Regular readers have probably noticed that we haven’t updated in…well…just about forever. It’s not that we gave up, or hate all of you, or that we forgot how to use our fancy light boxes. Basically, we’re college students, and part of being in college is having a crazy and hectic schedule that only gets worse when finals roll around. But now, the spring semester is over and summer is here! We plan on updating a lot more consistently now, starting with a review to commemorate the end to our sophomore year. But how, exactly, should we celebrate this past year that went by in such a blur? Oh wait! Here’s an album by Blur, called Blur. Let’s do that.
Emily: Like many of the artists on this list, Blur really made their mark in the UK. They’re certainly known by American listeners and receive a decent amount of radio airplay, but they never really made it too big in the U.S. Why? I’m not so sure. Blur has a rock sensibility with a knack for alt-radio-friendly hooks. It’s a winning combination that really comes together in their biggest hit, Song 2. With big guitar riffs and grunge-y singing (apparently a parody of the genre – thank you, Wikipedia!), Song 2 is Blur at their best.
Favorite Tracks: Song 2; M.O.R.; Beetlebum
Zack: The biggest thing I took from this album was something I had already known: Song 2 is probably the coolest song ever. I could listen to it all day. In fact, that might be what I do once I finish writing this review. The other songs, while certainly not quite as cool, are still pretty awesome in their own right. There’s a wide variety from song to song, but they are all anchored by Damon Albarn’s voice. There’s just something so unique about it, whether it’s in front of Blur’s instruments or Gorillaz beats. Regardless, there are three more Albarn’s albums on the list (two more Blur and one from The Good, the Bad, & the Queen) and I am definitely excited for them because Albarn just seems to make quality music.
Favorite Tracks: Song 2; Beetlebum; Look Inside America
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