Adding yet another item to the list of reasons I wish I lived in the UK, Blur announced a few days ago that they will be reuniting for London’s Hyde Park gig next July. While I realize that many here in the States will probably greet that news with a response along the lines of, “What, that ‘Woo-hoo’ band is getting back together – who cares?”, there was actually quite a bit more to Blur than their US hit, “Song 2.”

The band, who haven’t played a show as a four-piece since 2000, was at the forefront of the mid-90s Britpop scene. The combination of Graham Coxon’s guitar work and Damon Albarn’s uncanny ability to nail the mundanity of suburban culture in his lyrics was magic at times and definitely one of the key influences in my life-long affair with Britpop.

So, in honor of Blur’s reunion let’s take a look back one of my favorite videos, 1994’s “Parklife.” Featuring a guest appearance by Quadrophenia’s Phil Daniels, this was the esscence of Blur at the time – funny, clever, and catchy as all hell. (Plus, in 6th grade I had a huge crush on Damon and I think this video had a lot to do with it…)

Per·fect song - /pur-fikt sawng/ : 1) A song that you find to be perfect; one in which you would not change a single note, beat or word. 2) A song that you connect to emotionally, or attach to a memory, a special person, or an experience. 3) Songs that speak directly to you or about you.

We here at Blendetta have decided to compile a top 50 list of what can only be described as perfect songs. No two people will have the same reasons as to why they find a song to be perfect, so we made two separate lists. So without further ado, here are the songs and the reasons why they are perfect, to us: (more…)