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Album Review: Blur – The Magic Whip

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Blur return with their first album in 16 years as a four-piece, and show a rare insight into the bands...

News: Blur To Play Free Show Performing Just-Released Album ‘The Magic Whip’

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(US) Already en route to New York for an April 30 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Blur...

News: Blur To Release First Material After 16 Years With New Album ‘The Magic Whip’

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(US) It’s 16 years since their last album as a four-piece and April 28 sees the release of a brand...

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