{"product_id":"4943674376346","title":"BLUR The Ballad of Darren Japan Music CD","description":"Product Description\nContent Introduction Blur, the timeless and quintessentially British rock act that Britain is proud of, is finally back! Their new studio album, \"The Ballad of Darren,\" is complete, eight years after their last release! The release comes at the perfect time, coinciding with their confirmed headlining appearance at Summer Sonic 2023! Since their debut in 1991, Blur has captivated the world with their intellectually rich and appealing British sound, creating a Britpop phenomenon in the 90s. Since then, they have continued to challenge the times, showing musical leaps without being confined to Britpop, making them a timeless rock act that Britain is proud of. Combining British humor, quirky pop sensibilities, and sophisticated art, they are the driving force behind the Britpop movement and a representative band of the British rock scene. And now, they are finally back on the scene! This album, \"The Ballad of Darren,\" is their first new studio album in eight years, since their UK No. 1 album \"The Magic Whip\" in 2015. James Ford produced their ninth studio album overall, and recording took place at Studio 13 in London and Devon, known for its work with artists like Blur, Gorillaz, and Damon Albarn. As evidenced by the first single, \"The Narcissit,\" the album showcases the band's current peak performance. Along with the album announcement, they also announced a return to Colchester, where it all began, with warm-up shows starting at the Colchester Arts Centre on May 19th, followed by performances in Eastbourne, Wolverhampton, and Newcastle. Furthermore, they are scheduled to perform in front of millions of fans this summer, including a sold-out show at Wembley Stadium on July 7th and 8th. This includes their highly anticipated performances at Summer Sonic '23 in Tokyo and Osaka. \u003ctrack listing\u003e 01. The Ballad 02. St. Charles Square 03. Barbaric 04. Russian Strings 05. The Everglades (For Leonard) 06. The Narcissist 07. Goodbye Albert 08. Far Away Island 09. Avalon 10. The Heights 11. The Rabbi 12. The Swan 13. Sticks and Stones * * Bonus Track Media Reviews and More Since their debut in 1991, Blur, the British rock act that has taken the world by storm with their intellectually rich and captivating sound in the 90s Britpop, and has continued to challenge the times while showing musical leaps without being bound by Britpop, has finally returned to the scene! (C)RS\u003c\/track\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53227836506421,"sku":"4943674376346","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/A1NfNJLml1L._AC.jpg?v=1785399803","url":"https:\/\/tokyojapancdshop.com\/products\/4943674376346","provider":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}