Damon Albarn breaks down Gorillaz 'Song Machine' track by track | X-Posure | Radio X

[@ZWheels_]

Interviewer: "How much of the album was done during the lockdown?" Damon: "Oh look at this i have a blur teacup"

[@solofemaleraver]

A legend that man!

[@commonlogic3646]

I don't get it

[@WrekCreationL]

It was a dumb question given the previous one

[@magy959]

@@commonlogic3646 he used to be on a band called blur

[@commonlogic3646]

@@magy959 i see, thank you

[@Chichimee]

Damon Albarn smacking his head in his barn and feeling somehow better is peak 2-D behavior

[@smcphee8499]

Seems like gorillaz behavior in general

[@alvinmiranda7778]

There has been a lot of interviews in the last days, im glad for that

[@sf5823]

Me to. I find Damon fascinating especially creatively, plus I still fancy the pants off him so it's a bonus really 😁

[@alvinmiranda7778]

@@sf5823 right?

[@zeilian]

and he always looks like he's only been awake for half an hour

[@cglaurer]

It’s so great that he’s willing to talk so much about how this masterpiece came to be.

[@mrhellothere4143]

*nods in anthony fantano*

[@autisticakkrona9794]

Timestamps: Strange Timez (featuring Robert Smith) 0:43 The Lost Chord (featuring Leee John) 7:10 Aries (featuring Peter Hook and Georgia) 11:58 Dead Butterflies (featuring Kano and Roxani Arias) 15:06 Momentary Bliss (featuring Slowthai and Slaves) 20:00 How Far? Ft. Tony Allen & Skepta 22:37

[@BarryWarne]

thanks for posting this! Cheers

[@zynel413]

@@mixmastermeowgovender5214 the year 2127.

[@estebanvirumbrales5501]

season 2 omg ...hes a machine full of song ..

[@cactaceous]

Has been for 30 years.

[@isc8900]

Thats why its called The Song Machine

[@noemarie8]

we had no choice but to stan tbh

[@thunder_heads]

Robert Smith is 61 years old and sounds 21

[@Jason-Scott]

Looks 109 though

[@jacobburton2053]

The 1 dislike is Liam Gallagher

[@ahhhsurewhatever3479]

I still remember the summer of 2001, going into the 8th grade, hearing Clint Eastwood on MTV2 at one o’clock in the morning for the first time (and countless time after that). Nineteen years later, they’re my favorite band of all-time.

[@otisserie.chicken]

thats so amazing!

[@FetishonyoutubeURL]

This guy still look the same since 91 except he has a beard.

[@hiimaly4780]

🧢

[@nabilaadeliaputri2893]

@@hiimaly4780no cap actually

[@npc8149]

He looked older back then because he was on smack now he just looks old

[@nabilaadeliaputri2893]

@@teeheetummytums5609 haha but if u pay attention to him his mannerisms haven’t changed that much. Maybe that’s why it seems like he hasn’t changed a lot. Same thing with graham, his mannerism is still exactly the same

[@ablurida]

don't push it 😂

[@thespanishinquisition8628]

The real Song Machine was always Damon Albarn...

[@murdocatethekids7775]

Love this! the new album was absolutely incredible

[@viktorthevictor6240]

Indeed! Still prefer the first three, but this one is on par with them

[@redkinsley4251]

yes it was. I got the record last sunday. Listened to it once a day since then lol

[@matthewk7145]

Hope he has a song with blur on it for the next album

[@seanberrodin801]

@Natalia P. I don't know if that's entirely true. "Strange Timez," "In The Valley of the Pagan," and "Momentary Bliss" feature his kinda rap/sung/spoken vocals he's been loving since Humanz. "Pac-Man" sounds like it was straight off on Demon Days. I hear a bit of blur on "Desole" and "Dead Butterflies" but the rest of the tracks that I haven't mentioned yet just sound like Damon being Damon I'm not getting strong 'blur' vibes. But then again a lot of blur just sounds like Damon these days. I dunno just my two cents.

[@cactaceous]

He talked about wanting to do play or do something with blur after Season 2 so, forget about having a sing with Graham in a Gorillaz album, let’s get the boys back making a new blur album all together.

[@awesome-xg4hl]

i hope he makes another album with blur

[@caljackal6139]

@@seanberrodin801 If you like his "rap voice" check out Essex Dogs lol, It's kinda like a speech/poem with music over.

