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Track Listings
| 1. Tender |
| 2. Bugman |
| 3. Coffee And TV |
| 4. Swamp Song |
| 5. 1992 |
| 6. B.L.U.R.E.M.I |
| 7. Battle |
| 8. Mellow Song |
| 9. Trailerpark |
| 10. Caramel |
| 11. Trimm Trabb |
| 12. No Distance Left To Run |
| 13. Optigan I |
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It all begins with a music-box noise, not entirely unlike the beginning of Trumpton (you know, the kids' programme with the curiously named firemen). Welcome to yet another new identity for Blur. Gone are the caricatures of bed-and-breakfast owners and bankers, the cockernee knees-ups, football and pub laddisms. 13 is the starkest, most personal Blur album ever, going further in the direction the previous self-titled album hinted at. Dealing, for the most part, with frontman Damon Albarn's broken relationship with Elastica's Justine Frischmann, it's as if Blur have ripped their heart out and left the bloody mess for all to see. "Tender", with its repetitive cycle of a tune and gorgeous gospel choir, must surely remind you of someone special, while "No Distance Left to Run" is pure, unashamed heartbreak. Relief comes in the form of the sweet, Graham Coxon-penned "Coffee and TV" and "B.L.U.R.E.M.I", which recalls their punkier days. Oh, and "Bugman" appears to have utilised the previously untapped musical properties of a vacuum cleaner. "Country House" this is not. --Emma Johnston
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BLUR 13 (1999 UK 13-track CD album includes the singles Tender and Coffee & TV picture sleeve FOODCD29)
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By neilb1984
Format:Audio CD
The moment that i heard "tender" on the radio i could not wait to hear the album. When I did finally hear it, i was not dissapointed. Following on from the inspirational "Blur", "13" is simply a perfect album. The singles released from it showed the public the many different sides of Damon Alburns song writing abilities. Every song is different from the one before, and William Orbits input is imeadetely obvious. The best song on the album has to be "Trimm Trabb", because I have never before heard such a wonderfully atmosheric song, the whole song has been "composed" exceptionally well, with many different instruments being used. There is not one song that does not tantalise and engulf your ears and mind. "Bugman" is amazing aswell, with Coxon shining in this mind blowing, pumping song. A top quality album.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Dr Batman
Format:Audio CD
I've read a couple of reviews for this album and I felt it need some extra input. I've also noticed when people talk about the songs on the album they tend to talk about the singles or the guitar based songs. I dont think they're what this albums about. Dont overlook the albums finest, most experimental tracks. This is not an album for blur fans, this is an album for music fans. I'm certain a lot of people have no idea how good this album is. This is a dark album, an album whos greatest moments are born out of emotional pain. Listen to 1992 and Caramel and tell me there not amazing songs. Thats it...
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
After a fantastic 5th album blur found the sound that thay have been looking for for ten years. Opening the album with Tender just works so well i cant think of a better song to start a better album (and if you get the chance listion to the B side all we want it shows alex james at his best). The second song could not be more differnt their hardist song to date Bugman shows how they can play nearly evey tipe of music there is. Then Graham steps up to the lead vocals to do one of the best songs of the album Coffee and TV is proply the only song on 13 that goes back to their eariy days. 1992 is a song i would never of thought to be a blur song and swamp songs sounds like their is still a lot of laughts in Damon's life after the brack up with Justin. But the two songs i like the most are Trimm Trabb and mellow song because i think that this are two songs that show that they are not running out of ideas and will be around for a long, long time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Blurs Finest Effort
I love the rest of them but this is my favorite Blur album and one of my all time favorites. It's more downbeat, emotional and personal than their usual fare until then. Read more
Published on 29 April 2011 by Ciaran H
5.0 out of 5 stars
"is this where I'm going to? we'll see..."
I remember I got this album back in 99, as a bright eyed and naive schoolboy of 14. "Tender" and "Coffee & TV" had just been released, and I loved (and still do) these, beautiful,... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2010 by Simon Griffiths
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding...
This was a new direction for Blur and one that was sorely needed. I couldn't bear them in their smug mockney phase circa 'Parklife' so it was with trepidation that I approached... Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by Krupskaya
2.0 out of 5 stars
An uneven mess
On the disappointing 13, we witness a radical change of direction (or maybe it's just the logical consequence of Blur?). Read more
Published on 5 July 2009 by Guy Peters
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perhaps my favourite album of all time
This album is like wiggling a wobbly tooth - deliciously painful, and impossible to give up. I have played it thousands of times without ever getting bored. Read more
Published on 25 April 2009 by Suzabella
5.0 out of 5 stars
Differcult and intresting (perhaps their best)
Stripped down lyrically with walls of ambient sound you'd almost think 13 was inspired by Kid A but amazingly the Blurs had this idea first yet didn't get the recognition. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2008 by D. A. Mcculloguh
4.0 out of 5 stars
7/10. 'No More Distance Left to Run'
This album certainly marks the end of an era, whether it be Britpop, the 1990s or Blur in their original formation, before Graham Coxon left the band. Read more
Published on 15 May 2007 by Demob Happy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Blur album and one of the 90's best
This album is quite simply, amazing!
I think it takes people a few listens before people share my opinion, but invest the time and you too will think it is one of the... Read more
I think it takes people a few listens before people share my opinion, but invest the time and you too will think it is one of the... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2007 by gRAVY
5.0 out of 5 stars
exellent
This would be a miles better album than they're previous if only song 2 weren't on it.
Like most alternative/indie albums, for many this will be one of those where it... Read more
Like most alternative/indie albums, for many this will be one of those where it... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2006 by Paul Smithson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Underrated Masterpiece
The critics mauled it, Mogwai hated it so much that they printed a line of t-shirts that perfectly expressed their disgust, and the loyal fanbase seems to be completely divided. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2005 by Elliot Davies
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