Bugman (song)
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"Bugman" is a song by Blur
, featured as the second track on their sixth album, 13
, released 15 March 1999.
The song itself has been noted by critics for it's overdriven "noise" section in the middle of the song. It features the sound of a white-noise believed to be either a power drill or possibly a vacuum cleaner. One review of the album noted "13 contains a track entitled "Bugman" that is a brief piece of managed chaos. It manages to combine fat distorted riffs, a straight ahead rock beat, synth blips (including it seems, a power drill), screamy lead vocals, and saccharine sweet back ups (sha na na etc.). In short, it is wholly unique and embodies Blur's late 90's sound completely." The song has been noted at various points to be a reflection of the music the band was listening to around the time.
The song is actually two different compositions, combined only in the song through an interlude of the sound of Graham Coxon
's guitar being distorted. The first part is "Bugman", which runs until 3:23. From this point until the song's conclusion at 4:48, it is the "Bugman Exitlude" also known as "Space is the Place" due to it's key lyric.
It was also issued as a rare 12" DJ-only promotional single in 1999. On the band's 2009 revival, it featured on their greatest hits-style album Midlife: A Beginner's Guide to Blur
. Coxon reportedly wanted to perform the song live in 2009, but this did not fall through.
The song was also individually recorded by each of the members of Blur, and given a new name. These appeared as Coffee & TV
's B-sides.
Blur (band)
Blur is an English alternative rock band. Formed in London in 1989 as Seymour, the group consists of singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. Blur's debut album Leisure incorporated the sounds of Madchester and shoegazing...
, featured as the second track on their sixth album, 13
13 (Blur album)
13 is the sixth album by English band Blur, released in March 1999. The album reached number one in the UK Albums Chart and number 80 in the US Billboard 200. 13 spawned three hit singles: "Tender", "Coffee & TV" and "No Distance Left to Run"...
, released 15 March 1999.
The song itself has been noted by critics for it's overdriven "noise" section in the middle of the song. It features the sound of a white-noise believed to be either a power drill or possibly a vacuum cleaner. One review of the album noted "13 contains a track entitled "Bugman" that is a brief piece of managed chaos. It manages to combine fat distorted riffs, a straight ahead rock beat, synth blips (including it seems, a power drill), screamy lead vocals, and saccharine sweet back ups (sha na na etc.). In short, it is wholly unique and embodies Blur's late 90's sound completely." The song has been noted at various points to be a reflection of the music the band was listening to around the time.
The song is actually two different compositions, combined only in the song through an interlude of the sound of Graham Coxon
Graham Coxon
Graham Leslie Coxon is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and painter. He came to prominence as the lead guitarist, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of rock band Blur, and is also a critically acclaimed solo artist, having recorded seven solo albums...
's guitar being distorted. The first part is "Bugman", which runs until 3:23. From this point until the song's conclusion at 4:48, it is the "Bugman Exitlude" also known as "Space is the Place" due to it's key lyric.
It was also issued as a rare 12" DJ-only promotional single in 1999. On the band's 2009 revival, it featured on their greatest hits-style album Midlife: A Beginner's Guide to Blur
Midlife: A Beginner's Guide to Blur
Midlife: A Beginner's Guide to Blur is a two-disc compilation album by Blur, released by EMI Records on . Designed as a sampler for casual listeners, and with a greater focus on the band's career highlights rather than their hit singles, it is Blur's second retrospective collection, succeeding...
. Coxon reportedly wanted to perform the song live in 2009, but this did not fall through.
The song was also individually recorded by each of the members of Blur, and given a new name. These appeared as Coffee & TV
Coffee & TV
"Coffee & TV" is a song by the British alternative rock band Blur. The verses are sung by the band's guitarist, Graham Coxon, who also wrote the lyrics. The music is credited to Damon Albarn, who also sings the chorus. The song appears on the band's sixth studio album, 13, released in 1999; and...
's B-sides.