The Ballad Of Darren is Blur’s ninth studio album, released in 2023 on Parlophone. Produced by James Ford, the record marks the band’s first album in eight years, following The Magic Whip (2015). With introspective lyrics from Damon Albarn and rich guitar textures from Graham Coxon, the album explores themes of maturity, reflection, and resilience. The vinyl edition presents the band’s indie rock sound with audiophile clarity and striking artwork by Martin Parr.

Track listing

1. The Ballad
2. St. Charles Square
3. Barbaric
4. Russian Strings
5. The Everglades (For Leonard)
6. The Narcissist
7. Goodbye Albert
8. Far Away Island
9. Avalon
10. The Heights

Features

• 2023 Parlophone vinyl LP release
• Produced by James Ford
• Artwork by Martin Parr
• Includes singles The Narcissist and St. Charles Square
• Indie rock / Britpop legacy

Information

Artist: Blur
Format: Vinyl LP, Album
Label: Parlophone – 5054197660136
Country: Europe / UK
Release date: 21 July 2023
Original release year: 2023
Barcode (EAN): 5054197660136
Catalogue number: 5054197660136
Genre: Rock

Blur’s The Ballad Of Darren 2023 Parlophone vinyl LP, indie rock comeback with The Narcissist.