The Magic Whip (stylised in Chinese text as 模糊魔鞭) is the eighth studio album by English rock band Blur. It was recorded in Hong Kong and London, and released by Parlophone on 27 April 2015 and Warner Bros. Records on 28 April 2015.

Apr 28, 2015 · The Magic Whip is the first Blur album since 2003’s Think Tank, the first with guitarist Graham Coxon onboard since 1999’s 13 (Coxon was booted from the Think Tank sessions a week...

The Magic Whip finds the Britpop icons reuniting with a collection that' s both wonderfully familiar and endlessly surprising. “Lonesome Street” kicks off with the ecstatic crunch of guitar and then takes on new colors and textures, with psychedelic synth flourishes and kooky harmonies.

Apr 27, 2015 · Blur began recording in the spring of 2013 at Avon Studios in Kowloon, Hong Kong, and the finished product is the band’s first album as a four-piece in 16 years: The Magic Whip ( since 2003’s...

Apr 28, 2025 · Ultimately, ‘The Magic Whip’ is a smorgasbord of blur’s history, a collage of styles and moods that never fully coalesces into a singular identity, with moments of brilliance but little cohesive vision. Yet in a ranking of their albums, it stands above ‘Leisure’ and ‘Think Tank’, thanks to the strength of individual tracks and the ...

Record Store Day 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Blur’s iconic album The Magic Whip with a special, half-speed mastered limited edition zoetrope picture disc. This unique release features vibrant, original artwork, presented in an intricately designed die-cut sleeve.

Apr 27, 2025 · On this day 10 years ago, Blur released their chart-topping The Magic Whip – their first album in 12 years following 2003's Think Tank, and their first in 16 years to feature the original line ...

Dec 13, 2023 · Blur's 2015 album The Magic Whip. Includes the Japanese bonus track, Y'all Doomed. From my CD collection.

Blur’s comeback album, Magic Whip is a pretty solid return to the band’s sound. It kinda feels like they picked up right where they left off. Nothing crazy new for the band here, but it’s a decently consistent listen.

Apr 28, 2015 · The Magic Whip by Blur released in 2015. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.