{"title":"Blur","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Blur\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlur formed in London in 1988 (initially as Seymour) around Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James, and Dave Rowntree. The four members have remained the band's only lineup across their entire career. They signed to Food\/Parlophone in 1989 and became central figures of the Britpop movement of the mid-1990s. After hiatuses in the 2000s, they reunited for live performances in 2009 and have released sporadic studio material since.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlur's sound has shifted markedly across their catalog. Their early Madchester-influenced work gave way to the British observational pop of Modern Life Is Rubbish, Parklife, and The Great Escape. The self-titled 1997 album and 13 (1999) drew on American lo-fi and experimental indie rock. Think Tank (2003) incorporated electronic and African music influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeisure (1991, Food\/Parlophone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern Life Is Rubbish (1993, Food)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParklife (1994, Food)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Great Escape (1995, Food)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlur (1997, Food\/Parlophone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 (1999, Food\/Parlophone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThink Tank (2003, Food\/Parlophone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Magic Whip (2015, Parlophone\/Warner)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ballad of Darren (2023, Parlophone\/Warner)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Food\/Parlophone pressings of Parklife and the late-1990s catalog are widely collected. Multiple anniversary box sets have been issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Blur typically start with Parklife (1994) or 13 (1999). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alt-indie-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eAlt\/Indie Rock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1990s-vinyl-records\"\u003e1990s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blur-the-ballad-of-darren-blue-vinyl","title":"The Ballad of Darren LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlur in reflective, quietly powerful form — a mature, emotionally resonant collection shaped by time, distance, and lived experience\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540926312631,"sku":"210000082020","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4218589-3019047.jpg?v=1781154744"},{"product_id":"blur-the-magic-whip-10th-anniv-gold-vinyl","title":"The Magic Whip LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlur celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Magic Whip with a special edition vinyl release, featuring new cover artwork by original designer Tony Hung.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541037101239,"sku":"210000095757","price":41.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/unnamed-1_e5e616ce-5e36-4861-ad61-a895a1f3a7b8.jpg?v=1781155175"},{"product_id":"blur-live-at-wembley-stadium-vinyl","title":"Live at Wembley Stadium 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eTracks taken from sunday 9 july 2023 concert.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541053255863,"sku":"210000091055","price":45.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/blur.jpg?v=1781155229"},{"product_id":"blur-the-great-escape-30th-anniv-140g-clear-blue-yellow-vinyl","title":"The Great Escape 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e30 years of Blur’s The Great Escape, the band will be releasing a 30th Anniversary edition on 2xLP and digitally, which includes a bonus disc of rare b-sides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541064102071,"sku":"210000102336","price":48.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/great.jpg?v=1781155268"},{"product_id":"blur-13-vinyl-180g","title":"13 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e13 is the sixth studio album by the English alternative rock band Blur, released on 15 March 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541068066999,"sku":"210000102601","price":50.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/13.jpg?v=1781155282"},{"product_id":"blur-parklife-vinyl","title":"Parklife 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eParklife is the third studio album by the English rock band Blur, released on 25 April 1994, by Food Records.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541068525751,"sku":"210000102600","price":50.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/park.jpg?v=1781155284"},{"product_id":"blur-the-great-escape-vinyl","title":"The Great Escape 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fourth studio album by the English rock band, originally released in September 1995. 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