Bassist Paul Simonon helps make sense of the poetry and pageantry of the latest great British album.
Album Reviews
Album Review: The Good, the Bad & the Queen Return with the Sharp, Lush Merrie Land
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Album Review: Gorillaz Dial Up the Desolation on The Now Now
C
Album Review: Kali Uchis Joins the Neo-Soul Pantheon with Isolation
A-
Album Review: Damon Albarn – Everyday Robots
B
Album Review: Bobby Womack – The Bravest Man in the Universe
B
Album Review: Damon Albarn – Dr Dee
C-
Album Review: Rocket Juice and the Moon – Rocket Juice and the Moon
C+
Album Review: DRC Music – Kinshasa One Two
C-
Album Review: Gorillaz – The Fall
C-
Album Review: Gorillaz – Plastic Beach
A-
Articles
The Good, The Bad and The Queen give Track By Track breakdown of new album, Merrie Land: Stream
by Tyler Clark
on November 16, 2018, 4:05pm
Album Review: The Good, the Bad & the Queen Return with the Sharp, Lush Merrie Land
Damon Albarn and co. reckon with the ghosts of the past and Britain’s unsure future.
by Robert Ham
on November 16, 2018, 12:51am
The Good The Bad & The Queen unveil new song “Gun to the Head”: Stream
A second offering from the supergroup’s long-awaited sophomore album, Merrie Land.
by Lake Schatz
on November 05, 2018, 11:13am
The Good The Bad & The Queen make live return on Jools Holland: Watch
Damon Albarn’s supergroup appeared alongside Robyn on this week’s episode of the UK program.
by Lake Schatz
on October 30, 2018, 7:28pm
The Good The Bad & The Queen premiere new single “Merrie Land”: Stream
The title track and lead single to the supergroup’s first album in 11 years. Plus, they’ve announced tour dates.
by Alex Young
on October 23, 2018, 12:39pm
The Good The Bad & The Queen to release new album, Merrie Land, in November
Damon Albarn-led supergroup is set to release its long-awaited sophomore LP.
by Alex Young
on October 19, 2018, 10:42am
Damon Albarn says The Good, The Bad & The Queen’s new album will be out “by the end of the year”
Albarn also won’t rule out another Blur album.
by Alex Young
on July 20, 2018, 3:08pm
Damon Albarn on Gorillaz’s The Now Now, Recording in Hotel Rooms, and Gun Control
He also updates us on the status of The Good The Bad & The Queen’s long-awaited sophomore album and whether he envisions another Blur Record.
by Regan Bexler
on July 20, 2018, 2:36pm
Update: Del the Funky Homosapien fractured seven ribs, injured lungs in Gorillaz stage fall
The rapper remains hospitalized in Denmark.
by Ben Kaye
on July 11, 2018, 4:35pm
Album Review: Gorillaz Dial Up the Desolation on The Now Now
A bummer of an album that grows tedious despite some welcome surprises.
on July 02, 2018, 8:17am
Damon Albarn calls out Kanye for “abusive collaboration” with Paul McCartney
“Kanye West trapped Paul McCartney.”
by Ben Kaye
on June 28, 2018, 11:16am
Gorillaz share Snoop Dogg and Jamie Principle collaboration “Hollywood”: Stream
The final track to be released ahead of the band’s upcoming album, The Now Now.
by Ben Kaye
on June 21, 2018, 2:41pm
