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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 3:51 am Post subject: Blur

So they're considered the rival band of Oasis or whatever, but comparisons are usually ridiculous because the bands sound pretty much nothing alike. I personally love both bands, and I think each is better in some respects than the other. I've never considered Blur on par with Oasis in terms of songwriting and album consistency, but in terms of creativity and experimental stuff, they're far better. They just have so much different stuff going on. Even though it's generally considered to be a great album, I find their self-titled to be very weak and boring, even if it puts them in a new artistic direction. Parklife is a classic, which I love, but my favourite is definitely The Great Escape. It's so dark and has an atmosphere like nothing else. "The Universal" is one of my favourite songs ever. Much much better than "Bittersweet Symphony", which basically stole the violin idea. Their lyrics are also very unique as well, in that unlike most bands of their time they chose to deal with social issues of England, and write pretty damn good songs about them. Not to mention, Damon Albarn has really proven himself to be one of the most creative and incessantly brilliant musicians of our time, especially with Gorillaz (both albums are amazing, if you haven't heard them) and The Good, the Bad and the Queen. My only request in this thread is that you try to downplay the whole Oasis rivalry thing, since they're entirely different bands, especially since it was entirely media construed and based on nothing but the fact that they were both big bands at the time. _________________

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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:37 am Post subject:

Exactly, the rivalry was never based on sound similarity. They were around at the same time, both were extremly popular, and best of all they hated each other. Those elements were more than enough to start this gigantic music fight. I agree with all the way with the rest too. Blur changed their sound, which is something I've been dreaming of seeing Oasis do, instead of just trying to recreate their past glories (but instead they throw us the most boring, uninspired, unexciting and non-creative song of their history). And Damon Albarn, well, he's one of the most important figures in music today. The man proved he can do great things in any circumstances, with anyone working with him. _________________ "If you're not in it to become bigger than The Beatles then it's just a hobby" - Noel Gallagher

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Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 8:53 pm Post subject:

Oasis DID change their sound more drastic than we will ever know until they split up. by this i mean...... When Liam teamed up with Death in Vegas to do 'Scorpio Rising' single, Noel liked the song that much he got Death in Vegas to produce the new Oasis album. After the album was recorded and mixed, Noel didnt think the music matched the songs so decided not to release it. A new album had to be recorded which was Heathen Chemistry. Noel has stated that Oasis fans WILL hear the unreleased album one day, but not until the band have split up and have released it as part of a box set. Until then..... For those of you who havnt heard 'Scorpio Rising' by Death in Vegas featuring Liam Gallagher on vocals, go check it out. It's one of Liam's best vocals and a fucking anthem of a tune _________________

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Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:11 pm Post subject:

Why don't they just release it now? It's about time they did something more progressive and artistic. _________________

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Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 4:28 am Post subject:

Yeah, if there is a time for them to release something innovative and inspired, it's REALLY now. Especially after this embarrassing new single, Lord Don't Slow Me Down. _________________ "If you're not in it to become bigger than The Beatles then it's just a hobby" - Noel Gallagher

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