Blur Confirms New Album, The Magic Whip

90s style has slowly trickled back into the mainstream over the past couple of years. I have to say, I'm a fan of it all. I was a 90s kid. Roller blades? Yes! Neck chokers? A gangly girl's dream. High waisted Levis? You bet your sweet pancake ass. I love it all. That's why on weekends I'm frequently couch bound scarfing down pizza and Ben and Jerry's playing Mario Cart on Super NES and rocking a sweet neck choker. You know what one of the highlights of the 90s was, friend? Britpop. Oasis. The Verve. Supergrass. Yes. Wrap it all up! I'm in. I'll take it all.

Obviously I'm elated that after 12 years of waiting Blur will be releasing new material. I am waiting for the new Blur album with bated breath. Blur is one of those bands that seems to transcend time. You can listen to them and if each track didn't conjure up so many memories you could easily close your eyes and imagine hearing it on a top 20 countdown.

Damon Albarn's vocals are instantly recognizable with an accent so thick that not even melody will tone it down. I like that. And when I sing along it gives me a chance to work on my British accent. Fans of Blur are excited for their first album when the band announced on social media that they are set to release their eighth studio album on April 27th, titled The Magic Whip. Graham Coxon, has rejoined the lineup for this release after taking a break from the band following the release of 13 in 1999. 

   Track Listing

1. Lonesome Street
2. New World Towers
3. Go Out
4. Ice Cream Man
5. Thought I was a Spaceman
6. I Broadcast
7. My Terracotta Heart
8. There are Too Many of Us
9. Ghost Ship
10. Pyongyang
11. Ong Ong
12. Mirrorball

So, dude, will you pass the Dunkaroos and Mondo?