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great!
Loved it.
Ya decía yo que la voz me sonaba ...
Vraiment une belle surprise, dans sa subtilité et ses thèmes, des arrangements mélodieux sans être trop doux.
obviously
2007 - Similar to Gorillaz - Art Rock; Alternative Rock
If there is one excellent side effect of the BritPop fetish this list has, it is more exposure to this excellent album. I've loved it for so many years. It is so hypnotic between the keys and the amazing rhythm section (RIP Tony Allen). Very happy to have listened to it once again this morning.
It is a good music.
Ya decía yo que la voz me sonaba ...
Very cool!
Brilliant album. Another masterpiece by Damon
For as singular - and singularly English - as Damon Albarn's voice is, it's striking how relatively infrequently his music has relied on just his own solo vocals. A key component of Blur's signature sound has almost always been Graham Coxon's harmonies; very little of *Parklife*, for example, would work without them. And Gorillaz, of course, is famously as much a vehicle for Albarn's collaborators (from Del the Funky Homosapien to Dennis Hopper) as it is for Albarn himself. So it's uncomfortable to hear Albarn as the sole authorial voice here; you're constantly listening for some harmony to support him, some counter-phrase to argue with him, *something*. And yet it's just him - a decision that deepens the sense of alienation on display in these songs. The England of *Parklife* and *The Great Escape* felt positively teeming with human stories - house-poor exurbanites, corporate drones, eccentrics who bulldoze their own places of residence. The England of this album feels deserted by comparison. Albarn cryptically referred to the album as “a mystery play about London,” and it seems clear his target is specifically the Iraq War-era Blairite version in which the quiet but persistent unease of a conflict happening somewhere else is always filtering out into daily life like the repressed wound it is. "A Soldier's Tale" puts an ironic twist on the iconic whistle figure from the Scorpions' 'Winds of Change” in service of a vignette highlighting the absurdity of trying to marshal a militant mentality for the mundanities of life. "We make our own confining time," Albarn sings, identifying in a seemingly tossed-off line the inanity of picking a fight on behalf of the nation, seemingly just to have something to fight about. "Three Changes" similarly takes Albarn's own "This Is a Low" and turns it on its head, transmuting the comforting shipping forecast of the original into discomfiting Murdoch-coded cultural shit-stirring. No wonder the isolation is so bad - that's what you get when you're encouraged to see an enemy in every face you meet. If there’s a downside here it’s that the all-star lineup Albarn has assembled–Paul Simonon, Simon Tong, and Tony Allen, plus producer Danger Mouse–seem to have less to do than you’d expect; the closing title track is really the only time they get to stretch out into anything longer and jammier. But if anything the experience of making a Blur-like album with non-Blur personnel seems to have made Albarn miss Coxon; this album was made toward the end of their famous estrangement, as within a few months of its release Blur would announce their reunion proper. That figures: when the world feels like it’s quietly ending then the thing we all really want is to see our best mates more often again. This isn’t quite as good as that band’s mid-Nineties peak (how could it be) but its downbeat energy is worthy as both an attempt to recreate that magic and a signifier of the odd, calm-before-the-storm period of history in which it came into being.
Definitely not as essential as Blur or Gorillaz but still great music from Damon Albarn, etc.
Never heard a Damon Albarn project before and then i get two in a row. Funny. Yeah i mean not as good and way less focused than Gorillaz but theres some quality musicianship on display here, for sure.
Cool! sounds like a mix of Radiohead and Blur. 4 stars
I’ll listen to anything Damien does. I didn’t know this existed and am grateful to the list for showing me.
Wasn't expecting a Damon Albarn album. Luckily it's more Gorillaz than The Blur.
Never heard of album/band. Generally not a fan of alt especially from this time range. Actually like history song a lot. Really good production. Not too whiny. Really good keys and bass. A lot going on with 80s life. Not a bad song but not great either. Cool production again. I’m enjoying northern whale a lot. Not as in your fave as the first few songs but still good production again. Good lyrics too. Kingdom of doom is more of the same. Nothing too special. Herculean is a really fun song and the production again is so good. Love the end of it. Really really cool song. Hard to follow that up. Dissapointed with behind the sun. This song isn’t that good. Good writing but that’s it. Cool production again on the bunting song but not really a fan of the vocals/lyrics. Nature springs is better. Much catchier. Cool production again. Soldiers tale is forgettable. Nothing really to it. Three changes is cool, really like the horns. Interesting drums/production as a whole. Good writing. I like having the title track as the closer. Love the piano to open. Really good production all around. Cool musical outro, good way to wrap up the album. Very pleasantly surprised. One of the best alt albums I’ve heard. 3.5/5 stars.
I thought I was being clever with my review of “This is a long lost Blur album and no one can convince me otherwise “ not knowing this was a Albarn side project. So glad I did not post that
history song is an all timer
thank you damon for my life
ovo mi se dosta dopalo! album mi je na neki način poznat odavno, ali samo činjenicom da na njemu svira paul simonon iz clasha te omotom te me nije nešto privlačio, no drago mi je da sam ga ipak evo preslušao. sigurno ću još slušati, ali nije vrh vrhova, tako da jedna lijepa četvorka
7/10 Pretty good indie rock album, but nothing really stood out to me.
Never heard of this and didn't know what to expect. I found it to be quite enjoyable.
Very good album by Damon Albarn and Co. There are two songs on this record that I love so just for that alone, I think this is a very good recording.
I’ve never really understood what they are trying to achieve with this album. I still don’t really. That being said, I rather enjoyed it today. Very chilled, lots of subtle instrumentation and touches with Damon’s ear for a melody on top. Defo one for a sunny summers day (which it is), probably would have hated in winter.
Great album from Albarn with a fantastic flow I'd never heard of before, but also makes it way weirder that there's not demon days or plastic beach on this list Favourite Song: A Soldier's Tale
Landing on a Damon Albarn-led supergroup you’ve never heard about is one of those nice expectation-resetting things, where you’re not necessarily thinking you’ll hear anything great because supergroups aren’t always a lock but the talent at least gives you a drive to want to dig in. And lo and behold, here we are at the weird dismal circus having a good old time. It’s on a few knives’ edges of being downbeat but interesting, clean but worn down, working out all the members presences, but for the most part it sits pretty well across them all. I also can’t lie and say it didn’t click more for my tastes once I realised how it had a similar musical tone to post-Songs for the Deaf QOTSA in a fair few places, which is an easy sell if I’ve ever had one. Pleasant surprises abound, honestly.
