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The Good, The Bad And The Queen - "Herculean"

With a line-up comprising Damon Albarn, Simon Tong, ex-Clash bassist Paul Simonon, Fela Kuti-drummer Tony Allen, and a record produced by the ubiquitous Danger Mouse, the world's expecting a lot from this "story." Judging by this first single, the world is gonna get alot, too.

Damon is still partial to his "Feel Good" vocal effect, and the track definitely is informed by his Demon days with Danger, but everything from Allen's deep pocket to the haunting and hypnotic backdrop make this song a sure shot. Sounds to us like someone is making himself into one of this generation's most undeniable and enduring talents.

The Good, The Bad And The Queen - "Herculean" (MP3)

TGTB&TQ have a trio of warm-up gigs in the UK, leading up to their 10/26 performance of their entire record as part of the BBC Electric Proms season. That is one gig for which we'd surely fly, with or without carry-on liquids.

The Good, The Bad And The Queen is out 1/07.

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Oh God it's raining and I'm not complaining it's filling me up with new life. The stars in the sky bring tears to my eyes. They're lighting my way tonight...

Posted by: Ariel at 10/10/06 12:33 PM | Reply
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actually its kind of boring. still looking forward to the album, but hoping itll have some more energy than this

Posted by: picky at 10/10/06 12:46 PM | Reply
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Graham took the rock away from Damon. Check out Graham's latest CD for proof!

Posted by: volume-addict at 10/10/06 1:25 PM | Reply
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Graham took the rock away from Damon. Check out Graham's latest CD for proof!

Posted by: volume-addict at 10/10/06 1:35 PM | Reply
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I enjoyed it, found it off another site this morning and played it with regularity and think it makes a good listen.

Posted by: Andrew at 10/10/06 1:43 PM | Reply
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I can't tell you how happy I am to hear this. Can't wait for more!

Posted by: mandy* at 10/10/06 1:43 PM | Reply
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Shit, Damon post-Graham is like Clinton post-Presidency. Thanks for posting this.

Posted by: crittick at 10/10/06 1:47 PM | Reply
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I enjoyed it, found it off another site this morning and played it with regularity and think it makes a good listen.

Posted by: Andrew at 10/10/06 1:48 PM | Reply
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Piracy is good.

Posted by: Damon Albarn at 10/10/06 2:20 PM | Reply
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This sounds pretty good.

Posted by: Richie at 10/10/06 4:01 PM | Reply
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Awesome. Awesome. Etc.

Can't wait for the album

Posted by: ThS at 10/10/06 4:21 PM | Reply
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bah for some reason i expected something that sounds like parklife

this just sounds exactly like the gorillaz, minus the lyrics... disappointing :X

am i the only one that doesn't like danger mouse?

Posted by: rgr_moore at 10/10/06 5:24 PM | Reply
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i think it sounds really good. though i doubt you will remember it in 5 years

Posted by: chlorinedream at 10/10/06 9:28 PM | Reply
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For the ageing Clash City Rockers amongst us, it's great to see Simmo back in music. I hope it works out for him. I like this track a lot.

Posted by: Vegetableman at 10/11/06 10:16 AM | Reply
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I'm going to see them, I'm going to see them, you're not, you're not!

Posted by: DW at 10/20/06 5:40 AM | Reply
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well... i prefer gorillaz!!!!!!!!!!
T-T sei la
ni modo

Posted by: alonso at 10/20/06 12:19 PM | Reply
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yeah it reminds me a little bit gorillaz so what?its pretty good... Damon rocks!!!!!!!! ^^

Posted by: korr at 10/21/06 1:53 AM | Reply
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FANTASTIC - saw the band at their weekend warm up gip in Devon - two tracks fantastic really stuck out good, bad and ugly and Kingdom of Doom - wish I was going to the Round House - Fantastic Friday night DAMON THANK YOU !

Posted by: HELEN at 10/23/06 4:10 PM | Reply
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He's genius, but we wouldn't know him if it weren't for Damon! Graham's gold but takes ZERO away from Damon. (It hurts me to read that!) Herculean (and the last 15 years) proves Damons all conquering talent... !

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