Leisure is an Alt/Indie album by Blur, originally released in 1991. On Gatefold: 64 pressings tracked, owned by 22 collectors.
About
Blur would become legends in England and a beloved cult band in the U.S. where Brit-pop never gained a serious foothold in the mainstream music world. However, there's always time to catch up, and in 2012, the band's entire catalog has been reissued with bonus material and improved sound. <i>Leisure</i>, their debut album, offers an early sketch of the band whose songwriting would evolve beyond anyone's wildest dreams. This collection is atmospheric, reflecting the Madchester scene prevalent in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Songs are often little more than key phrases repeated for maximum impact. "She's So High," "Sing" and "There's No Other Way" are the obvious highlights, with "Slow Down," "Fool" and "Bad Day" revealing their charms over the long haul.
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Tracklist
- 1She's So High4:44
- 2Bang3:37
- 3Slow Down3:11
- 4Repetition5:25
- 5Bad Day4:24
- 6Sing6:00
- 7There's No Other Way3:23
- 8Fool3:15
- 9Come Together3:52
- 10High Cool3:37
- 11Birthday3:50
- 12Wear Me Down4:49
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Indie Rock
- jangly
- dreamy
- summer
The debut album from Blur.
The tracklist differs from country to country in two respects: The original US release of Leisure (US 1991) (opens in a new tab) included the more direct and danceable song "I Know" instead of the slow, arty song "Sing", and had a different running order. In addition to adding the song "I Know", the original Japanese release of Leisure (Japan 1991) (opens in a new tab) had 2 other exclusive tracks added to its running order, "Inertia' and "Mr. Briggs".
Three singles (for four songs) were issued from this album:
She's So High / I Know
There's No Other Way
Bang
Related releases were also issued:
High Cool (Easy Listening Mix) / Bad Day (Leisurely Mix) (UK 1991) (opens in a new tab) a U.K. only 12" Limited Edition Promo
US only Promos
Focusing In With Blur (Interview And Music) US only Promo Samplers
5 Selections From "Leisure" (UK 1991) (opens in a new tab) a UK only Promo cassette Sampler
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Alex JamesBASS GUITAR
- Damon AlbarnVOCALS
- Dave RowntreeDRUMS
- Graham CoxonGUITAR
22 collectors on Gatefold own this · 64 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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