Alex James: 'Blur could continue after Hyde Park gig' - video

Alex James has refused to rule out the prospect of Blur continuing after their Hyde Park concert.

Compounding the mixed signals from frontman Damon Albarn, the bassist suggested that the 'Parklife' band are undecided over whether they should continue after closing the 2012 Olympics on August on August 12.



Speaking in a video uploaded to Blur's official YouTube channel, James said: "This is something that happens incredibly rarely, and who knows whether it'll ever happen again, whether this is the end, or the beginning of the next chapter."

He insisted that the show will be "very emotional" and the band will feel "overwhelmed"

The 43-year-old added that the group's two new tracks, to debut on Twitter next month, will encapsulate "completely different sides of Blur".

James revealed that 'The Puritan' is "a big and bouncy, up and at 'em sing-a-long special", while 'Under the Westway' is "more hip" in contrast.

Referring to their original Hyde Park reunion, he added: "The shows we did in 2009 were definitely the best we've ever done, and being asked to close the Olympics is something we couldn't turn down."

Watch Blur perform 'Girls and Boys' at Hyde Park in 2009 below: