BLUR... Parklife

Released:

July 7, 1994

Recorded:

October 1993 - January 1994 at Maison Rouge in London

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When I first listened to this album, the first song "Girls&Boys" just brought back annoying memories of Mtv's the Grind. But that's the thing about albums; you may not like every song on the album, but there are gems to be had. The next track "Tracy Jacks" was good, as was "End Of A Century" and "ParkLife". The album really didn't start for me till "London Loves" came on. I play that song over and over again when I’m on the road, I love the Harmonizing they do when singing the line in the chorus ”London Loves, the mystery of a speeding car, London loves the mystery of a speeding heart".

Honestly in the 90's I didn't give much attention to Blur because the first song on this album and the constant bombardment of "Song 2" on the self titled album. It seems that I really missed out, or it maybe that I am finally mature enough to enjoy music that isn't just a bunch of guys screaming and trying to get louder than the band before, but with less talent.

All in All I really dig this album, even though two songs stick out the most "Girls&Boys" and "London Loves". It maybe obscure for allot of people but that's the point of this Blog to find stuff From The Mess

1. "Girls&Boys" – 4:50
2. "Tracy Jacks" – 4:20
3. "End Of A Century" – 2:46
4. "Parklife" – 3:05
5. "Bank Holiday" – 1:42
6. "Badhead" – 3:25
7. "The Debt Collector" – 2:10
8. "Far Out" – 1:41
9. “To The End" – 4:05
10. "London Loves" – 4:15
11. "Trouble in the Message Centre" – 4:09
12. "Clover Over Dover" – 3:22
13. "Magic America" – 3:38
14. "Jubilee" – 2:47
15. “This Is A Low" – 5:07
16. "Lot 105" – 1:17