Best Blur Albums
When it comes to the British rock scene, few bands have made as much of an impact as Blur. With a career spanning over three decades, the band has consistently pushed the boundaries of alternative rock, experimenting with different genres and sounds along the way. From their early days as part of the Madchester scene to their reign as one of the biggest Britpop bands of the '90s, Blur has left an undeniable mark on music history.Formed in London in 1988, Blur started out as a shoegaze-influenced band, but quickly evolved into a more eclectic group, incorporating elements of punk, pop, and electronic music into their sound. Their breakthrough came in 1993 with the release of their third album, "Modern Life Is Rubbish," which helped kickstart the Britpop movement alongside fellow bands like Oasis and Pulp.
Over the years, Blur has released a string of acclaimed albums, each showcasing the band's musical versatility and knack for crafting catchy, anthemic tunes. From the introspective, experimental sounds of "13" to the high-energy, guitar-driven rock of "Blur," the band's discography is a testament to their ability to continually reinvent themselves while remaining true to their roots.
So good. Emotion with songs like This Is a Low and To the End, or pop fun and awesome-sounding songs like the title track, Girls and Boys, End of a Century, and Jubilee.
Every track is amazing, and this album is amazing.
This album really takes you on a trip. You get the fun poppy songs, the psychedelic songs, and even emotional songs. It's a very fun listen and always puts me in a good mood.
Definitely one of Blur's best albums.
Underrated songs like Magic America, Bank Holiday, and Jubilee.
It would be cool to see it get certified for gold in the US someday.
This is an album that, in my eyes, is a more mature Blur album than any Blur album ever made (even more than Think Tank). It feels like they have grown up, and I just love that sound.
My favorite tracks are Song 2, Beetlebum, Look Inside America, M.O.R., and You're So Great.
It's a great album.
"Beetlebum," "Song 2," "M.O.R.," and "You're So Great" are all among their best. The album is a remarkable departure from the more Britpop-oriented style of previous albums.
The four singles alone (Song 2, Beetlebum, M.O.R., and most especially Country Sad Ballad Man) make this album my absolute favorite. A clear steep change in sound but definitely one that worked on so many levels.
This album is extremely British. Most people will listen to it once, then never again because it didn't do it for them. But it takes several listens to really enjoy this album. Maybe about 10 listens would be enough to fully appreciate it.
All in all, it's one of their best. It's Blur being Blur.
Before they were very famous, this is Blur at their finest. For me, this is their most influential album in the genre of Britpop, demonstrating their multi-instrumental talents and songwriting skills, with a killer cover, title, and perfect tracklisting. And Stephen Street! Designed for number 1.
This album should be number 1. All tracks have varied tempos and emotions, yet you can feel like they all are from the same album. Some of it can be heard as their older stuff and some as their newer.
We Got a File on You, Caravan, Brothers and Sisters, Ambulance, Good Song, Sweet Song... You name it. A close second to me would be 13.
Only at second place? To me, this album is cooler than 13.
What the hell, this is only 4? And self-titled at #1? That album is overrated. This is so much better.
Great experimental album with emotions. The music itself really speaks to my soul.
Blur and William Orbit are smart. This is a masterpiece. I think Think Tank is overrated. I mean, there's something missing on that album. It feels like Damon's solo album.
Good experimental album, and it's better than the self-titled.
This has some great yet sad songs. A masterpiece for sure!
To be fair, this is tied for me with Modern Life Is Rubbish. My pick for the top Blur albums isn't that similar to the ordinary fan. I favor their early shoegazing days, and Leisure is amazing and needs much more recognition.
I don't get it. In every ranking of Blur's albums, this is last. Actually listen to it! Every single song is great! Sure, it can't beat Parklife, but it definitely beats The Magic Whip and 13.
