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Blur — Out Of Time
Album: Think Tank
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Released: 2003
Length: 3:37
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Where's the love song to set us free?
Too many people down
Everything turning the wrong way round

And I don't know what love would be
But if we stop dreaming now
Lord knows we'll never clear the clouds

And you've been so busy lately that you haven't found the time
To open up your mind
And watch the world spinning gently out of time

Feel the sunshine on your face
It's in a computer now
Gone to the future way out in space

And you've been so busy lately that you haven't found the time
To open up your mind
And watch the world spinning gently out of time

And you've been so busy lately that you haven't found the time
To open up your mind
And watch the world spinning gently out of time

Tell me I'm not dreaming
But are we out of time?
We're out of time
Out of time
Out of time
Out of time
Out of time
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Banksy cover art?
Posted 7 months ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Time to up-date Bill!!


The Narcissist - Blur
Posted 1 year ago by Johnny_Alpha    [ Reply ]
This is a very strong album overall - worth digging into.
Posted 1 year ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 mikegolden44 wrote:

not about  this tune but do they play any Avett Brothers?



why would they?
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Good Tune! I never hear of them before. Thanx RP!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 jtdiver wrote:

Damon Albarn has such a great voice


Hunh, really?  Cause I was just thinking that this track would be so much better with a vocalist that could actually sing...
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
not about  this tune but do they play any Avett Brothers?
Posted 3 years ago by mikegolden44    [ Reply ]
 bigbobbybubba wrote:

Did Banksy get a nod for the album cover inspiration? 


Banksy got paid "quite a lot of money" (according to him) to do the album cover.
Posted 3 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Did Banksy get a nod for the album cover inspiration? 
Posted 3 years ago by bigbobbybubba    [ Reply ]
The video of the girl on the ship makes me cry. Such poignant imagery. 
Posted 3 years ago by Xstar    [ Reply ]
Listening to this a lot the last couple years...
Posted 4 years ago by firefly6    [ Reply ]
That background sound make my skin crawl. Like nails on a chalkboard.
Posted 4 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Damon Albarn is a genius, then and now.
Posted 4 years ago by Dubbey    [ Reply ]
Timeless - amazing that this was released in the early 00's.
Posted 4 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
Oooh waited long for this one.
One of the most beautiful songs Blur ever made
Posted 5 years ago by Donar    [ Reply ]
I looked at my phone to see what band this was, and was genuinely surprised to see that this is Blur.  Not at all in keeping with my impression of them from way back.  Good song.
Posted 5 years ago by Chuckaluphagus    [ Reply ]
Definitely one of the very best things Blur did! Wasn't mad keen on the album, but to go in that direction with no Graham Coxon was a bold move - and probably sewed the seeds to Gorrilaz and all that 
Posted 5 years ago by jimmy99s    [ Reply ]
Simple & so Beauty
Posted 5 years ago by noe.architecte169    [ Reply ]
Simple, raw, beautiful. 

A real gem of a tune. 
Posted 5 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 coolpeople_rule wrote:
His voice sounds a little like David Bowie's to me. Not a bad tune.
 
He sounds a little like Greg Lake or Paul Weller at times.  I guess it's more the phrasing with that baritone voice.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 dragon1952 wrote:
Bleh.....not sure why anyone would actually buy that.

 
You might have been born in 1952 but it doesn't mean you have to live there. 
Posted 6 years ago by RingoTheFirst    [ Reply ]
{#Good-vibes}
Posted 7 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
Not enough Blur on RP {#Music}
Posted 8 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
 dragon1952 wrote:
Bleh.....not sure why anyone would actually buy that.

 
Yes, what with your opinion being universal and all ... wait, what?
Posted 8 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Bleh.....not sure why anyone would actually buy that.
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
I keep waiting for the tune to switch over to 'Mr Tambourine Man'
Posted 9 years ago by divis    [ Reply ]
Announced yesterday that a new Gorillaz collection is in the works. Yes. Albarn is a stone genius.
Posted 9 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Honestly like this tune for some reason.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
{#Naughty} horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Posted 12 years ago by sarahbean31    [ Reply ]
i love this song. great album.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Think Tank is a very very good album. Listen to it. :)
Posted 12 years ago by Difool    [ Reply ]
This song is annoying. I thought I had two different (competing) audio streams going on my computer.

