English Britpop band Blur are set to release their first new album after eight years. It comes after the group - fronted by musician Damon Albarn - announced they would be performing at Wembley stadium for a one-off show this summer. As well as their
London appearance, the band are kicking off a tour at Colchester Arts in Essex on Friday (May,19), before taking to the stage at Eastbourne Winter Gardens on Sunday (May 21), The Halls Wolverhampton on May 26 and the O2 City Newcastle on May 28. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Albarn shared the news of the new album, titled ‘The Ballad of Darren’, on his
Social Media accounts. The Gorillaz musician also confirmed the record is scheduled for release on July 21. Healso said: “This is an aftershock record, reflection and comment on where we find ourselves now.” Most Popular Bassist, Alex James, added: “For any long term relationship to last with any meaning you have to be able to surprise each other somehow and somehow we all continue to do that.” The Ballad of Darren track listing: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 1. “The Ballad” 2. “St Charles Square” 3. “Barbaric” 4. “Russian Strings” Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 5. “The Everglades (For Leonard)” 6. “The Narcissist” 7. “Goodbye Albert” 8. “Far Away Island” Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 9. “Avalon” 10. “The Heights” Related topics: London Wembley Stadium Essex