[@caljackal6139]

Would love to hear Graham, Alex and Dave back for another few songs. Would make Song Machine Season 2 have a different tone, music, and style than Season 1.

[@somecitrus7561]

Jamie only needs a month off after burnout, he really is a demigod

[@jessica5497]

this interview in the middle to the end get so sweet and nice, Damon really miss Tony, we all do :( but im very happy that we have damon to share his criativity with us.

[@sirdanielsmalley9657]

I'm in America and I love Gorillaz, but as I've gotten to know about the people behind it more, it's made the experience even better!

[@hannahbull]

Love Damon so much

[@tiffanymcachran6408]

I appreciate these interviews because they keep me inspired and lately I’m dreaming in music; tapping into those parallel universe creative force & flow. He humbly helps prove we can all do that and just be happy in making whatever art we are expressing smiles to share 🧚‍♀️ 🎶

[@iamjacksfakeband]

Seeing the new videos and hearing the new singles have been one thing I've had to keep looking forward to during the pandemic, so "keep culture alive" I think is an incredibly noble venture.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Damon is an artistic genius

[@devan5912]

These interviews are really interesting and give so much insight into the album!😌⚡

[@biblical5510]

His voice hasn’t changed since the 90s

[@DeeTeaDee]

He whistles on every thing with a letter S in It HURTS

Great interview! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼☀️☀️♥️

[@anythingspossiblemusic]

I love Murdoc. Who inspired him to play bass?

[@jackson-md2gh]

Its said in the gorillaz biography that Murdoc was inspired by heavy metal bands growing up, in his words "...heavy, thick, black metal". Its also stated elsewhere that he was inspired by The Beatles.

[@anythingspossiblemusic]

@@jackson-md2gh cheers mate

[@yamiyugito84]

12:40 same man, same

[@thecroft6070]

Never stop, Damon

[@doloressanchez3891]

Excelent interview.

[@vincevirtua]

I had no idea Robert Smith was on the new Gorillaz record, it'll tide me over until he finally puts out some new Cure.

[@andrewcleary9952]

Funny Damon comparing trying to play 2D to Bansky, when Bansky is quite likely done by 3D (Robert Del Naja).

[@peterhardy9656]

I haven't got an damon albarn involved album for a while! I like all the collaborations on this new record! I hope one day to see Gorillaz tour! Unfortunately, at the moment I am on benefits and can't afford to buy tickets for any tour! Mainly because I am living from day to day and when the lockdown finishes I hope to look for work! So hopefully, one day I can see Gorillaz somewhere in the world! Peter from southport

[@Skux2323]

What a cool guy, love the blur's music and Gorillaz 👌

[@user-wp8gn4zw8d]

damon gets in the zone and feels like he's in new order, i get in the zone and feel like i'm in gorillaz

[@RioYugo]

BROOOO. so jealous of the maestrovox & moog.... so so nice. can’t wait to be able to play one of those one day

[@robindreier9796]

27:30 I remember this scene. its in the Bananaz documentary!

[@ShazlovesmusicYT]

I love him

[@twochordcool]

Damon, love you man! I have LOVED a handful of bands through the years...Smiths, U2, The Cure, Elbow, Radiohead, Blur, Gorillaz...but if I could only point to ONE person that was an integral part of so much great music it would have to be you! But I'll NEVER forgive you for jumping into the crowd front row center in Boston (or was it Brooklyn?) last Gorillaz tour and embracing everyone around me BUT me!

[@lukebrady7556]

Amazing album

[@ablurida]

Is he wearing Elton John's earring? 😂

[@devilsMasquerade]

Oh how much i want Still Woozy on a Gorillaz track, it would sound very interesting.

[@sandyhdz5967]

I love damon OwO

[@Eddemer]

Damon is slowly turning into Alfie Solomons

[@haikalemir2128]

Love you damon

[@mrpeter342]

The heck happened with "track by track"?

[@swarajkanr]

And neither was it a breakdown

[@mttbnsnful]

Where does he talk about beck?

[@kegalormoon]

@shut up still have a copy of odelay man what an album always remember a friend putting it on and was imediately like who is that man .....Can I borrow that beck album hehee

[@anoukb156]

I cant believe how cute he is ....his ears got bigger ahahahahahah!!!!

