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 Album Description
Limited edition version of 2000 'Best Of' compilation featuring 18 tracks including the single, 'Music Is My Radar' along with their hits, 'There's No Other Way', 'Coffee & TV', 'She's So High' and 'For Tomorrow'. The bonus CD features 10 tracks recorded live at Wembley Arena for Blur's Singles Night on 11th December 1999 and includes, 'Girls & Boys', Beetlebum' and 'Tender'. 28 tracks on two CDs. Slimline Double jewel case housed in a slipcase. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

The Best of Blur
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Brit Pop
  • Britpop at its Best!
  • A Nice Collection of Classic Blur Tracks
  • The best of blur
  • British Colour
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Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
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ASIN: B00005176F
Release Date: 2000-11-21

Tracks:

  1. Beetlebum
  2. Song 2
  3. There's No Other Way
  4. The Universal
  5. Coffee And TV
  6. Parklife
  7. End Of A Century
  8. No Distance Left To Run
  9. Tender
  10. Girls And Boys
  11. Charmless Man
  12. She's So High
  13. Country House
  14. To The End
  15. On Your Own
  16. This Is A Low
  17. For Tomorrow
  18. Music Is My Radar

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Scanning the track listing of this album, it's hard not to conclude that Blur aren't a little embarrassed by their early work. Opening with the chart one-two of "Beetlebum" and "Song 2" (from their eponymous 1997 watershed album) rather than the baggy groove of their debut single, "She's So High," it's apparent that they desire to accentuate their more recent efforts. Running order aside, it's hard to fault the 18 songs which chart the life and times of one of Britain's smartest, most inventive bands. From the tuxedoed ballad "The Universal" through the cartoon Brit-pop of numbers such as "Parklife" and "Country House" to the freshly recorded indie-influenced "Music Is My Radar," their searching intelligence and deft hooks are never less than admirable. --Mike Pattenden

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Brit Pop.......2007-05-17

Not just great Brit Pop - actually - just great Music! There is so much more to Blur than "Song 2" (woo-hoo!) After getting into the Gorillaz with Damon Albarn - I bought this disc and discovered what I missed the first time around. Blur's songwriting is very strong and this Best Of disc showcases the depth and variety of their musicianship. Now, if only they would reunite and tour the US!

5 out of 5 stars Britpop at its Best!.......2007-04-25

While Blur were the undisputable kings of 1990s Britpop, on this side of the pond Blur were virtually unknown outside of alternative rock circles. While the band had considerable success in the UK racking up hit after hit they scarcely charted in the states even though their songs popped up here and there, including commercials. "The Best of" bundles those UK hits spanning 1990 to 2000, which should go a long way towards establishing Blur's hit-making credentials with US listeners. "Best of" aptly demonstrates Blur's musical capability and songwriting prowess and showcases the wide variety of musical styles they could strike, from the moody atmospherics of "She's So High," and "To the End," to the heavy metal of "Song 2," the eclecticism of "Tender," the melodic catchiness of "Coffee and TV," and "There's No Other Way," and the downright nutty "Boys and Girls," and "Country House." "The Best of" pulls in 18 of Blur's biggest hits and throws in a bonus second ten track live CD of their 1999 Wembley show covering many of these same tracks; a great starting point for a casual listener or for someone just starting to dig into Blur's oeuvre.

Indeed these tracks show Blur to be probably one of the best musical acts in recent years, definitely in the same milieu as the Kinks and the Beatles, yet not mindlessly aping either of those groups and at the same time showing a true spark of originality that is all their own. If anything "The Best of" SHOWS THAT Blur remained consistently good throughout their career, while other groups burned out or put out rubbish. Consistently satisfying from start to finish, "The Best of" truly earns that title.

4 out of 5 stars A Nice Collection of Classic Blur Tracks.......2007-04-10

A few years ago, I heard Blur's single "There's No Other Way" for the first time...then, I rushed out and bought 'The Best of Blur'! When I listened to the whole compilation, I recognized 'Song 2' and 'Girls & Boys' as radio singles but, aside from the those aforementioned songs, I was unfamiliar with the rest of the material. Compared with their "rival band" Oasis, I don't think Blur got the sort of exposure they deserved in America but, hey, now's the time for people to get 'The Best of Blur'!

