Blur are an English rock band formed in London in 1988. The band consists of singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. Their debut album, Leisure (1991), incorporated the sounds of Madchester and shoegaze.

The discography of English rock band Blur consists of nine studio albums, six live albums, five compilation albums, one remix album, two video albums, four extended plays, 35 singles, 10 promotional singles and 37 music videos.

This is a comprehensive list of songs by English band Blur. Since forming in 1989, the band have released eight studio albums, three live albums, seven compilation albums, and thirty-five singles. This list does not contain live versions or remixes released by the band. Blur have officially released 255 songs, excluding alternate versions or ...

Apr 20, 2015 · Released in 1997, Blur’s eminent head-banger shot from their self-titled fifth album at 300mph and hasn’t stopped, careening into indie discos and karaoke machines with enough turbulent velocity...

Jul 25, 2023 · A band forever associated with Britpop, Blur evolved well past that short-lived but widely heralded ‘90s-era phenomenon only years after helping to define it. The band formed in the late ‘80s in London and chose a name suggested by their label after it …

During the late '90s, Blur began experimenting with new sounds and embraced a more distinctive post-grunge sound. In 1997, the band released the single "Song 2," which quickly became a '90s alt-rock classic within the US and UK. Blur went on hiatus in 2004 but reunited in 2008, releasing its eighth studio album "The Magic Whip" in 2015.

Mar 23, 2021 · From arch noise-pop to heartbroken ballads, the best Blur songs show rich and varied the band were over a hugely successful career. From their indie beginnings, Blur – Damon Albarn (vocals), Graham Coxon (guitars), Alex James (bass) and Dave Rowntree (drums) – became household names as one of the leading groups in the Britpop movement.

Jul 19, 2024 · So, what was it about Blur that made them the darlings of the 90s and beyond? Picture this: it’s the 90s, flannel shirts are in, and the world is just discovering the internet. Enter Blur, with their catchy tunes, cheeky lyrics, and a frontman who had more charisma in his pinky finger than most bands had in their entire line-up.

Jul 21, 2023 · From landmark works of the Britpop era to daring excursions into experimental art-rock, the best Blur albums expanded the scope of possibilities for British rock and pop music in the 90s, and they continue to remain touchstones for …

May 4, 2024 · An early Blur song revived and refurbished for Blur’s indie makeover of the late 1990s, “Death Of A Party” benefited greatly by not being cut at the time of Leisure. While Blur could manage...