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Post by Lennon2217 on Dec 12, 2013 9:18:51 GMT -5
It has been a long time in the making but Damon is about ready to unleash his first solo album. Maybe Noel Gallagher will make an appearance on it!  I'm sure the record will sound amazing. He always has tremendous production values. Albarn revealed that he was making a solo album in May, telling Rolling Stone that he was working with producer and XL Records label boss Richard Russell. "Richard does the rhythmic side, and I do everything else," Albarn said. "It's sort of folk soul."
Quizzed further on working with Russell and the sound of his album, Albarn said: "We worked together on the Bobby Womack record, and really enjoy working together. He's done spectacularly well as a music mogul, but I think he wants to focus his energy on producing records. Making a solo record is can be such a disaster, so I thought if we're going to make a record with my name on it, I should get someone to really produce it – take that responsibility away from myself."
Albarn also said he plans to tour his solo debut, and he intends to use the shows as an opportunity to play songs from across his catalogue, including those of Gorillaz, Blur and The Good, The Bad And The Queen. Read more at www.nme.com/news/damon-albarn/74373#zbQSkqVO6MgsGPKO.99 |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2013 9:29:52 GMT -5
I'll be interested to hear what he got . I'm sure there will be a lot of guests
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Post by Lennon2217 on Dec 12, 2013 10:26:25 GMT -5
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Post by Bittersweet Split on Dec 13, 2013 19:03:07 GMT -5
tbh I was more interested when we were expecting another Blur album. But I guess I have to give him his chance to prove me wrong (as if he cared lol)
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Post by nahuel89p on Dec 13, 2013 20:08:38 GMT -5
Folk Soul? Isn't it by the likes of tender?
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Post by Lennon2217 on Dec 13, 2013 20:32:12 GMT -5
Listen, we all known Damon is going to deliver the goods. Too talented not to.
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Post by shinealight on Dec 15, 2013 8:08:39 GMT -5
Interesting. It can go both ways... btw wasn´t democrazy his sort of first solo album?
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Post by daii on Dec 15, 2013 8:21:31 GMT -5
Interesting. It can go both ways... btw wasn´t democrazy his sort of first solo album? democracy were just demos that he released for fun, some songs ended up in gorillaz albums. I can't wait to see what he got |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2013 13:26:33 GMT -5
Good luck to the mann. Hopefully Noel makes an appearance on the album.
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Post by morning_rain on Dec 15, 2013 14:51:55 GMT -5
Interesting. Glad he played Hong Kong, is one of the best Gorillaz songs. |
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Post by Cast on Dec 15, 2013 23:10:54 GMT -5
Damon and Stephen Malkmus (of Pavement) are probably the two most consistent geniuses of the 90's. I'm excited for this. Blur is obviously great, but the dude has put out really really great albums outside of Blur (Plastic Beach, the Good, the Bad, & the Queen) and he is fearless in the studio, a trait I wish Noel exercised more often. If they ever got into the studio together I honestly think they'd make a classic album.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Dec 16, 2013 9:16:53 GMT -5
Damon and Stephen Malkmus (of Pavement) are probably the two most consistent geniuses of the 90's. I'm excited for this. Blur is obviously great, but the dude has put out really really great albums outside of Blur (Plastic Beach, the Good, the Bad, & the Queen) and he is fearless in the studio, a trait I wish Noel exercised more often. If they ever got into the studio together I honestly think they'd make a classic album. Yes, a sense of adventure in the studio from Noel would do him wonders. He's certainly got the talent, songs and professionalism to succeed if he goes right at it. |
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Post by Lennon2217 on Dec 30, 2013 21:13:30 GMT -5
This is definitely one of the top albums I look forward to in 2014.
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Post by Shockmaster on Jan 2, 2014 12:16:24 GMT -5
Long time no post, buuuttt...
Jeff Wootton plays bass on the album, and I understand (I wasn't told 100% for sure, but it was indicated) that he'll be joining him on tour.
