Who was the real winner of the Britpop battle?

Virgin Radio

25 Aug 2018, 15:28

Britpop's most infamous battle between Blur and Oasis took place when the two bands released hits 'Country House' and 'Roll With It' at the same time

The race to number 1 made headlines all across the UK as the public watched the charts avidly to see who would reign supreme. 

Blur famously won the number 1 spot when it came to the Britpop single battle but the question still looms. Who won the Britpop battle overall? 

Oasis: 

1. Oasis have sold over 75 million sales worldwide and they're popularity and achivements put them at prime spot for winning the Britpop battle 'Blur Vs Oasis. 

2. Oasis have also played iconic festivals and music venues around the world including Knebworth, Glastonbury and Wembley Stadium. 

3. The band famously split in 2009 and the Gallagher brothers have been on (successful) solo careers ever since. 

Blur: 

1. Oasis still have yet to reform which is something Blur have done. To some, a reformed band wins on longetivty, however do their overall achievements rack up against Oasis? 

2. Blur have also played infamous gigs in Glastonbury and Hyde Park.

3. Blur have a total of 15 million (and counting) worldwide album sales, less than their Britpop rivals.

It's a tricky one...but perhaps this infamous Britpop battle is itself so ingrained into these bands, it's now actually become one of the core contributors to Britpop culture. Long live the debate!

Try the simple life; let's roll with it.