Now a trio after the recent departure of guitarist Graham Coxon, Blur have returned to the fore with their latest album Think Tank.

Dubbed all "sensations and emotions", Think Tank sees Blur filling Coxon's absence with loops, beat boxes and nods to Albarn's dance and world music side-projects.

Think Tank cover shot

The trio hooked up with Lord Crowley of Pop just days before the album's release and their five night sold-out run at the London Astoria.

And they were in mischievous form as Lord Crowley attempted to question them about Graham's departure, recording in Marrakech and the four-year hiatus since the last album.

Audio Blur part 1 - (7' 53") The guys talk about playing live as a nine-piece band and inventing Brit-pop... Blur part 2 - (7' 53") Blur on the early days, their ambitions and Coldplay's Chris Martin singing one of their new songs before they did... Blur part 3 - (9' 41") Damon and Co chat about Graham Coxon's departure and Blur turning into a trio... Blur part 4 - (3' 16") Into the endgame as the boys finish off by talking about their new album, Morocco and er, Norman Cook... Realplayer required (The BBC cannot be held responsible for the content of external websites.)

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