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BLUR posing for the cover for the album “Leisure.” “Leisure” released on Aug. 26, 1991. Photo courtesy of @blurofficial on Instagram Welcome to the inaugural column of “British Invasion.” In this ...

The year is 1995. On the other side of the pond, the so-called Battle of Britpop is at its peak. Oasis’ (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? and Blur’s The Great Escape are both set to release in the ...

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No, you haven’t transported back in time by 30 years — Blur have fired a cheeky dig at Oasis in 2025 after the latter kicked off their reunion tour. The Britpop bands were at odds at the height of ...

From the chaos of the Brit Awards to the infamous chart war, The Battle is a wickedly funny dive into one of the greatest rivalries in rock history. Featuring legendary personalities and unforgettable ...

Damon Albarn of Blur recently had some kind words to say about his former rivals Oasis, though he won’t be attending the band’s reunion tour anytime soon. And, surprisingly, Albarn also admitted ...

Oasis's Biggest Britpop Rival Reveals If He'll Attend Band's Reunion Tour originally appeared on Parade. It has been nearly thirty years since "The Battle of Britpop," the week when Blur and Oasis—the ...