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List Of Awards And Nominations Received By Blur
Blur (band), Blur are an English rock band formed of singer–keyboardist Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James (musician), Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. The band are best known for popularising the Britpop movement. However, their later material was more influenced by Indie Rock, Electronic music, Electronic and Hip Hop music, Hip Hop music. After a hiatus, the band reformed in 2009. The band have released eight studio albums: ''Leisure (album), Leisure'' (1991), ''Modern Life Is Rubbish'' (1993), ''Parklife'' (1994), ''The Great Escape (Blur album), The Great Escape'' (1995), ''Blur (Blur album), Blur'' (1997), ''13 (Blur album), 13'' (1999), ''Think Tank (Blur album), Think Tank'' (2003) and ''The Magic Whip'' (2015). Out of 17 nominations, ''Blur'' have won 5 Brit Awards, making them one of the most successful acts at the ceremony. Four of Blur's Brits were received in 1995 BRIT Awards, 1995: the most any artist has won in a single ceremony. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Leisure (album)
''Leisure'' is the debut studio album by the English rock band Blur, released in August 1991 by record label Food. Content The original version of "Sing", entitled "Sing (To Me)", was recorded as a demo in late 1989 under the band's former name, Seymour, and can be heard on the ultra-rare promo-only single which was released over a decade later in February 2000 and on the first of a 4-disc set with rare material in the ''Blur 21'' box set. The cover photograph was taken in May 1954 by Charles Hewitt, for a Picture Post fashion feature on bathing hats, "Glamour in the Swim". Release The album was released on 26 August 1991 in the United Kingdom by record label Food. It was released in the US a month later with a different track listing: this version is frontloaded with Blur's three UK singles, and the song "Sing" was replaced by "I Know", previously an A-side with "She's So High" (see track listings for exact changes). The Canadian version has the same track listing as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Universal
"The Universal" is a song by English alternative rock band Blur and is featured on their fourth studio album, '' The Great Escape'' (1995). It was released on 13 November 1995 as the second single from that album, charting at number five on the UK Singles Chart and number 12 in both Iceland and Ireland. In keeping with the song's science fiction theme, the single's cover art is an allusion to the opening shot of '' 2001: A Space Odyssey'', and the music video is a tribute to the movie ''A Clockwork Orange'', with the band dressed up in costumes similar to Alex and his droogs. Both films were directed by Stanley Kubrick. Music video A music video for the song was directed by Jonathan Glazer. The band is presented in imitation of the opening scenes from the 1971 film ''A Clockwork Orange'', in the Milk Bar. Blur star as the quasi-Droogs, complete with Damon Albarn wearing eyeliner similar to the character Alex DeLarge. They perform in the bar in all-white. Though the band do no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blur 21
''Blur 21'' is a CD, DVD and vinyl box set encompassing the vast majority of music by Blur. It was released on 30 July 2012, commemorating the 21st anniversary of the release of ''Leisure'', the band's first album. The release took place before the band's performance at Hyde Park as part of the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony. One version of the box-set consists of eighteen CDs, three DVDs, one vinyl 7" record (of the early Seymour track "Superman") and a hardcover book acting as a complete biography of the band. The CDs contain all seven Blur albums, with the first five remastered, with each album receiving a new second disc of B-side material; as well as four 'rarities' discs containing mostly previously unreleased material. The DVDs contain '' Showtime'', ''The Singles Night'' and an all-new rarities disc. It is the band's most retrospective release. Another boxset, ''Blur 21 Vinyl Edition'', was released at the same time, featuring the band's seven studio albums on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artrocker
Artrocker is a UK-based collective involved in music promotion and publishing. It was started by Paul Cox and Tom Fawcett who had been co-promoters of a London night called The Sausage Machine. Having started life with an online newsletter and event promotion in 2001, it has since expanded into various endeavours including a monthly magazine, various websites, a record label, video production, and a weekly radio show. Artrocker has a reputation for talent-spotting and supporting bands before they become well known. They were the first promoters to bring the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The Black Keys to the UK and the first to put on concerts in London by The Datsuns, Maxïmo Park, and The Futureheads The Futureheads are an English post-punk band from Sunderland, formed in 2000. The band consists of Ross Millard (vocals and guitar), David "Jaff" Craig (vocals and bass guitar) and brothers Barry Hyde (vocals and guitar) and Dave Hyde (drums .... Magazine Artrocker launched a bi-wee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 BRIT Awards
Brit Awards 2012 was held on 21 February 2012. This was the 32nd edition of the British Phonographic Industry's annual Brit Awards. The awards ceremony was held at The O2 Arena in London for the second time. The ceremony was presented by James Corden. Leading the nominations was Ed Sheeran with four, followed by Adele and Jessie J with three, whilst Bon Iver, Aloe Blacc, Coldplay and Florence and the Machine all had two.Adele, Coldplay Lead BRIT Award Nominations one direction Rolling Stone. Retrieved 4 February 2012The BRIT Awards 2012 nominees Brits.co.uk. Retrieved 4 February 2012 |
1995 BRIT Awards
