Blur - general Reviews

Reading the book 'Bit of a Blur' recently, I remembered just how much I love the music of the great British band that is Blur. For many years now I have had a strong appreciation for the music of the band, always the albums that Blur have released have been full of life and excitement; catchy tracks have been a prominent feature of all of the ...

"Popscene" is a song by British rock band Blur which represented a change in musical direction for both Blur and the nation. BritPop had arrived. At its release on the 30th March 1992, nobody acknowledged it either critically or commercially. It was a song which attacked the musical tastes of the fans it was trying to preach to, labeling ...

They have the critics. The ones that say they are a singles band and the album tracks don't live up to much or that some of the singles are not very good. But, I think that all the singles are good, the album tracks are better. Blur have managed to survive the britpop label by constantly changing and evolving, yet still keeping a ...

I've been a keen listener of Blur ever since I purchased the album 'Parklife' way back in 1994. It was one of those CDs that stayed in the CD player for a very long time, that and the fact I only had two or three other CDs at the time. I was inspired to buy this off the strength of the title track, 'Parklife', seeing as it ...

Yes, Blur do it for me in a big way and if you are in any doubt you need to listen to their 10th Anniversary Box Set for the full delight of their wide and varied skills. A must-have for a Blur-a-holic like myself albeit an expensive must-have at that. It took me a good year before I had the spare cash to spend on this delightful box set ...

Blur are a group that I find difficult to associate with song unlike groups like Oasis. There greatest hits has just come out and its an album full of gems. Starting off with Beetlebum the album does not stop rocking. My favourite is the universal which has a very mellow strings background. When I hear certain songs I associate them ...

There is one good reason why you should buy this album instead of the English version - it includes 'Popscene' which was a single that was not included on any of the albums, except this US issue of Modern Life Is Rubbish. Otherwise it is almost the same as the UK Issue but you have to get this one just to listen to 'Popscene' which ...

Blur are one of the bands of the 90s. They will, I am certain, be remembered for a long time to come. And unlike their Britpop (remember the days?) arch-rivals Oasis, who just churn out the same old formula, their continuing commitment to innovation and new direction has ensured that they get the respect and support they deserve. All of their ...

I LOVE BLUR! Ever since the release of She's So High/I Know, along with its stunning (for a 1991 debut single) video and charming melody. Actually, this is a lie. Like many other Blur fans, I had no idea they existed until Parklife (my only excuse - I was too young). Even this groundbreaking album that introduced Britpop to the world was not ...

Blur are a fantastic band (from Essex, as it happens). One of my favourite. Firstly I will outline their current history, briefly (!): Leisure was releaased in 1991. Had songs such as 'She's So High'. These were catchy, rocky tunes and were part of the big 'Brit-pop' takeover. Then in 1993 came 'Modern Life is Rubbish'. ...

A couple of years ago it just wasn't cool to like Blur. But as the years and the albums have rolled by, the band have matured, devleoped and now hold a position of respect in the hearts and minds of admirers. When Leisure first came out, their single 'There's No Other Way' help reveal a band who had all the sweet pop nouce of any ...