‘Parklife’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Every Song On Blur’s Breakthrough Album
‘Parklife’ made Blur a household name in the 90s. This track-by-track guide to the album breaks down each of its 16 songs.
Best Blur Albums: Their Studio Discography, Ranked And Reviewed
The best Blur albums took the group from Britpop heroes to bold experimentalists, and defined British 90s rock in the process.
‘The Ballad Of Darren’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Blur’s Ninth Album
As this track-by-track guide to Blur’s ninth album shows, ‘The Ballad Of Darren’ is a fitting addition to the British indie heroes’ legacy.
Best Glastonbury Performances Ever: 30 Legendary Festival Highlights
From long-awaited appearances to history-making headline slots, the best Glastonbury performances have built the festival’s legend.
‘Modern Life Is Rubbish’: How Blur Kickstarted A New Era In British Pop
Establishing Blur’s identity, the ‘Modern Life Is Rubbish’ album become one of the most influential British albums of the 90s.
Song 2: How A Joke Song Became Blur’s Biggest Hit
Initially recorded in an attempt to “scare” their record label, Song 2 marked a career turnaround for Blur at a crucial moment.
Beetlebum: Behind The Song That Saved Blur’s Career
A creative leap at a crucial moment, Beetlebum was the song that proved Blur could transcend Britpop’s trappings.
10 Takeaways From Graham Coxon’s ‘Verse, Chorus, Monster!’ Book
In his memoir, ‘Verse, Chorus, Monster!’, Blur guitarist Graham Coxon reflects on Britpop, addiction and creative approaches to self-care.
‘The Great Escape’: How Blur Reacted To The Trappings Of Fame
Released as Britpop mania swept the UK, Blur’s ‘The Great Escape’ album offered a snapshot of life in a media storm.
Best 90s Music Videos: 20 Promo Clips That Defined An Era
From hip-hop decadence to cop-show pastiches, the best 90s music videos were innovative and stylish examples of what the format could do.
‘Leisure’: How Blur Became “The First Great Group Of The 90s”
Often seen as the work of a band finding its voice, Blur’s debut album, ‘Leisure’, contained plenty of hints at what would follow.
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