Gorillaz Reflect on Collaborations and Missed Opportunities: A Journey Through The Mountain
Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett recently discussed their favorite collaborations and missed opportunities with Radio X's Dan O'Connell. The creators of Gorillaz shared stories about almost working with David Bowie and Ray Davies in the late '90s. They also revealed that Dionne Warwick almost recorded with them twice but had reservations about the band's album title, Demon Days. Despite missed opportunities, the duo highlighted their successful collaborations with artists like De La Soul, Bobby Womack, and Fatoumata Diawara.
Albarn and Hewlett reminisced about working with Dennis Hopper on Fire Coming Out of the Monkey's Head and Shaun Ryder on their hit single DARE. They reflected on the creative process behind their upcoming album, The Mountain, which was inspired by their experiences in India. The album, set for release on March 29th, features tracks like The God of Lying with IDLES, The Manifesto with Trueno & Proof, and The Happy Dictator with Sparks. The record also pays tribute to late musicians Tony Allen, Mark E. Smith, and Bobby Womack.
The Mountain marks Gorillaz's ninth studio album, following their previous releases like Demon Days, Plastic Beach, Humanz, and Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez. The album's artwork and tracklisting have been revealed, and fans can pre-order the album now. Stay tuned for more updates on Gorillaz's latest musical journey.