[For anyone that's interested, too, Jeff is doing solo stuff next year. I'd hazard a guess that he could support Damon]
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Post by Lennon2217 on Jan 15, 2014 20:36:13 GMT -5
From a French music website that has heard the new album: For those who don't understand french : "For "safety" reasons, the first solo album from Damon Albarn in 25 years was disguised under the code name "Carmina Burana".
Not quite a fitting monicker when you discover the humility, sobriety and almost lo-fi candour of these songs recorded with Richard Russel. The boss of the über-powerful indie label XL is taking care of the only domain which seems to escape the Blur leader : the beats (as well as the production). After having collaborated with Russel on the Bobby Womack album "The Bravest Man In The Universe", Albarn said in 2012 "I needed someone to take away that responsibility from me, let me handle my limited voice and my faithful melancholy. Having 45 now, I really had no choice, I couldn't push back that solo album, so it's quite personal."
Electronic and discreets, the rythms of Russel compliment the acoustic melodies which are stunningly pure, enriched by the many encounters, collaborations that Albarn did, from Mali to Gorillaz.
Even without guitars, without brit-pop, without swelling out his chest, Damn Albarn remains a fantastic melodist, and a touching singer in this humility, this ever-present spleen. From the sunny "Mr Tembo" to the dreamlike "Parakeet", from the dreamy "Everyday Robots" to the soulful "Lonely Press Play", the album is the definition of esperanto pop with a pacifying sweetness. We are gonna stay with it in 2014, through partying days and lonely nights. |
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Post by daii on Jan 17, 2014 7:28:05 GMT -5
nice review
I can't wait for the album
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Post by Lennon2217 on Jan 17, 2014 16:44:36 GMT -5
Another teaser from Damon Albarn. Everyday Robots is probably the album's title. |
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Post by daii on Jan 18, 2014 20:42:53 GMT -5
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Post by Lennon2217 on Jan 19, 2014 15:04:51 GMT -5
Via Pitchfork.comHere it is: Damon Albarn's next solo album has been announced. The "sort of folk soul" project (as he described it to Rolling Stone), made with the help of XL Recordings head Richard Russell, is called Everyday Robots. It's out April 28, Revolt reports. Check out the tracklist below. The album's title track will be released as a limited edition 7" on March 3 along with a non-album B-side, "Fences". Check out the single's artwork below. The deluxe edition of the album will come packaged with a DVD of Albarn performing a few album tracks live at Fox Studios Los Angeles. The info was initially revealed on a Warner Music Store page, which has since been taken down. Albarn is performing at the Sundance Film Festival tonight, where he'll likely perform new material. He's also booked for this year's Governors Ball.  Everyday Robots: 01 Everyday Robots 02 Hostiles 03 Lonely Press Play 04 Mr. Tembo 05 Parakeet 06 The Selfish Giant 07 You and Me 08 Hollow Ponds 09 Seven High 10 Photographs (You Are Taking Now) 11 The History of a Cheating Heart 12 Heavy Seas of Love Everyday Robots DVD 01 Track x Track Video (Bundle Only) 02 Everyday Robots (Live From Fox Studios Los Angeles) 03 Hostiles (Live From Fox Studios Los Angeles) 04 Lonely Press Play (Live From Fox Studios Los Angeles)
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Post by daii on Jan 19, 2014 18:00:52 GMT -5
tomorrow the new single!
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Post by Lennon2217 on Jan 19, 2014 20:02:21 GMT -5
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Post by Lennon2217 on Jan 20, 2014 11:20:22 GMT -5
New single and video. Enjoy. |
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Post by defmaybe00 on Jan 20, 2014 13:15:26 GMT -5
I really like it,I'm excited for the album
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Post by underneaththesky on Jan 20, 2014 15:12:02 GMT -5
this is fucking GOOD
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Post by manic on Jan 20, 2014 15:58:43 GMT -5
Noel really should record with him.
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