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It is apparent from Damon Albarn’s CV, that multiple successful projects are better than one successful project – his first project being Blur, a band that formed in 1988 that have managed five consecutive UK number one albums and the Gorillaz who earned an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records as the Most Successful Virtual Band. It was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2001. They went five times platinum in the UK, double platinum in the United States, winning themselves a Grammy award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. By 2007, the combined sales of their albums “Gorillaz” and “Demon Days" had exceeded 15 million units.
Both projects were indeed a success, but in 2014, he decided to embark on a solo project. The album “Everyday Robots” was described by Albarn as his “most personal record” and was released on April 25th 2014. It features guest contributions from musician and producer Brian Eno, singer Natasha Khan from Bat for Lashes, and the Leytonstone City Mission Choir. It was nominated for the 2014 Mercury Prize for best album. The album was made available for free streaming on iTunes on April 22nd 2014, whereby people could listen to the standard edition of the album in its entirety. It is a similar strategy endorsed by Justin Timberlake for his albums, “The 20/20 Experience” and Daft Punk for “Random Access Memories”. According to Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to review from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 76. The album charted in 20 different countries, with its highest position being in the UK at No. 2.
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For my money I do not know if it gets better than when the amazing and infinitely talented artist Damon Albarn performs "Lonely Press Play" live. It's like listening to the music of otherworldly creatures. It makes my ears scream in ecstasy and pure joy for love of music. It's a slow melodic fun jazzy tune about important issues. The folk stylings of the singer come through in his simple but perfect for the song vocals. I love listening to his music and his great lyrical poetry as he sings about emotionally powerful and important issues that every one deals with on a daily basis.The crowd at the last show I attended was enchanted. They started, mouth agape, as soon as Damon Albarn began singing his song. They were taken aback at his amazing vocals and how they could sound like that. I myself was just as shocked at this man's voice. It only keeps getting better and better through the years. Everything about his voice, as well as his song writing, is just the perfect blend of folk and funky jazz fun. I would highly recommend everyone see a Damon Albarn show live at least once in their lives.
You would think Damon Albarn would be contented in being the lead singer of one of the world's most successful Brit-pop outfits Blur as well as a band member of the visually innovative Gorillaz. However neither project seemed to truly content the great musician so he took to creating solo albums in the little free time he has between commitments. Of course the outcome is equally brilliant as you would imagine and he has a similarly endearing tour.
Blur are known for their angst and energy whilst Gorillaz are recognised for the animated counterparts so it is great to see all this stripped back when Albarn takes to the stage solo. It really gives you opportunity to hear Damon's great, characterful vocal and abilities with the guitar. Of course he reaches upon his past discographies tonight including covers of 'Tender' and 'All Your Life' by Blur and 'Kids With Guns' and 'Tomorrow Comes Today' by Gorillaz featuring amongst others. This is all fine with fans who realise that Damon Albarn will be a musician revered in history, they are glad they have the opportunity to see him now.
sean-ward
Watching Damon Albarn at Royal Albert Hall was the most exciting musical experience in the last decade. Damon Albarn is one of the most unique, talented and passionate musicians around. He took us to the pub and back, engaged with the crowd, shook hands and gave hugs to his fans while singing. He took us on a musical journey from his latest album and then back to the 90's and Blur days joined by Graham Coxon and then some classic hits from the Gorillaz with De La Soul. Damon captured the essence of music that I grew up on, music that I love, music that makes me happy, music I want to sing along and dance to. The atmosphere was electric and this was a party to remember!!
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