[@kegalormoon]

I thank Damon for making beige harrigton jackets fashionable again....Oh and the music hahaa

[@jankompos2330]

im younger (37),but he is my brother from another mother

[@damonadkins651]

he will start to enjoy breaking back out. ♡

[@tijay8507]

Leee didn't wear a leather thong lol! The lost chord is my stand out favourite from the album

[@noemarie8]

same here !

[@thecrimtrbune.4270]

Mine as well...that song is quintessential Gorillaz...no pretentions

[@edwardbryan8252]

I still navent receive my son machine pre orer and no one answers my emails

[@Owlord3]

Have you gotten a confirmation email yet?

[@neckike]

They had a delay because of the pandemic. It took 1 month for me to get the order confirmation after buying it. But i got it and the disc arrives today!! :D just patience. cheers

[@Mattydesigns3d]

hello

[@Picobits]

hi!

[@ceda1361]

ey

[@murdocatethekids7775]

hi :D

[@Limox09]

Hi

[@nicolassieh6799]

yo!

[@turtlecool6562]

Me: damon! damon:yes? me: can you stop scrathing yourself?

[@louise_thacker_spinning9281]

The guy interviewing looks like Mike Smith

[@theinnerlight69]

where did he said he is?

[@ablurida]

Devon

[@georgeo5557]

Leee John on Stylo live, please. I can't can't appreciate Peven Evrett's interpretation

[@ribonog6916]

Is it only me or does he kinda sound like 2d?

[@Sonnyfx]

ha.

[@DeeTeaDee]

Albarn and his whistling S words 🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉

[@Thrillseeker8922]

No mention of St. Vincent :(

[@swam9680]

blur tea cup

[@jesssalmon5084]

Is he missing his gold tooth again?

[@JamesMondasian]

Might need to fish for it again

[@elliottmcpeek7443]

Pan fer gold

[@louise_thacker_spinning9281]

He’s no the only one struggling to get a dentist it seems 🖤

[@kegalormoon]

@@louise_thacker_spinning9281 yep I've been given a composite in the same tooth they say they can save it but time is banging on with covid please man I want my front tooth and nobody cares lol I feel your pain Louise

[@louise_thacker_spinning9281]

@@kegalormoon sad times buddy. I’ve needed a replacement crown since the start of March. It’s up the side so no toooo bad. Face coverings are always welcome. I take comfort in Damon missing a tooth too x

[@MyTurtleApril]

Damon looks more depressed than Brian Sanchez does!

[@nabilaadeliaputri2893]

Isn’t he always hungover from the night before

[@DreadCentre]

no clips of tracks?

[@reecepst]

Copyright

[@reecepst]

KZbin will claim the video

[@isc8900]

Go to Gorillaz channel, there is the full deluxe album as a playlist, full songs.

[@ikerina]

Damon loves 2D so much that he lost his teeth. Fair enough.

[@isabella3016]

old man '

[@accavandam8673]

Damon (I just try to make the worst music I can.........Well you definitely do that) Albarn

[@Gonza582]

What are your thoughts om the new album? Not so promising imo but there are some quality songs

[@frenchytinkles]

I thought it was their weakest album, momentary bliss and aries were absolutely amazing but the rest were either boring and forgettable or hard to finish listening to.

[@jessica5497]

I love It 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jessica5497]

@@frenchytinkles That's sad. I love Desolé

[@kaseystowetert8407]

😀😃😀😃

[@chantalbrouwers4008]

Soyons positif ......

[@chantalbrouwers4008]

Positives....😄😄😄

[@benmacnally]

Merci pour ce message. Après avoir lu ce message, je vais te faire un promesse. Je vais être l’homme le plus positif dans le monde. Maintenant, j’ai un message pour toi! Si tu existes, arrêt. Est-ce ça t’inspire? J’espère qu’oui.

[@Jazzyjaz1]

Who tf disliked Damon??

[@peterhardy9656]

I agree with Damon and many other musicians that Boris Johnson and Eton lot have ruined the arts! We need not pay attention that to that blond hair bafoon! I still think that the arts will be better under a more liberal government! I'm afraid Johnson and his lot have ruined the arts! Get a labour government in so maybe the arts will improve! Peter from southport

[@murilopereira7186]

He is so... Old... ;-;

[@eswaa9246]

51? that is kind of a weird comment to put and..look at him in blur

[@judysmallwood1564]

Everyone gets old dude. You will too If you're lucky.

[@kunpunko]

yeah that’s how life works lol

[@murilopereira7186]

@@kunpunko i am just scared, one day this legend will simply die