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Parklive

Blur · 2012

141 min · 30 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · pop rock

A vibrant celebration of Britpop energy, blending nostalgic melodies with raw live dynamics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant celebration of live energy
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • nostalgic melodies for sunny days
  • for group sing-alongs
  • engaging rhythms for active listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike lengthy live recordings
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'Parklive' captures Blur's return to the stage after a lengthy hiatus, following their 2003 album 'Think Tank'. This live album marks a significant moment in their career as it showcases their iconic hits while reestablishing them in the music scene amidst a resurgence of interest in Britpop.
Stylistic neighbors
Oasis· Pulp· Radiohead

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Girls & Boys 5:07
  • 2 London Loves 3:32
  • 3 Tracy Jacks 4:26
  • 4 Jubilee 3:00
  • 5 Beetlebum 6:00
  • 6 Coffee & TV 4:58
  • 7 Out of Time 4:42
  • 8 Young and Lovely 5:12
  • 9 Trimm Trabb 5:28
  • 10 Caramel 5:04
  • 11 Sunday Sunday 3:34
  • 12 Country House 4:28
  • 13 Parklife 3:44

Disc 2

  • 1 Colin Zeal 3:18
  • 2 Popscene 3:50
  • 3 Advert 4:28
  • 4 Song 2 2:50
  • 5 No Distance Left to Run 3:57
  • 6 Tender 9:09
  • 7 This Is a Low 7:58
  • 8 Sing 5:49
  • 9 Under the Westway/Commercial Break 6:33
  • 10 End of a Century 3:39
  • 11 For Tomorrow 6:42
  • 12 The Universal 4:45

Disc 3

  • 1 Under the Westway (live from 13, Matt Butcher mix) 4:21
  • 2 The Puritan (live from 13, Matt Butcher mix) 3:17
  • 3 Mr Briggs (BBC Maida Vale session) 3:30
  • 4 Colin Zeal (live at Wolverhampton Civic Hall 6-9-2012) 3:20
  • 5 Young and Lovely (live at Wolverhampton Civic Hall 6-9-2012) 4:40

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