This compilation includes nearly all of Blur's singles released from 1990-2000, "This is a Low" (an album-exclusive track from 'Parklife'), plus a single exclusive to 'The Best of Blur': "Music is My Radar". Though the track-listing of 'The Best of Blur' does not run in a chronological order, it has been arranged to flow quite nicely from song to song. I generally prefer hits collections to have the songs ordered year-by-year. However, this particular compilation was organized so effectively that listening to it from start-to-finish seems more ideal than listening to it in any other order!

So, what singles are missing off of this collection? "Bang" (from 'Leisure'), "Popscene" (non-album single), "Chemical World" and "Sunday Sunday" (both from 'Modern Life is Rubbish'), "Stereotypes" (from 'The Great Escape), and "M.O.R." (from 'Blur'). Because 'The Best of Blur' was released in 2000, the three singles from Blur's 2003 studio album 'Think Tank' are not included here ("Out of Time", "Crazy Beat", and "Good Song").

Buying this album ended up causing me to buy nearly all of their studio albums, since I enjoyed the songs I heard so much that I wanted to hear more! Blur had a knack for combining British sensibilities and styles with a very modern pop/rock sound in a way I haven't heard with many bands from the 1990s-2000s. It has been interesting to see members of Blur go on to do work in separate areas, especially Damon Albarn's involvement in Gorillaz and The Good, The Bad, and The Queen. Additionally, there have been rumors circulating through the music press about "final" Blur album to be released by the band sometime in the future. I've been pleased with much of what I've heard from Blur thus far, so I'd definitely be looking forward to that possibility!

5 out of 5 stars The best of blur.......2007-03-22

this album can be a good choice for the new listeners of Blur.

5 out of 5 stars British Colour.......2007-02-21

Blur are a British band who've gone through all kinds of phases musically. Emotions go through all sorts of things on a Blur album too. Makes 'em really colourful to listen to. Colourful bandmates too. Alex James on bass, Graham Coxon on guitar and backing vocals, Dave Rowntree on drums and Damon Albarn on vocals and keyboards. Damon's also in Gorillaz, while Graham Coxon plays solo these days...

"Best of Blur" has 18 tracks from 1990-2000:

2 songs from "Leisure" (1991)
1 song from "Modern Life is Rubbish" (1993)
5 songs from "Parklife" (1994)
3 songs from "The Great Escape" (1995)
3 songs from "Blur" (1997)
3 songs from "13" (1999)

Mostly singles. "Music is My Radar" (2000) is a bonus track especially for this CD. Quite like it. Curious beat, laid back singing by Damon and some fun noises from Graham on guitar. Booklet contains full lyrics for every song except for "Music is My Radar", plus some pictures of sleeves and shots from their videos in a sort of collage in the middle.
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    ASIN: B0000509DR
    Release Date: 2000-10-30

    Tracks:

    1. Beetlebum
    2. Song 2
    3. There's No Other Way (Single Version)
    4. The Universal
    5. Coffee & Tv
    6. Parklife
    7. End Of A Century
    8. No Distance Left To Run
    9. Tender
    10. Girls And Boys
    11. Charmless Man
    12. She's So High (Single Version)
    13. Country House
    14. To The End
    15. On Your Own
    16. This Is A Low
    17. For Tomorrow (Visit To Primrose Hill Extended)
    18. Music Is My Radar

    Album Details

    Compilation featuring the Best from One of Britain's Biggest, Most Innovative and Successful Bands
    The Best of Blur
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Great Sound! Great Band! Great Music!
    • Perfection on a disc !
    • The best of is THE BEST
    		 The Best of Blur
    Blur
    Manufacturer: Food/Virgin
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    ASIN: B0000509DT

    Tracks:

