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Think Tank - Blur
  • Band Name: Blur
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: May 6, 2003
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83 out of 100

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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 77 Ratings

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  • Summary: The veteran Britpop outfit's first new album in four years is the result of tumultuous recording sessions in Morocco with producer Fatboy Slim, which saw a growing dispute between co-founders Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon culminate in Coxon's departure from the band. Fatboy Slim only wound up producing two tracks, with William Orbit handling some of the others.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Playlouder
    100
    'Think Tank' is an extraordinary record that pushes boundaries and sets new standards.
  2. Uncut
    100
    The sharpest, most imaginative and downright listenable album of Blur's career to date.... A grown-up alt.rock album of breathtaking potency and invention. [Album of the Month, June 2003, p.90]
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  3. CultureDose.net
    60
    Think Tank is an uneven album that only those with a very open mind and a big love for the band will be able to stomach.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 50
  3. Negative: 2 out of 50
  1. DaveS
    10
    Think Tank, while a little weird in that every track is completely different from the last, doesent have a bad song on it. I'll definetly be hoping for Graham to come back though.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. j30
    10
    Think Tank is a classic in it's own right. It's amazing that each track is so different, yet it all fits as a whole, cohesive piece of pop-rock art. It's not only in my top ten of that year, but of all-time.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. SusieSing
    3
    What, are we so desperate for good music taht we're praising mediocrity now? I love Blur but this is a tacky and uninspired record; no amount of wishful thinking can change what a flop this is. Maybe it's time to throw in the towel, guys.… Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

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