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Blur
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Colchester, England (1989 – 2003)
Blur formed in Colchester, England in 1989 under the name Seymour (which was formed from the remains of a group called Circus). After signing a record deal, they changed their name to Blur and went on to become one of the most critically and commercially successful bands of the 1990s Britpop movement. Blur still exerts much influence eighteen years after their initial formation, and are known as a defining Brit-Rock band.
The band was formed by Damon Albarn (vocals, keyboards, guitar), Alex James (bass guitar), Dave Rowntree (drums) and Graham Coxon (guitar, backing vocals).
Initially, the band came out of the baggy and shoegazing scene, very much taking influence from artists such as The Stone Roses. Their first album, Leisure was not a critical success, with many journalists seeing them as a manufactured band. Despite this, the albums was still a modest commercial success, hitting number 7 in the UK chart. The single
There’s No Other Way also broke into the top 10, however, further singles from the album failed to breach the top 20.
Their next album, Modern Life Is Rubbish, dropped the baggy tag, and is credited by many, along with the single Popscene as creating britpop. Despite a much improved critical reception, the album only reached number 15 in the UK, and failed to chart in the US at all. It was not until their next album, Parklife, that the band really broke into the mainstream.
During the 2003 “Think Tank” tour, Graham Coxon was replaced by Simon Tong, ex-The Verve guitarist. However, this was just for the live dates, as Damon Albarn has confirmed that no-one would ever replace Coxon in the band.
The band was formed by Damon Albarn (vocals, keyboards, guitar), Alex James (bass guitar), Dave Rowntree (drums) and Graham Coxon (guitar, backing vocals).
Initially, the band came out of the baggy and shoegazing scene, very much taking influence from artists such as The Stone Roses. Their first album, Leisure was not a critical success, with many journalists seeing them as a manufactured band. Despite this, the albums was still a modest commercial success, hitting number 7 in the UK chart. The single
There’s No Other Way also broke into the top 10, however, further singles from the album failed to breach the top 20.Their next album, Modern Life Is Rubbish, dropped the baggy tag, and is credited by many, along with the single Popscene as creating britpop. Despite a much improved critical reception, the album only reached number 15 in the UK, and failed to chart in the US at all. It was not until their next album, Parklife, that the band really broke into the mainstream.
During the 2003 “Think Tank” tour, Graham Coxon was replaced by Simon Tong, ex-The Verve guitarist. However, this was just for the live dates, as Damon Albarn has confirmed that no-one would ever replace Coxon in the band.
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Beetlebum
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Country House
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Tender
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End of a Century
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Charmless Man
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The Universal
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There's No Other Way
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To the End
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No Distance Left to Run
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Girls and Boys
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On Your Own
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Arantxa90 wrote:
Join to the "1001 best songs of the last century"! http://www.lastfm.es/group/1001+best+songs+of+last+century
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Jornaquin wrote:
everyone who likes blur must go and see a doctor
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D-ark wrote:
Or a Chipz one.
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Jornaquin wrote:
and song 2 could be a duran duran song
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LiamGallagher wrote:
blur are shit
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Jornaquin wrote:
fucking pretentious jewfaces
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violatress wrote:
Think Tank>13>Parklife>MLIR>The Great Escape>Blur>Leisure
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cupnoodle0718 wrote:
TWIMM TWABB <333
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Kasumi882 wrote:
Every album is good its own way. I can't say witch is better. Personal favorites are 13, Blur, Parklife, Modern life is rubbish... nah whatta heck... they all are great ! Bang is my favorite too and I really love Bang video. Anyone lisent those b-sides? I just love them. Exsample album "Special Collectors Edition"
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blurkom wrote:
MLIR = best blur album
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mojospin wrote:
1.parklife 2.blur 3.13 4.the great escape 5.modern life is rubbish 6.think tank
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daryl777 wrote:
anyone loved bang? i don't think so..XD
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Dookiac wrote:
When it gets to that time of night my vision gets Blurry and I then think of making the Great Escape. Nothing else matters as I jump out the window, and I hit the ground running. Goodbye, when I return I will no longer be the man I am now.
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wahit wrote:
+ MLIR - TT vV Blur :)
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Corblimeyguvnor wrote:
Blur trilogy > Modern Life Is Rubbish trilogy
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Patou1234 wrote:
Like them both but Blur has a slight edge.
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capgunsz wrote:
obviously
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ghnf52 wrote:
prefer them to oasis
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JejuneKids wrote:
britpop britpop britpop britpop :)
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StayYoungITA wrote:
coffee and tv is the best video ever!
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- Alex James (1989 - present)
- Damon Albarn (1989 - present)
- Dave Rowntree (1989 - present)
- Graham Coxon (1989 - 2002)
