Blur - Parklife
I’ve been thinking about music movements in my lifetime and what my nieces and nephews will ask me what I saw, where I was etc. I don't think I'll have an aray of tales tbh but who knows.

I was already an odd kid, listening to all sorts of music. I was 10 or 11 when I first heard the Great Escape which led me to Parklife thanks to my friend's cool older sister. Cliche but this is probably my favourite Blur album. I had this on repeat as a kid. I had a cassette taped copy until I could buy a CD. It’s a perfect pop indie album. At such a young age, the lyrics certainly made an impression. I had not really heard “pop” songs about suburban neighbourhood life before. I was impressed by Damon’s ability to world build and paint a picture lyrically. Some of the English references went over my head a bit back then but at times it did feel somewhat similar to my little suburban town. Back then, I think I was too young or naive to appreciate how important Girls and Boys was. I just remember thinking – finally a song for everyone who likes everyone.

Blur and Britpop are having a bit of a come back with the kids. Not with my nieces though.

This vinyl copy is from the Blur anniversary box set my partner bought me for my 30th birthday.

I can still listen to this album in my 40s and enjoy every moment of it.

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