Live at the Budokan
Blur · 1996
96 min · 25 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · pop rock
A vibrant celebration of Britpop energy, blending catchy hooks with raw live intensity.
Why this album works
This album is significant for being one of the first major live recordings by a Britpop band, highlighting Blur's appeal beyond the UK. It received positive critical acclaim, emphasizing the band's energetic performances and further cementing their status within the alternative rock scene.
- Best for
- vibrant live performance energy catchy sing-along moments dynamic pacing with waves
- Context
- By the time 'Live at the Budokan' was released in May 1996, Blur had already solidified their place in the Britpop movement following their breakthrough album 'Parklife' in 1994. This live album captures the band's peak performance period as they transitioned into international stars, showcasing their evolving sound and increasing popularity in Japan.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ed Sheeran· Depeche Mode· Manic Street Preachers· Muse· Bryan Adams· Ellie Goulding· The Cure· Feeder
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Great Escape 1:34
- 2 Jubilee 3:11
- 3 Popscene 3:09
- 4 End of a Century 2:54
- 5 Tracy Jacks 4:07
- 6 Mr. Robinson's Quango 4:59
- 7 To the End 4:16
- 8 Fade Away 4:18
- 9 It Could Be You 3:11
- 10 Stereotypes 3:26
- 11 She's So High 5:24
- 12 Girls & Boys Standout 4:50
- 13 Advert 3:26
- 14 Intermission 1:37
- 15 Bank Holiday 1:49
- 16 For Tomorrow 6:24
- 17 Country House Standout 4:38
- 18 This Is a Low 5:10
- 19 Supa Shopper 3:23
Disc 2
- 1 Yuko and Hiro 4:41
- 2 He Thought of Cars 5:03
- 3 Coping 3:23
- 4 Globe Alone 2:43
- 5 Parklife Standout 3:37
- 6 The Universal 5:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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