LOTS OF HEART!!! Americans React "Blur - Coffee And TV"

[@aaronpage3841]

Graham Coxon…probably one of the most underrated guitarists in the last 30 years. The dynamic between Alex’s bouncy bass lines and Grahams aggressive guitar is so great!

[@davidwarwick3599]

Some of coxons solo stuff is pretty good

[@goldboy150]

Coxon Vs James is the primary tension in the band - the alchemy that creates the gold. Coxon wanting to be Pete townshend and James wanting to be John Taylor. Add albarn’s witty lyricism and you have the ingredients for one of the great creative partnerships.
Coxon is criminally underrated though - you’re right. He is always doing stuff that doesn’t seem to make sense and that no one would think (or recommend) to do - and it works every time. So inventive.

[@Hornet71]

That’s it, ease them in with Coffee and TV before you hit them with the masterpiece’The Universal’

[@goldboy150]

Under normal circumstances, I’d agree. But these guys are so wound up in Oasis that they won’t approach the universal with clean ears.
I’d go beetlebum next. They need to listen to at least 5 consecutive tracks that are bops that they’ll enjoy on face value. So by the time they get hit with the universal, this is a low, no distance left to run etc, they won’t be approaching them with preconceptions

[@punkfatherd1153]

If you're going to watch the video for the universal, might need to watch the film "A clockwork orange" to get the references.

[@Hornet71]

If they do watch it, I suggest they watch the Later with Jools Holland live version

[@tomgarify]

The British Gas ads ruined that tune for me

[@user-jq7di9pz8m]

Or Tender

[@goldboy150]

This track was written by Graham Coxon, the guitarist - who also sings lead on it. It’s primarily about his struggles with alcoholism. The video is brilliant too.
Beetlebum next.

[@ernabergmann]

No, the song was written by Damon, but the lyrics by Graham. :)

[@goldboy150]

@@ernabergmann nope. Written by coxon. I’m sure Albarn contributed to the organ part etc but coxon wrote the guitar part, which is the melody.
Even if that information wasn’t widely available - which it is - all you have to do is listen to the guitar and either play it yourself or watch someone play it to realise that there is zero chance Albarn came up with that and that it’s 100% coxon.

[@quirkypurple]

Yeah, when you are in the depths of hedonism, drugs and alcoholism and the novelty wears off, the mundane and pedestrian ("coffee & TV). seems almost appealing again.
Like that episode of Peep Show when Super Hans leaves the crazy sick techno party that we never actually get to see and after he proclaims he just wants to go home and mong out to something safe like Snow Patrol.

[@DanE-bp6et]

I was 13 when Parklife came out and still to this day, I love every song on that album. I always had Blur and Pulp ahead of Oasis... marginally. It was a great period to grow up.

[@goldboy150]

Parklife is a 5 star album for sure. Tracy Jacks is one of those songs I can’t not sing along to.

[@cyrus2728]

Pulp/blur got my vote

[@deathkebab]

Blur and pulp are lightyears ahead of oasis.

[@Kazza40878]

Totally agree

[@theimpossiblesomething6773]

Completely agree

[@declantrebicki4789]

Blur was out years before oasis so Damon had his own style before Liam came on the scene.blur songs the universal and she so high are classics

[@joeynessily]

Beetlebum and Universal are some of my favourites.... Damon Albarn started to live his best life with Gorillaz and 'The Good the Bad and the Queen'.... and his recent 2021 track 'Royal Mountain Blue' is really good.

[@gavinjohncarter]

'Beetlebum' is amazing! It took me a few listens until I realized it's brilliance. It's one of my favourite songs ever.

[@itzsyfan]

Glad to see some more Blur! Hope you eventually get to their other huge songs and the rest of the "13" album :)

[@richardbremner1284]

The song was written and sung by Graham Coxon the bands lead guitarist. He was struggling with alcoholism and to try to cope he would watch TV and drink coffee while writing songs. Another great song to checkout from the same Album is Beetlebum, it's about Damon Albarns struggle with heroin addiction

[@blakefish80]

Damon Albarn is probably the pre eminent musical genius of his era.

[@Sdw77]

Fellas🫶🏽great choice, I fear you may be so far in an ‘oasis’ that ‘blur’ is just a blur you will never get🤷🏽‍♂️there doesn’t always need to be a mention of the other band when you listen to blur, let them stand alone👍🏽👏🏽keep em comin boys❤️

[@richardbremner1284]

Exactly bro, I was a fan of both when I was growing up for sure. Their music is so different from each others. Actually Noel and Damon have actually made up and have performed together at a charity event with Paul Weller on the drums singing Blurs song Tender, theirs a vid on youtubw if you guys wanna react to that

[@goldboy150]

@@richardbremner1284 they’ve reacted to it already.