4,5
Thankfully I read about the album before reviewing so I didn't make a fool of myself saying this could be a gorillaz cover band.
This is (and, unlike others, I mean this in a mostly non-derogatory sense) sure a Damon Albarn album. It's pretty darn good, musically. Its lyrics are probably about how modern life in London sucks or something. And of course, I can't hear Damon sing without just hearing 2D from Gorillaz. I'm just not 100% sure why it's here, honestly? Ultimately, I'm glad it is, 'coz I really liked it, but... I'm not entirely sure what this told me about Damon that I didn't already know? There's three blur albums on this list and one Gorillaz record. That seems like enough. I mean, it might be for the pedigree of the rest of the supergroup, including members of The Clash, The Verve and one of Fela Kuti's bands. But I'd've never noticed them if I didn't already know. Hell, I **know** and I still think of this album as a Damon project first and foremost. So... I'unno. If you're like me and you've liked what you've heard of Damon's work, you'll probably get a kick out of this. I guess I just expected a bit more from a supergroup, is all.
The tracks feel a little bit samey, but it's a Damon Albarn project, so it's decent nonetheless. 3.5 bumped up to 4.
4/5
Such a unique and cool sounding album that goes on longer and has more bangers than I even remembered. Damon Albarn holds the records for being in the most coolest bands
I’d listen again. Good bike riding music
I feel like I might get in trouble for this - but we all know have a music crush on Damon Albarn. I will preface this by saying, I don’t think this album should be on the list. (Especially seeing as Gorillaz has been cut (actually I just looked it up and The Good, The Bad & The Queen has also been cut too!)) There’s more than enough on this list of these artists already. However - I’m super pleased to have been introduced to it, because I loved it! Great chunky bass, some nice harmonies, floaty stuff - I’ll be coming back to listen to it again! I really like the idea of these musicians getting together with other musicians the admire to make new music together, I’m envious of how fun that must of been! I’m imagining them all fan-boying out about each other - bless.
La voce di Albarn a me piace, vibes molto chill
Good album, pop rock kind of stadium rock vibes from the early 2000’s. Sometimes reminded of Rufus Wainwright, sometimes Elvis Costello, also bands like the Killers etc.
Strong late-'00s hipster folk rock vibes
This is like my current mood. A bit dark, definitely reflective, somewhat scattered, with a side of friction.
I'm not completely convinced this belongs on the list, but a welcome reminder of how frickin talented Damon Albarn is as a songwriter. I enjoy the consistent theme running through the album, and the interesting production too.
Last song had a vibe
I enjoyed this
Took me like 5 songs to think, “that guys sounds like Damon Albarn” and 7 songs or to think “that has to be Damon Albarn” and 8 to conclude “that’s Damon Albarn”.
Mucho rock, pude trabajar sin problemas y como es rápido, te hace que pienses más, cada acorde era para seguir dándolo, muy bueno para disfrutar
History Song - 4.5/5 80s Life - 5/5 Northern Whale - 4/5 Kingdom Of Doom - 4/5 Herculean - 4/5 Behind The Sun - 4.5/5 The Bunting Song - 4/5 Nature Springs - 4/5 A Soldier's Tale - 3.5/5 Three Changes - 4/5 Green Fields - 3.5/5 The Good, The Bad And The Queen - 3.5/5
Nada mal. Lo disfruté más en una segunda escucha. La primera me gustó, pero sí le noté varia cosa por ahí que hizo que quisiera darle una segunda vuelta. Art rock con buenos temas, casi todos son efectivos y en general hacen que se pase un buen rato escuchando este disco.
Meh, pretty boring, would probably listen again as background
Album incredibile, ma in generale il gruppo è proprio top, non capisco perchè abbiano così pochi ascoltato. Hanno il cantante dei gorillaz! e cavolo se si sente, è una band sicuramente meno energetica e più calma, introspettiva. Top canzoni herculean, northern whale e green fields.
un po’ mi ha gasato
Gorillaz meets Blur. I really enjoyed this
Drawn out, unique, good background. Movie soundtrack bits for chase and ascension scenes.
branch от gorillaz, приятно, хорошо, жаль, что без громких хитов, планирую еще вернуться к этому проекту албарна
el hijo no identificado de Gorillaz y creedence, algunos temas medio repetidos pero otros que son joyitas, sólido 4
Basically a lost Gorillaz album of sorts, but more cohesive. Good listen, love Damon.
Dubbyesque.
i dont think i've heard of this band or anything by them but i like it so far favorite song: history song
7.5/10
I have never heard of this group but I liked this album a lot. Four stars.
Das mag ich gerne gibt oldschool vibes und eine Gemütlichkeit bisschen gilmore Girls
Light 4
This is better than all Gorillaz post Plastic Beach. Happy to have been unfamiliar with this until now.
Nice surprise
This it the type of music I enjoy listening to, while listening I was constantly waiting for something more to happen though. I like production a lot.
I expect more from a band that calls itself a supergroup. That said, it’s quite listenable with some nice tracks. This isn’t quite a 4 but I’m rounding up as I might be tempted to replay one day.
I’m a fan of almost anything Damon Albarn does and had never heard of this. It almost has a Beatles vibe at times.
(80/100)
Would in fact rate a 3.5, an interesting album of a lot of different styles that’s brought in by the prominent artists in the band. Wish the vocals were a little more varied or they brought in some female artist to sing backing and do a song or two. And I hate that high pitch backing vocal too.
I've had a pretty decent stretch now, mostly good music and this is no exception. It has some duller tracks but I like it. 4
Song 1: This sounds like a slightly better Blur. Song 3: This sounds like Blur & Gorillaz had a baby. Song 4: This sounds like Blur and...wait a minute... *googles* Ah, of course. So, I was unaware that Damon Albarn had another band. As I am lukewarm (at best) on Blur, but a huge fan of Gorillaz, I'm super curious about where this is going to go. This was great. I'm giving it a 4 because I gave both Blur albums a 3, and I liked this miles better than either of those - even if it didn't have an all-timer like Song 2. If we had half stars WHICH WE SHOULD, it's a 3.5
istening session: february 14th, while making and eating lunch Listened to before: no Thoughts: at first I didn’t know that this was a project of Damon Albarn so it was weird to hear him sing on something that didn’t sound like material from Gorillaz or Blur. I really liked the chord progressions and instrumentals on some tracks Favourite tracks: Herculean, Nature Springs & The Good, The Bad And The Queen
Oooh, Gorillaz 2.0
8/10
The Good, the Bad & the Queen was very beautiful and has a great vibe to it. "A Soldier's Tale" really exemplifies this for me. I also think it sounds pretty similar to some of the stuff Gorillaz was putting out around the time, which isn't a bad thing, since I enjoy their music. That being said, it would kind of trail off at points and lose direction, which definitely detracted from it. Other than that, it's a really solid album, and sounds like perfect music for Fall. Favorite Song: "A Soldier's Tale"
I'd forgotten all about this album. Great stuff!
