"When Blur’s self-titled album—or if you want to get fancy, eponymous album—Blur came out in 1997, it had already been a year or two since the “alternative bubble” had burst in the mid-‘90s, and the American indie scene hit a lull. Britpop had, of course, been gaining momentum as a movement—or as a packaged genre, depending on your viewpoint—even while grunge/alternative were still in full swing.
But Britpop really seemed to reach its pinnacle with this particular Blur album, most likely because it featured the utter and total banger “Song 2.” What’s more, having failed in years prior to break through in America (while arch-rivals Oasis enjoyed stateside fame), 'Blur' was a personal triumph for the band...
'Blur' is a fun, no-bullshit album in the sense that it’s all about the music—no grand overarching concept, no artsy posturing, just deft musicianship and a pulling from a wide variety of sounds and influences, from the Beatles to glam-rock to Industrial to shoegaze to punk-rock. All in the name of creating an enjoyable, contemplative listen. It’s a headphones-on-your-bed kind of album, except for when you dance around." - Albumism
Compact Disc
Tracklist:
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
14a. Essex Dogs
14b. Interlude