[@richardbremner1284]

@@goldboy150 the Tender song? I thought they did but wasn't sure if I was thinking of someone else. My bad

[@ManuelLopezSamra]

Shut up, this is probably the best britpop band, they have kink'S Influence..sarcasm, great musicians, creativity, thousand of times better of Oasis, do you know the Kinks?

[@IAVAIN]

Definitely "Girls & Boys" and "There's No Other Way". "She's so High" i listen to time to time, "The Universal" tends to be popular but it's not one of my favourites, maybe cos it's played so much on adverts over here, maybe that's tainted my opinion of it

[@patrickholt2270]

If you're doing some Blur, you've got to check out Graham Coxon's hits as a solo artist. He's the genius guitarist of Blur. "People Of the Earth" and "Freakin' Out" from the album Happiness in Magazines are just immense.

[@Sleepy_I]

This is a Low, next please!
I'm not a big blur fan but This Is A Low is a magnificent song. It has a real haunting, melancholic beauty to it that none of their music on their first four albums got close to matching(in my opinion...).
Also...more Manics! (please)

[@TheSuperlambanana]

Daniel you definitely “got” the video more but I love this video it’s a classic. There is no real comparison with blur and oasis most people love both they just happened to be around at the same time… it’s like asking Beatles or Rolling Stones - i love both! They aren’t the same.
Few people have said and I agree, blur - girls and boys

[@liampotts1896]

person on the milk is graham the guitarist of blur who had a drinking problem at the time i believe so the song was about him

[@idontevenknow7751]

check out some songs from their 2015 album "the magic whip", i suggest lonesome street, go out, my terracotta heart, i broadcast and ong ong. all really good and different than earlier songs

[@darren8904]

The universal is a great song.

[@nizmollusk]

Love the react lads. Not Rivers Cuomo that you thought but Graham Coxon the guitarist of Blur and lead singer on this song. They do look quite earily alike in some picture though so easy mistake to make :D

[@eviticus4673]

For me, out of time is probably their finest single. Caramel may well be blur at their most epic.

[@IAVAIN]

"The Darkness" are a good band, you've probably heard "I believe in a thing called love", but that's not their best song, "Love is only a feeling", "Growing on Me", "Is it just me?", "One Way Ticket" are all bangers, they even have a xmas song when it comes to that time called "Christmas time (don't let the bells end)"

[@hanskneesun123]

Stuck in a Rut and Givin' Up are two of my favorites, I revisit the entire album often though.

[@seanjohnson3401]

I'd recommend Blur's "Out of Time" if you're into that serious side of the musical spectrum. It's got a really beautiful video.

[@Vlad-sj5yw]

Next time you hear Blur you really need to listen to "Good Song". It's a.. Well, a good song! And one I feel is often overlooked. By far far my favourite from them but I'm not really a fan so I havn't heard much of what they've made honestly. Definitely worth checking out for anyone, not just fans of the genre.

[@HEARTS4CATS_763]

Thank you for reacting to Blur again. I am a big fan but I can totally understand why you didn't really "get" Parklife or Country House (my least favourite Blur song). I would suggest Beetlebum or The Universal next.

[@pauloneill623]

The End, End of the century, Girls and boys, MOR, Music is my Radar, This is a low, For tomorrow, On our ownand these are just some of the fantastic singles by Blur

[@lenaoxton8827]

I’ve never known what this song is about but I like it. You have to listen to “The Universal” next.

[@HarveyTwoFaceDent]

On Your Own is a great Blur song

[@tomfoolery9749]

You should do a deeper dive into Damon and his spin off projects like 'Gorillaz' and 'The good the bad and the queen'.

[@RyanCarrington]

This video is Iconic.

[@lutascosmin]

The Universal, you need it in your life

[@rachelhyde6311]

The Universal, Oily Water, To the end, End of a century... there's just too many

[@Ngjack90]

Blur-Girls and boys Is an alright tune..No deep meaning just a feel good summer tune lol

[@joannedwyer4755]

Love blur brilliant band, BTW have you reacted to cast?, great band from Liverpool, big in the 90,s.

[@IWC5LFC]

So ready to hear Swamp song after the ending 🤣

[@arthurreid3367]

Graham Coxon shares his take on depression.

