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Beetlebum by Blur is a significant track from their self-titled fifth album, marking a creative shift for the band. Released on January 20, 1997, the song features a blend of alternative rock and Britpop influences. The music video, directed by Sophie Muller, visually represents the band's new direction with its distinctive style. Despite initial concerns about its commercial appeal, "Beetlebum" topped the UK Singles Chart and is celebrated for its introspective lyrics and Beatles-inspired sound.
Newly restored 4K version of the video added February 2022 as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of their 5th studio album ‘Blur’ released in 1997, which featured the hit singles ‘Beetlebum’, ‘Song 2’, ‘On Your Own’ and ‘M.O.R.’
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About Blur: Blur were formed in 1989 by Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree and signed with Food/EMI the same year. Announcing their arrival with debut album Leisure in 1991, Blur continued to revolutionise the sound of English popular music with second release Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993). Five successive UK #1 albums followed - with Parklife (1994) and The Great Escape (1995) helping to propel the band to mass popularity in the UK and beyond. The eponymous Blur was released in 1997 and seventh album Think Tank (2003) was Blur’s first as a three-piece after the temporary departure of founding guitarist Graham Coxon.
Twenty one years after the release of their debut album, 2012 saw Blur 21: The Box, the band's body of work compiled and gathered together into one box. Their most recent release as a four-piece, the critically acclaimed chart-topping album The Magic Whip (2015), started life in Hong Kong when the band had an unexpected break in touring in May 2013.
Blur’s music video for “Beetlebum”, released 1997. Directed by Sophie Muller. 5:04 in HD, 28,912,081 plays and 245,540 likes on YouTube. Filed under Alternative, Indie, Pop and Rock. AltSounds Curated.
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