I have been lucky enough to be the recent recipient of quite a bit of hand-me-down music from friends (which is one reason why I’ve been a bit slack post-wise). One such band is The Good the Bad and the Queen, Damon Albarn’s recent project.
Having released their self titled debut album in January 2007, the band has received quite a bit of publicity this year, but I never sat down and actually listened until last week. Formed in 2006, the band includes members of The Clash, The Verve and Fela Kuti. Described to me as a more-dub low key version of Gorillaz, though this might not be entirely accurate… it seems to echo the brit pop era, but it’s Damon Albarn so that association will always be there whether it’s true or not..particular album highlights include Herculean and Behind the Sun.. anyways check it out!
