The magic whip is blurs 8th studio album and was released on the label parlophone on april 27th 2015. The box the great escape bonus disc cd8 2012 blur 21. In that respect, the magic whip is more successful than not. Directed by sam wrench, it records the genesis of the latest album the magic whip, from impromptu sessions on an unexpected stay in hong kong, to playing rousing live. While it retains trace elements of melancholy, the magic whip jettisons the internal turmoil that fueled the turnofthemillennium blur albums, the record albarn wrote in the wake of his split with justine frischmann, and think tank, the album they recorded while the band broke up and it also sees the world outside south london, with. While it retains trace elements of melancholy, the magic whip jettisons the internal turmoil that fueled the turnof the millennium blur albums, the record albarn wrote in the wake of his split with justine frischmann, and think tank, the album they recorded while the band broke up and it also sees the world outside south london, with. The magic whip is not designed for anyone but existing blur fans, catering to them only while deliberately blocking out any newcomers with its lazy, bizarre, and somewhat demented take on pop. The magic whip isnt a triumphant return of a britpop champion. Blur will return on april 28th with their first new album in 12 years, the magic whip.
It was recorded in hong kong and london, and released by. The best uk band of the 90s are back, and the magic whip is full of their style and i cant recommend it enough. As the only act ever to play hyde park four times, blur. Find blur discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Download the magic whip by blur in highresolution audio at available in mqa and 44. On first hearing, i was a tad disappointed, but on 2nd and 3rd playing it grew on me more and more.
The magic whip hd digital album 24bit 96khz hd audio files. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. It is released by parlophone records on 27rd april 2015 16 years since , the bands last record as a fourpiece. Download the qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go. The album marked the bands first album in 12 years think tank and 16 years as a fourpiece band with graham coxon onboard since 1999s album.
Innovative, evermorphing britpop band with punch that nabbed constant critical adulation and the occasional massive hit. The recordings, which began during a fiveday break in touring in spring 20 at avon studios in kowloon, hong kong were put aside when the group finished touring and returned to their respective lives. The magic whip tracklist, release dates, formats, cover artwork and more. Blur reveals the magic whip, first album in 12 years.
The magic whip is named after a chinese brand of firecracker, and blur recorded the guts of its 12 songs with explosive impulse in hong kong after. Blur ong ong official video new album the magic whip out now. Blurs new album the magic whip consequence of sound. View all cinema listings and buy tickets now at uk new world towers is the new documentary film on blur, spanning the last few years of the bands life. The magic whip will be available as a digital download, on cd and as a 2disc vinyl set. This will never reach the peak of blur or but is a must for all fans. Lonesome street kicks off with the ecstatic crunch of guitar and then takes on new colors and textures, with psychedelic synth flourishes and kooky.
The magic whip stylized in chinese text is the eighth studio album by english rock band blur. Albarn then added lyrics and the 12 tracks of the magic whip are the result. But not only do they get back into the flow but they give us one of their best albums. Blur began recording in the spring of 20 at avon studios in kowloon, hong kong, and the finished product is the bands first album as a fourpiece in 16 years. Made in hong kong is a 30minute film about the making of blurs new album, featuring exclusive interviews and personal. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. The new album from blur, titled the magic whip, started life in hong kong when the band had an unexpected break in touring in may 20. It was recorded in hong kong and london, and released by parlophone on 27 april 2015 and warner bros. The magic whip 2015 parklife 1994 the great escape 1995 1998 leisure 1991 parklive live 2012 you may also like see all. The third track to be released ahead of the record at the beginning of this week march 23, it opens the magic whip with a jaunty slice of classic life trilogyera blur. Apr 27, 2015 blur began recording in the spring of 20 at avon studios in kowloon, hong kong, and the finished product is the bands first album as a fourpiece in 16 years. The magic whip by blur mp3 downloads, streaming music, lyrics.
The magic whip is available to preorder now on amazon and itunes. The material was initially left behind until graham coxon and. Apr 28, 2015 the magic whip is named after a chinese brand of firecracker, and blur recorded the guts of its 12 songs with explosive impulse in hong kong after a big far east gig was canceled. After a 12year break between studio albums, blur remain as intrepid and inventive as theyve ever been. There is inspiration from much of their earlier work across this album, and it feels like the group were able to come together and write something that defined all of the many sounds that they. Users who ignore this rule will be banned from the site. The magic whip is based on the jams and song ideas blur recorded over five days in hong kong in may 20. And what a return the magic whip sees the quartet on vintage form, with a collection of seductive and hypnotic songs that ranks amongst their best lps no question. Blur is no longer dealing with a britpop war or a domestic spat with previously exiled guitarists. The material was initially left behind until graham coxon and stephen street began editing it in the autumn of 2014.
The key to embracing blur in 2015 is remembering its not the freshfaced britpop band with dreams of arch world domination, but a group who convene when they feel they have something to say and musical ideas worthy of sharing. The magic whip finds the britpop icons reuniting with a collection that s both wonderfully. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. In anticipation, its streaming in full on itunes radio as recently as july 2014, frontman damon albarn. Directed by sam wrench, it records the genesis of the latest album the magic whip, from impromptu sessions on an unexpected stay in hong kong, to playing rousing live performances at hyde park and hong kong. Apr 26, 2015 i n a recent interview, blur guitarist graham coxon described the impromptu recording sessions in 20 that led to the magic whip, blurs first album as a foursome in 16 years. Lonesome street kicks off with the ecstatic crunch of guitar and then takes on new colours and textures, with psychedelic synth flourishes and kooky harmonies. The magic whip hdtracks the worlds greatestsounding. The magic whip blur to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. The magic whip by blur mp3 downloads, streaming music.
