Modern Life Is Rubbish — 1993

The album where Blur found their English voice, a witty riposte to grunge. Tuneful and sharp. The blueprint for Britpop. The debut or early record that set the template.

On vinyl: Worth checking whether a reissue exists before hunting for an original pressing.

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More from Blur — where to go next

If you have Modern Life Is Rubbish, these are the Blur records worth reaching for next.

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   Modern Life Is Rubbish1993 · you're viewing this one
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   Parklife1994 · Alternative & Indie
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   The Great Escape1995 · Alternative & Indie
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4. 4
   Blur1997 · Alternative & Indie
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5. 5
   131999 · Alternative & Indie
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