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The Good, the Bad & the Queen

Musical Group

A British supergroup led by Damon Albarn with Paul Simonon, Simon Tong and Tony Allen. Debut album released in 2007; follow-up Merrie Land released in 2018. Music mixes British-rooted songwriting with dub and Afrobeat influences and often addresses English life and politics.

Members: Damon Albarn (vocals, piano/organ), Paul Simonon (bass), Simon Tong (guitar), Tony Allen (drums). Debut album (2007) produced by Danger Mouse; Merrie Land (2018) produced by Tony Visconti. Band first performed/live presence in 2006 and released albums in 2007 and 2018.

A British supergroup led by Damon Albarn that blends folk, dub and Afrobeat influences. Their 2007 self-titled debut and 2018's Merrie Land are recurring focus points in the reviews. Critics praise atmosphere, musicianship and themes of English life while noting occasional unevenness.

For:Fans of Damon Albarn and British alternative music; listeners interested in melancholic, politically aware albums about England and Brexit.

 Rainy Grounds: The Good & The Bad Weather in the Mood of Your Folk Mother.

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 The Good, The Bad and The Queen is a story, not a band.

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 Best track: The Truce Of Twilight

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 The Good The Bad and The Queen is a super-band formed by Damon Albarn (Blur/Gorillaz), Paul Simonon (Clash), Simon Tong (Verve), and Tony Allen (Fela Kuti/Africa 70).

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