As reviewed by Tony for The Daily Ticket

Blur: played a blinder

The main turn? The one-time Britpop stars back in a surprise/ shock/cataclysmic turn of events? Yes, hell, in one of its many formats, has frozen over, and after Damon Albarn’s many musical forays (which will advance ever onwards, one imagines), guitarist Graham Coxon’s beautifully off-kilter solo records, bassist Alex James’ adventures in cheesemaking and drummer Dave Rowntree’s political ambitions, the reformation continues apace. Certainly, the sense of expectation is heightened by their being the critics’ and peoples’ favourite – great tunes, smart lyrics and personable blokes. A potent fusion that works a treat. Opening with “She’s So High”, keeping the momentum flowing with Girls and Boys and maintaining that energy with the likes of “Beetlebum”, between Albarn’s running on the spot and a synapse-blitzing light display, Blur played a blinder. Rough around the edges? There’s no other way for Blur – and I don’t think we’d want it otherwise