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Blur

Blur [CD Japan OG - 1997 - M/M]

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Food (TOCP-50088)
Parlophone (7243 8 55562 2 7)

1x CD Album Stereo

Release date: Jan 29, 1997, Japan

1

Beetlebum

2

Song 2

3

Country Sad Ballad Man

4

M.O.R.

5

On Your Own

6

Theme From Retro

7

You're So Great

8

Death Of A Party

9

Chinese Bombs

10

I'm Just A Killer For Your Love

11

Look Inside America

12

Strange News From Another Star

13

Movin' On

14

Essex Dogs

15

Dancehall

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A bold reinvention, Blur’s self-titled fifth album ditched Britpop for raw, experimental rock infused with lo-fi grit and American indie influences. Damon Albarn’s lyrics turned darker, exploring urban alienation and modern absurdity, while Graham Coxon’s jagged guitar work stole the spotlight. The chaotic lead single "Song 2" became an accidental anthem, but deeper cuts like "Beetlebum" (a heroin-hazy love song) and "Death of a Party" revealed the album’s brooding heart. Fuzzed-out synths, distorted vocals, and punk energy marked a sharp departure from Parklife’s cheeky charm. Though divisive at release, Blur proved the band’s restless creativity, paving the way for their later evolution. A messy, thrilling rebirth that still sounds electrifying.