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The band’s third single, ” Bang “, performed relatively disappointingly, reaching only number 24. Andy Ross and Food owner David Balfe were convinced Blur’s best course of action was to continue drawing influence from the Madchester genre. Blur attempted to expand their musical sound, but the recording of the group’s debut album was hindered by Albarn having to write his lyrics in the studio. Although the resulting album Leisure (1991) peaked at number seven on the UK Albums Chart , it received mixed reviews, and according to journalist John Harris , “could not shake off the odour of anti-climax”.