: Disillusioned by the Britpop frenzy, the band deliberately "went sideways" with their self-titled 1997 album. This period saw guitarist Graham Coxon exert more influence, leading to a grittier, more inventive sound. Post-Breakup & Reunion : Following Think Tank
A surprise reunion album recorded in Hong Kong. It is arguably their most cohesive effort since Parklife . The production is modern, but the spirit is classic Blur. "Lonesome Street" features intricate guitar lines that dance around the bass. The track "There Are Too Many of Us" has a militaristic drum beat and expansive atmosphere that benefits greatly from lossless audio. It proved that 20 years later, the band still had something new to say.
After a brief hiatus, Blur reunited with a renewed sense of purpose, releasing Think Tank (2003). This album featured a more stripped-back, atmospheric sound, with tracks like "Out of My Head" and "Crazy for You." The band's seventh studio album, The Magic Whip (2015), marked their first studio release in 12 years. This album saw Blur seamlessly blending indie rock, electronic, and dance music elements, producing standout tracks like "Gomis" and "Lonesome Crowded West."
