Gorillaz release 'The Mountain' with tributes to lost
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- Gorillaz drops “The Mountain,” a sprawling, genre‑mixing record that pairs fresh talent with posthumous nods to legends.
- Damon Albarn urges emerging artists to prioritize creativity and community over image, a theme woven throughout the album.
- Rolling Stone highlights the album’s homage to lost musicians like Amy Winehouse and J Dilla, framing it as a modern “musical memorial.”
- NME praises the collaborative spirit, noting how the project bridges generational gaps and reinvigorates the band’s legacy.
- Fans on social media are calling the album a “cultural bridge,” sparking renewed interest in the sampled artists’ catalogs.
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