Actually very solid. This is no frills, yeah, but by the time I was halfway through, I was completely sold. This is totally diggable.
I thought it was Damon Albarn and had to check. I like Damon Albarn.
Like the vibe
Hypnotic, low key with an edge.
This was slightly difficult to rate. Almost sounds like a tamer Gorillaz, with some more quirks. High 3? Not 100% on that but oh well. Would like a little more energy sprinkles throughout
Beautiful sounding album, excellently mixed. Damon Albarn's voice is perfectly suited to the instrument tones. Lots of interesting moments throughout. Really cohesive concept and sound. You can see the influences this album would have had on later albums from Arctic Monkeys, Fontaines D.C. etc
1: A Soldier’s Tale 2: Kingdom of Doom 3: Herculean
Pretty great.
Is it…is it Albarn??
I liked it
Quite an interesting album. Worth exploring a bit more, I think. A shame that Mr Albarn sounds like he deliberately couldn’t care less. 4
Better than I expected
73/100. I can’t help but feel a bit underwhelmed. With a lineup this stacked, I was expecting something a bit more adventurous, some weird twists, challenging instrumentation, or at least a few surprises. Instead, it's fairly subdued. Still, the atmosphere is solid, the songwriting is thoughtful, and the project flows nicely. It just doesn’t fully capitalize on the potential behind the names involved. Enjoyable, but I wanted it to be a bit bolder.
Rockin
This reminded me of 80s Life.
Enjoyable listen. Dreadful album cover. Don't judge an album by it's cover.
Liked this album a lot. Was pleasantly surprised that Damon had another band. History Song was quite good, reminded me a bit of Fire Coming out of the Monkey's Head. Will be listening to this album again. Solid 8/10.
Damon Albarn can do no wrong.
Nice
Is this the most exciting Damon Albarn project? Probably not, but it certainly had me hooked when it dropped back in the day. Something about having Paul Simonon from the Clash just really excited me about the project. There's a few all timers on here, but I can understand comments for a lot of it just kinda passes by the ears without sticking too much. I still enjoy this album and appreciate it as a little moment in time that takes me back to my early/mid 20s where I thought I was hot shit and listened to cooler music than everyone else
Fands gut, nur die Stimme war net so
Hat mich irgendwie abgeholt
The Good, the Bad & the Queen is a WILD mix of musicians for a supergroup! Musicians from Verve, Gorillaz, Africa '70 (Fela Kuti's band, which I only know through this project), Blur, and the Clash? The combination makes so much sense, though. This album covers a lot of ground, and initially I didn't understand where this album was going. But they've got pop, rock, electronic, reggae, and who knows what else. I'm not a fan of Blur, which checks out considering I found the vocals less than engaging. But the lyrics made up for the vocals. These songs weren't lyric heavy, but what was there was impactful and thought-provoking. 3.5, rounding up since I was so delightfully surprised.
I thought this was pretty cool, actually. It's essentialness is probably debatable, but I thought it was super solid, and my favorite tracks were "History Song", "Hurculean", "Nature Song" and the title track. It feels kind of Bowiesque, but with some modern bleeps and bloops. 4 stars.
A lot of good, no bad and not any Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor or John Deacon in sight so this should just be called The Good, The Good & The Good. For a supergroup featuring members from Fela Kuti, The Clash, Blur and The Verve this only starts to whip up a storm during the lengthy title track finale. Makes sense because guitarist Simon Tong wasn’t actually involved with The Verve until quite a bit after their debut A Storm In Heaven. Instead this album has a super weary and resigned feel which was absolutely adroit in 2007 for what was the dredge end of the Tong Blair years. Album is very plodden at its most downcast and plodden but there are some absolute downcast humdingers like Kingdom Of Doom and Herculean plus more skittery afrobeaty downcast carnival goodness with Three Changes.
I missed this album completely when it came out, despite listening to Damon Albarn since the first Blur. It was a fun experiment, but I can see why it didn’t become a whole separate thing like Gorillaz. Really fun to listen to, but I don’t think anything really stuck around for me after it was over.
väldigt bra, snygga låtar liksom, Damon Albarn är en riktigt bra låtskrivare och vet hur man utnyttjar typ alla musikaliska aspekter på ett bra sätt. en bra helhet, känns koncist och komplett. bra performance från alla musiker över hela albumet. saknar det där lilla extra för en femma
What?
I remember liking this album when it came out. It’s an interesting departure from Blur and Gorillaz for Damon Albarn. I like the use of Fela Kuti’s long time drummer Tony Allen and Paul Simonon from The Clash. Definitely was surprised to find I still dig it. Not groundbreaking and I’m surprised it’s on this list but very enjoyable for me
Some nice textures and sounds from some very talented musicians. Last track was very nice.
