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Blur frontman Damon Albarn has revealed that he has just finished work on a new solo album.
Speaking to Rolling Stone, the Gorillaz frontman claimed that he'd made the record with XL Records boss Richard Russell, who he also worked with on the latest Bobby Womack LP 'The Bravest Man In The Universe'.
"I've just finished a solo record – when I go tour that, I'll play play stuff from all my different bands," said Albarn.
When asked what the solo record sounded like, he responded: "I've been making it with Richard Russell. We worked together on the Bobby Womack record, and really enjoy working together.
He continued: "He's done spectacularly well as a music mogul, but I think he wants to focus his energy on producing records. Making a solo record is can be such a disaster, so I thought if we're going to make a record with my name on it, I should get someone to really produce it – take that responsibility away from myself. Richard does the kind of rhythmic side of it and I do everything else."
Might a new Blur album also be on the cards?
After Albarn revealed Blur's intentions to record new material in Tokyo earlier this month, many fans have been eagerly waiting news of a release.
However, speaking of the chances of new Blur material, Albarn vaguely added: "We've got a couple of occasions when we're stuck in the middle of nowhere. So we might make the record in a week. If we can, it would be nice."
Albarn's upcoming album would be his first proper solo album. Last year, he released his soundtrack to the opera Dr Dee.
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