[@sendersnivy6698]

"RIVERS" COXON LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@sanjulien1]

Spencer, stop thinking of Oasis whenever you're listening to Blur - they're huge in their own right, far more varied and arguably more talented. Prejudged them from the off, just like the Smiths - who are also far more highly acclaimed than you gave them credit for. Universal next.

[@charliegeorge9393]

This is sung by Guitarist Graeme Coxon, backing vocals by Damon. Brilliant video.

[@johnbrookes4892]

Damon Albarn the singer is only hunched over as he needed to play keyboards in between guitar, later when keyboard bit is done you can see he moves the mic up... great reaction as always my friends x

[@outernothingness1177]

Damon's just shoegazing, y'know ...

[@Dogsoldier76]

BLUR The band that Damon Albarn reinvented as THE GORILLAZ

[@lewisb85]

"for tomorrow" at glasto gives you an idea of how big blur were!

[@worthalook4870]

Loved Blur and Oasis in the 90’s growing up as a teen.

[@mischanew2278]

Next up Tender! Blur with Jimmy Fallon on the tonight show is a great live version 🎤🪕🎼

[@Robbyred_220]

Blur are genius. Very talented musicians. Damon Albarn plays so many obscure instruments. Clever guy. Also Alex James is a cheesemaker. 🧀

[@philiphind7830]

My daughter cried her eyes out when the strawberry milkshake died lol

[@katherinedowling4246]

Thanks guys you choose good stuff ❤

[@susanjohnston8267]

I think it is about people who think you are lost, but you are not really.
The milk carton was just a bit of fun to tie it up together. Probably moving through a route in life someone has gone through to eventually change and emerge to find themselves. Like terror, pain, love and fun.

[@bradpearce3407]

Damon won in the end with the Gorillaz. And i love how him and Noal made peace and made music together out of respect for each other.

[@nuttcase35]

Charmless Man is a great song by Blur, not many people seem to mention that one.

[@Sulurianxx]

First time commenting. Would love to see you do some more edgy britpop like Super Furry Animals 'the man don't give a fuck'. Especially since you've already done the Manics and Stereophonics and need to complete the big Welsh three. Welsh culture and music is very different from English culture, it's far more progressive, socialist leaning and definitely rebellious, this song is a good example of that. You could also cover the Manics in Cuba with Fidel Castro, the documentary is freely available on youtube and really fascinating. No offence to your English viewers but it's a bit more interesting than Oasis and Blur.

[@davesmith8620]

I'm an oasis guy i only like a few blur songs the universal live at Hyde Park honestly gave me chills tender is a good song aswell

[@ianmorga4018]

Oasis were cigarettes and alcohol. Blur were coffee and tv.

[@paulsmith2516]

Yayyy more brilliant Blur The tracks I would recommend are This Is A Low, Lot 101 and The Universal. All 3 are Blur, I think at least, at their deepest and cleverest at various stages of their early albums and they're all glorious songs. They also avoid some of their very South Eastern English references you wouldn't necessarily get or appreciate. We will work you up to Bank Holiday lol.

[@stevecalvert5212]

How about checking out Mansun boys "Stripper Vicar" "Wide Open Space" " I Can Only Dissappoint You" or their "Song 2" "Being A Girl" I think you'll be pleasently surprised.

[@rorz999]

I'd love to see you react to 'No Distance Left To Run'. It's very different to the other songs of theirs you've reacted to. In fact it is one of the saddest songs ever written, but it's so good

[@tanyacampbell29]

Lead vocals was actually sung by Blur guitarist Graham Coxon who also wrote it rather than Damon Albarn. I don't love Blur, I don't hate Blur, I don't mind them but I don't go out of my way to listen to them and it's got nothing to do with the Blur Vs Oasis "fued" that the media completely made up and they all went along with because it sold records lol I just ain't that into them. I do however like The Universal, which for me is their best track. Graham Coxon great guitarist though I saw him play live at a Noel Gallagher gig way back in 2012. I would rather listen to Blur than listen to Coldplay though put it that way. P.S. Graham Coxon is the geezer on the milk carton, it's about his struggle with alcohol I believe. The missing milk carton thing is not a thing in the UK btw, that's an American thing, but your theory was correct but not cos he joined a band but cos he was getting lost in alcohol.

[@SocialRipper]

one of their better songs imo

[@timschofield5614]

Hey Daniel and Spencer!, I'm a recent subscriber from UK, hopefully you are having a great day.
You might like these songs? first band is called Conan, the song is Volt Thrower, and Akercocke, song called Leviathan.

[@rorz999]

I love both of those bands (I'm actually wearing a Conan hoodie right now lol), but I HIGHLY doubt that Daniel and Spencer, nor most of their audience, would like them.