had to relisten to a few songs as I think I came in to this album with low expectations and it's actually a grower. Bumping to a 4 to keep on my radar
Brit pop, pretty fun
Vinnur strax mikið á við aðra hlustun. Mér finnst titil-/lokalagið eiginlega best. Væri gaman að koma aftur að þessari.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1001 ALBUMS- # 89 The Good, The Bad & The Albarn Damon in all his forms; Blur…Gorillaz…’The Queen, he’s unexpectedly won me over again. This is not a traditional “band album” — it’s more like a Damon Albarn solo concept album, held together by a dream-team lineup. Recorded in the mid-2000s, during the Iraq War, under Tony Blair’s premiership, and amidst growing British disillusionment, the album is a meditative, genre-blurring reflection on modern England. Albarn described it as a “song cycle about London”, but it’s also a lament for British identity, caught between empire nostalgia and cultural decay. The album drifts through crumbling Victorian imagery, urban ghost stories, post-colonial anxiety, and quiet protest, all backed by hypnotic grooves, dubby basslines, and haunting orchestration. 🎧 Classic Track: Herculean 🎧 Deep Cut Gem: 80s Life 🎧 Personal Favorite: History Song 🎧 Memorable Standout: The Good, The Bad & The Queen Albarn’s lyrics here are impressionistic — more like sketches or watercolors than direct protest songs. He evokes feelings of malaise and anxiety through dreamlike metaphors. The music is quietly radical — not flashy, but richly layered and immersive. It blends: Dub reggae basslines (courtesy of Paul Simonon) Afrobeat-infused rhythms (from Tony Allen), Baroque and folk melodies (acoustic guitars, harpsichords) and Ambient textures (thanks to Danger Mouse’s subtle, atmospheric production). Each track feels like it’s floating, almost weightless, even when the lyrics are heavy. 🖼️ Album Artwork: Don’t burn this one! 🔥 Danger Mouse’s role is subtle but crucial — he doesn’t dominate the sound but weaves in ambience, texture, and space. His touch helps the album feel like a cohesive, dreamlike landscape, even as it changes styles. The production is outstanding on this release which is what edged my rating an additional favorable star. The Good, the Bad & the Queen is a meditative and melancholic political folk opera — one that dissects Britain’s identity crisis without ever raising its voice. It’s not a protest album in the traditional sense; it’s an elegy. And its slow-burning nature makes it more powerful with time
If Damon Albarn had not made it clear enough in transitioning out of Blur into Gorillaz, the Good, The Bad & The Queen is basically a combination of Blur and Gorillaz, with a Babyshambles vibe filtering throughout the record. This supergroup apparently was able to filter out Damon’s worst impulses and this is a remarkably great record with only a few minor missteps. Herculean is a great introduction and could be a Gorillaz outtake. What is striking about this very English record is how exceptional it is recorded and played. Paul Simonon demonstrates a proficiency only hinted at in the Clash where bass played a distinct role in that band’s sound. The Verve’s guitarist Simon Tong does a stellar job with guitar that serves each song and Tony Allen (Fela Kuti) is a rhythm machine on drums. It’s not what you would expect from this foursome and the record opens up and reveals some special songs with repeated listens. Nature Springs is a magnificent song and I think the heart of the record. The first 4 tracks lay the foundation for the rest of the record. History Song, 80s Life, the beautiful Northern Whale and Kingdom of Doom are as good a run of four songs to open a record as anything Blur put out. The record does tail off in parts, particularly A Soldier’s Tale which is a little dull even though the instrumentation is excellent, it just doesn’t work for me. Same with Three Changes which is a hodgepodge of lyrical nonsense. The repetitive “Not going to be a victim” becomes a bit tiresome. Closer, The Good, The Bad & The Queen is an excellent finish and the lengthiest track in the record. What makes it interesting is that it hints at something next. It’s bold and energetic with everyone involved and at least for this track seemingly connected. I enjoy this far more than Gorillaz and it was this record that, for me, redeemed Damon Albarn as an interesting songsmith after some uneven prior outings. This record too has some lyric bloat but overall a pretty well thought out and developed record. Not perfect but pretty damned good.
Very comfy, with some really good synth stuff inbetween the laidback instruments.
Very reminiscent of Gorillaz as expected.
I was surprised at how good this was would take for another listen.
Zuhause, Heidenheim, Deutschland. Geht gut ins Ohr.
I like this project because it keeps throwing up albums I meant to get around to listening to but never did. This is definitely one of them. I'm predisposed to like a supergroup combining a member of Blur and a member of The Clash, so I had high hopes. By all rights I should hate Damon Albarn's singing, and he seems to be floating in and out of tune throughout this record, making the position even more tenuous... but I inexplicably really enjoy it. Although the really high bits on Behind The Sun really tested that enjoyment and I can absolutely understand people hating it. I have a weird amount of goodwill towards him - he's had a career dominated (as least in the UK) by two big bands, but he constantly has side quests into other, odder, projects. He clearly loves music and to me it's really endearing. I really enjoyed this record. It may be because I listened to it after waking up far too early while feeling a bit bleurgh, but it just fit the time and feeling perfectly. It felt like a slightly melancholy hug. I also want to call out one of the most accurate descriptions of my country of birth ever written: "A stroppy little island, of mixed up people". I think it's more a 4.5 but I'm going for: 4/5
Cant belive ive missed this one.
This was really good. Surprised I had not heard of them before.
Was unfamiliar with this album. Listened on my bike, navigating city streets and enjoying the dark, gloomy mood. I'll probably listen to this again.
A good jam, gorrilaz / arctic monkey vibe idk
This was a fun album. No real standouts, but I enjoyed it all the way through.
Cool stuff, time to explore the bands other albums
There is a lot to like about this album: - It has a great producer in Danger Mouse, who stamps the album with hi - It has Damon Albarn, who has never been afraid to experiment with sounds and concepts. - It also has an epic closing track, the self-titled track. From what I read, this album is supposed to be a collection of songs about modern London life. The sound is cohesive throughout, with no track really overwhelming any of the others. Even the closing track, with as big as it is, isn't hardly overwhelming or mindblowing. Its a consistent album, similar to Doves Kingdom of Rust album ,where there are a lot of good songs, not a lot of great songs. It's for that I can't give it a 5 but its also another one I am saving to listen to again, so I may kick myself down the road I need delve
I love Damon Albarn and think he can do no wrong. My most enduring musical crush. An understated genius. This album is so lovely to listen to. Calming, grown up, contemplative.
Vraiment sympa, parfait à écouter en travaillant!
fascinating listen. modern sounds and retro sounds combine with the sounds of damon albarn sounding exceedingly bri ish, as he always does. pretty cool little listen...
Everything that this Blur guy does sounds kinda the same and you know what, I'm fine with that
Love anything with Damon Albarn.
Skemmtileg plata. Kom smá á óvart. Mjög þægileg vinnuplata.
Fínasta stöff hjá Damon og mínum manni Paul. Vantar samt smá púður í þetta til að gera þetta eftirminnilegra.
History Song - 7.5/10 80s life - 8/10 Northern Whale - 7.5/10 Kingdom Of Doom - 7.5/10 Herculean - 7/10 Behind The Sun - 7/10 The Bunting Song - 8/10 Nature Springs - 7/10 A Soldiers tale - 8/10 Three Changes - 8/10 Green Fields - 7/10 The Good The Bad & The Queen - 8/10 75/100
Enjoyed the music and lyrics.
