Blur – Parklife

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Artist: Blur

Title: Parklife

Year: 1994

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Tracklist

  • 1. Girls & Boys - 2012 Remaster (4:51)
  • 2. Tracy Jacks - 2012 Remaster (4:19)
  • 3. End of a Century - 2012 Remaster (2:45)
  • 4. Parklife - 2012 Remaster (3:05)
  • 5. Bank Holiday - 2012 Remaster (1:42)
  • 6. Badhead - 2012 Remaster (3:25)
  • 7. The Debt Collector - 2012 Remaster (2:10)
  • 8. Far Out - 2012 Remaster (1:37)
  • 9. To the End - 2012 Remaster (4:04)
  • 10. London Loves - 2012 Remaster (4:15)
  • 11. Trouble in the Message Centre - 2012 Remaster (4:09)
  • 12. Clover Over Dover - 2012 Remaster (3:22)
  • 13. Magic America - 2012 Remaster (3:37)
  • 14. Jubilee - 2012 Remaster (2:47)
  • 15. This Is a Low - 2012 Remaster (5:16)
  • 16. Lot 105 - 2012 Remaster (1:19)
  • 1. Magpie - 2012 Remaster (4:16)
  • 2. Anniversary Waltz - 2012 Remaster (1:22)
  • 3. People in Europe - 2012 Remaster (3:28)
  • 4. Peter Panic - 2012 Remaster (4:21)
  • 5. Girls & Boys - Pet Shop Boys Remix, 2012 Remaster (7:16)
  • 6. Threadneedle Street - 2012 Remaster (3:18)
  • 7. Got Yer! - 2012 Remaster (1:48)
  • 8. Beard - 2012 Remaster (1:44)
  • 9. To the End - French Version; 2012 Remaster (4:05)
  • 10. Supa Shoppa - 2012 Remaster (3:02)
  • 11. Theme from an Imaginary Film - 2012 Remaster (3:34)
  • 12. Red Necks - 2012 Remaster (2:53)
  • 13. Alex's Song - 2012 Remaster (2:45)
  • 14. Jubilee - Acoustic, BBC Live Version (2:32)
  • 15. Parklife - Acoustic, BBC Live Version (2:59)
  • 16. End of a Century - Acoustic Version; 2012 Remaster (2:44)

Review

Picture it: the mid-'90s, Cool Britannia is in full swing, and Blur drops "Parklife," an opus that perfectly encapsulates British rock with a cheeky twist. The album is adorned with gems like the eponymous "Parklife," featuring Phil Daniels' deliciously sardonic spoken-word verses amidst Damon Albarn's unmistakable vocals. The whole shebang is produced with panache by Stephen Street, ensuring every bouncy rhythm and catchy melody gets its moment in the limelight.

"Parklife" wasn't just a flash in the pan, mind you. It sailed to commercial success, achieving quadruple platinum status in the UK and birthing hit singles like "Girls & Boys" and "End of a Century." More than a collection of top tracks, it contributed to the very fabric of Britpop and the broader Cool Britannia vibe. With critical acclaim up to the rafters, including four Brit Awards and a cozy spot on *Rolling Stone*'s "500 Greatest Albums of All Time," "Parklife" is a cultural cornerstone that's left an enduring mark on the landscape of British rock. - Oliver

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