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The Magic Whip

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"The Magic Whip" is an album by Blur.

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Blur

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Blur — There Are Too Many of Us

Blur

There Are Too Many of Us

Blur — I Broadcast

Blur

I Broadcast

If you like Blur

Graham Coxon

Graham Coxon

Elastica

Elastica

Pulp

Pulp

Damon Albarn

Damon Albarn

The Good, the Bad & the Queen

Oasis

Oasis

Gorillaz

Gorillaz

Suede

Suede

The Stone Roses

The Stone Roses

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

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Graham Coxon has unveiled ‘Castle Park’, a shelved album recorded back in 2011

Blur — My Terracotta Heart

Blur

My Terracotta Heart

Blur — Ong Ong

Blur

Ong Ong

Blur — New World Towers

Blur

New World Towers

Blur — New World Towers

Blur

New World Towers

Graham Coxon has unveiled ‘Castle Park’, a shelved album recorded back in 2011

Shelved for over a decade, the ten-track record arrives alongside full solo reissues.

20 Apr 2026 • 5:16 pm

Blur have announced two limited edition prints to celebrate 'The Magic Whip''s tenth anniversary

Blur have announced two limited edition prints to celebrate 'The Magic Whip''s tenth anniversary

Blur collaborates with Jealous Gallery to release two commemorative prints celebrating their 2015 album The Magic Whip's tenth anniversary.

29 May 2025 • 2:39 pm

Damon Albarn (and his natty hat) has received an honorary degree from University of Exeter

Damon Albarn (and his natty hat) has received an honorary degree from University of Exeter

The musician was honored for his creative contributions and commitment to environmental causes.

18 Jul 2024 • 6:42 pm

Graham Coxon reflects on Blur's Coachella performance: "They're looking at you like 'who's this old git?'"

Graham Coxon reflects on Blur's Coachella performance: "They're looking at you like 'who's this old git?'"

The guitarist discussed the crowd's tepid response and contrasted it with the band's exhilarating Wembley shows.

18 Jul 2024 • 2:57 pm

Bombay Bicycle Club deliver indie bliss with a side of Blur at Glastonbury 2024

Bombay Bicycle Club deliver indie bliss with a side of Blur at Glastonbury 2024

Legends recognise legends indeed.

28 Jun 2024 • 4:49 pm

blur are going to release a new live album, 'Live at Wembley Stadium'

blur are going to release a new live album, 'Live at Wembley Stadium'

It was recorded during their shows last summer.

5 Jun 2024 • 2:36 pm

blur have a new feature-length documentary film coming to cinemas this summer

blur have a new feature-length documentary film coming to cinemas this summer

Check out the trailer now.

7 May 2024 • 10:45 am

blur: "It's only when we get back together that you go wow, people really do care"

blur: "It's only when we get back together that you go wow, people really do care"

With their latest big return, Blur aren’t just sailing the breeze on the nostalgia circuit.

21 Jul 2023 • 5:00 am

The new issue of Dork, featuring blur, Georgia, Mahalia and more, is out now

The new issue of Dork, featuring blur, Georgia, Mahalia and more, is out now

There's also Peace, Yard Act, Bethany Cosentino, Picture Parlour and loads more.

13 Jul 2023 • 10:00 pm

The new issue of Dork, featuring blur, is coming soon – pre-order

The new issue of Dork, featuring blur, is coming soon – pre-order

Damon, Graham, Alex and Dave are back with their ninth studio album, 'The Ballad of Darren'.

11 Jul 2023 • 2:59 pm

blur have announced a new livestreamed one-off London show at which they'll play their new album in full

blur have announced a new livestreamed one-off London show at which they'll play their new album in full

‘The Ballad of Darren’ is out 21st July via Parlophone.

11 Jul 2023 • 8:50 am

Blur have added Paul Weller to one of their Wembley Stadium shows

Blur have added Paul Weller to one of their Wembley Stadium shows

The two shows will be held on 8th and 9th July.

22 Feb 2023 • 10:57 am

Blur have added Japan’s Summer Sonic festival to their 2023 run

Blur have added Japan’s Summer Sonic festival to their 2023 run

The festival is set to be held in Tokyo’s Zozomarine Stadium and Makuhari Messe on August 19th, and in Osaka’s Maishima Sonic Park on August 20th.

26 Jan 2023 • 10:30 am

Blur and Wizkid are set to headline Oya Festival 2023

Blur and Wizkid are set to headline Oya Festival 2023

he festival has also announced the likes of DEVO, FKA twigs, Caroline Polachek, Shygirl, Amyl and The Sniffers, Obongjayar and more.

24 Jan 2023 • 11:34 am

Roskilde Festival has expanded its 2023 line-up with Blur, Queens of the Stone Age, Tove Lo & more

Roskilde Festival has expanded its 2023 line-up with Blur, Queens of the Stone Age, Tove Lo & more

19 new acts now join the previously-shared 16-act initial bill.

30 Nov 2022 • 10:51 am

Primavera Sound has just announced the first wave of names for 2023, including Kendrick Lamar, Halsey, Blur and Depeche Mode

Primavera Sound has just announced the first wave of names for 2023, including Kendrick Lamar, Halsey, Blur and Depeche Mode

For the first time ever, the festival will be split across two sites, one in Barcelona and one in Madrid.

29 Nov 2022 • 11:57 am

Blur have announced their third 2023 concert in Dublin

Blur have announced their third 2023 concert in Dublin

It will be the newly-reunited group’s first show of 2023.

21 Nov 2022 • 11:49 am

Blur have sold-out their first-ever Wembley Stadium show, and added a second date

Blur have sold-out their first-ever Wembley Stadium show, and added a second date

The two shows will be held on July 8th & 9th, 2023.

18 Nov 2022 • 11:41 am

Blur have announced a huge Wembley Stadium live show for 2023

Blur have announced a huge Wembley Stadium live show for 2023

The iconic band will return to action next summer for their only UK appearance and first headline show since 2015.

14 Nov 2022 • 9:00 am

Here are some of the influences on Enter Shikari's new album, from Blur and Bowie to Grime

Here are some of the influences on Enter Shikari's new album, from Blur and Bowie to Grime

Frontman Rou Reynolds delves into his sources of inspiration.

22 Sept 2017 • 8:01 am

Versions of this record

The Magic Whip — other versions

Deluxe editions, anniversary reissues, regional editions and other recordings of this album. Each has its own page with its own pressings and credits.

The Magic Whip (Japanese Edition)
Tracks 1

Credits

Production & Engineering

Producer: Graham Coxon, Stephen Street, Damon Albarn