Blur

Sometimes I’ll listen to an old album like this and wonder why I’ve only heard one song from it. In this case I know exactly why. The only good song is the one I’ve already heard (Song 2).

Just what I needed to hear right now. Sounds like they are really having fun in the studio with this one. Love how Blur can be kind of all over the place soundwise and yet it still feels like a cohesive album. Like it could be a soundtrack to a movie, having to cover this whole broad range of moods/emotions/tones for different scenes. Something to aspire to in my opinion. To me, in the 90s (and only in the 90s), Blur is the silver to Radiohead's gold in the arena of British rock music. And while I do think Radiohead is ultimately the greater band on many levels, I feel Blur is somewhat more versatile and that counts for something. Listened to special edition with bonus tracks.

Beetlebum is probably Blur’s finest moment and one of the best songs of the decade. The stabbing guitar, liquid bass line, heavy drum sound playing over the outro is sublime. Song 2 will always be a classic, thrilling track. But for me the rest of the album just doesn’t hold up. I like that they moved in a different direction and the intent with sonic experimentation was fine but it just doesn’t work overall. Some songs rip off Pavement; some rip off Bowie; some rip off old Blur (Look Inside America is a slowed down Country House!). And Damon … as a frontman, I’ve never been convinced he’s enjoying being a rock star. There’s an archness, a distance, a sneer in his lyrics and vocals that at times disconnects me from the music. He’s singing songs about his observances of life around him; he’s at his best when he’s singing from the heart. I want to like this album more but it’s not for me.

Blur is a band I've only heard a few songs of but always wanted to dig a bit deeper into. Song 2 I've heard a ton of, it sounds so 90s and captures that Nirvana-esque angst. I heard the rest of their stuff is a bit different, and so far I'm liking it! Some really cool guitar stuff on this album too. Like that stuttery-effect on M.O.R. and the glitch guitar on On Your Own. I also like the singalong/gang vocals a lot. Reminds me a bit of some of our RCE energy actually. "Movin' On" 2:42 sounds just like the Atari Punk Console from our songs! It might be a super fuzzed out guitar though, hard to know! "Essex Dogs" intro with the drums coming in is siiick. It has the same Hot Team synth glide! This song even has a long freaky guitar part. I love this one. On the Special Edition, some of the b-sides definitely sound jammy like Hot Team do. If Blur used a drum-machine instead of live drums, I think you could make a case that RCE ripped off Blur. This album is just fun energy, but has some interesting technical things going on as well.

it was a blur

Possibly the best Blur album, depends what you like. It's not as Brit Pop as Parklife/The Great Escape but I think it sounds a lot better - musically more substantial. Beetlebum is a fantastic opener, Song 2 is overplayed to death but if you squint, you can still see the appeal. Other highlights include the mournful Death of a Party, Strange News From Another Star, Coxon's bittersweet solo 'You're so Great' and the Bowie aping On Your Own. It's a bit of a bridge to the far more experimental 13 and Think Tank, plus you can see elements of Gorillaz in some of Damon's vocals. It could just be the sweet spot between everything they've done and everything they'd go on to do.

Just alright. They’re no oasis that’s for sure.

This album was heavily promoted and toured so it's no wonder why they chose to place this Blur album on the list. However, there are other, read BETTER, albums by this band and I'm not even a big fan. Song 2 is most notoriously used pretty much whenever your favorite team scores a goal or cuts to a commercial break, but even then it's only about a three second blip. Some may not know that this was originally used in the blockbuster (I use that term loosely) epic Starship Troopers. Listening to this more than twenty years later, the album is a chore to get through, even Look Inside America, the song that IMO was underutilized on the airwaves lacks luster today. To make matters worse, the 'special edition' which is hard to avoid on Spotify includes more than two hours of material. It burns a little to say, but even with some background on the band, it's difficult to get into this album. The long drawn out repetitions and the lyrics delivered with phone-it-in laziness is a huge turn off. The success of this album relies too heavily on the fans of previous work. I can't imagine what it's like listening to this for the first time. Hugely disappointing.

WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! ST PAULI! ST PAULI! ST PAULI! ST PAULI! Sorry, drifted off there, it's good that one though innit? The rest of the album is great too. Blur's best in my humble opinion.

Blur innit. WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! ST PAULI! ST PAULI! ST PAULI! ST PAULI!

Brit-rock trying to be American Indie.

Song 2? More like Album 2 (out of 5(rating))

Just the classic britpop come-down album. Amazing!

