Blur: Modern Life Is Rubbish (30th Anniversary Edition) (transparent Orange Vinyl) Die Version auf Vinyl 2LP in Standard- Auflage. Diese besondere Auflage wurde veröffentlicht in Europa im Verlag Parlophone am 27. Oktober 2023.

"Blur: Modern Life Is Rubbish," released in 1993, is the second studio album by the British rock band Blur. The album marked a deliberate shift in the band's sound, distancing themselves from the shoegaze and baggy scenes of the early '90s, and instead drawing inspiration from classic British bands like The Kinks and The Beatles. This change set the stage for their later success and was pivotal in the formation of the Britpop genre. "Modern Life Is Rubbish" features a variety of tracks that showcase Blur's diverse musical range, including the anthemic "For Tomorrow," the raucous "Advert," and the introspective "Blue Jeans." Other notable tracks include "Chemical World," "Sunday Sunday," and "Miss America," each contributing to the album's narrative of British cultural commentary. The album's title itself is a statement on the banality and dissatisfaction with contemporary life, a theme that resonates throughout its songs. Despite a lukewarm commercial performance initially, "Modern Life Is Rubbish" has since been recognized as a significant record in the Britpop movement and has received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to British rock music.

Album Genres übergreifend Rock, Alternative rock und Brit Pop.