Somewhat reminiscent of the Kinks, a very creative project with the title song moving to an exhilarating climax. 4/5
It's Damon Albarn, who I have enjoyed in damn near everything he's done. And this is a nice powerhouse project of London musicians - pulling out Clash Bassist Paul Simonon out of retirement? This is such a good project.
Favorite Track: History Song
muy bueno, aguante damon albarn
Gorillas guy with Paul Simonon and Danger mouse producing, emi Kingdom of doom Green fields
I liked it.
cool basslines, good voice, good ambience
I'm a huge Damon Albarn fan, and I do think this is a very good album, but it's basically just a more laid-back version of The Gorillaz and also rather similar to Blur's "Think Tank" record. So, all in all, I don't think it really belongs on this list, because I think the albums by Blur and Gorillaz are better representations of Albarn's songwriting.
I remember when this was released, and I was genuinely excited. I've know Albarn for some of the more iconics song with Blur, and as teenager I listened a lot to the first Gorillaz. So a new project from the guy -- branded as a supergroup -- was super exciting. And I was a bit disapointed listening to it: it's an honest indie/alt rock album, but nothing absolutely outstanding. It's well written, well executed, it's not bad, but I wasn't particularly moved then and I doesn't feel like I'm more moved now. I don't know how to articulate this properly, but it sometimes remind me somehow of Belgian indie rock from the late 90s/early 00s (like Deus or Girls in Hawaii), and this (Belgian indie rock) is way better than this.
Album with honestly a ton of packed potential. I really enjoyed this one, but not necessarily on a 5/5 level of enjoyment. Some really good ideas, that if they were initiated correctly could've made for an awesome listening experience. But it's a pretty album for sure, love the soundscapes here. Very rich sonically speaking.
Överraskande bra för att aldrig hört om! Kan absolut lyssna igen
God, this is good. Damon was in his “between things” era — Blur on pause, Gorillaz riding high — but The Good, The Bad & The Queen doesn’t feel like a side project. It feels like a mood. Floating, reflective, faintly haunted. A little punk, a little dubby, a little London ghost story. Backed by an actual supergroup and produced by Danger Mouse, it could’ve been a Gorillaz record… but it isn’t. It’s something slower, sadder, and deeper. Quietly brilliant.
How did I miss this group?
Damon albarn can’t keep getting away with it!!!!!!
I like Damon Albarn Gorillaz man :)
Started great, later turned into something backgroundish, still good
Any Damon Albarn project is going to be a fun listen. This was such. 7/10
I'm not sure how this escaped my notice when it came out. I wish it wouldn't have. This album is going into my collection today. I'm only halfway through listening, and I'm rating it at least ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is possibly the best "never heard of this band" album I have had on this list so far (270/1,001) 4.5
Great alt Damon Albarn album
3.5 rounded up
New to me and I like it!
I already had a song from this album, I didn’t know the rest was good too
Favorite Track: Kingdom of Doom
Not really sure why this is on here instead of Demon Days but it’s alright.
Fand’s iwie voll nice
Ok, not bad
Damon Albarn is the Bowie of his generation, and his apparent ability to make great music with just about anyone is impressive. I personally prefer the follow up Merrie Land - perhaps due to the poignant Brexit lyrics - but this self-titled debut is still great. 'History Song', 'Kingdom of Doom', 'Herculean', and the eponymous closing track are all highlights.
Damon Albarnilta löytyy vaan lisää projekteja. Varsin hyvä levy!
Didn't think Damon Albarn was chill like that. This was a good surprise. Have to listen again.
a solid record
I enjoyed!!!
There's a lot of Gorillaz sound in there, but you can definitely hear other influences like The Beatles and some Dylan.
The first song, their most popular song on the album, I wasn't a fan of. The final 30 seconds of it delved into just noise and I was worried that the rest of the album would go that way. However, as it progressed, it started to give me a vibe of The Flaming Lips mixed with Neutral Milk Hotel, two bands that I am a fan of. Overall I enjoyed it.
Not bad. Not particularly memorable, but I enjoyed the listen. Fun instrumentals and fitting vocal work.
Quite liked it.
I had never heard of this group. Pretty good! Enjoyed that one from start to finish. Solid 3.5, will round up.
Musically this was pretty awesome and Damon Claiborne felt like an accoutrement
Decent
I didn't know there were more Damon Albarn projects. This is definitely a weird one but I really liked it. Best songs for me were "History Song", "Northern Whale", and the title track. Worth a listen, especially if you like Damon's other stuff. This is a really fun and interesting album.
Damon Albarn goat
Solid tracks.
Can’t believe I missed this somehow in ‘07. Damon Albarn is a genius and I love everything he touches. Gorillaz are one of my favorite bands and while this is not as good of a venture, I greatly enjoyed.
I liked it. I would like to give it a few more listens.
Never heard of these guys before but I really liked them.
Totally new to me. Good casual/serious co-mingling. Hallucinatory, like hallucinalabour. Casually intriguing. Poetic. I think I want to move to the English countryside and hang in the trees with them. Do some whalespotting. Some queenspotting.
The Good, The Bad & The Queen Great album, I remember buying it when it came out and enjoyed it, but haven’t revisited recently, and didn’t even know they made a second album. I love the percussion, drums and bass. As you would expect Paul Simonon and Tony Allen are superb, Simonon’s bass is dense and deep, but with some softness, and Tony Allen’s slightly jazzy shuffle and swing is fantastic. He’s less heralded perhaps, but some of Simon Tong’s guitar is also excellent, at times slightly psychedelic and spacey like the Verve, but never too showy, it’s always embellishing the music. And it’s interesting that a lot of the piano and organ evokes Parklife and the Great Escape, but whereas there was an exuberance to those albums, this has a much wearier feel, like there’s a few more miles on the clock. It also stands slightly apart from its contemporaries in the late 2000s, it’s influences are more folk and dub, with a bit of spacey rock, and its sounds less dated than a lot of music from that period. Despite the slightly downbeat themes and atmospheres it still has a degree of life and an emotional weight that other albums in those years are perhaps missing. The first half of the record is particularly strong, History Song, 80s Life, Northern Whale are all great, and Kingdom of Doom and Herculean are absolutely superb. Herculean has a great, catchy melody and I love how it builds to a slightly frenetic close. The Bunting Song is also excellent, another great forlorn melody and melancholy feel, but with added electronic beeps and noises. It perhaps does stick too closely to the formula after that, not that any of the remaining songs aren’t very good, they are, but they tend to retreat into more hypnotic, repeating grooves, which are great, but it could perhaps do with a little more contrast and perhaps less restraint, although the fantastic title track does build on it’s evocative, doleful melody, building to a brilliant, expansive crescendo. Despite the fact it stays largely within its own furrow this is a great album, melancholy and plaintive, but with some superb melodies, and some utterly fantastic playing. A high 4. 👑👑👑👑 Playlist submission: The Good, The Bad and the Queen.