Album da músicA YUUUUHUULLL

Damon so good. Been a while since I’ve peeped thix

10/5 stars. I haven't listened to this album in probably 15 years. Good music like this always reminds me of Megan Robbin, who was my musical awakener. I will be downloading this album on pandora.

Good album. Grunge rock classic

Blur blur

Definitely some hits I've been sleeping on. Love the Gorrilaz, but have only ever listened to surface level blur songs.

Some of the best britpop. Love the organ on Theme from Retro.

Instant 5

This is an iconic album that really goes all over the place. Song 2 is such a big one for me personally and a specific time in my life. I’m biased, but aren’t we all?

First 5 star. Forgot how good this album was. Years ago, always on the oasis side of the blur Vs oasis arguement. Oasis didn't have an album as good as this

WOO-HOO

Very different from parklife but somehow also extremely enjoyable. Some of the songs felt like a better version of Radiohead. Ended up listening the album four times on the same day

It was the summer of '97, a time etched in my memory, filled with mischief and the thrill of youth. My best friend and I revelled in the art of waking my younger brother in the middle of the night, timing our antics so that when he burst into my room, furious and bewildered, we would blast the iconic “Woo-hoo!!!!” chorus of "Song 2." Looking back, I realize how intertwined this album is with my teenage experiences—a cherished relic of my formative years. Blur stands as a pivotal moment in the band's evolution, and despite its radical departure from earlier sounds, it remains a highlight of their discography. So how does it compare to those hazy memories, especially following the wicked one-two punch of Parklife and The Great Escape? First things first: while Blur may have won the battle with "Country House," it was Oasis who won the war in terms of sales and international success. So, despite the shock at the time, it is perhaps not so unexpected that Blur represents a radical shift in aesthetic for the band. Truth be told, while I enjoy those earlier albums, the self-titled album better fits the sound I was listening to at the time and still holds a special place in my heart today. While these songs share a common grunge-lite aesthetic, Blur offered 14 distinct tracks, and the consistently strong quality is surprising upon revisiting the album. "Beetlebum" is as good a song as the band has ever released, blending lush melodies with a dirty, distorted sound that reflects Blur's move toward a heavier, more experimental style. It may lack the pop chops of "Girls & Boys" or "Parklife", but it boasts one of Graham Coxon's best riffs and a chorus that feels cathartic. As an album opener and lead single, it is quite the declaration of intent. What can I say about "Song 2"? A track that is as ridiculous (by the band's admission) as it is fun! With just five chords played to exhaustion, Blur figured out the quiet-loud formula and took it supernova. This song helped the band finally crack America and was used in more games, films, and commercials than I can fathom. Its simplicity is part of its brilliance, running at just over two minutes with straightforward lyrics, repetitive riffs, and a punchy structure. At its root, it still sounds just as fun as the first time I heard it, standing as one of the most instantly recognizable songs of the '90s. "Country Sad Ballad Man" marks the first detour on the album; its blend of lo-fi aesthetics, acoustic instrumentation, and raw sound reflects Blur's shift away from the energetic optimism of their earlier work, moving toward a more introspective and darker content. It’s marked by a loose, almost lazy rhythm, distorted guitars, and dissonant production, giving it an intentionally rough around the edges sound. "M.O.R." is a high-energy, fun track that showcases Blur’s ability to mix straightforward rock with a clever, ironic edge. Its Bowie and Eno influences help tie it to the glam-rock tradition, making it technically better than "Song 2," driven by a catchy guitar riff, pounding drums, and Damon Albarn's assertive vocals. "On Your Own" features a blend of lo-fi rock with electronic elements, driven by a looped drum machine beat and featuring synth textures alongside garage rock-style guitars. Notably, "On Your Own" was the first Blur song to be self-produced by the band, representing their shift towards further creative independence. Following the eerie detour of "Theme From Retro," with its minimal sound, we are gifted "You’re So Great," a hidden gem fronted by Coxon that combines acoustic and electric elements for a dynamic texture. The verses are mellow, driven by gentle strummed chords, while the chorus features a more energetic sound. The catchy melody hides an underlying sense of melancholy in the lyrics and delivery. "Death Of A Party" offers a poignant moment, sounding almost like eavesdropping on a circus act from outside the tent. Here, the melancholy is heightened, with layered instrumentation and vintage synth sounds creating a dreamy, surreal quality, marked by a hypnotic rhythm. "Chinese Bombs" represents the most aggressive moment of the album, drawing on punk influences. The tight, punchy instrumentation delivers a fast tempo, driving guitar riffs, and infectious energy, making it one of the more upbeat tracks. Somewhere beneath the noise, the track boasts catchy hooks. "Killer For Your Love" continues the noisy detour, offering a bluesy, funky sound combined with introspective lyrics about desire and obsession. It feels more like a vibe than a traditional song, but within the album's context, it doesn't feel out of place. "Look Inside America" is a standout moment with its energetic sound and cultural commentary, perhaps the closest Blur comes to the Britpop anthems of old. Catchy melodies and relatable themes create a timeless feel, enhanced by fabulous orchestral touches that elevate the arrangement. Among the non-single tracks in the band's discography, this is a strong contender for my favourite, showcasing Blur’s ability to blend infectious hooks with thoughtful lyrics. "Strange News from Another Star" is characterized by its dreamy sound and abstract themes. Its sparse sound and clever instrumentation give it an ethereal quality before it descends into prog-adjacent territory in its epic final third. "Moving On" closely walks the line between the Blur of the past and the "new" Blur. With slightly different production, this track could fit well on any of their previous albums. It’s a slight return to the clear-eyed cheeky chappies who dominated Britpop, albeit with a shiny new box of effects and toys to experiment with. The album closes with "Essex Dogs," a gritty portrayal of suburban life and quite possibly the weirdest track Blur has ever produced. That is a compliment. The song is dominated by a minimalist, industrial-like soundscape, with distorted guitars, electronic effects, and repetitive beats. It feels cinematic and deliberately unsettling, drawing heavily from post-punk and krautrock influences with its dystopian vibe and brooding spoken-word delivery. More than any other track, this hints most at the work Albarn would go on to do with the Gorillaz. While Blur may not be the most indicative album in the band's discography, sounding nothing like what came before and little like what came after, it contains some of the band's best-known singles and some of their most daring album tracks. Given my prior experience with this album, I admit I can't be totally objective when rating it. However, for a release that runs close to an hour, there are few, if any, lulls in the track listing, marking this, at the very least, as the band's most consistent work. Did/Do I own this release? Yes, on compact disc. Does this release belong on the list? Yes, but I am biased. Would this release make my personal list? Strong contender, although the previous two albums may have something to say. Will I be listening to it again? Frequently.

