Blur

[FloorFiller]

3 minutes ago, gfa said:

Arguably until now it was too soon for an older act not regularly together. Now its a serious possibility regardless of 2009

Yeah tbh I think Damon loves the place too much to pass up the opportunity. Who knows if it’ll be next year, but can’t imagine them calling it a day for good without having another stab at it. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Dave was interviewed on 6 Music and said as a band they're really only intrigued by doing things they haven't done before - hence playing Wembley this year.

Doesn't make it a done deal either way, but I dunno if I'd hang my hat on them.

[2019]

13 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

Yeah tbh I think Damon loves the place too much to pass up the opportunity. Who knows if it’ll be next year, but can’t imagine them calling it a day for good without having another stab at it. 

He did a quite atmospheric performance for Live at Worthy Farm lockdown. I think a recording is still on his Facebook page.

Edited May 18, 2023 by 2019
Incorrect location

[gooner1990]

13 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

Yeah tbh I think Damon loves the place too much to pass up the opportunity. Who knows if it’ll be next year, but can’t imagine them calling it a day for good without having another stab at it. 

Think he used to go to the festival back in the 90s even if Blur weren’t playing.

[august1]

I'll get the Glasto question asked tomorrow 👀

[fullfathom5]

WOO-HOO!

[NorthernSoul52]

I think I mentioned I'd be a little disappointed a few pages back, but that was working on the assumption there would be no new material to make it worthwhile.

Now, I'd be more amenable, though I'd still rather see them book a trio of new headliners or those with more than a decade-and-a-half wait.

[august1]

new album tracklisting

9. Avalon 

[JoeyT]

Solid single this.

[Justiceforcedave]

1 hour ago, FloorFiller said:

I think they’ll continue to be a strong rumour every time they regroup, and it’ll always boil down to ‘do they want to do it again or was 2009 so perfect that they’d like to leave it as is?’. Who knows. 

2009 was as close to perfect as you can get!

[sauceageroll]

New single is quite fantastic. Really enjoyed the Magic Whip; but this beats that also. Had on repeatedly, proper ear worm stuff.

[NorthernSoul52]

Yeah, this one is growing already, and that's no small feat.

[Al2006]

in their interview on 6music today they mention they'll be playing bits from modern life is rubbish in colchester..
'like a rehearsal, but in front of a crowd'.. so doesn't sound like just a new album roll out!

[e_p]

Girls and boys is the worst song ever committed to vinyl 

embarrasing

[CaledonianGonzo]

I dig it. It's a stone banger.

[Alcatraz]

Another thumbs up for the single. Already feels like a track that's been around for years even though I'm only a few listens in

Edited May 19, 2023 by Alcatraz

[rwhitehouse13]

Just amazed by how prolific they are at the moment - this year we have had new records from Gorillaz, Dave’s solo record, The Waeve and now a Blur record. And they’re playing live shows for all…are they the hardest working guys in music at the moment?

Love the new track and really looking forward to the album.

[RossTC]

Loving the new tune. +1 for saying Damon is one of the greats. Cracker Island is also the best Gorillaz album for a good few also, mans on fire atm! If they do full UK tour i'm there!!

[Ayrshire Chris]

I used to swim regularly in this pool featured on the album cover. Not many outdoor public pools in the west of Scotland! 

[coma girl]

9 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

I used to swim regularly in this pool featured on the album cover. Not many outdoor public pools in the west of Scotland! 

I didn't realise that's where the pic was from!

[mufcok]

Love the single.

Anyone lucky enough to be going tonight? Really looking forward to Wolverhampton next Friday

[Levitz]

Not tonight, but Wolverhampton too. Blurring the hell out of Spotify atm

[Al2006]

24 minutes ago, mufcok said:

Love the single.

Anyone lucky enough to be going tonight? Really looking forward to Wolverhampton next Friday

Yes, heading there soon! Will report back.

The venue tweeted timings
8pm Support (but they don't know who it is!)
9pm Blur
11pm Curfew

So hopefully it's a full on set!

[Ayrshire Chris]

43 minutes ago, coma girl said:

I didn't realise that's where the pic was from!

Yes, Gourock outdoor pool, blue pool but grey skies for the album cover! 

[Al2006]

Anyone know any good pubs in Colchester near the venue??