About blur
With their own particular brand of punk-infused pop and street-smart swagger, Blur quickly established themselves as part of the musical fabric of the 1990s. Fronted by Damon Albarn, they gave rise to some of the catchiest tunes and anthems of the decade, embroiling themselves in a tongue-in-cheek battle with Britpop rivals, Oasis.
However, you can’t keep a good band down and Blur have recently unveiled their latest collection of frenetic songs, The Magic Whip. As part of their comeback, they’ve organised a series of Blur tour dates, culminating in a one-off show at London’s Hyde Park this summer. The good news for Blur fans is that you can get Blur tickets right here, at Gigantic!
Blur were rarely out of the charts during the '90s and, while they did take some time off to pursue other projects, they’re back together, sounding fresher than ever. Fans who worried that Graham Coxon’s cheese-dabbling and Damon Albarn’s flirtation with opera might have altered the band’s sound need not worry. While decidedly different, The Magic Whip is most definitely a Blur album, with more than enough nods to the past to satisfy their most ardent critics.
The Magic Whip has already been debuted in its live form: the band played a small-scale Blur concert at London’s Mode club. The gig consisted of the new album being played from start to finish and was received with critical acclaim from fans and journalists alike. And if you’re concerned that time may have aged the cheeky chappies of Britpop �“ don’t be: the swagger is still there, as are the musical chops. And Albarn even lets rip with his trademark pogo, just for old times’ sake.
While Blur created some fantastic studio records, they are never better than when seen live. A Blur concert is a chance to relive some of those classic hits such as Parklife, Country House and Song 2 �“ each delivered with the same frenetic energy that made them one of the UK’s most exciting acts. The band are also famous for going off-piste, here and there, transforming well-known tracks into glorious, bombastic jamming sessions, ensuring that no one Blur concert is the same as another.
Look below and you’ll see a list of Blur tour dates. Simply choose the one that’s most convenient for you and book your Blur tickets through gigantic. The tickets are likely to sell out fast, so it’s worth booking early to get your slice of Park Life live.