Really enjoyed this album. A lot of cool songs with interesting vibes. Would definitely listen again. Not enough songs stand out as great though

Enjoyable! I think songs go on a bit too long and the album is too long as well, but I didn't mind it so much as I have with other records on this list. Not my favourite but has plenty I like. Song 2 is definitely an all timer, but Beetlebum, Death of a Party and All your life (from the deluxe version) are all great as well. 3.5/4.

Certified classic

1996, la vague brit-pop commence doucement à s'effondrer, Oasis a dépassé Blur qui offre désormais une image de has-been et des rumeurs de séparation commence à circuler. Au final, ça va mal dans la bande à Damon Albarn. 1997, l'album éponyme est celui de la maturité. Enregistré en Islande sous l'influence décisive de Graham Coxon, l'album de Blur surprend en embrassant l'influence du rock américain qu'il méprisait tant à ses débuts. Les influences virevoltent au cours des morceaux : Pavement (groupe préféré de Coxon), Pixies, Beck, Neil Young... Tout y passe. Alors que les journalistes anglais annoncent le suicide commercial de Blur, l'album cartonne. Il devient le disque du groupe le plus vendu aux USA et en Europe. Finis les Boys and Girl, bonjour les Strange news for another star, beetlebum... et le tubesque Song 2. Un des meilleurs albums de l'année 1997, un des meilleurs albums du groupe, un album à conseiller et à écouter au moins une fois dans sa vie. Un beau 4/5

Hey did you know this is the guy who did Gorillaz?

I’ve been waiting for Blur. Of course “Song 2” is a sports stadium mainstay. But I also knew “Parklife” going into this album and so was expecting a similar sort of very British quirkiness that that song just oozes. Didn’t really get that here. But the band really covers a wide range of sounds here. There’s lighter, poppier stuff that’s just chill to listen to, harder rock that makes you see that Blur was definitely an influence on later British bands like Arctic Monkeys, and a weird experimental sound collage type song reminiscent of The Beatles “Revolution 9.” Their creativity was apparent from the start and it was interesting to discover that they’ve been this way since the beginning. Not many bands are. Overall, a fun listen that warrants a lot of standout tracks and relistens. Four stars. Standout Tracks: Beetlebum, Song 2, Country Sad Ballad Man, On Your Own, Theme From Retro, Chinese Bombs, Movin’ On

I had only heard Song 2, as far as I know, so I wasn't expecting much (thinking one-hit wonder). However, it was an interesting mix of music!

