The band hated performing - they hated their reputation, the cheesiness, where they had been allotted in the British music scene - until Graham Coxon stood his ground and said he wanted to make people scared again. Then blur self titled was born... See what happens when you let him cook!!!???

They made the best decision choosing to write and record some of this in Iceland. The songs lack sunshine, in the best way, and feel grimy and honest and fun.

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My favourite album! A great departure from their britpop reputation of songs like country house, parklife, charmless man, etc. while they did accomplish that with their self titled album, 13 sets the stage for what they’re capable of. It’s garbage noise, it’s captivating melodies, it’s stories of addiction, it’s heartbreak, it’s drugs! There’s nothing else like this album for me.

Favourites: Tender, Trimm Trabb, Bugman