Blur – “1992″
There are 2 songs that best represent Brit Pop icons Blur. The bouncy Parklife opener “Girls & Boys” is as fun a song as there’s ever been. It’s the song that makes Blur the kings of the Brit Pop movement, just as Parklife is the album that defines it.
“Song 2″ represents the Blur most of America knows. It was a hit, and you’ll hear it at countless sporting events in the US. And even though Blur was one of the biggest bands in England during the 90s, most Americans see them as a one hit wonder thanks to “Song 2″ which is one of the most un-Blur-like songs they ever recorded.
Released in 1999, Blur 6th album 13 was their most experimental workâdrifting far from their poppier sound of the early 90s. It’s a dark album inspired by by Damon Albarn’s breakup with Elastica singer Justine Frischmann. But as much as it was Albarn’s album, guitarist Graham Coxon may be the star, playing on his final Blur record. “1992″ would be considered a deep cut from the album. It wasn’t a single, and nor should it have been, but there is something really magnificent about it. It’s slow, it’s sad, and it drifts along in a hushed manner, but then Coxon’s guitar comes along and rips the whole song to shreds. Possibly Coxon’s greatest finest moment, if played loud enough there will be chills sent down your spine. It’s the sound of your mind expanding.