What is the best Blur album?

Britpop anthems, lo-fi American indie detours, Banksy-designed covers, and a 2023 comeback — Blur's range is unlike any of their peers. Cast your vote.

1. 1
   Leisure

   The 1991 debut influenced by shoegaze and Madchester, launching Blur's career.
2. 2
   Modern Life Is Rubbish

   The 1993 Britpop manifesto where Blur pivoted to British guitar rock.
3. 3
   Parklife

   The 1994 Britpop landmark — witty, melodic, and a snapshot of English life.
4. 4
   The Great Escape

   The 1995 album pushing the Britpop concept to its grandest extreme.
5. 5
   Blur

   The 1997 self-titled pivot to lo-fi American indie rock influenced by Pavement and Sonic Youth.
6. 6
   13

   The 1999 experimental album produced by William Orbit, written through Damon Albarn's breakup.
7. 7
   Think Tank

   The 2003 album recorded without Graham Coxon, infused with African rhythms and ambient textures.
8. 8
   The Magic Whip

   The surprise 2015 reunion album recorded in Hong Kong — a critical and commercial success.
9. 9
   The Ballad of Darren

   The intimate, melancholic 2023 comeback — Blur's most reflective and emotionally direct work.