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Blur (Blur)
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What happens when a beloved Britpop band dares to defy expectations and embrace a new musical frontier? Join us as we explore the iconic yet daringly different Blur album from 1997, where Britpop meets American indie rock in a glorious sonic experiment.
We uncover fascinating backstories, from Blur's playful spoofing of grunge in "Song 2" to the introspective depths of "Beetlebum." Covering band feuds and creative tensions, our conversation captures Blur's journey through fame and artistic reinvention. Whether you're a long-time fan or a curious newcomer, this episode promises to be an engaging, enlightening, and thoroughly entertaining exploration of a pivotal moment in Blur's musical legacy.
Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyin
Website - https://mccartneyingoal.com/
Chapters
1. Podcast Banter on Blur Album (00:00:00)
2. Debating Blur's Musical Evolution (00:08:56)
3. Analyzing Blur's Album Aesthetic and Sound (00:17:08)
4. Britpop Battle & Musical Evolution (00:21:59)
5. Blur Album Analysis (00:33:00)
6. Blur's Album Length and Song Selection (00:40:27)
7. Quarterfinal (00:43:04)
8. Blur's Beetlebum (00:54:05)
9. Blur's Song Two vs Beetlebum (01:04:22)
10. Song Two (01:16:00)
61 episodes
Manage episode 464331755 series 2793318
What happens when a beloved Britpop band dares to defy expectations and embrace a new musical frontier? Join us as we explore the iconic yet daringly different Blur album from 1997, where Britpop meets American indie rock in a glorious sonic experiment.
We uncover fascinating backstories, from Blur's playful spoofing of grunge in "Song 2" to the introspective depths of "Beetlebum." Covering band feuds and creative tensions, our conversation captures Blur's journey through fame and artistic reinvention. Whether you're a long-time fan or a curious newcomer, this episode promises to be an engaging, enlightening, and thoroughly entertaining exploration of a pivotal moment in Blur's musical legacy.
Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyin
Website - https://mccartneyingoal.com/
Chapters
1. Podcast Banter on Blur Album (00:00:00)
2. Debating Blur's Musical Evolution (00:08:56)
3. Analyzing Blur's Album Aesthetic and Sound (00:17:08)
4. Britpop Battle & Musical Evolution (00:21:59)
5. Blur Album Analysis (00:33:00)
6. Blur's Album Length and Song Selection (00:40:27)
7. Quarterfinal (00:43:04)
8. Blur's Beetlebum (00:54:05)
9. Blur's Song Two vs Beetlebum (01:04:22)
10. Song Two (01:16:00)
61 episodes
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