There is some later Blur, some Everyday Robots just a hint of Gorillaz (that synth bass on 'Northern Whale'). Albarn's voice has taken on a marvelous timbre in later years and would be good to hear some of these live with that matured tone. Simonon, Allen and Tong are integral to build spacious dub, jazz and frenetic shuffle and subtle atmosphere respectively. I love the references to Tilbury docks, the Goldhawk Road and so on - this doesn't try to be anything but of these sceptred isles. A compact yet winding set of tales of the Old Smoke and all its intrigue.
Great bassist.
Clocked Damon Albarn from a mile away when he did the mic effect. Good album.
Remember this 'supergroup' existing but not sure I ever listened to anything but them. Did not know this included Fela Kuti's drummer! Thought it was really good, pretty understated for the most part but the constituent parts of the band came together really well. Last track was the best and I'm struggling to remember any other standouts, checking back herculean was quite good, almost a bit radioheady. Can't think it'll grow to be a favourite but would like to listen to some tracks every now and then.
Overall Solid, I liked the first track alot.
4 sterne
The vocals are a bit less polished than I'd like without leaning into aesthetic sensibilities that make that work
Good oul Damon
Not bad
Takes a couple listens to enjoy. Also knowing Damon Albern is in this band helps.
I’m a little embarrassed to admit that, while I had heard this album’s name before (and knew nothing of it aside from that it exists), I thought it was a Queen album. Having no idea what to expect, I generally enjoyed it - it feels more similar to The Gorillaz than Blur, which I’m happy with. Favorites: History Song, Northern Whale, A Soldier’s Tale 3.5
I didn't want to like this album because it was absurdly British from the first word that was spoken. But I got to vibing with it and really enjoyed it.
Good stuff. I liked some songs better than others (favorites were Herculean and the title track), but on the whole, this kinda thing is just right up my alley.
Really good, most of the songs I liked other than a few which were a bit boring, highlights were history song, 80s life and the title track at the end with the nice vocal part and the 4 minute or so outro which was cool. Alien fart ahh bass on northern whale though. 7.5/10
I'm learning I like whatever Albarn does. Enjoyed this.
Between Gorillaz and Blur
Easily one's favorite Albarn project. Spiky, sour and here and there discordant, one is fully down with the inclusion of Tony Allen and Danger Mouse. Who cares that it's a concept album? That's just Albarn always overdetermining things when it's satisfying enough as straightforwardly cool modern rock (to use the old term). Funny how cool music played skillfully and with commitment works on its own terms – and overcome downsides like DA's flat/annoying voice – without cartoon characters or trying to take the piss (or troll, to use the current term) on every single track. Starts strong and ends strong, too, always a bonus.
I had never heard this album. Had never heard of this band to be honest. Lovely sound. Excellent. Smooth drip of serene distanced dissatisfaction.
Seems like there's usually something low-pressure about super groups. Like you can tell it's just for the fun of it. Low stakes. Lots of nice sounds in here. Looped it all day.
Standard enjoyable fare from Mr Alburn, nothing that exciting. Was expecting more when this was released as had the mighty Paul Simmons but hey ho.
everything i saw ab this record before hearing it screamed Most Br*tish Album Of All Time in a slightly intimidating way lol but the actual experience is a defiantly low-key and handmade-feeling pop-ish record with a lot of subtle tasteful appeals. i didnt dig into the lyrics but they seem quite ambitious...could definitely understand falling into them, esp with the cozy-yet-cold sound of the record wrapping around u. one of those production jobs where it sounds like theres a protective layer between u and the music...slightly uncanny but very easy on the senses. kind of impressive how even with lonesome/folky/historical leanings, the aesthetic of this record shoots right beyond pastoral into the vividly urban. bryter layter is still prob the loneliest City Album ever made but its cool that theres more records with a comparable effect out there!
The first half is really good, but the second half is not quite so strong. Wikipedia calls this art rock, and that might be the best descriptor since nothing else really fits. The production is pretty great and most of the songwriting is, as well.
This is great, I guess I just like Damon Albarn.
8/10
Actually good.
Uma incrível surpresa. Não conhecia a banda e me trouxe diversas sensações. Uma mistura de banda muito agradável de ouvir!
Awesome! Thanks albumgenerator!
Lovely!
4/5, good strong album but didnt really stand out to me
Good sound and good performances but not feeling grabbed by the song writing on a first listen. Glad to learn of this though, seems like a cool project.
Always happy to hear Damon Albarn
I really enjoyed it. It was a pleasant surprise.great voice and loved the 80’s experience. Didn’t give 5 because some pieces didn’t totally take off.
Radiohead and Gorillaz had one baby and it grew up with good insurance and was able to attend therapy and find a decent SSRI to mitigate its tough times. Nice album.
Definitely a mood on this. I've always really liked it. Very British and glum.
It took me a few songs to get into it, and I didn't realize at first who the lead singer was (just listened to it blind.) Since I'm a fairly big fan of Blur, it wasn't really surprising to me that I ended up liking this album quite a bit by the end and found myself putting it back on again shortly after. There's something here that is very compelling and I will revisit.
We won't make another record, and we didn't properly name the band, because a name is for a marriage. cool ethos for a super group. Northern Whale is a solid song. the drums on Three Changes are solidly wonky.
Danger Mouse.
this was an interesting listen, i didn’t know this was damon albarn’s 3rd band, he kept the quality in it as its was in the demon days era and i heared a lot of the african undertones
Will listen again.
Grows on me with multiple listens. Last 3 tracks are the best. Interesting choice for the list.
Damn, I had no idea this Albarn project even existed. Great album, great discovery.
Decent album, but I'm not at all sure that this is a "must listen". Could have been any other Albarn side project, but maybe they're all on the list and I just haven't gotten to them yet. Bass lines get this from 3 to 4.