Posted 13 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
I thought this was gorillaz at first.  I had to dig to find damon's name...good stuff.
Posted 13 years ago by dpvest    [ Reply ]
Wicked cover art. I'd love to find a print of this.
Posted 13 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
 coolpeople_rule wrote:
His voice sounds a little like David Bowie's to me. Not a bad tune.
 
There are a few songs where David puts on a kind of tired, very English vocalization that sounds like this.  Thinking of Repetition from Lodger as the best example.

However, over 44 years of recording, Bowie has used more varied vocal styles than he has stage personalities.


Posted 13 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 lewie221 wrote:

Hey, Excelsior is back!

(And apparently a girl, which is something of a surprise.)
 

LOL!

and for those of you who don't know the reference....

https://www.radioparadise.com/content.php?name=Members&file=userinfo&showdata=song_comments&u=31670
i challenge you to find one positive comment.
Posted 13 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
 lewie221 wrote:

Hey, Excelsior is back!

(And apparently a girl, which is something of a surprise.)
 

Nah... I reckon he's a boy... I reckon he just likes to hang round down at the docks... in drag    {#Tongue}
Posted 13 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
Me like... Funny tho- sounds like Gorillaz  {#Lol}
Posted 13 years ago by tphord    [ Reply ]
 jtdiver wrote:
Damon Albarn has such a great voice

Now if he could only develop a sense of melody...

Posted 13 years ago by spigolli    [ Reply ]
 lewie221 wrote:

Hey, Excelsior is back!

(And apparently a girl, which is something of a surprise.)
 
What makes you think that Excelsior was a guy?

Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Damon Albarn has such a great voice
Posted 13 years ago by jtdiver    [ Reply ]
 sailorgirl wrote:
blech    {#Puke} not interested.  MUTE.
 
Hey, Excelsior is back!

(And apparently a girl, which is something of a surprise.)


Posted 13 years ago by lewie221    [ Reply ]
blech    {#Puke} not interested.  MUTE.
Posted 14 years ago by sailorgirl    [ Reply ]
I had to check. I like David Bowie. This is nice at first listen. :)


Posted 14 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Think_Tank_(album)

Banksy = Genius

Can I just add that I saw Blur perform this at Glastonbury to 75,000 fans and it was rather splendid? There. . . done it. 

Posted 15 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 cactus7709 wrote:
Great tune,great band
 
Can I use the word AWESOME? 

Posted 15 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Great tune,great band
Posted 15 years ago by cactus7709    [ Reply ]
nice song. video is a bit abstract but nice to watch

silly album cover btw

Posted 15 years ago by AdyMiles    [ Reply ]
His voice sounds a little like David Bowie's to me. Not a bad tune.
Posted 15 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
 canoeist wrote:
Great track - Blur can do no wrong - can't wat for the promised new album
 
A new album, really as Blur?  I can't wait!

Posted 15 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
 copymonkey wrote:
Isn't this a Ron Sexsmith song, or am I, in the current vernacular "mis-remembering"?
 
He does sound like Ron Sexsmith on this one but it's a Blur song.
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Really sick of this song—gets worse each time it is played
Posted 15 years ago by Buddyo    [ Reply ]
Thought it sounded like the Arctic Monkeys
Posted 15 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Seems like every time I listen to this one I like it better. 6 -> 7 today!
Posted 16 years ago by zair99    [ Reply ]
matteo lavaselli

{#Iamwithstupid}
Posted 16 years ago by Lusiano    [ Reply ]
COOL!  I love The Current Vernacular.  They're touring with Wheezer right? 

copymonkey wrote:
Isn't this a Ron Sexsmith song, or am I, in the current vernacular "mis-remembering"?

