Blur’s performance in Buenos Aires last night was still Britpop at its best, 27 years after their formation and despite an interlude of going their separate ways. With a mix of classic hits and new songs, and a great
instrumental set, Blur had all the elements that a rock band should have,
according to one newspaper review.
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| Blur in Buenos Aires 11.10.15 |
We were originally due to see Foals, another British band, on
the Saturday night. However, Foals cancelled. On a whim, never having seen Blur
in my youth, my husband and I not only wanted to see this legendary band, but also how Blur would be received by the Porteños.
Playing at Tecnópolis, the venue was almost full, with
10-12,000 Blur fans eagerly anticipating the opening number. And there is was,
“Go On”, from the group’s new album The Magic Whip. For a band making a comeback, I think the new album is
very good. But what do I know...
At one point, Damon Albarn claimed he had hurt his knee the
previous night (maybe at the gig in the city of Cordoba). Still, he moved pretty energetically
across the stage, spraying the crowd with water and even sang happy birthday to
one very pleased fan.
I felt like a teenager again, jumping up and down to Park Life and swaying to Tender. The highlight was probably Song 2 and Girls & Boys. Unfortunately, Country House did not make the cut, but The Universal was a satisfactory finale.
Ultimately, Blur did what it does best, belting out powerful
rhythmic beats uhhhhh uh uhhhhhh uh uh uh uhhhh uhhhh uhhhhh. Woooooooohoooooooo.
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