I *feel* like I've not only heard of this band before, but also that I might even own this album, yet I'm not entirely sure that's the case. Regardless, I really enjoyed it, especially the Gorillaz vibe (courtesy of Damon Albarn's presence and primary role in the project, but also with at least a couple of the other Gorillaz members participating). I liked nearly all of the songs, but particularly "History song", "Northern whale", "Nature springs" and "Three changes". It doesn't quite have the variety of, say, Gorillaz' "Demon Days" or "Plastic Beach", but the semi-concept-album approach of London life is intriguing, although at times a bit monochromatic. I also liked discovering that the collection actually has a number of Damon-Albarn-involved albums, mainly with a number of "Blur" albums; he's a really interesting artist/musican (to me, at least), and it's a nice counter-balance to the overweighted number of more classic artists and bands (although I'm not sure about having 3 different Blur albums, frankly, and bummed that there's only the one Gorillaz (debut) album).
Enjoyed this album. The first song, The History Song, is distinctive and sounds like the opening song for an edgy detective show a la The Handsome Family in True Detective, though more rock, less folk. The rest is a nice collection of well-done pleasant buzz-type songs.
I really enjoyed this! I had never heard of this Damon Albarn side project, but it’s like a mellow Gorillaz
fun. did not know this supergroup existed!
Enjoyed this one pretty well. It contained less Freddie Mercury than I originally expected. Favorite tracks: "Kingdom of Doom" and "Nature Springs."
One of these albums that is perfectly well made but that I would not have included in this list.
I think I enjoyed this more when it came out, but it is still a pretty decent album. Nature Springs is by far my favourite track, featuring Tony Allen's afrobeat drumming style.
Pretty fun. I've listened to this before. It's not a killer album but it is enjoyable. Nothing really grabs out and gets you but the playing is solid.
Very enjoyable. Slightly proggy art rock.
I enjoyed this a lot. Great drumming from Tony Allen in Soldier's Tale. The title track is excellent; I love the guitar tone. Also, really obviously a Danger Mouse production (that's a good thing). A high 4
I've never heard of the album or the project. But it's a lot of fun. That's exactly the kind of thing I do with One Album a Day. 4/5
Really cool! Didn’t know about this at all :0
I enjoyed that
This was a surprise. It was really good. Each song was a journey
History Song: If this intro is representative of the rest of the album then boy is the crowd gonna go mild for this one 80's Life: Interesting things going on with staccato strings here, this song definitely picked up a lot at the minute and a quarter mark as the backing and lead vocals worked well together. This song is arranged really well, mixing is great and it's a joy to listen to! Northern Whale: A bit of a drone, this song sort of blends into itself and didn't particularly grab me Kingdom of Doom: This song was good but in this song I became aware of what was irking me about this album so far. The mid 2000s bouncing piano line that was so popular at this time in music triggers a pavlovian response in me and reminds of how much I hated living in the 2000s. Looking past that, I am big fan of the return of the sweeping, distorted guitar work that was also on 80's Life. Cool song name, cool song! Herculean: Personally not what I would have picked as a single from this album. Arranged well, tasteful use of choiral vocals at the three quarter mark. I can see this song being played in Act 3 of a Danny Boyle movie about a rough-around-the-edges hero from council housing or some shit. Behind the Sun: A nice comedown from the last track (not that I disliked that), I think if I say I like the arrangement again on this track I'll sound like a broken record but these guys really know what they're doing. The Bunting Song: Not as fun as the other songs so far but not bad, bit of a drone. Nature Springs: You love to see it when you're enjoying what a song is doing and then it totally changes its vibe towards the end, the last minute of this song is a fantastic instrumental that just clicks for me. A Soldier's Tale: Good, short song. Three Changes: Opens like some circus music played by a shoegaze band, settles into a funky groove with british vocals that are NEARLY annoying. This song reminds me of getting drunk on only lager. Green Fields: I bet this song would have hit a lot harder in 2007 when the Iraq War was still going on and the boxing day tsunami was a fresh memory but this song kind of feels a bit kitschy now. Rega The Good, The Bad, The Queen: This song feels like a proper end track, totally ties the whole thing together. Nothing but good things to say about it. Had low expectations for this one and was pleasantly surprised!
A very pleasant surprise. I heavily fuck with the vocals on this, something about his voice makes me happy
I remember listening to this album when it came out and liking how unusual it was. My first reaction to seeing it on this list was surprise though. Surely, it's not even Damon Albarn's most noteworthy release by a mile. Upon revisiting it though, I have renewed affection for 'The Good, The Bad, and The Queen'. Particularly considering the status of the band members (including members of The Clash, The Verve and Africa '70). Usually you expect such an impressive supergroup to put out some big, chart-topping singles. Instead, the music is an unsettling portrait of a hyper bleak, but eerily beautiful, version of London. It's bizarre and tells a story that's quite unlike anything else I've heard. It owes a debt to some of the baroque pop of the 60s and 70s but feels like it's made by a post apocalyptic band of survivors trying to find joy amongst the rubble. At least that's the image that some to my mind. I'm always uncomfortable listening to this album but I find it very hard to stop. And surely that's one potential sign of a good piece of art.
My favorite Albarn album.
I wonder if I lived in London how I'd feel about this. Anyway, it's Damon Albarn, it's ok, I'll give it another spin some day. Fave: the title track
Hmmm, inoffensive enough, although not exactly captivating. I guess I enjoyed it enough while it was playing but nothing's really stuck with me, and I'm ambivalent amount more listens - might just not be in a receptive mood, I suppose. Fave track - "Northern Whale", maybe? "Three Chances" had me looking up the track name, too...
I'm a simple lady - I hear Damon Albarn, and I like. 4/5
I feel like this is a band that I'd be super into if I felt like getting super into a new band. Lol
I didn’t know this existed and now I do. It’s fairly good
Faktisk underligt jeg aldrig har hørt denne, jeg er ellers et ret stort albarn head
Har et meget nostalgisk forhold til den her, et af mine yndlings Damon Albarn projekter og han har mange fede projekter!
I didn't realize i enjoyed Damon Albarn's voice so much. Though I'm not particularly a Blur or Gorillaz fan, when he hits the tracks right (The Narcissist), they just hit, in his weird talking, not always melodic delivery. This album is pretty solid with the way that works for me... the first 5 tracks are stellar, with Northern Whale working best for me. A very enjoyable find.
Never heard of this before but knew Damon’s voice straight away. Very enjoyable.
Good stuff. Nostalgic to my late teens driving back and forth from tech college.
Damon Albarn jumpscare.
Damon, the musical magician.
Nice find, really enjoyed it. Not what I expected.