    1. Beetlebum
    2. Song 2
    3. There's No Other Way
    4. Universal
    5. Coffee & TV
    6. Parklife
    7. End of a Century
    8. No Distance Left to Run
    9. Tender
    10. Girls & Boys
    11. Charmless Man
    12. She's So High
    13. Country House
    14. To the End
    15. On Your Own
    16. This Is a Low
    17. For Tomorrow
    18. Music Is My Radar

    Tracks:

    1. She's So High [Live]
    2. Girls & Boys [Live]
    3. To the End [Live]
    4. End of a Century [Live]
    5. Stereotypes [Live]
    6. Charmless Man [Live]
    7. Beetlebum [Live]
    8. M.O.R. [Live]
    9. Tender [Live]
    10. No Distance Left to Run [Live]

    Album Description

    Limited edition version of 2000 'Best Of' compilation featuring 18 tracks including the single, 'Music Is My Radar' along with their hits, 'There's No Other Way', 'Coffee & TV', 'She's So High' and 'For Tomorrow'. The bonus CD features 10 tracks recorded live at Wembley Arena for Blur's Singles Night on 11th December 1999 and includes, 'Girls & Boys', Beetlebum' and 'Tender'. 28 tracks on two CDs. Slimline Double jewel case housed in a slipcase.

    Album Details

    Japanese Version featuring a Bonus CD of Live Recordings.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great Sound! Great Band! Great Music! .......2005-08-19

    Wow! What a great cd and for me personally must rank as one of the best greatest hits compilations out there and with the extra disc, which is also great, what more can a Blur fan ask for?

    Not only are the band great musicians individually but they also have great songwriting skills. "Tender" still moves me whenever I hear it and their diverse styles of music all represented here from the comical pop of "Parklife" to the grunge, Nirvana-esque, "Song 2" the great talent of the band shines through.

    The recording quality is also very good on both discs. A worthy addition to any music-lover's collection.

    5 out of 5 stars Perfection on a disc !.......2001-08-07

    To me, this album is essential to anyone's Record Collection. it Goes through so many stages in Blur's Career- from the Nirvana-ish thrash metal of 'Song 2' to the beauty of 'The Universal' and the Disco-esque 'Girls and Boys'. I keep Re-discovering this album over and over again after having phases with other bands, but this is like a home to me- warm and comforting- and FUN ! but emotional too. On my last 're-discovery' I began taking it everywhere with me- on cassette in the car, on minidisc when walking anywhere and on CD at home. It's THAT addictive that I couldn't bare to part with it- it was beginning to kill my social life ! I couldn't review this compilation track-by-track because it would take so long. Unlike some albums where you're summing up fillers, this would be like taking a compilation of a whole decade's worth of music and concluding each track. This is truly perfection in every way. Graham Coxon is a musical genious, up there with the likes of Thom Yorke, capable of defining a whole style of music in brit-pop. Blur are like The Pied Piper (And I'm not referring to the Dj-ing variety)- they make what's seemingly a small tune and the masses follow (Cast,James, et al).The group are influential beyond belief to these kinds of bands and and provide them with endless inspiration. So please buy this album- you won't regret it, and it's excellent value, including the 10-track live bonus disc which is worth the money in itself.

    5 out of 5 stars The best of is THE BEST.......2001-01-09

    This is the best cd ever!!!! It has all the greatest hits, only problem with it no Popscene, other than that if your new and trying to sum up blur in 10 years this would be the cd. Of course I personally would rather have a lot of the b-sides. Keep on Blurring!!!
    Best of Blur
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Great Sound! Great Band! Great Music!
    • Perfection on a disc !
    • The best of is THE BEST
    		 Best of Blur
    Blur
    Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI Japan
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000054A1G
    Release Date: 2000-10-25

    Tracks:

    1. Beetlebum
    2. Song 2
    3. There's No Other Way
    4. Universal
    5. Coffee & TV
    6. Parklife
    7. End of a Century
    8. No Distance Left to Run
    9. Tender
    10. Girls & Boys
    11. Charmless Man
    12. She's So High
    13. Country House
    14. To the End
    15. On Your Own
    16. This Is a Low
    17. For Tomorrow
    18. Music Is My Radar

