-* this tender is beautiful too, but there are some parts of the song that sound like gospel lol
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carpediem-dps wrote:
I love "Death of a Party" [2]
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fredericoq wrote:
may anyone that got an account at blur's official forum ask admin to accept me? :(
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locdiseldog wrote:
Country House <3
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soofasong wrote:
best band ever
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missblue91 wrote:
I love "Death of a Party"
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tymianek28 wrote:
13 is best album, but best song is Caramel tied with Trailerpark and Out of Time.
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deemush wrote:
13 is their best album. battle is their best song
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healmymind_ wrote:
tender in the 8th position, what the fuck? [2]
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Volderon wrote:
I met him in a crowded place, where people go to drink away their gloom. He sat me down and so began, the story of a Charmless Man.
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lucashalnark wrote:
and when i feel heavy metal ... (8)
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mauriciocaton wrote:
tender in the 8th position, what the fuck?
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kajlit wrote:
Damon voice ♥ [3]
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JefersomBH wrote:
charmless man <3
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brian0 wrote:
group922287@groupsim.com - Indie Rock chat Br
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s_libretto wrote:
Please reconvene again after plastic beach, more shows and material welcome.
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brownycircus wrote:
When the cows come home ♥
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VONSiD wrote:
Damon voice ♥ [2]
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negativeaddict wrote:
Damon voice ♥
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NEW COMPILATION ALBUMSince the announcement of the Blur reunion concerts this July, there has since been something else on the minds of hardcore Blur fans, that is a brand new compilation album which . …
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