Not Damon Albarn’s best but still pretty good
This album was seamless. No skips!
Never heard of them before and was very impressed. This is why I signed up for this service. New music that, while not transcendent, introduced me to a new band that does a thing well.
Way better than I was expecting - a state of the nation report for the late 00s. Nice dubby basslines, the best non-Blur thing Albarn has done maybe?
Интересно записанный, сырой, но очень натуральный саунд
Had an interestingly gloomy tone to it on the first track which sets you up for what's to come later on. Honestly Damon Albarn's vocals carry the whole album for me personally. His singing is like the vocal personification of melancholy throughout the album which pairs well with the production. This was a solid listen, I'll definitely be coming back to a few of these tracks. Best - History Song, 80s Life, Northern Whale, A Soldier's Tale, and Three Changes No bad songs 3.5-3.75/5
I liked it 7/10
Albarn seems like kind of an annoying lil shit but I liked this
Never heard of this solo project by Damon Albarn, nevertheless, really enjoyed it.
Like a less Britpop Blur, so therefore a better Blur. 7/10
First listen! Damon magic
This might be Albarn's best work? Not as cringeworthy as Gorillaz and not as dated as Blur. As a concept album it has much-needed drive and focus. It was that perfect window where he could afford the good coke but wasn't too old.
Good
I really enjoyed this album. It had an interesting sound to it.
Enjoyed this there were one or two songs that weren’t great but about 3-4 that were esp the last song. An album I’m curious enough about that will inspire future listens
Last song on the album is brilliant
Nice side project of Damon Albarn, Paul Simonon, Simon Tong and Tony Allen, produced by Danger Mouse. The album does not provide the sum of all parts in peak form, but it's a fine rock album nonetheless.
Sweet hearing more of Damon albarns side projects
Confused the hell out of me, never knew Damon produced this! Enjoyed it!
🤠👍
Despite (because of?) Alburn being as lachrymose as ever, this is a really good album. Completely forgotten about it. If I could voice a (minor) quibble, it would be to say that Allen is underutilised. But, then, sometimes less is more.
Appealing
I was unaware of this side project and so I was quite surprised when I had Siri tell me over CarPlay who this band was. I liked it, though! I think I'd listen to it again. A strong 4.
This is almost right up my alley! A little too reggae/groovy. I was distracted by the bass.
cool album, I guess this was a one and done for them
Bought this when it came out, but didn't spend enough time with it, besides history song which worked its way into many play lists. Happy to give the whole thing more of its due. Good to great. Green fields, herculean, nature springs, and the title track were best for me on this listen.
Brand new band for me. Really really impressed. I loved it.
01) History Song - 8,5 02) 80's Life - 8,0 03) Northern Whale - 8,5 04) Kingdom of Doom - 8,5 05) Herculean - 8,5 06) Behind the Sun - 7,5 07) The Bunting Song - 7,5 08) Nature Springs - 7,0 09) A Soldier's Tale - 7,0 10) Three Changes - 7,5 11) Green Fields - 7,5 12) The Good, the Bad & the Queen - 8,0 TOTAL: 7,83 (78/100) I like everything Damon Albarn does, and this project should be no exception. It's like slowed-down Gorillaz. The only problem is that songs are starting to get a bit... pointless and unexciting towards the end of the album.
Had never heard of this and when I saw it was the Blur/Gorillaz dude I figured I wouldn't like it. But it's fine. Paul Simonon and Tony Allen dare both dope and this is a good album in general, to the point where I'd listen to it again.
Cinematic, slow, like the slower gorillaz tracks. But enjoyable.
what a great project!
Didn’t know Damon had a side band like this, how cool! His voice is pretty unique so it stood out but I quite enjoyed the energy as the melody and instrumentals are different enough from the Gorilaz. 3.6
2007 Art Rock album. Fantastic album - lots of great songs. Never knew these guys before. 4/5
Quite good right off the bat - sounds a bit like Damian Albern/The Gorillaz. Because it is, it’s a mix of him and people from Blur/The Clash! I’m a fan of this, adding to the library.
Some of the tracks on here I really enjoyed. Good album
Not exactly meaty compared to Blur, but generally meatier than Damon Albarn's more famous side-project Gorillaz. With sidekick Simon Tong, Albarn managed to gather a hell of a supergroup line-up, with The Clash's Paul Simonon on bass, and Fela Kuti's drummer and musical director Tony Allen (RIP). The end result is rather soft on the ear, poppish and stylish. No bad song on this record (even if most of those found on side B are a little understated). The best string of tracks logically turns up towards the end of side A, with "Northern Whale", "Kingdom Of Doom" and "Herculean". And album closer "The Good, The Bad, and The Queen" also slaps, thanks to its extended noisy build-up at the very end. 3.5/5 for the purposes of this list of essential albums (rounded up to 4). Which translayes to a 8.5 grade for more general purposes. Number of albums left to review: 262 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 323 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 184 (including this one) Albums from the list I won't include in mine (many other records are more important to me): 237
High highs low lowz
fucks my brain just in the right way
il faut appeler damon albarn pour lui dire qu un mec le plagie je pense
history song, northern whale
i <3 damon albarn!!!! my faves were history song, northern whale. the bunting song
Really enjoyed this
I really liked the album. It was the music. The lead singer was kind of annoying. I would definitely listen to this again.
Rating: 7/10 Best songs: Behind the sun, Nature springs
i think i liked the last 3 tracks the best: Three Changes 29:17 Green Fields 33:32 The Good, The Bad & The Queen 35:58
Pima album, maar hoeft niet in de lijst
I definitely need to give this another listen, but I’m a sucker for a good Danger Mouse album. I think it’s far from perfect, but a cool effort that hit me right.
On paper if Paul Simonon in it’s going to be cool. And it is - yet only after 17 years of trying to warm up to this record did I finally get it. And it’s quite a gorgeous one.
A side project led by Damon Albarn of blur and Gorillaz, the Clash's bassist, Verve's guitarist, and Fela Kuti's drummer. Very Beatlesesque, it's ethereal and lush featuring slow, dreamy grooves, Baroque vocals, and orchestral synths. It's a supergroup that works well, everyone plays their recognizable style and comes together well. The bass has a distinguishable dark, anxious sound, the guitar is patient and entrancing, and the drums are rhythmic and punchy. Highly consistent with strong start and end. No hits, but a few get close. Second side is slightly weaker but just as experimental.
Interesting. Not sure why it did so well??