    Tracks:

    1. She's So High [Live Wembley Arena]
    2. Girls & Boys [Live Wembley Arena]
    3. To the End [Live Wembley Arena]
    4. End of a Century [Live Wembley Arena]
    5. Stereotypes [Live Wembley Arena]
    6. Charmless Man [Live Wembley Arena]
    7. Beetlebum [Live Wembley Arena]
    8. M.O.R. [Live Wembley Arena]
    9. Tender [Live Wembley Arena]
    10. No Distance Left to Run [Live Wembley Arena]

    Album Description

    Limited edition version of 2000 'Best Of' compilation featuring 18 tracks including the single, 'Music Is My Radar' along with their hits, 'There's No Other Way', 'Coffee & TV', 'She's So High' and 'For Tomorrow'. The bonus CD features 10 tracks recorded live at Wembley Arena for Blur's Singles Night on 11th December 1999 and includes, 'Girls & Boys', Beetlebum' and 'Tender'. 28 tracks on two CDs. Slimline Double jewel case housed in a slipcase.

    Album Details

    Japanese Version featuring a Bonus CD of Live Recordings.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great Sound! Great Band! Great Music! .......2005-08-19

    Wow! What a great cd and for me personally must rank as one of the best greatest hits compilations out there and with the extra disc, which is also great, what more can a Blur fan ask for?

    Not only are the band great musicians individually but they also have great songwriting skills. "Tender" still moves me whenever I hear it and their diverse styles of music all represented here from the comical pop of "Parklife" to the grunge, Nirvana-esque, "Song 2" the great talent of the band shines through.

    The recording quality is also very good on both discs. A worthy addition to any music-lover's collection.

    5 out of 5 stars Perfection on a disc !.......2001-08-07

    To me, this album is essential to anyone's Record Collection. it Goes through so many stages in Blur's Career- from the Nirvana-ish thrash metal of 'Song 2' to the beauty of 'The Universal' and the Disco-esque 'Girls and Boys'. I keep Re-discovering this album over and over again after having phases with other bands, but this is like a home to me- warm and comforting- and FUN ! but emotional too. On my last 're-discovery' I began taking it everywhere with me- on cassette in the car, on minidisc when walking anywhere and on CD at home. It's THAT addictive that I couldn't bare to part with it- it was beginning to kill my social life ! I couldn't review this compilation track-by-track because it would take so long. Unlike some albums where you're summing up fillers, this would be like taking a compilation of a whole decade's worth of music and concluding each track. This is truly perfection in every way. Graham Coxon is a musical genious, up there with the likes of Thom Yorke, capable of defining a whole style of music in brit-pop. Blur are like The Pied Piper (And I'm not referring to the Dj-ing variety)- they make what's seemingly a small tune and the masses follow (Cast,James, et al).The group are influential beyond belief to these kinds of bands and and provide them with endless inspiration. So please buy this album- you won't regret it, and it's excellent value, including the 10-track live bonus disc which is worth the money in itself.

    5 out of 5 stars The best of is THE BEST.......2001-01-09

    This is the best cd ever!!!! It has all the greatest hits, only problem with it no Popscene, other than that if your new and trying to sum up blur in 10 years this would be the cd. Of course I personally would rather have a lot of the b-sides. Keep on Blurring!!!
    Best of (Limited Edition)
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      Blur
      Manufacturer: Parlophone
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      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00005048A
      Release Date: 2000-10-30

      Album Details

      Best of Collection from the Colchester, England Alterna-pop Quartet.
      The Best Of - double CD
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        		The Best Of - double CD
        Blur
        Manufacturer: food/emi
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        ASIN: B000LY7ZMQ
        The Best Of... The Interview
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          		The Best Of... The Interview
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          ASIN: B000LB9B62

          Product Description

          interview disc
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