[@lewisb85]

Love both bands but strongly doubt they would like them hahaha, went through my death metal phase when I was younger!

[@timschofield5614]

I'm sure you guys a right!, Haha!; I've watched these guys a while, just thought both bands are just something a bit different, and maybe some people might be into a new sound.

[@lewisb85]

@@timschofield5614 Saw akercocke in bristol last week, first time since moving back from the states felt awesome and nostalgic.

[@timschofield5614]

@@lewisb85 Awesome!, welcome back sir, how was the show?, I was always wondered if they ever used the Parker Fly guitars after the Leviathan video.

[@groovygregsmith]

I first saw this when the old queen was on the throne and I lived in Germany, I said 'See Fritz there is a heaven' and he said 'Nur fur milch'. Cor blimey give me coffee and TV I've had enough drama.

[@jimidave6281]

You guys need to react to the live version of "Tender", where Noel Gallagher plays with Damon and Graham... and Paul Weller plays drums. Superb!

[@lewisb85]

they already did!

[@ajcurran100]

Damon is a legend in his own right. Look at his other music The Gorillas

[@markjones127]

I was in my mid 20's and living the party lifestyle at the height of Britpop, it was a great time to be alive in the UK, especially if you were going out 6 night a week, and to me and the majority of my peers, Blur were winning the Blur-vs-Oasis battle hands down, it was no contest, most Oasis fans seemed to be spotty teenagers who dressed like Liam, basically Oasis were immature brats with no manners, they were perceived as so uncool by everyone who wasn't an Oasis fan, I'd even go as far as saying they were widely hated by many, but Blur were kind of too likeable for anyone to hate, and they were just more down to earth and less shouty and LOOK AT ME. If Liam hadn't have been such an immature prick I think Oasis might have actually gone on to be the future legends they perceived themselves to be, whereas the story of Oasis turned into a pretty sad and embarrassing s***show at the end of the day, whereas the likes of Damon Albarn went on to make lots of great music and prove himself to be a genuinely gifted and talented artist (which Noel also is, but not Liam), I feel sorry for Noel as Liam basically ruined his musical career. And for others like me who grew up in the 80's Indie era which was the main driving force behind Britpop, we'll always have a soft spot for Blur as they first appeared at the tail end of the Indie era, so they sort of bridged the gap of Indie morphing into Britpop, whereas Oasis were just Britpop and bleated on about how they loved and were inspired by so many Indie bands, which sums up Oasis for me, too much talk while Blur were just getting on with it and making music. Sorry, I think Oasis made amazing music, I'm not a hater, but they were an awful, dreadful band, embarrassingly so.

[@Galahad1967]

Reminds me of my autistic son. He loved the milk song ❤

[@n0body550]

I just Love me some Damon Albarn

[@zeandiaz1791]

Trimm Trabb is the best song from the album.

[@royw-g3120]

Think you guys are thinking about the video too hard, we never had missing people's pictures on our groceries- it is a US thing. Think the director just thought (in a very twisted sense of humour way) "well let's just send the milk carton off to look for him". After that high concept it becomes an easy video to make.

[@cyrus2728]

You should do "theres no other way"

[@supernovaleftover1812]

Magic America could be a good one to watch.

[@cheerio4000]

“was that rivers cuomo” 😭😭

[@5858blue]

You NEED to listen to Sleaford Mods, even if you don`t put them on here. You will NEVER have heard anything like them, but you will instantly know they`re English. Genres described as Post Punk, Electro Punk, Hip Hop, Alternative/Indie, Spoken word, Electronica......one description.... "An abrasive, minimalist musical style and embittered explorations of austerity-era Britain, culture and working class life. You won`t be disappointed.

[@pcd2.0]

Beetlebum, The Universal, This is a low, Popscene next!!

[@lolyes9556]

how can they say damon’s a try hard- liam?!?!?!

[@carafeeley]

For real-

[@williamandres1042]

LOL stupidest thing ever said by anyone. Damon is a way more talented musician than Liam.