 


Posted 16 years ago by Bad_Art    [ Reply ]
Isn't this a Ron Sexsmith song, or am I, in the current vernacular "mis-remembering"?
Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
yclept wrote:
did Banksy do the album cover?
Yes he did
Posted 16 years ago by SpaceCase    [ Reply ]
did Banksy do the album cover?
Posted 16 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
EssexTex wrote:
Oh you're SO right Oasis are SHIT!
I second...and third that remark.
Posted 17 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
ziggytrix wrote:
ha!
Oh you're SO right Oasis are SHIT!
Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
tiddalick wrote:
I suspect you don't like Oasis because they're shit!
ha!
Posted 17 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Great track - Blur can do no wrong - can't wat for the promised new album
Posted 17 years ago by canoeist    [ Reply ]
wow, this is fabulous!
Posted 17 years ago by canadapaul    [ Reply ]
The beginning sounds like it's gonna be a cover of I Scare Myself.
Posted 17 years ago by sandpebble    [ Reply ]
gbourbon wrote:
Blur or Gorillaz!?!?!?
Montillius wrote:
Yes.
pannaramma wrote:
Is it the same guy?
Yes.
Posted 17 years ago by Hastur_T    [ Reply ]
Montillius wrote:
Yes.
Is it the same guy?
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
really lovely song....gentle guitar
Posted 17 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
gbourbon wrote:
Blur or Gorillaz!?!?!?
Yes.
Posted 17 years ago by Montillius    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song...
Posted 17 years ago by pearmax    [ Reply ]
optimusprime10 wrote:
what ever happened to those parental advisory stickers?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parental_Advisory might offer some hints.
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
11
Posted 17 years ago by 99    [ Reply ]
Darkmatter wrote:
As time goes by, this song is growing into the best Blur song ever.
Is that to say it's a shame they don't have anything better?
Posted 17 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
As time goes by, this song is growing into the best Blur song ever.
Posted 17 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
halcyem wrote:
Great song, shame about the video - the mock reality-tv bite about life on an aircraft carrier didnt really gel. And Graham Coxon can do a lot better.
Completely agree. I get weak when I listen to this, but the video is a huge disappointment.
Posted 17 years ago by shakylegs    [ Reply ]
Love this song, the love song!
Posted 17 years ago by th0m    [ Reply ]
The best song Neil Finn never wrote.
Posted 17 years ago by tsw    [ Reply ]
that's disappointing to hear. but yeah, i love this song. this guy's voice just does it for me. i've always enjoyed blur.
Posted 17 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
the best song on this not so good album
Posted 18 years ago by exciter76    [ Reply ]
This just keeps growing on me...A well crafted tune that says just enough to be meaningful without preaching.
Posted 18 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
This sounds just like Ron Sexsmith, a Canadian who was acclaimed by Elvis Costello.
Posted 18 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
what ever happened to those parental advisory stickers?
Posted 18 years ago by optimusprime10    [ Reply ]
True lyrics.
Posted 18 years ago by spicytomato    [ Reply ]
Kerly wrote:
Good track. Old stuff is as good as this song. I liked their older stuff more.
+ 1 to that.
Posted 18 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
Good track. Old stuff is as good as this song. I liked their older stuff more.
Posted 18 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
Great song, shame about the video - the mock reality-tv bite about life on an aircraft carrier didnt really gel. And Graham Coxon can do a lot better.
Posted 18 years ago by halcyem    [ Reply ]
Great stuff. I think William Orbit and Fatboy Slim produced this album?
Posted 18 years ago by matt!    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by pdhski    [ Reply ]
Never really followed these guys… Dig this song.
Posted 18 years ago by markE    [ Reply ]
Angelof9 wrote:
Hands down my all time favourite Blur song
I agree-love this song!
Posted 18 years ago by jamm    [ Reply ]
This is the first time I've heard this song--I'm kind of liking it. I think I might like it better if it were a bit more peppy.
Posted 18 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Really well produced. Heart-breakingly beautiful song.
Posted 18 years ago by jraum    [ Reply ]
Blur or Gorillaz!?!?!?
Posted 18 years ago by gbourbon    [ Reply ]
