The album marked a deliberate shift away from the laddish, Britpop-influenced sound of their previous work, embracing a more diverse and experimental palette that would influence their subsequent releases.
- The album was produced by Stephen Street, who had worked with the band on all their previous albums. It was recorded at EMI Abbey Road Studios in London.
- The album spawned three singles: "Song 2", "On Your Own", and "M.O.R.". "Song 2" became Blur's biggest hit in the United States, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
- Despite its critical acclaim and commercial success, the album was seen by some as a departure from the band's core sound, dividing some of their fanbase.
Blur is an English rock band formed in Colchester, Essex, in 1988, best known for pioneering the Britpop movement of the mid-1990s. In 1997, Blur were at the height of their powers, having just released their commercially and critically successful self-titled album that signaled a move away from Britpop towards a more experimental sound.
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