Blur?

[FloorFiller]

are Blur not on a bit of a hiding to nothing here? that '09 set is well regarded because it sort of came out of the blue, and was all hits. people didn't know if they would have or would ever play again. now that level will be expected of them, if they don't reach those heights - and they inevitably won't because the circumstances are different - then it'll always come off less favourably.

plus they'll be playing new stuff, and everyone loves that.

i could still see them playing but expecting a repeat of last time is perhaps a bit on the hopeful side, i reckon.

this is exactly why i'm doubtful of them playing. playing more or less the same set as last time, except with far more expectation and some new material thrown in? there's no way they can succeed really. they'd put on a great show, yeah, but it'll always be criticised for not being as good as their '09 one

[Brave Sir Robin]

are Blur not on a bit of a hiding to nothing here? that '09 set is well regarded because it sort of came out of the blue, and was all hits. people didn't know if they would have or would ever play again. now that level will be expected of them, if they don't reach those heights - and they inevitably won't because the circumstances are different - then it'll always come off less favourably.

plus they'll be playing new stuff, and everyone loves that.

i could still see them playing but expecting a repeat of last time is perhaps a bit on the hopeful side, i reckon.

These are the reasons, well set out Mr Yeti sir, that I'll feel a bit conflicted if they are announced. But if it's them or Taylor Swift, I'll take the new album and a few hits all the way!

[Wooderson]

I had thought their return came too late for this year but the Beni announcement put paid to that.

[russycarps]

are Blur not on a bit of a hiding to nothing here? that '09 set is well regarded because it sort of came out of the blue, and was all hits. people didn't know if they would have or would ever play again. now that level will be expected of them, if they don't reach those heights - and they inevitably won't because the circumstances are different - then it'll always come off less favourably.

plus they'll be playing new stuff, and everyone loves that.

i could still see them playing but expecting a repeat of last time is perhaps a bit on the hopeful side, i reckon.

Yep that's my thoughts. If they play it'll be good but not that good.

Radiohead triumphantly returned after putting in a legendary performance previously, but it's not really comparable as they had put out more excellent material in the meantime.

It's funny really how blur are now just a 90s heritage band whereas radiohead remain at the peak of their powers.

[CHRLY]

I do really like that new single though.

[Wooderson]

It's funny really how blur are now just a 90s heritage band whereas radiohead remain at the peak of their powers.

Give yer head a wobble Russ FFS.

Edited March 17, 2015 by Wooderson

[Wooderson]

I'll debate this with you over a pint in June btw Russ. Utter horseshit from you.

[Tdiz]

Anyone on here lucky enough to get tickets from the ballot for this small london show they are playing?

.....I havent heard anything...yet...

[Hugh Jass]

Anyone on here lucky enough to get tickets from the ballot for this small london show they are playing?

.....I havent heard anything...yet...

Didn't enter. Away all weekend otherwise I'd have entered using my email, my work email, Mrs Jass' email, Mrs Jass' work email....

[Tuna]

Just had a quick twitter search and can't find anyone that's found out yet.

[The Nal]

I'll debate this with you over a pint in June btw Russ. Utter horseshit from you.

At this point in time its true surely? They've released 1 good tune since the 90s. Well, two now with the new one. I'm not a huge fan but Think Tank was garbage.

[brettredmayne]

At this point in time its true surely? They've released 1 good tune since the 90s. Well, two now with the new one. I'm not a huge fan but Think Tank was garbage.

Garbage?? Think it's a decent album if you ignore crazy beats

[The Nal]

Garbage?? Think it's a decent album if you ignore crazy beats

As I said, not a big fan. Think Tank is pretty boring. They're a 90s heritage act to me. Loved Under the Westway mind you. And I like the new tune.

But even taking Think Tank as a decent album, one album 12 years ago (considered their worst by many) and two good singles in between is not enough for them to be anything but a 90s heritage act - at the moment.

If the new album is up to the standard of the single that will all change I'm sure.

But for the moment they're only relevant for rekindling old memories of drinking warm beer in the park and failing miserably trying to open some girls bra in the bushes.

Edited March 18, 2015 by The Nal

[Hugh Jass]

As I said, not a big fan. Think Tank is pretty boring. They're a 90s heritage act to me. Loved Under the Westway mind you. And I like the new tune.

But even taking Think Tank as a decent album, one album 12 years ago (considered their worst by many) and two good singles in between is not enough for them to be anything but a 90s heritage act - at the moment.

If the new album is up to the standard of the single that will all change I'm sure.

But for the moment they're only relevant for rekindling old memories of drinking warm beer in the park and failing miserably trying to open some girls bra in the bushes.

As much as I love Blur it's hard to disagree with this. But then there's nothing wrong with being a heritage act.

[Bradders]

You can not like Think Tank but I'm not having that Out of Time is not a good song. It's one of their best, absolutely beautiful.

[neil999]

As I said, not a big fan. Think Tank is pretty boring. They're a 90s heritage act to me. Loved Under the Westway mind you. And I like the new tune.

But even taking Think Tank as a decent album, one album 12 years ago (considered their worst by many) and two good singles in between is not enough for them to be anything but a 90s heritage act - at the moment.

If the new album is up to the standard of the single that will all change I'm sure.

But for the moment they're only relevant for rekindling old memories of drinking warm beer in the park and failing miserably trying to open some girls bra in the bushes.

ffs, knew someone was watching..

[benj847]

Supposed to have heard by 4pm today if we have won tickets but no one seems to have mentioned it online yet? Beats by Dre are still advertising being able to win tickets and have two different dates on their terms and conditions

"5. During the Promotion Period all valid entries will be entered into a free prize draw. The first 2x Twitter entrants’ names selected at random from all valid entries by a computer programme at 1600 hours on 19th March 2015 will receive a 2x guest list entry to Blur’s secret show in London. The computer programme is designed to pick entries at random.

6. The winning participants will be notified of their win on the 18th March 2015 by Direct Message on Twitter. It is the responsibility of the winners to ensure that they contact Beats by Dre when requested. Winners have until 10am 19th March to respond to the promoter and if return contact is not made within that time period the prize will be forfeited without exception. ID will be required on entry from both guests."

Do we still have a chance?

[Wooderson]

Nal, you're not a fan. Never were. Gas commercial. We geddit. *sigh*

[The Nal]

Nal, you're not a fan. Never were. Gas commercial. We geddit. *sigh*

You forgot the Fanta and the Pal Dog Food ads!

Doesn't disprove my point though. Russys original point. I'm sure they'll be considered relevant again after this album though going by the new tune.

[Wooderson]

They're bringing out a new album. Fail to see the point tbh. Other than non-fans snarking.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Radiohead still being at the peak of their powers is a more contentious position to adopt.

[Homer]

[Wooderson]

Radiohead still being at the peak of their powers is a more contentious position to adopt.

Radiohead could put out a record of Yorke playin "She'll be comin' round the Mountain" on his cheeks and someone somewhere would opine that it's yet another nuanced artrock triumph.

[CaledonianGonzo]

In Rainbows is good. So that's one decent album in the last 15 years.

[The Nal]

They're bringing out a new album. Fail to see the point tbh. Other than non-fans snarking.

You should be a Radiohead fan!

"non-fans"

In Rainbows is good. So that's one decent album in the last 15 years.

"Fans" will say all the albums have been good. Kid A and Amnesiac are incredible apparently. The Breaking Bad of Radiohead albums. Must listen to them.

Edited March 18, 2015 by The Nal