However, Albarn is also known for Blur, who are back as of today. The band just announced The Ballad Of Darren, their first album in eight years. The first single “The Narcissist” is out now.

Living up to an established body of work may seem impossible, yet in their newest album, “The Ballad of Darren,” Blur takes this challenge as an opportunity to celebrate their past. Released on July ...

The record came as a surprise to many though members of the Brit-pop band and even Ford had previously made comments about new Blur music ... on May 19. The Ballad Of Darren, out 21st July 2023.

Damon Albarn calls The Ballad of Darren, "the first legit Blur album" since 1999's 13. That's 24 years. There are two albums credited to Blur in-between: 2003's Think Tank, which guitarist Graham ...

Britpop titans Blur will release The Ballad of Darren, their first album in eight years, on July 21. The Damon Albarn-fronted quartet is previewing the new 10-track LP with the lead single "The ...

From the bubbly, synth-rock of "Barbaric" to "The Narcissist," the sort of timeless but deceptively unassuming song Blur excels at, The Ballad of Darren is one of Blur's most zigzagging albums.

The post Blur Unveil Comeback Album The Ballad of Darren: Stream appeared first on Consequence. Blur are officially back with The Ballad of Darren, their first album in eight years. Listen to the ...

Like Bowie, the members of Blur don't seem interested in recapturing old glories, especially since they already have more than enough old favorites to fill out a setlist. The Ballad of Darren is a ...

From references to characters from Roman poetry to existential contemplation, here’s what you can expect from The Ballad of Darren, Blur’s ninth studio album. Darren is a real person, ...

That, however, is not the impression created by The Ballad Of Darren, Blur’s ninth album and their first since 2015’s excellent but oddly peripatetic The Magic Whip. While it vibrates with all sorts ...

“Tesco disco,” I told them, quoting a line from Blur’s triumphant ninth album, The Ballad of Darren. Nostalgic, almost painfully self-aware and chocca with choons, it’s a little mid-tempo ...

Britpop kings Blur are back. Damon Albarn and Co. return this summer with a new LP, The Ballad of Darren, set for release July 21 through Parlophone. More from Billboard Genesis Owusu Sets ...