Blur
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To celebrate the 21st anniversary of their debut release, Blur’s eponymous fifth album has now been remastered from the original tapes by Frank Arkwright (The Smiths, Arcade Fire, New Order, Joy Division), with the remastering overseen by legendary original producer, Stephen Street. The 1997 original was one of the band's most successful albums, including two monster hits in the form of "Beetlebum" and "Song 2". This vinyl edition is remastered and repackaged. Review: Extraordinary. - The Britpop bubble was about to burst by 1997. Blur's previous album, The Great Escape, was a slightly watered-down but still impressive rehash of their previous two; the bona-fide classics Modern Life Is Rubbish and Parklife (the latter their best album in this writer's opinion). Times were changing and it was time for a change of direction for all the Britpop bands. With Damon Albarn finally listening to Graham Coxon's advice for once, the album is an experimental, eclectic, fascinating torrent of inspiration. Despite lasting all of 57 minutes, the album seems to breeze by in an instant as the band hops from one style to another. Coxon's love of hardcore punk comes through on the band's big hit, 'Song 2.' His experimentation on the guitar crackles through 'Movin' On' and 'Country Sad Ballad Man,' while he is even allowed a lead vocal on the quite lovely 'You're So Great.' Albarn, meanwhile, is equally on top of his game, writing the sarcastic Britpop 'classic' 'Look Inside America' with ease as well the wonderfully sinister 'Death Of A Party,' addressing the incoming Britpop comedown. Whilst not their weirdest work, and not quite their best, Blur's self-titled album is an extraordinary piece of work that any self-respecting music fan should investigate. Unless you prefer Oasis. Review: Great tracks - Cool
| ASIN | B007SAKXVG |
| Best Sellers Rank | 28,281 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) 333 in Britpop 6,542 in Vinyl 12,185 in Pop |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (501) |
| Label | EMI |
| Manufacturer | EMI |
| Manufacturer reference | 5099962483612 |
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Original Release Date | 2012 |
| Product Dimensions | 31.29 x 31.29 x 0.61 cm; 593.92 g |
G**Y
Extraordinary.
The Britpop bubble was about to burst by 1997. Blur's previous album, The Great Escape, was a slightly watered-down but still impressive rehash of their previous two; the bona-fide classics Modern Life Is Rubbish and Parklife (the latter their best album in this writer's opinion). Times were changing and it was time for a change of direction for all the Britpop bands. With Damon Albarn finally listening to Graham Coxon's advice for once, the album is an experimental, eclectic, fascinating torrent of inspiration. Despite lasting all of 57 minutes, the album seems to breeze by in an instant as the band hops from one style to another. Coxon's love of hardcore punk comes through on the band's big hit, 'Song 2.' His experimentation on the guitar crackles through 'Movin' On' and 'Country Sad Ballad Man,' while he is even allowed a lead vocal on the quite lovely 'You're So Great.' Albarn, meanwhile, is equally on top of his game, writing the sarcastic Britpop 'classic' 'Look Inside America' with ease as well the wonderfully sinister 'Death Of A Party,' addressing the incoming Britpop comedown. Whilst not their weirdest work, and not quite their best, Blur's self-titled album is an extraordinary piece of work that any self-respecting music fan should investigate. Unless you prefer Oasis.
A**S
Great tracks
Cool
T**Y
perfect
came in perfect condition the day after ordering!! it was a gift for my boyfriend for Christmas and he found no flaws with it as someone who collects physical music!
G**C
Still as good
This was to replace (or update) a cassette to cd. It was a pleasure hearing it again
M**D
A good album.
Blur at there Best.
D**D
My favourite Blur album in its best format on wax
Beautiful presented vinyl 2 record remaster. The classic Blur songs sound richer and lusher than ever. So pleased to finally add to my collection. Side 1 of the first record is crazy, been air guitaring all over my home since breaking the seal on this thing.
J**C
Better 18 years on
An album that sounds better today than it did when released. I actually think Song 2 is one of the weaker tracks. Beetlebum, On Your Own, Death of a Party, Look Inside America and Strange News From Another Star are standouts, but the album highlight is Essex Dogs, a track that offers something new every time I listen to it. Edit - To be honest, the price is a little too cheap. It's not bargain bin fodder - far from it.
T**S
very good
good music
D**N
Blur’s Bold Reinvention, A Gritty, Essential Turning Point on Vinyl
This self-titled album marked a major shift for Blur—away from Britpop polish and into grittier, more introspective territory. You can feel the tension and reinvention in every track. Beetlebum and Song 2 might get the spotlight, but the whole record is full of moody, experimental gems that show the band at their most creatively restless. Spinning it on vinyl really brings out the depth in the production, raw guitars, fuzzy textures, and Damon Albarn’s emotionally complex vocals. It’s not just an album, it’s a turning point—and a bold one at that. A must-have for any Blur fan, especially if you appreciate the darker, artier side of their catalog.
R**A
El mejor disco de Blur
Edición en vinilo resultona, sin tampoco muchos alardes, pero que dada la calidad del disco, para mí el mejor de la banda, no se merece menos de cinco estrellas.
E**N
Great Quality and Delivery Time
The vinyl sounded spectacular and the item came within 2 weeks.
M**N
Gran disco
Album molto bello, arrivato nei tempi previsti e soprattutto integro!!!
C**X
Llegó en tiempo y en excelente estado
Excelente servicio, llegan en tiempo y en estupendas condiciones. El disco, de mis favoritos de Blur.
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