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Modern Life Is Rubbish
by Blur
The 710th greatest album of all time
Modern Life Is Rubbish, Blur's 1993 album, marks a clear shift toward British guitar-pop and a focus on contemporary British life. The record blends jangly indie rock and power pop hooks with touches of neo-psychedelia and occasional orchestral color, pairing catchy melodies with observational, often ironic lyrics. It moved the band away from the dance and shoegaze influences of their debut and helped shape the emerging Britpop aesthetic.
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