-waow this is awesome… I have only really listened to the Gorillaz before this and put off p much all of Damon Albarn’s earlier stuff. The self-titled album is absolutely badass though. As an additional note I’ve been looking for Song 2 for like years without knowing what it’s called.. now i know -Favorites are Beetlebum, Song 2, and Movin’ On

Musically clever and nuanced with a nice variety from song to song. The risk of going stylistically diverse of course is that you risk sounding unfocused. There's a bit of that happening here, but the album is anchored by some pretty solid songs. Had the band dropped 2-3 of them, this would have been a much tighter album. Fave Songs: Song 2, Country Sad Ballad Man, Beetlebum, Death of a Party, Strange News from Another Star, Look Inside America

Started out great. Song 2 slaps so hard. I noticed it had the same riff of the Nirvana song Smells Like Team Spirit which is one of the slim few songs from them I like. Other than that, none of the other songs really spoke to me. Most of the songs were just pretty okay. “Chinese Bombs” felt really out of place. Distortions don’t work for me if it’s the entire song. Good thing it was a short. Overall it was fine. I’m not really big into 90s indie rock. 6/10

Well, Song 2 I've heard before. I would have guessed this was Weezer maybe based on that song alone. This feels like the 90s. The album as a whole has some bad songs on it but I clearly am not the target demo for this. As of this album, I'm instituting my rating system as follows: 1*: terrible, no redeeming value that I could find, or just not my thing at all. 2*: I can see the reason this is on the list, it's well produced or influential or whatever, but I can't imagine listening again. 3*: this is OK. I might listen again if it came up in a random playlist. Or, I don't like it but it has extremely good productions or is hugely influential or something. 4*: I like this. I would listen again. Good music. 5*: This is amazing and is now in semi-regular rotation. Changed the way I listen/taught me something/cured major disease.

This a very light 3. Every song starts off strong af and then doesn’t go anywhere.

4/10. Despite the fact that I read the title of the first track, I thought the guy was saying "Pedo Bob" for the first few verses. Otherwise, the album was long, uneventful, and quite forgettable.

Disappointing. I really loved Parklife - lots of varied melody and creativity. This one can only be described as abrasive; in music and vocals. The ubiquitous "Song 2" has always been a bit obnoxious outside of a sporting chant and unfortunately it's probably the most catchy of the lot. I don't have anything creative to add - maybe would add boring. Pass on this, focus on their earlier work for sure. 3/10 2 stars.

Had never listened to a Blur album before (although obviously know quite a few of the singles). Song 2 always transports me back to 1998 and playing the world cup Fifa game (think that was the one where they had the indoor mode too)? Overall, though, decidedly underwhelmed. Maybe there's a better Blur album out there (there must be, surely?), but if there's not then I've no idea how Blur vs Oasis was even close. 2/5.

I thought it was going to be good, bud in the end it was all just a big blur

1 good song, the rest was just really loose and jumbled noise to me.

Boring as britpop - isn't that a saying? ;-) Well, at least Blur is better than Oasis, they do occasionally make a good song

First two songs were bangers, the rest of the album was kind of a... blur...

I guess they were onto something with the 2-minute pop single. This got too long pretty quick!

Woo hoo! was fun. The rest was bad.

I had a pretty negative reaction to this album. It’s too long, I’m a bit burnt out on this genre, and the lyrics didn’t do enough to hold my attention. That long song at the end felt especially brutal.

So let me get this straight…Blur hears Wowee Zowee by Pavement, Clouds Taste Metallic by the Flaming Lips, some Guided By Voices records, maybe a Fall record or two, does their best to emulate those bands and we should find it impressive? Seriously, I don’t think I’ve ever heard a more try-hard attempt at a Guided By Voices song as “You’re So Great” - complete with faux tape crackle. I literally can’t get over how they put a sample of tape crackle over that song… In the time it took them to make that sample, record their parts and put the effects on the vocals to make it sound “lo-fi”, they could have just run down to the British equivalent of Guitar Center, bought a Tascam 4-track and recorded the song on it in one take with an overdub or two and it would have been more authentic, replete with actual tape hiss and crackle. This album is a joke….a practical joke that got out of hand. It has to be.

