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Midlife: A Beginner's Guide to Blur

Blur · 2009

107 min · 25 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · pop rock

A nostalgic retrospective weaving together Britpop anthems with reflective melodies that capture the essence of a generation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflective listening experiences
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • varied pacing and moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Midlife: A Beginner's Guide to Blur' marked a significant moment in Blur's career as it compiled their most notable tracks from the 1990s and early 2000s. This album came after their hiatus following 'Think Tank' (2003) and before their reunion performances, providing a bridge from their past successes to future endeavors. It served as an accessible entry point for new listeners while celebrating their legacy.
Stylistic neighbors
Oasis· Pulp· Radiohead

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Beetlebum 5:05
  • 2 Girls and Boys 4:19
  • 3 For Tomorrow 6:01
  • 4 Coffee and TV 5:18
  • 5 Out of Time 3:53
  • 6 Blue Jeans 3:53
  • 7 Song 2 2:01
  • 8 Bugman 4:51
  • 9 He Thought of Cars 4:16
  • 10 Death of a Party 4:15
  • 11 The Universal 4:00
  • 12 Sing 6:01
  • 13 This Is a Low 5:00

Disc 2

  • 1 Tender 7:41
  • 2 She’s So High 3:50
  • 3 Chemical World 3:53
  • 4 Good Song 3:07
  • 5 Parklife 3:07
  • 6 Advert 3:44
  • 7 Popscene 3:15
  • 8 Stereotypes 3:12
  • 9 Trimm Trabb 5:36
  • 10 Badhead 3:28
  • 11 Strange News From Another Star 4:03
  • 12 Battery in Your Leg 3:19

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