Popscene
Blur
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A favored image of another world Is nothing in particular now And imitation comes naturally But I never really stop to think how And everyone is a clever clone A chrome covered clone Ami So in the absence of a way of life Just repeat this again and again and again [Chorus] Hey hey come out tonight Hey hey come out tonight Popscene Alright I'm leaving town to run away Run into your twisted arms No queues and there's no panic there Just dangling my feet in the grass My lack of natural luster now Seems to be loosing me friends So in the absence of a way of life I'll repeat this again and again and again [Chorus]
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Written by: Damon Albarn, David Rowntree, Graham Coxon, Steven Alexander James
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Popscene" was released as a single by Blur on March 30, 1992 in the UK. It was their first release after their debut album "Leisure".
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Chart PerformanceDespite being critically acclaimed and now considered a cult classic, "Popscene" did not perform well initially. It failed to make the top 30 on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 32.
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CompositionThe song famously includes a four-part horn section. Band member Alex James later stated, "The thing with 'Popscene', I think, is that it was a big stylistic leap - one foot in shoegazing, but also trying to be like The Who."
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Lack of Album Inclusion"Popscene" was not included on Blur's second album, "Modern Life is Rubbish" because it was deemed to have been a commercial failure.
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Re-Release"Popscene" was re-released in 1993, included within the "Leisure Special Collectors Edition” double LP set issued by Food.
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Influence on BritpopDespite its initial poor commercial performance, "Popscene" is now credited with helping to establish the Britpop genre. Its style and focus on British culture influenced many later Britpop bands.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been a fan favourite at live concerts, often played as an encore. It was performed during their 2009 reunion tour.
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Critical AcclaimIn 2012, NME placed "Popscene" at number 52 in its list of the 100 Best Tracks of the 1990s.
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Compilation Album AdditionThe rarity of studio versions of the song was finally ended with its inclusion on Blur’s 2009 mid-career retrospective compilation, "Midlife: A Beginner's Guide to Blur".
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Video ClipNo official video was made for "Popscene". When shown on music programmes, clips were usually accompanied by the band's live performances.
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