The Gorillaz co-founder and Blur frontman, Damon Albarn, has shared a new solo album, The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows. This November 12th release has arrived via Transgressive Records and marks Albarn’s second, full-length solo release.
Originally intended to arrive as an orchestral piece inspired by the landscapes of Iceland, the struggles of lockdown saw Albarn mold his vision into an 11-track album, exploring themes of fragility, loss, emergence, and rebirth. Pushing his already-expansive sound even further, he developed expansive orchestral arrangements and intimate melodies for his impressive vocal work to dance atop.
Much like the beauty and chaos of the natural world it soundtracks, The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows vividly substantiates the emotional ebb and flow of the human condition, in all its extremes, serving as a soul-enriching document for our times.
Check out the new Damon Albarn album, The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows below, and click here for purchase and additional streaming options.
In celebration of the album’s release, Albarn will launch a special guest takeover at the Eranda Studio at The Photographers’ Gallery in London. Running from November 12th–21st, the event curated by Anna Sparham will showcase source materials and inspiration behind the album, featuring unseen artwork, photographs, and film footage in addition to Albarn’s own sketches and lyrics. Tickets are on sale now, here.
Furthermore, Albarn will take his intimate piano tour around the U.K. in early December ahead of a 14-date 2022 tour through Europe. His 2022 tour will begin on February 21st in London, before heading to Dublin, Luxembourg, Brussels, Paris, and more. Scroll down for a complete list of tour dates and head to Albarn’s website for tickets.
Damon Albarn – The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows