Everyday Robots
by Damon Albarn

From Brad1770 06/04/2024 05:34 | #303851

Mr Albarn takes a well earned break from Blur, Gorrilaz and any number of collaborations to give us a solo album that’s part concept album, part break up album and part confessional. It’s definitely got that Tranquility Base and Casino rock star sitting in his own filth kinda vibe and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. “Mr Tambo” (apparently referencing an Elephant) is initially fun (mainly because it gives the listener a respite from the sludge) but becomes twee and really annoying really fast and props to “Photographs (You are taking now)” for being a genuinely good track and clearly the best thing here

However

At the end of the day after multiple spins I can’t help but wonder if ‘Everyday Robots’ is simply another self indulgent snooze feast from an artist and record company who do simply because they can. Need proof ? Look at the album cover with a smirking Damo , but I’m here to tell you folks the jokes on us

It's pleasant, but nothing special. My highlights are Mr Tembo, Lonely Press Play and Everyday Robots.

From Sandrof1969 02/11/2018 17:19 | #207676

Mai avrei pensato che un disco solista del cantante dei Blur potesse piacermi fino a questo punto, ma in effetti non ricordo un disco dei Blur così intenso, così ben curato ed allo stesso tempo non appesantito da soluzioni troppo ricercate.

From allgood 07/12/2017 15:07 | #194146

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I think it's good, not brilliant nor a masterpice, just good. Some good and some ok tracks.

The highlight of the album, "Mr Tembo", is the only source of joy and is the saving grace of this lifeless and depressing album. Albarn tackles loneliness in the world of 21st century technology, but his viewpoint sounds a bit stale and regressive.

People can still play video games and watch TV all day whilst displaying genuine emotions, which is a simple point that Albarn doesn't appear to understand. He also completely ignores all the good that technology, such as the internet, has done. Furthermore, artists like Radiohead have tackled similar themes in albums like "OK Computer" with far more nuance and depth over 15 years before "Everyday Robots" was released.

It has its good moments and is consistently pretty, but is ultimately too empty and bleak to even bother visiting again.

From nitomano 07/21/2016 18:30 | #171622

Favoritas: Mr. Tembo, Lonely Press Play, Photographs, Heavy Seas Of Love

Brilliant. So glad Damon made this.

Ilove the brooding male vocalists ala Morissey & Brain Ferry. Such drama MEZ

From koner1 03/22/2015 13:02 | #137499

I take back what I said before - now I think this is a lovely album. But for sure it's apparent that it's not even close to on the same level as any Blur or Gorillaz album (potentially better than Leisure or The Fall though). You can definitely tell the instrumentation and song writing isn't what you'd expect because, let's be honest, Damon does better when he's around musicians he's known for a long time.