So Blur was one of the few albums that I had never listened to all the way through, that actually got worse after each subsequent listen – which is rare for me… There was decent diversity in the music throughout the album, and most of the compositions were fairly well done – it’s just that not very much grabbed me… “Song 2” is obviously quite catchy, and probably the most well-known track from this album, but after a few listens, it pretty much loses it’s “muchness” as there just wasn’t a lot of substance there… Not a bad poppish tune at all, but it’s certainly pretty limited… The best track IMO was the last one – “Essex Dogs”, and “Death Of A Party” & “Just A Killer For Your Love” were somewhat interesting, but not nearly enough to make up for the pedestrian nature of the rest of the album… Also “Country sad Ballad Man” is just a truly awful song – not as bad as “30,000 Monkies” from Lightning Bolt (i.e. a band from the apparently the “Noise Rock” genre, that I had to listen to a few weeks back on the 1,001 – but I digress…), but still dreadful… Had some decent expectations for this one, so a bit disappointing to be honest… Nothing but a solid 2 for me…

Bilge

This album does not belong on a "must listen before you die" list under any circumstances - Its really mid. Theres like one top 10 track and the rest is totally forgettable, damon-albarn-fucking-around-on-a-mixer stuff. 1/5

The best part about Blur is that they died to give us the Gorillaz. One song would end and I had already completely forgotten it. If you look up the definition of ‘generic’ it just says Blur. Once again these songs are way too damn long. I waited for a hidden banger but alas, said banger never came. I don’t like Song 2. I don’t like this album. If held at gunpoint and told to pick my favorite song from this album, I would die. 2/10

Man it's just not very good now is it? The first two songs are leagues above the rest and they aren't very amazing either. Half of these songs are playing incorrect notes on purpose and I guess I'm supposed to think it's artsy? Stop with the Blur.

Chilllllllll

Loved it when it came out and it still sounds great today.

Such a varied album. Psychedelic moments, electronic elements, straight up acoustic songwriting, rock, punk, hiphop beats, fun singalong vibes but also some slightly more challenging/experimental songs. This is why Blur are one of the best British bands of all time and why this album is one of their finest. It also resonated heavily in the US and is a favourite of the band themselves. 10/10

My favourite Blur album for lots of reasons. So many good tunes on here that turned my attention away from Oasis and towards Blur. Beetlebum is probably my favourite Blur song if I were to think about it, and it sets the tone for the whole album. Can’t give it anything other than 5 stars.

Mijn favoriete Blur album! Hier kwamen ze echt los van dat 'Britpop' stempel en kwam er veel meer diepgang en experiment in de muziek. Erg fijne plaat.

The album which showed that Blur could do more than just Brit-Pop (and could actually evolve unlike some other band at that time).

Brilliant.

Not much to say, classic Blur.

Det kan jeg godt lide

Perfect

oh, i know song 2 haha

This album came out the same week as Pavement's Brighten the corners. The two best indie albums of the decade in my view, and both share a sonic signature. It was definitely Pavement influencing Blur rather than the other way around, but it doesn't matter. This is my favourite Blur album by a country mile, and just edges Pulp's "a different class" for best britpop album

Fab! Classic. Loved it!

Man, I have really slept on this band, this album slaps. I also learned something new today (i.e. Gorillaz)

Sticks in you like a burr. Bull-at-a-gate kind of energy, which I enjoyed very loudly on a road trip

Espeso

really enjoyed this. good album and will listen again

More eclectic and willing to experiment than MLIR, and I really feel it benefited from it. I can even hear some underpinnings of what would become Gorillaz sounds in here. Not to mention Damon Albarn really comes out as a great songwriter. Great record.

A band really hitting their stride with this album. A brave move away from Brit-Pop that really delivers.

favs: - strange news from another star - beetlebum - country sad ballad man - you're so great - death of a party - song 2 - m.o.r.

Удивительно странный, но очень классный альбом.

Este es un disco fundacional para mí. Beetlebum fue una obsesión y Song 2 una canción inescapable durante ese año.

So why was the blur/oasis thing even a thing? This album is fkn gold. Also how did we not know Damon albarn was gorillaz. I have a 2 disc version of this with some great bonus stuff, definitely gonna dig it out again. I recently read that when Malkmus left pavement the other guys were largely relieved cos they weren’t that good at being musicians, I wonder how the rest of blur feel post blur. Didn’t know I’d been missing this one, it’s not faith no more’s the real thing, but it’s certainly one of the greats

Beautiful

Liked

This is 1000 times better than that twee stuff they farted out when Britpop was a thing. (In England, mind you. Here in Oz we liked Oasis, but Blur and Pulp? Nah.) It rocks in places, there is homage paid to psychedelic Beatles, and a couple of tracks score quite highly on the weird shit-o-meter. Great stuff. Much better than I thought it would be. Woohoo!

