Daily noise that works faster than any stimulant
19 May 2023
Album artwork
Earlier this year London‘s Britpop legends BLUR announced
several massive shows in and out of the UK, but no hint at
new music.
And now out of the blue comes the news that they have a new album,
their 9th, named THE BALLAD OF DARREN, ready to be released on 21 July.
Pre-order info here.
The artwork depicts a photo of the Gourock Pool in Renfrewshire (Scotland)
by British photographer Martin Parr.
Damon Albarn (frontman): “It’s an aftershock record loaded
with reflection and comment on where we find ourselves now.”
Graham Coxon (guitarist): “The older and madder we get, it becomes
more essential that what we play is loaded with the right emotion and
intention. Sometimes just a riff doesn’t do the job.”
And here comes the first single titled THE NARCISSIST.
A melancholic Blur-esque pop tune that sticks instantly.
Great guitar work by Coxon.
Listen.