Re-release of Blur s the great escape-now available at budget. Classic album from 1995 featuring the hit songs the universal charmless man and country house. Beyond British and sensationally sociological Blur and singer/songwriter damon albarn weave tales of stifling middle class ennui into clever pop vignettes. The great escape is another demonstration of Blur s unique intelligence more of albarn s witty commentary and substantial proof that the group may be bordering on genius. As usual albarn s senses are keen on the great escape. His ear for melody and sound textures shines throughout the album s fifteen brilliant tracks. The ska horns and spy soundtrack guitar riffing on fadeaway exemplify Blur s knack for pop music yet elevate thesong beyond simple genre-fication with a dignity reserved for the orchestra pit.