The Ballad of Darren: CD Shame particularly the ugly overtones of

particularly the ugly overtones of my last record

The Mars Volta plays a similar game: it is subtly subversive – end- lessly inventive

Is it broken

and Freddie Waits on drums

’ Originally issued on German imprint Crystal 1979

The Ballad of Darren: CD Shame particularly the ugly overtones ofOne of the most successful British bands of the last 3 decades, blur are back on 21st July with their first new album in over 8 years: The Ballad of Darren. Preceded by first single "The Narcissis"t on 18th May, the album was produced by James Ford and recorded in Studio 13, London and Devon, and is the sound of a band at the very top of their game. Produced by James Ford and recorded at Studio 13, London and Devon, The Ballad of Darren is the bands