Gorillaz Front Man Damon Albarn Announces First Solo Album

The voice of Blur and Gorillaz, Damon Albarn, announced his first solo record today… Kinda.

Early last year he talked a little bit about getting his first solo gig off the ground the production process, but today a new page on Warner Music’s website confirmed the details of the album. Though it was quickly taken down, but that wasn’t before the team over at Consequence of Sound got the details

“Everyday Day Robots” will see an April 28th release, with 12 tracks on the album. You will be able to get your hands on it in pretty much every format. CD/DVD combo, Digital and a 7-inch vinyl single in March. The track list includes:

Everyday Robots Tracklist:
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 Tracklist:
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)
05. Hollow Ponds (live from Fox studios Los Angeles)

Now I would love to have seen a new Gorillaz announcement personally. The group was a huge and powerful voice in my youth and I believe helped sculpt my love of music. Their initial direction to have the musicians not be in the spotlight and have the fans focus on the music was an amazing idea. The group itself contains dozens and dozens of members from all kinda of genres from Pop, to Punk, to Hip Hop and soul. I highly suggest getting your hands on a copy of the documentary Bananaz, it will really help you have a new found understanding for the band.

Now you’re asking yourself, “Why is Shane so excited about a solo record when he just wants a new Gorillaz album?”. That is a valid question. The Gorillaz are an amalgamation of a ton of different artists, but all under the direction of Damon. He had a vision for the group and that vision can be seen and heard throughout, and even if it is just a cartoon band he is the voice of the group. I am very excited to see what comes of his solo record, and I really hope this gets him writing for Gorillaz once again.

You can get “Everyday Robots” on April 28th and the single March 3rd. In the mean time take a peak at the official teaser below.