According to stereogum.com, rock band Blur will be releasing their upcoming album The Ballad Of Darren on July 28 and today the band have shared the songs “The Rabbi” and “The Swan.”

“The Rabbi” is a catchy song due to how the instrumentation fills the air with a lovely blend of light pop and rock while the vocal performance dazzles the mind with smooth vocal tones. “The Rabbi” offers listeners a glimpse of how Blur are not afraid to test the waters with different musical styles.

As for “The Swan,” the ditty is bit different because the instrumentation gives the atmosphere a solid kick of jazz and blues while the strong vocal performance croons out heartfelt emotions. “The Swan” is a lovely ballad that shows how passionate Blur are with their music.

As a whole, both songs are wonderful by how Blur used their musical talents to create compositions that have beautiful instrumentation, strong vocal performances and relatable lyrics.

Photo Credit: Raymond Flotat