“Crazy Beat” was compared to "Song 2" from the band’s self-titled album. XFM described the song as “Fatboy Slim meets Middle Eastern Punk rock … energetic, punked-out rocker. But as much as this song might appeal to the neo-DIY set—complete with its jumpy chorus and lively melody—Blur are anything but. If there’s one thing Blur are known for, it’s lots and lots and lots of production. Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim), builds this number with tons of sound, so there’s always another active level to uncover.” According to Albarn, the song “started off in such a different way. T… read more
“Crazy Beat” was compared to "Song 2" from the band’s self-titled album. XFM described the song as “Fatboy Slim meets Middle Eastern Punk r… read more
“Crazy Beat” was compared to "Song 2" from the band’s self-titled album. XFM described the song as “Fatboy Slim meets Middle Eastern Punk rock … energetic, punked-out rocker. B… read more
Blur is an English rock band formed in London in 1988. The band consists of singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. Their debut album, Leisure (1991), incorporated the sounds of Madchester and shoegazing. Following a stylistic change influenced by English guitar pop groups such as the Kinks, Depeche Mode and Radiohead, Blur released 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 chart battle wi… read more
Blur is an English rock band formed in London in 1988. The band consists of singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. Their debut album, Lei…read more
Blur is an English rock band formed in London in 1988. The band consists of singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. Their debut album, Leisure (1991), incorporated the sounds of Madche…read more