Blur Starshaped
Blur Starshaped
14 apr 09
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I think it's pointless.. we'll never get anywhere like this. How can you say that Blur is a creation of the British press? The Blurs, during the clash between country house and roll with it, were already at the top of England; I don’t know if you know this little detail. After achieving success, they released, in order, "Blur," "13," and "Think Tank": other bands would have reused the formula that brought them to success, but they are a band that seeks, musically, and unfortunately, there aren’t many like them. To not admit that they have reworked influences in an original, creative, and personal way means taking a position just for the sake of taking one, therefore, in a way that is not objective at all. One last thing, Blur overrated: where and when? Because if that’s true, then I must have missed something.. but honestly, I really believe that the problem for Blur is the exact opposite, as this discussion with you is increasingly confirming. That said, good night (my passion for music keeps me awake past 2 :-)
Blur Starshaped
Blur Starshaped
14 apr 09
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Many interesting, innovative, and important things have been done by creatively reworking past influences in a personal and original way, and the Blur have done it. Then you come to tell me that people have been listening to Blur for twenty years because they're liked by the English press... well, that's a statement that speaks for itself. I’m not interested in making, and I haven’t made, arguments about superiority or inferiority; I’ve said and I repeat that Radiohead are quite overrated and, mind you, while appreciating many things, primarily the albums The Bends and OK Computer.
Blur Starshaped
Blur Starshaped
14 apr 09
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@cptgaio you are mistaken, "Parklife" has started and musically and culturally marked the era of so-called britpop, like it or not, Coxon and Albarn are two great musicians who have written and continue to write songs with a capital S, even as solo artists. It's been almost twenty years since their debut and fifteen since Parklife, their music is listened to a lot and talked about a lot, remaining relevant. It may or may not be liked, of course, but its objective value is still to be recognized.
Blur Starshaped
Blur Starshaped
13 apr 09
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@cptgaio parklife marked a turning point for 90s English rock, there's no denying it in my opinion; this isn't a fan's rant. As for the list of other bands, it's true, I recognize the importance of Massive Attack and Chemical Brothers, but not The Prodigy. As for Radiohead, I maintain that they are highly overrated, and I'm quite familiar with their work. The Bends and OK Computer are significant, but albums like Pablo Honey, Hail to the Thief, In Rainbows, and even Kid A leave me puzzled and don't convince me at all. Regarding 13 and Think Tank, I find them to be very interesting albums. I sincerely don't understand how you can say that 13 is purely derivative or that both are pop rock reinterpretations of someone else's work; these statements sound quite subjective to me, honestly.
Blur Starshaped
Blur Starshaped
13 apr 09
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@s4doll what defined the so-called britpop is perhaps Parklife in my opinion, and maybe 13 or think tank won't become pieces of history, but Parklife and Blur definitely will. Massive Attack, Chemical Brothers, Prodigy seem to be very tied to electronic music, I mean, let's just say it's not really my genre. I know that Massive Attack and Chemical Brothers were important for the 90s, but since I don't like the genre I couldn't tell you more. However, I find Radiohead absolutely overrated, and believe me, I really appreciate The Bends and OK Computer. @cptgaio 13 and Think Tank are pop rock reinterpretations of other people's stuff? Purely derivative? I wouldn't say so. @panapp do you have the VHS bought in England?! But!
Manowar Gods Of War - Live
Manowar Gods Of War - Live
12 apr 09
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Ah ah ah! Shouldn't this review be among the decas?
Blur Starshaped
Blur Starshaped
12 apr 09
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I completely agree with you, babymurdoc! Radiohead are definitely quite overrated, not at all like Blur.
Blur Starshaped
Blur Starshaped
12 apr 09
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The search and musical experimentation, I think of pieces like "Bugman," "Jets," "Battle," "Ambulance," "Caramel," "Caravan," "1992," etc. The turning point for Blur after "Parklife" was crucial, in my opinion, for the band, both artistically and musically speaking.
Blur Starshaped
Blur Starshaped
11 apr 09
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I’ll respond right away by telling you that the Oasis, beyond their success in 1995, have become more of a freak show phenomenon than a cultural and musical one. The Blur, after Parklife, came out with Blur, which, besides its undeniable musical value, also found success in America, not to mention the importance of albums like 13 or Think Tank. Surely the Oasis sold more records, but is it the number of records sold that makes a band important?
Blur Starshaped
Blur Starshaped
11 apr 09
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@babymurdoc I agree with you
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