Angelof9 wrote:
Hands down my all time favourite Blur song
Wow. Amazing how different people can be. This song is painful to me. //shrug
Posted 18 years ago by japanmoran    [ Reply ]
Hands down my all time favourite Blur song
Posted 18 years ago by Angelof9    [ Reply ]
whoa.... isn't this The Dears?
Posted 18 years ago by StickerSticker    [ Reply ]
This gets a "no."
Posted 18 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
curtkare wrote:
Why am I distinctly thinking of Paul Weller?
I don't know. Why are you thinking of Paul Weller? Do you have a Paul Weller fixation? Maybe you need to talk to somebody about this.
Posted 18 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
Why am I distinctly thinking of Paul Weller?
Posted 18 years ago by curtkare    [ Reply ]
I really like this song, and Damon's distinct voice makes it even better. Blur never disappoints me.
Posted 18 years ago by vnero323    [ Reply ]
not a good Blur song - bland - but i suspect its huge in Europe !!!
Posted 18 years ago by tim_ontario    [ Reply ]
tiddalick wrote:
I suspect you don't like Oasis because they're shit!
Oh, right. That would be it... Thanks, tidders!
Posted 18 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
ChardRemains wrote:
Yeah. Must be why i like these guys but not their big Brit-pop contemporary rivals, Oasis. Haven't been disappointed by them yet.
I suspect you don't like Oasis because they're shit!
Posted 18 years ago by tiddalick    [ Reply ]
:sunny.gif:
Posted 18 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by hurrah    [ Reply ]
Freakin Excellent!
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
LOVE this SONG!!!
Posted 19 years ago by foppy-knight    [ Reply ]
Great song!
Posted 19 years ago by lunar1963    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
Bowie-esque, yes, but I'm also hearing a big Jack Bruce influence.
Yeah. Must be why i like these guys but not their big Brit-pop contemporary rivals, Oasis. Haven't been disappointed by them yet.
Posted 19 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
Bowie, Jack Bruce...ok. Also, let's throw in the Zombies while we're at it. Decent tune, but it doesn't go far.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Damon Albarn has always come up with great melodies, and this is another.
Posted 19 years ago by ZedLeppelin    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
Bowie-esque, yes, but I'm also hearing a big Jack Bruce influence.
There! That's it! That's who I was trying to place - Jack Bruce! OMLOG, thank you for clearing that up and sparing me needless agony.
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Bowie-esque, yes, but I'm also hearing a big Jack Bruce influence.
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
I am not a big Blur fan, and found the Oasis v Blur Britpop duel of the mid-90s especially tiresome. This I like. I also like everything that I have heard from Damon Albarn's various un-Blurred projects (Gorillaz, 'Reykjavik 101' film soundtrack) enough to say that here is a guy worth keeping an eye on.
Posted 19 years ago by fureanbode    [ Reply ]
psycholynx wrote:
Grows on you ........
Then take a shower and wash it off, quick, before it spreads. This sounds like something from a bad English movie from the 60's. NEXT!
Posted 19 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
Grows on you - I just bumped it to 10
Posted 19 years ago by psycholynx    [ Reply ]
I still remember these guys from the Madchester/Baggy days ala Charlatans, Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, etc. My how they've changed since then. Then again if they hadn't they'd probably be long gone like most other Madchester bands.
Posted 19 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]
Darkmatter wrote:
.... Blur singer Damon Albarn explored quite a lot of west and north african folk music before recording "Think Tank" with Blur ... :)
Albarn also either wrote or assembled the soundtrack for the film "Ordinary Decent Criminals," that was an excellent mix. However, I've only seen this soundtrack for sale as an import and they wanted like $30 for it. A little too pricey for this kid. Nontheless, the songs on it are terriffic.
Posted 19 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Yes !!! I love this song. There is just something about it. Blur sure has grown up, huh? Woooo Hoooo
Posted 19 years ago by psycholynx    [ Reply ]
I'm fooled into thinking this is a Bella Fleck tune every time this song starts to pour through my speakers... right up until the vocals start, then from that point forward I don't hear any Bella Fleck... hmmm...
Posted 19 years ago by BGGA    [ Reply ]