Alex James: 'Blur reunion may still happen'

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Bassist revives hopes

May 22, 2008
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Former Blur bassist Alex James has said that he would be "surprised" if the band never worked together at some point in the future.

James, singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon and drummer Dave Rowntree had been expected to reconvene in late 2007 to record new material, but despite meeting up as a foursome for a meeting the sessions never took place.

Rumours of a reunion have died down since, but today (May 21) James indicated that the possibility of a reunion is still not dead in the water.

The group have not released an album since 2003's 'Think Tank', which was recorded mainly as a three-piece after Coxon departed a year earlier.

"We're all pretty busy but I'd be surprised if it [a reunion] never happens," he told BBC 6 Music. "But I would be terrified if it was happening on Monday."

James was speaking at a photo exhibition on London's Trafalgar Square that is highlighting the environmental and social realities in Colombia of the cocaine trade.

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noeling

May 22, 2008

they should give it a lot one more shot. it will be a shame if they didn't because from leisure to 13 (or even think tank) these lads have grown up and evolved so much in their music, unlike oasis who never really made a ground-breaking album since the last decade; and they are much more appealing to me than the whole bunch of post-punkers or boring bands who are out on the scene....so please damon!

guiltypleasure

May 22, 2008

it would be a shame for them to never produce anything new...but i'm not holding my breath...

NOTTSDRU

May 22, 2008

not sure if it`d happen they always were better and more talented then anyone about even today there are few bands that can be even half as talented. as for oasis keep trying lads

BigpoppaJ

May 22, 2008

It still amazes me that whenever anyone mentions Blur some half wit always brings Oasis into the equation. You can't make the comparison as there isn't any, Oasis let there music do the talking and will always go down as the better band. I do wish Blur would reform and do one last album, I get so fed up of seeing and hearing from music nerds who still crave them. Go on Damon put the nerds out of the misery, one last album!

3258stuart

May 22, 2008

dont really care, alex james is an ass wipe. coxon's solo stuff is ok damon dont really care fo his shit and the drummer dont know his name not too bothered to learn it either. oasis

phonicfred

May 22, 2008

pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaase!!!not joking! this has to happen. AHHHH god coxon dont you see that you love these boys. hurry up and agree.AHHAHAHHHAHAHAHAHAH OMG PLEEEEAASE. i would die to see blur live! i would do almost anything!PPPLEEEAASE

wellduhobviously

May 22, 2008

To be honest, if I was in talks to reunite with a band that featured somebody as smug-looking and irritating as Alex James, I'd call it a day.All the ability in the world can't make up for Fat Les.

StRshPed

May 22, 2008

Why do people still keep thinking that reunion didnt happen because of Graham Coxon? Hes already said he'd like to, its damon that wasnt keen this time around. Anyway, it would be amazing if they do, i still think they've got a lot more to give - especially as a 4 piece again. And whats the point of reading and commenting on an article if you're not interested?

no_user_name_required

May 23, 2008

come on blur! a renunion would make me sooo happy! i would love to see them live.

CinemaDan

May 23, 2008

I was at the talk Alex did in Brighton last night as part of Brighton Festival and he was quite open when questioned about the reformation of Blur. To essentially confirm the above story, he hopes that it's a question of when not if. It would be also have to be as the complete four-piece. He was witty and charming throughout revealing - a likable guy obsessed with cheese. The only new thing I can add is that he also revealed that Blur were offered to headline Glastonbury this year - something he regrets didn't happen.

Nazchito

May 23, 2008

yeah , i love blur ,,,,they are the best brit pop band ever ,,

ed2005

May 23, 2008

It would be amazing if this happened. Blur were and are an amzing band. They should do it on their own terms though, not reuniting just to play a greatest hits tour. As for mentioning their rivals or an Alex James project from ten years ago...get a grip.