Name: Leisure
Brand: Blur

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foodlpx6

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Black

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2021-06-11

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Lasgo

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Sales:8.875

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5099962483216

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Black LPx2

Artist

Blur

Genre US

Rock-Pop

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Blur is an indie rock/pop band from London, England. Formed in 1989 as Seymour, the band consists of Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon (1989-2002, 2008- ), Alex James, and Dave Rowntree. Initially influenced by bands like The Stone Roses and My Bloody Valentine, Blur later reinvented themselves with a retro spectrum of British rock and pop music. Their album "Parklife" played a pivotal role in the Britpop cultural movement that swept across the UK. Over the years, Blur has evolved their sound to encompass diverse influences from around the world.

Throughout their career, Blur has released several successful albums including "Modern Life Is Rubbish", "The Great Escape", and "Think Tank". They have also explored experimental art rock elements reminiscent of their early days as an indie artrock group called Seymour. Noteworthy live and session members include Wayne Hernandez on lead vocals with backing choirs since 1997 and Simon Tong who replaced Coxon for a tour in 2003-04.

In February 2015, Blur surprised fans with news of a new album titled "The Magic Whip" which was released on April 25th of that year. With their ever-evolving sound and continued creativity, Blur remains an influential force in the music industry.

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Oft remembered as a false start before Blur's eventual ascension to the position of Britpop spokesmen, 1991's Leisure belongs to a very different age. Much of it is fairly lightweight - a naive dancerock hybrid and not a million miles away from EMF. Leisure certainly has its moments though and when they come they're quietly stunning. 'Sing' later revived for the Trainspotting soundtrack is a crystalline clatter guided through huge psychedelic rain clouds by Alex James' wandering bass - even today it sounds one of Blur's most beautiful moments. 'There's No Other Way' is equally deserving of note powered by a titanic baggy beat it stands as one of the greatest indie disco floorfillers of the 1990s. Despite its faults, Leisure is an occasionally great album it's questionable though that many of Blur's 'Song 2' converts would even recognize it as the same band.

Leisure

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