Comments for Blur, The Great Escape

More of the same from Blur, The Great Escape proves to be an adequate follow-up to 1994's brilliant "Parklife". While not as immediate as its predecesor, "The Great Escape" is a wonderful CD, rich in emotion and characterization. It lacks a truly amazing song (ala "This is a Low") but has an overall cohesiveness that is lacking from most albums these days. Damon Albarn's characters virtually come to life on "The Great Escape"; as a lyricist, he has clearly elevated himself to the ranks of Davies, McCartney and Bowie. You may not scream the choruses outloud like you did with "Parklife", but if you're a fan of good music, you'll enjoy "The Great Escape" all the same.

A small disappointment. I like Charmless Man, The Universal and Dan Abnormal though. Some sort of nice lyrics. Not such a partystarter as expected but not deep enough to be a Dog man star either.

Blur is pure shit. Totaly lacking personal sound. I hate anyone who likes them

It's so great that once more great pop music is being made. This is the best album of 1995 and one of the best of the ninetees. I particularly like songs like "Country House", "Stereotypes", "Fade Away", "Charmless Man" and "The Universal"

Very good follow up to Parklife, a more mature sound, and more willingness to experiment with expensive studio time. Nevertheless, tracks like 'Country House' are for the children of people who liked the Bay City Rollers. Nice to see a UK band do well in vegetableland though...

After the greatness of Parklife, a major disappointment.

to learn english is very easy with blur course.

"The Great Escape" is a fantastic follow-up to 1994's "Parklife." This album is a wealth of musical styles, backed from start to finish with guitar work I haven't heard since Johnny Marr was at his peak. And in concert; well, it's a far more satisfying gig than anything Oasis has ever done. They haven't really "taken America," but here's hoping on their next album go round.

The Great Escape is an album that had alot to live up to if it was to compete with the success of Parklife. I think they have accomplished this successfully. I will however surrender the fact that I have been a huge fan for quite a while and was not one of the many who "hopped on the bandwagon" with Parklife. I am also speaking from the point of view of an American and they were not really known at all here until Parklife. I think that Blur fans of long ago will see this album for what it is,a masterpiece. And those that caught on with Parklife won't see this as easy since there are not as many "danceable" tracks.

One of the best albums of '95. Saw them play "Steriotypes", "charmless man", and "Globe Alone" at Milton Keynes supporting R.E.M on July 29th. Blur ought to but probably won't release the likes of "Topman", "He Thought of cars" and "Globe Alone" as singles as they didn't release the best songs off their last 3 albums as singles.

Well, The Great Escape is now a triple-platinum album, putting the icing on the great cake that is this great album. I keep saying great because it is great, OK, not as instantly accessable as Parklife, but dig deeper into the songs and you will find a whole load of goodies in store.

The great escape is very fine. The best song is Country House. Oasis I like also.

Great album too. Damon, I know you, you are nice. Really, is a nice person. Viva The Rentals, I know Mat too. Is a good boy. Really... I know all the people, and I don't have phsiqical problems. No, I'm sure. I love all the men, and the women, and all the humanity. Thank you for to listen me. (sorry for my english, i'm a begginer boy)

What a pile of cack must be one of the worst albums of 1995,

I'm not going to use this as a chance to batter Oasis. It's not really fair to compare two different bands is it? Oasis are rock, nothing more. Blur are pop, ballad, hyper-rock, rock, indie, and dance. The Great Escape is a wonderful album, perhaps not capturing the spirit Of Modern Life, but hey, it is 3 years later. Things change, as have Blur. High- lights include Charmless Man, The Universal, Mr. Robinson's Quango and He Thought Of Cars.

CD for sale: Another side of Blur Various B-sides and non-album tracks.

By no means as good as Parklife. It does contain one classic song, He Thought Of Cars, but you''d expect more of Blur, wouldn''t ya?

This is a f##in` great album. Oasis - eat dirt!Endre H, OsloNorway