Brit Awards 1995 was the 15th edition of the Brit Awards, an annual pop music awards ceremony in the United Kingdom. It was organised by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 20 February 1995 at Alexandra Palace in London. Blur won four awards, the most any artist gained in a single ceremony. Performances * Blur – " Girls & Boys" * East 17 – "Let It Rain" * Eddi Reader – "Patience of Angels" * Elton John – " Believe", " Philadelphia Freedom" & "I'm Still Standing" * Eternal – "Baby Love" * Sting & M People – " Set Them Free" * Madonna – "Bedtime Story" * Take That – " Back for Good" Winners and nominees Outstanding Contribution to Music * Elton John References External linksBrit Awards 1995 at Brits.co.uk {{Brit Awards Brit Awards Brit Awards Brit Awards Brit Awards Brit Brit Awards The BRIT Awards (often simply called the BRITs) are the British Phonographic Industry's annual popular music awards. The name was originally a sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brit Awards
The BRIT Awards (often simply called the BRITs) are the British Phonographic Industry's annual popular music awards. The name was originally a shortened form of "British", "Britain", or "Britannia" (in the early days the awards were sponsored by Britannia Music Club), but subsequently became a backronym for British Record Industry Trusts Show. In addition, an equivalent awards ceremony for classical music, called the Classic BRIT Awards, is held in May. The awards were first held in 1977 and originated as an annual event in 1982 under the auspices of the British record industry's trade association, the BPI. In 1989, they were renamed The BRIT Awards. Mastercard has been the long-term sponsor of the event. The highest profile music awards ceremony in the UK, the BRIT Awards have featured some of the most notable events in British popular culture, such as the final public appearance of Freddie Mercury, the Jarvis Cocker protest against Michael Jackson, the height of a high-pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Magic Whip
''The Magic Whip'' (stylised in Chinese text) is the eighth studio album by English rock band Blur. It was recorded in Hong Kong and London, and released by Parlophone on 27 April 2015 and Warner Bros. Records on 28 April 2015. It was the band's first studio album in 12 years since ''Think Tank'' (2003), marking the longest gap between studio albums in Blur's career, and the first in 16 years since '' 13'' (1999) to have featured the original line-up (Coxon featuring on only one song on ''Think Tank''). The album also marks the return of the band's longtime producer Stephen Street following '' Blur'' (1997). The album received acclaim from music critics. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, marking Blur's sixth UK number-one album. It has been certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales of over 100,000 copies. It is the first album by the band in North America under Warner Bros., after Blur were transferred from Virgin Records in 2013, followi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Think Tank (Blur Album)
''Think Tank'' is the seventh studio album by the English rock band Blur, released on 5 May 2003. Continuing the jam-based studio constructions of the group's previous album, '' 13'' (1999), the album expanded on the use of sampled rhythm loops and brooding, heavy electronic sounds. There are also heavy influences from dance music, hip hop, dub, jazz, and African music, an indication of songwriter Damon Albarn's expanding musical interests. Recording sessions started in November 2001, taking place in London, Morocco and Devon, and finished a year later. The album's primary producer was Ben Hillier with additional production by Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim), and William Orbit. At the start of the sessions, guitarist Graham Coxon had been in rehab for alcoholism. After he re-joined, relationships between him and the other members became strained. After initial recording sessions, Coxon left, leaving little of his presence on the finished album. This is the only Blur album to not fea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
13 (Blur Album)
''13'' is the sixth studio album by English alternative rock band Blur (band), Blur, released on 15 March 1999. Continuing the stylistic shift away from the Britpop sound of the band's early career, ''13'' explores experimental music, experimental, psychedelic music, psychedelic and electronic music. Recording took place from June to October 1998 in London and Reykjavík. The album marks a departure of the band's longtime producer, Stephen Street, with his role being filled by William Orbit, who they had chosen after the release of the remix album, ''Bustin' + Dronin''' (1998). Relationships between the band members were reported to be strained, with members frequently missing from the sessions. Lyrically, the album is significantly darker and more innovative than Blur's previous efforts, being heavily inspired by Damon Albarn's breakup with long-term girlfriend, Justine Frischmann, which followed an increasingly strained relationship. This album was the last in over a decade to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blur (Blur Album)
''Blur'' is the fifth studio album by the English Rock music, rock band Blur (band), Blur, released on 10 February 1997 by Food Records. Blur had previously been broadly critical of American popular culture and their previous albums had become associated with the Britpop movement, particularly ''Parklife'', which had helped them become one of Britain's leading pop acts. After their previous album, ''The Great Escape (Blur album), The Great Escape'', the band faced media backlash and relationships between the members became strained. Under the suggestion of the band's guitarist, Graham Coxon, the band underwent a stylistic change, becoming influenced by American indie rock bands such as Pavement (band), Pavement. Recording took place in London as well as in Reykjavík, Iceland. Drummer Dave Rowntree described the music on the album as being more aggressive and emotional than their previous work. Producer Stephen Street claimed that lead singer-songwriter Damon Albarn had started ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
