Eh, I like a few songs, but it sounds very "dumbed down" to me. Most of the songs sound lazy, slow, repetitive. Definitely does NOT sound like a Coxon album, perhaps that's the point. To me it sounds like slower outtakes from A+E, which in my opinion is a brilliant record and I am totally ok with t...

Hi it’s me sushi! I haven’t posted in a while but I’ve been lurking this whole time. Anyway, I have decided to come out of hiding because this record derseves attention. Not only did it seemingly come out of nowhere, it is f**king GOOD. Like... you know that one song on a new record that makes you a...

ah thank youuuu!

Hello! Just wanted to direct everyone's attention to this amazing live set from the guys: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0003sxf There was also a video stream which I can't watch because I'm not in England.... would anyone care to rip it for a yank in need? :D https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e92mzc...

Here's a video interview from NME with a bit of rehearsal footage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zShXkMtSE8

Agh I don't know. Damon was a little shouty as if some of this stuff was out of his range. I'm willing to bet he sings some of this in falsetto for the studio version. But overall, a good song! I like the lyrics and recorder parts, and love that chorus.

stephen wrote:

Sushi wrote:Fun yet difficult! Here's my best shot in no order -

Merrie Land (<---- surprised no one else thinks so?)

Wasn't out when the thread was made.

I feel foolish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJYt_QX84p8

Surprisingly solid performance!

Fun yet difficult! Here's my best shot in no order -

Fools Day
Rhinestone Eyes
Hostiles
The Selfish Giant
Merrie Land (<---- surprised no one else thinks so?)
Andromeda
Kansas
Ghost Ship
Revolving Doors
Go Out

Listening to 6 music today, sounds like Steve Lamacq has heard the album. He sounded like he was very impressed, was suggesting that he thought it was a landmark moment in Damon’s career. Interesting to hear, as he wasn’t a big fan of The Magic Whip but has always been a big Blur supporter. Fingers...

Anna clearly had no idea they were rehearsing and then tried to cover his or her arse. Anna is a fraud.

Don't be like Anna.

Magpie, you've probably answered this question dozens of times, but how did B-Roads come into your possession in the first place?

I take The Magic Whip as it is. A spontaneous album that is full of new Blur tunes that weren't especially labored over like I imagine the rest of their discography was. It's a real treat for fans, and I think one can just leave it at that! If I were an outsider and heard this album, my impression o...

Cool, thanks for the response!

So I gotta ask, how did you locate him? There was that other lady who found him as well. Apparently he told her the album would be ready next month. Did he confirm that at all?