December 2nd 2024.
Blur frontman Alex James has recently expressed his admiration for Oasis and their successful reunion tour. Despite their past rivalry, James is happy for the Gallagher brothers and even joked that it was "good manners" for them to wait until after Blur's reunion album and tour before announcing their own plans.
The two bands, along with lead singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, and drummer Dave Rowntree, were icons of the Britpop era in the 90s. Blur had 13 top 10 singles and 7 number one albums, while Oasis surprised fans last year with a new album and a string of sold-out shows at Wembley Stadium.
While Blur's reunion garnered attention, it paled in comparison to the frenzy surrounding Oasis' tour. However, James is pleased that the Gallagher brothers let Blur "get their sh*t out of the way" first. In a recent interview, he shared that he was "delighted" for Oasis and even went on to praise Liam Gallagher's vocal talent.
The Blur vs Oasis rivalry was legendary in the 90s, with the two bands constantly competing for the top spot. Blur initially took the lead with four Brit awards in 1995, but Oasis' hit album "Morning Glory" quickly shifted public perception in their favor. Despite their past feuds, James is happy to see that the rivalry is now water under the bridge, and he's not the only one from Blur who feels this way.
Drummer Dave Rowntree has also expressed interest in attending Oasis' reunion tour, as the bands now "get along well." He believes that together, Blur and Oasis changed the meaning of pop music, and that is a rare feat in the music industry. Even guitarist Graham Coxon has chimed in, saying that the reunion is good for the Gallagher brothers and their fans.
However, it seems that not everyone is on board with this newfound camaraderie. Liam Gallagher has recently taken to Twitter to express his disdain for Blur, calling their hit song "Song 2" a "TURDOS" and dismissing it as music for "posh brats." Despite this, James and the rest of Blur seem to have truly buried the hatchet and are focusing on their own music.
It's clear that both bands have left a lasting impact on the Britpop genre, and their rivalry will always be a part of music history. But it's heartening to see that they have put their differences aside and are now able to support each other's success. As they say, time heals all wounds, and that seems to be the case for Blur and Oasis.
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