I see it now!

uh uh

Brilliant, really reminds me of being a teenager back when it was out. Some big hits (in the UK at least), including song 2, but i think some of the lo-fi low key tracks are my favourites.

I love this album definitely blurs best one of their longest but the only one that doesn’t drag for a minute. Obviously (like most albums) the album is known for a couple of hits starting with the 1,2 punch of the drowning beetlebum followed by song 2 a mockery of grunge that actually sounds like the best grungy song of the 1990’s. M.O.R (like what it stands for) is a middle of the road track that stolen so much from David Bowie that blur had to add him as a writer. On your own is the ultimate party with one of the catchiest choruses on the album. All of this happens within the first 5 songs so on the surface level this could be seen as front loaded but some of these non singles really make this album special in particular : You’ve got the beautiful you’re so great filled to to the brim with little crackles and pops like it’s been on a record player. Death of a party provides a dark side to the album that only gets more prominent as time goes on, with a riveting bass line and a darkly memorable hook. Strange news from another star reminds me of early 70’s David bowie and serves as my personal favourite track; the track ends in a rampaging march intro the punky moving on before going into the spoken word closer Essex dogs a very off putting but unique song. The other tracks certainly each provide a new layer to the album and blurs career going away from a greater but catchy Britpop singles act to a dark album track act showing their verity in a consistent album definitely deserves a 5!

9/10 there’s some really, really good moments here I did get a little bored with the pop but I really loved it for the most part

it says a lot that the song done entirely as a joke on the of-the-moment alternative rock is one of the better alternative rock songs of its era blur albums are like episodes of seinfeld. they're not really about anything, and nothing really happens. that's completely alright, because damon albarn is really good at putting together an album that doesn't say much, doesn't do much, but is still really enjoyable. it's kind of wild that blur was pitted up against oasis back in the day, but none of these songs other than song 2 are the cultural staples that songs like wonderwall and don't look back in anger are today. there's no one playing beetlebum or on your own on an acoustic guitar at a party, even though both of those songs are better than wonderwall blur is cool. they've always been cool, and they'll probably be cool forever. there's a very kinks-ian "i don't care" kind of attitude to so much of their music, but they're a little more innovative than their equally pompous predecessors.

I unexpectedly, quite unexpectedly, LOVED this album!

This was great. I've listened to a couple of songs by Blur, but didn't hear the similarities with Gorillaz and make the connection that there is an overlap in members. I went on to listen to all of the Blur albums and it was fantastic.

adoro

Liked it!

At a time when I seriously thought Blur were going to either call it a day or deliver another Brit Pop follow up to Great Escape, they go head and release what is my second favourite album of theirs. Definitely their most ambitious and successful album. Sure Song 2 got a flogging but it is a fun tune which is world's away from Country House but a natural sequel to Popscene.

I like Blur. I like this Blur album. This is one of my most played albums my senior year of high school and freshman year of college. Always happy when Blur comes on.

Song 2 is great even if it was overplayed for a while. The rest of this album works for me. I thought it was funny reading the wiki that it was influenced by Pavement.

Best: Beetlebum Worst: Essex Dogs woooooooohoo

An excellent indie britpop classic. There's some heavy bias towards one song in particular for me, but generally this was just great. It felt like both a mixed-bag jam session and a cohesive album. I think this is one of those albums I certainly need to seek out on physical media as it's just a classic. Favourite: Song 2

Brilliant segue album between „Oily waters“ of the past. Not „The Great Escape“ in total from everything that defined Blur so far but at least a two sided head facing also towards more experimental approaches of the following up Pop-deconstruction on „13“. 4.6

Great album, nice to hear again

Beetlebum has always been one of my favorites, but this was the first time I had listened to this whole album. I enjoyed every single song, and liked it more that I expected. So many of these tracks are hauntingly charming. Fave track(s): Beetlebum, Song 2, On Your Own, Death of A Party

Me gustó mucho, me gusta la variedad de sonidos y la mezcla de instrumentos y sonidos del rock con los toques electrónicos y efectos de voz, me dio ganas de seguir escuchando

Cool album, really big in the 90s