13 (Blur album)

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13 is the sixth studio album by the English alternative rock band Blur, released on 15 March 1999. Continuing the band's stylistic shift away from the Britpop sound of their earlier career, 13 explores art rock and electronic styles. Lyrically, the album is darker and more personal than Blur's previous efforts, being heavily inspired by Damon Albarn's breakup with long-term girlfriend, Justine Frischmann. Recording took place from June to October 1998 in London and Reykjavík. The album marks a departure of the band's longtime producer, Stephen Street, with his role being filled by William Orbit, who they had chosen after hearing his work on the remix album Bustin' + Dronin' (1998). Relationships between the band members were reported to be strained, with members frequently missing from the sessions. 13 was the last Blur album for over a decade to feature the original line-up, as Coxon later left the band during the 2002 sessions of their next album Think Tank (2003), before returning in...

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