[@annienewton3999]

Something you don’t need to know but I’m from Colchester and so is Blur and there first concert x

[@simsey1000]

Girls & Boys is a banger. Try that one ❤️

[@liam4149]

Open your mind spencer, not everything is black and white. Listen to keep what you’ve got by Ian Brown with Noel Gallagher . Absolute banger!,

[@guymonsarrat9462]

Do the universal or to the end next

[@theimpossiblesomething6773]

Great choice of song, I love this. And one of their more memorable videos too, I mean how can you not love the milk carton?
I laughed out loud when you called Damon a ‘try-hard’ 😅 But I don’t know if that’s the case. I’ve always found Damon an interesting character to observe, he’s both introverted and extroverted at the same time - some days you’ll get the somber, troubled deep thinker, and other times you’ll get the manic clown. I still can’t work him out…but I love his music!
I think ‘The Universal’ is a good choice to listen to next.
Also:
‘Out of Time’
‘Girls and Boys’ (for more of a Pulp vibe)
‘Beetlebum’
‘There’s No Other Way’
‘To The End’
‘End of a Century’
‘Good Song’
‘She’s so High’
‘This is a low’
‘Popscene’

[@jasonsolway1719]

Damon Albarn it's one of those paper that talks about it

[@Robbyred_220]

Please do "Tender" by Blur. It's a beautiful song.

[@alectin98]

Should react to “charmless man” from blue next

[@carolinestirland3126]

You should try the universal live at Glastonbury 2009 or to the end or this is a low. Boys and girls is a belter.

[@YoungTowser]

Come on fellas, you've given them a decent chance... I'd give some other bands a chance such as Ash. Songs such as - Girl from Mars, Gold Finger, Oh Yeah,K Kung Fu.

[@bexh6606]

I love this song. Please react to boys and girls 🥰

[@christineperkins4451]

Always comparing to Oasis, man, I much prefer Blur....the Universal is amazing but I fear if you did a review you will be comparing to Oasis.... and it's on such a different level. Daniel you got this one just right tho 😉🙌👌

[@carafeeley]

Yeah I hate when people can’t listen to one without comparing to the other. They are both really good bands, and they are pretty different too. It’s not worth comparing!

[@killerpixie07]

Do Blur- Chemical World

[@RJrigges]

You should do a reaction to clarksons
The greatest raid of them all ww2

[@teamtommo6401]

You guys are too Oasis to do Blur. Which is fine. Most of this country falls into either Blur or oasis and it’s a rare find if someone is both. I’m both and my wife is stoutly Oasis. I think you need to do Universal and then decide whether to proceed 😂

[@roymccaughey9807]

Have you listened to “Tender” yet?

[@newweddingtonisles2676]

Damon is only bending over to be able to play the keyboard with a guitar in his hands, it wasnt for effect... saw them live in hyde park london and he had to do the same lol

[@AprilJMoon]

The Blur-Oasis hate was fabricated to get more sales for the record companies. Except, Liam took it seriously because he was always looking for a fight. Why do you think Noel and the band parted ways

[@pontinrob]

For me best blur song is Stereotypes

[@Sealedsolid]

Love to see you react to charmless man or girls and boys

[@mikewalters5269]

In my opinion their best track was "I'm just a killer for your love" but for reactions I would stay mainstream and try "On your own" or "She's so high"

[@astoraan6071]

Spencer are you going to be making more music? I love Boh's and O's

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

Thanks my friend, hopefully again one day, I've still got a handful of songs that need to see the light of day 😊
-Spencer

[@astoraan6071]

@@EmbraceTheSuck21 Nice! looking forward to it

[@sarahealey1780]

Guys u have got to get back to Robbie Williams

[@charliecosta3971]

There was many British references that went over your head, that's not your fault.
The Universal is a Classic and be prepared for a complete genre change has in it's influenced by Classical Music.
The Universal Intro actually you may recognize has its played on many adverts etc, it's been remixed so many times too.
I remember the first I heard Universal and I just didn't get it, but the more I heard it the more I absolutely loved it. The Universal at Glastonbury 2009 is special.
Blur are the only Band ever to Headline Glastonbury 3x that's the biggest music festival in the World.
Oasis only got invited once.
This is the difference between the Global fan base Blur had over Oasis.
When it comes to music Talent's,Liam is not even in the same galaxy, Damon Was Before him and Still going strong now. Liam is just a has been.

[@That-Ginger-Chick]

As someone growing up in Manchester at the height of Oasis I've got to say I think you're giving Oasis too much respect, as Brit pop goes I much prefer Blur, Pulp, Lightening seeds, Ocean colour scene, elastica, suede, James, The verve, Manic Street preachers, etc way over Oasis. I just think Oasis are kind of dicks that abandoned their working class roots and act like their songs are way better than they are. Noel isn't as bad as Liam but they both act like they're gods gift to music.
Blur songs wise you gotta do Beetlebum and boys and girls

[@icesam931]

A classic

[@caroline_scotland]

Have yous done End of a Century?

[@davesmith8620]

The charlatans one to another or how high studio versions or Brixton academy are bangers