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- Artist:
- Blur
- UPC:
- 077778944225
- See Also:
- Travis (UK) Coldplay
- Description:
- Following LEISURE, a debut featuring many exquisite moments of melody, Blur began their chameleonic artistic journey with MODERN LIFE IS RUBBISH, a record that eschewed massive sonic edifices and swirling harmonies for more basic guitar rock. However, there was little simple about the foursome`s creations, as singer/chief-songwriter Damon Albarn fulfilled the promise he hinted at on the prior album: a Beatle-esque ability to pour an incredible amount of drama and adornment into small spaces and emerge with delectable pop.
Leadoff track "For Tomorrow," with its jangly guitar and "la la la la la" chorus sets the tone of the album as well as an opening song can. Its lyrics dance with a subtle complexity, examining optimism while mired in the repetition of modern life (and its rubbish) as renegade strings pop in at just the right points. It`s the surprising little touches that really define the band and make Blur`s concoctions soar above the rabble. MODERN LIFE IS RUBBISH is one of those records that improves with each listen, with the quiet brilliance of story-songs like "Colin Zeal," "Chemical World," and "Pop Scene" (a smart addition to the US release). MODERN LIFE IS RUBBISH is a testament to Albarn`s maturing songwriting gift and a tightly wrapped pop record simultaneously behind and ahead of its time.
- Track Listing:
- For Tomorrow
- Advert
- Colin Zeal
- Pressure on Julian
- Star Shaped
- Blue Jeans
- Chemical World
- Intermission
- Sunday Sunday
- Oily Water
- Miss America
- Villa Rosie
- Coping
- Turn It Up
- Pop Scene
- Resigned
- Commercial Break
- When the Cows Come Home - (bonus track)
- Peach - (bonus track)
Album Information
- Release Date:
- 05/10/1993
- Type:
- Performer
- Genre:
- Rock & Pop
- Subgenre:
- Brit Pop
- Label:
- SBK Records
- Catalog Number:
- 89442
- Original Release Year:
- 1993
- # of Discs:
- 1
- Studio/Live:
- Studio
- Mono/Stereo:
- Stereo
- Runtime:
- 69 : 27
- Guest Artist:
- Kate St. John
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