Lonesome street kicks off with the ecstatic crunch of guitar and then takes on new colors and textures, with psychedelic synth flourishes and kooky harmonies. New world towers is possibly the best track here in my opinion, although i also love ice cream man, with its lilting chorus and quasicaribbean flavour. Plus, listen to the magic whip, buy the album and find tickets to see blur live in london. Blur is maturing well, and these tunes are intriguing and move the listener in new ways. The magic whip is not designed for anyone but existing blur fans, catering to them only while deliberately blocking out any newcomers with its lazy, bizarre, and somewhat demented take on. Listen to your favorite songs from the magic whip by blur now. Lonesome street kicks off with the ecstatic crunch of guitar and then takes on new colours and textures. The magic whip is blur s 8th studio album and was released on the label parlophone on april 27th 2015. Worn down by fame, britpop, and each other, blur reemerged in 1997 a changed band. You can buy latest album parklive deluxe edition book set cd4 2012 blur. Recording started during a fiveday break in hong kong in the spring of 20 and, after a lot of hard postproduction graft, the band. Blur s official youtube channel new album the magic whip out now.
The magic whip, an album by blur on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Last november graham coxon revisited the tracks and, drafting in blur s early producer stephen street, he worked with the band on the material. Apr 29, 2015 to do right by the magic whip, its best to unpack the albums significant baggage first. Album available on cd, vinyl and as a digital download. The recordings, which began during a fiveday break in touring in spring 20 at avon studios in kowloon, hong kong were put.
The magic whip finds the britpop icons reuniting with a collection thats both wonderfully familiar and endlessly surprising. The magic whip doesnt contain anything obviously resembling a big hit, a fact blur seem to have addressed by heralding the albums release with the most tunefree thing on it the feedback. The discography of english britpop band blur consists of eight studio albums, five live albums, five compilation albums, one remix album, two video albums, four extended plays, twentynine singles, eight promotional singles and thirty music videos. Listen online 12 songs from parklive deluxe edition book set cd3 2012.
Preorders will include an instant download of go out. Features song lyrics for blur s the magic whip album. The album was recorded in avon studios hong kong and studio london. The magic whip finds the britpop icons reuniting with a collection that s both wonderfully familiar and endlessly surprising. Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats flac, alac, wav, aiff. It is released by parlophone records on 27rd april 2015 16 years since, the bands last record as a fourpiece. Opening shot beetlebum married damon albarns kinksy melodies to guitar work that owed as much to stephen malkmus as it did george harrison. Lonesome street kicks off with the ecstatic crunch of guitar and then takes on new colors and textures. I agree to receive personalised updates and marketing messages about blur official store based on my information, interests. Apr 28, 2015 listen to your favorite songs from the magic whip by blur now.
Blur have returned with a new album called the magic whip. More information and videos are available on blurs twitter and facebook. Formed in london in 1988, the group consists of singerkeyboardist damon albarn, guitaristsinger graham coxon, bassist alex james and drummer. It is strictly forbidden to share links to albums via file sharing sites magnet, torrent, kingdom leaks etc. Following an image makeover in the mid90s, the group emerged as the most popular band in the u. Buy the magic whip by blur mp3 download online from 7digital united states over 30 million high quality tracks in our store. I n a recent interview, blur guitarist graham coxon described the impromptu recording sessions in 20 that led to the magic whip, blurs first album.
Apr 28, 2015 the magic whip is the first blur album since 2003s think tank, the first with guitarist graham coxon onboard since 1999s coxon was booted from the think tank sessions a week in and. Apr 27, 2015 16 years after their last record as a fourpiece, 27th april 2015 sees the release of the bands eighth studio album, titled the magic whip. Lonesome street kicks off with the ecstatic crunch of guitar and then takes on new colours and textures, with psychedelic synth flourishes and kooky. Apr 22, 2015 the magic whip doesnt contain anything obviously resembling a big hit, a fact blur seem to have addressed by heralding the albums release with the most tunefree thing on it the feedback. Others are more letspickupwhereweleftoff affairs, and the magic whip falls into that category. Download the magic whip no download links are allowed. The magic whip, the first album from blur in twelve years and perhaps their final they would ever release, is a pretty fortunate wrap up for the group. It is the bands first studio album in 12 years since think tank 2003, marking the longest gap between studio albums in blurs career, and also being the first in 16 years. Initially, blur were one of the multitude of british bands that appeared in the wake of the stone roses, mining the same swirling, pseudopsychedelic guitar pop, only with louder guitars. Andy gill enjoys damon albarns elegant influence on blurs fiveday jam in hong kong. Apr 24, 2015 after a 12year break between studio albums, blur remain as intrepid and inventive as theyve ever been. To do right by the magic whip, its best to unpack the albums significant baggage first. Blur are back with a new album the magic whip, set to be released on.
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