glitch Posted August 27 Posted August 27 Back in the 90s, Britpop was defined by the fierce rivalry between Blur and Oasis, especially during the iconic "Battle of Britpop" in 1995. Blur had their share of hits in the UK, and even a couple of classics which are still remembered today (Parklife and Girls & Boys). However, Oasis seems to have left a bigger mark. Oasis just announced a 14-date stadium tour across the UK and Ireland, which will likely sell out quickly and more dates will probably be added. I can't help but wonder if Blur could draw the same kind of crowd today. So, why do you think Oasis has had more staying power than Blur over the years?
Katamari Posted August 27 Posted August 27 (edited) blur never tried to be massive group like oasis plus their sound was very….um… British Edited September 2 by Katamari 7
Hector Posted August 27 Posted August 27 (edited) Because they were always bigger? It says a lot that they're still the biggest British act to emerge from the '90s, with the Spice Girls & Robbie Williams trailing behind them (and both had HUGE peaks as well). Edited August 27 by Hector 4
Rev8 Posted August 27 Posted August 27 (edited) Blur have several albums in the last 10 years Oasis haven't even gotten 1 in more than 10 years.. (last one was 2008) +Blur's frontman is focusing on Gorillaz at the moment Edited August 27 by Rev8 2
glitch Posted August 27 Author Posted August 27 9 minutes ago, fab said: never heard of Blur tbh Your fave certainly has 11
Abracadabra Posted August 27 Posted August 27 Oasis always had more GP classics, in fact it was Blur's rivalry with Oasis that made them bigger stars during the 90's heyday of Britpop. + Oasis's more working class background made them more appealing to the GP, whereas Blur were seen as being a bit more highbrow and were more embraced by critics. That + the lore around Liam and Noel's feud added to the hype for a comeback. 11
YourFavoriteWeapon Posted August 27 Posted August 27 Blur is boring and forgettable whereas Oasis gave us Wonderwall which is one of the best love songs ever created. 4 1
makeawish Posted August 27 Posted August 27 britpop discourse on atrl lmao i think the best thing oasis did for themselves was split up, means they can come back and the focus is on their best stuff which is nearly 30 years old now. blur had an album out last year and it was rubbish, that kind of thing sticks in the mind 1 2
glitch Posted August 27 Author Posted August 27 10 minutes ago, YourFavoriteWeapon said: Blur is boring and forgettable whereas Oasis gave us Wonderwall which is one of the best love songs ever created. 6 1
BOOMBAYAH Posted August 27 Posted August 27 Working class creativity always prevails in the UK (I wish the government would fund it more)
smgupdated Posted August 27 Posted August 27 They were always bigger commercially. Though their music stopped being interesting post 1995... meanwhile Blur have a long string of great albums post the britpop era. 1
Thesedays Posted August 27 Posted August 27 Oasis was commercially much more successful than Blur, and their aesthetics and the whole feud between the siblings make them more easily palatable celebrities. Plus, the fact Noel and Liam hate each other guts makes any reunion a possible once-in-a-lifetime event which obviously drives interest, sales, coverage, etc. Oasis' much bigger commercial viability has literally nothing to do with "standing the test of time," and it's actually quite stupid to suggest so. 3 3
Edonis Posted August 27 Posted August 27 Oasis had Wonderwall and constant drama. They also had a lot of crossover appeal outside of their respective circles. Blur did not.
tshwark Posted August 27 Posted August 27 Because Blur's frontman was smashing with Gorillaz, even by 99 Oasis were over and Blur were still relevant with that alternative album they released. 1
Draper. Posted August 27 Posted August 27 I've seen Noel and Liam play festivals several times and the highlights for the audience are always the songs from that one album (not even the entire Oasis discography): Wonderwall, Morning Glory, Champagne Supernova, Don't Look Back in Anger, etc. Meanwhile Damon has successfully launched Gorillaz and The Good, The Bad and The Queen. That's kinda why. 5
liquiddiamonds Posted August 27 Posted August 27 (edited) Blur clears. They had artistry and did a lot of different rock sounds with each album and damon went on to explore further with Gorillaz. Oasis is nostalgia act. Cute remembered hits but not much more but real ones know that Pulp and Suede were the two big jewels of britpop. I'd even take Elastica over Oasis anyday Edited August 27 by liquiddiamonds 6
Technicolor Posted August 28 Posted August 28 24 minutes ago, liquiddiamonds said: but real ones know that Pulp and Suede were the two big jewels of britpop. I'd even take Elastica over Oasis anyday Spill 3
Mariya Takeuchi Posted August 28 Posted August 28 Great melodies, beautiful melodies. Mansun clears them both
Poxy Posted August 28 Posted August 28 As many have said, Gorillaz exist Blur will have a resurgence one day!
Charmed Life Posted August 28 Posted August 28 Because Oasis have "Definitely Maybe" and "What's the Story (morning Glory) in their discography. Never liked BLEUGH, tbh. 1
Polgg48 Posted August 28 Posted August 28 quite obvious once you listen to their first two albums, just hit after hit living in your head forever. blur is more singles band whereas only one of their album mentioned in polls but not influence at all and forgettable.
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