13
by Blur
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. CDNow
    60
    The best results are in the vein of Low-era Bowie. The duds turn up, surprisingly, in the area that Blur is strongest -- songwriting.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    Blur's most inconsistent and infuriating statement thus far. Infuriating, because divested of four solid-gone clunkers '13' could pass muster as the best of Blur.
  3. Launch.com
    60
    If there's a downside, it's that 13 may sound more like a sampler of ideas than a single-minded effort.
  5. E! Online
    58
    Little gems are overwhelmed by sprawling jam tracks that, well, blur into each other.

Awards & Rankings

9
#9 Best Album of 1999
4
#4 Most Discussed Album of 1999
5
#5 Most Shared Album of 1999

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 85 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 85
  3. Negative: 2 out of 85
  1. j30
    Dec 7, 2011
    8
    The artistic 13 is blur's most ambitious album to date. Despite 13's flaws, it's hard not to recommend this record when there's so much soulThe artistic 13 is blur's most ambitious album to date. Despite 13's flaws, it's hard not to recommend this record when there's so much soul and risk involved.… Full Review »
  2. MoonNGloom
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    A beautiful, heartbreaking, strange, yet ever so endearing masterpiece of it's kind. Definitely the peak of Albarn and Coxon's musicianship,A beautiful, heartbreaking, strange, yet ever so endearing masterpiece of it's kind. Definitely the peak of Albarn and Coxon's musicianship, as well as the peak of their emotional toxicity, giving this album a strong sense of a bitter heart beaming with tons of passion and despondency.… Full Review »
  3. rextree
    Feb 19, 2019
    10
    A beautiful, underrated masterpiece. This is what ear-candy sounds like. "Trimm Trabb" is the highlight out of this one.
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