New Blur album to feature Gourock Outdoor Pool artwork as fans hope for Scots tour
dailyrecord.co.ukBlur have shocked Scots fans with their choice of artwork for the iconic band's comeback album 'The Ballad of Darren'.The Britpop band have chosen a snap of Gourock's lido for their ninth album, sharing it to their Instagram on Thursday.
They posted a snap of the album cover alongside the caption: "The Ballad of Darren, out 21st July 2023." New Gladiators Giant, Fire, and Legend announced as part of BBC reboot And fans were quick to pressure the band for some Scottish tour dates.@murray_mcmillan wrote: "Seeing as that’s in Gourock, Scotland and I can see the pool from my house, I think we deserve a Scottish date "@ellaamillerr_ added: "Since this is the Gourock pool how about a show in Inverclyde ?"Other fans were delighted at the announcement.ciao_mads wrote: "Ooo I Can't wait!"And @jas.hana chimed: "IM LOSING MY MINDDD"The picture was captured by British photographer Martin Parr in 2004 and shows a lone man, Ian Galt swimming in the popular pool.He was unaware of the photo being taken and found out about it years later when a friend saw it in an exhibition in Glasgow.The band announced details of the album, which will be their first new music in eight years, on Thursday alongside a single ‘The Narcissist’. Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox.
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