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Blur
Blur · 1997 · Track 6
Details
TonalidadDm
Compás4/4
Tempo86 BPM
Duración3:36
ÁlbumBlur
Año1997
ISRCGBAYE1200352
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The story behind
When Blur decided to record their fifth album, titled Blur, released in February 1997, they were at a turning point. After the release of The Great Escape, the band had received criticism, and relations between its members had become strained. It was guitarist Graham Coxon who proposed a change of direction, seeking inspiration from American indie rock bands like Pavement. This influence translated into a more aggressive and emotional sound, as described by drummer Dave Rowntree. The recording sessions took place in both London and Reykjavík, Iceland, under the production of Stephen Street and with John Smith as recording engineer.
Blur's journey to this point was not linear. Initially formed in Colchester, Essex, in the late 80s, Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon, high school friends, began composing songs while studying. They were joined by Alex James on bass and Dave Rowntree on drums. Under the name Seymour, the label Food Records pushed them to adopt a more accessible name, thus Blur was born in 1989. Their first album, Leisure (1991), aligned with the "Madchester" scene. However, Albarn, with a clear vision, sought to define an identity for British rock in the face of American influence. Albums like Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993) marked this reinvention, building an ironic narrative of British life that would culminate in the Britpop phenomenon.
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