Blur share new 30-minute documentary about the making of The Magic Whip
04 May 2015, 14:32
| Written by
Laurence Day
Blur have revealed a half-hour documentary about the making of comeback record The Magic Whip in Hong Kong.
It's the foursome's first LP together in 16 years, and has been widely acclaimed by critics and applauded by fans (you can read our review here).
As well as featuring recording footage and shots of Damon, Graham, Alex and Dave in studio, there are interviews and segments about each members' travels in Asia - including Damon Albarn's trek to North Korea.
The Magic Whip is out now on Polydor. It went straight in at the top of the UK charts.
Watch the Made In Hong Kong mini-doc below.
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