Trying to write music that's sensitive to 400 years ago takes a bit of madness, as it's such a long stretch of time. Damon Albarn agobitelong Change image and share on social
I'm English, and I started off as a songwriter, so I can't really escape that - it's there. Damon Albarn englishescapesongwriter Change image and share on social
It always struck me that Africa was, in a strange way, a futuristic place and had elements and vibes and spirits that were going to inform the future. Africa Express is an attempt to engage that power outside Africa, and for everyone to benefit from it. Damon Albarn africaattemptbenefit share on social
I like to go to Africa purely with something to do. I'm not very comfortable getting into an armor-plated Land Rover and going to see things, with my hand gel, you know, it's not me at all. So I like to hang out and you know, really get to know people and try and do something that resonates with them. Damon Albarn africaarmorcomfortable share on social
I'm not a monarchist. But I'm English. And I have an irrational emotion for my country. Damon Albarn countryemotionenglish Change image and share on social
I can't be bothered anymore about giving songs titles. Damon Albarn anymorebothergive Change image and share on social
No, every album is something like a snapshot. It only shows one moment in time. It shows what we feel and think right at that point in time, nothing more and nothing less. Damon Albarn albumfeelmoment Change image and share on social
And there are no stars and that you're never really sure who's doing what and what voice is what and, you know what I mean? It's supposed to be quite elusive. Damon Albarn elusivestarsuppose Change image and share on social
I enjoyed history at school. I'd always had a sense of pagan England. Damon Albarn englandenjoyhistory Change image and share on social
You know, there are many alter egos and Gorillaz is a collective of alter egos, really. I think anyone who gets involved in it has to sort of accept that nothing is really as it seems. Damon Albarn acceptaltercollective Change image and share on social