Blur fans have been drip-fed new tunes online and on Jools since the London pop outfit made the semi-shock announcement that yes, in fact, they had got their act together and recorded a proper new album.
The result is The Magic Whip, the band's first since 2003's Think Thank and the firs to feature all four members (Coxon only added his guitar magic to 'Battery In Your Leg' in 2003) throughout since 1999.
The album is officially released this Friday April 24, the official Hot Press verdict will be with you Thursday, but for now, try it for yourself over at [link]www.itunes.com/blur[/link]