Details

Blurs fifth albumreleased by Food Records on 10 Feb 97saw the band depart from their Britpop sound. Influenced by American indie rockers, the LP was recorded in London and Reykjavk. Drummer Dave Rowntree said the songs were more aggressive and heartfelt. Stephen Street noted that singer-songwriter Damon Albarn had revealed personal strife, and guitarist Graham Coxon noticed "he'd gone off his head a bit".

Track listing

All songs written and composed byDamon Albarn,Graham Coxon,Alex JamesandDave Rowntree, except where noted.

1."Beetlebum" 5:042."Song 2" 2:023."Country Sad Ballad Man" 4:504."M.O.R."(Albarn/David Bowie/Coxon/Brian Eno/James/Rowntree) 3:275."On Your Own" 4:266."Theme from Retro" 3:377."You're So Great"(Coxon)3:358."Death of a Party" 4:339."Chinese Bombs" 1:2410."I'm Just a Killer for Your Love" 4:1111."Look Inside America" 3:5012."Strange News from Another Star" 4:0213."Movin' On" 3:4414."Essex Dogs"(includes hidden track "Interlude")