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Gorillaz & Sparks Unite on Kimmel Stage
10 Apr
Summary
- Gorillaz and Sparks performed "The Happy Dictator" on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
- The Mountain album features many collaborations, including posthumous artists.
- Gorillaz's fall tour will visit major U.S. cities starting in September.
Gorillaz and Sparks recently joined forces to perform "The Happy Dictator" on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The track is featured on Gorillaz's newest album, The Mountain, released on February 27th via their own Kong label.
During the performance, Sparks' lead singer Russell Mael shared vocals with Damon Albarn, who was costumed as a dictator. The presentation included four backup singers and animated Gorillaz imagery displayed on a backdrop screen.
The Mountain album is characterized by numerous collaborations, with every song featuring at least one other musician. These guests include the Roots' Black Thought, Johnny Marr, Paul Simonon, and Indian musicians Ajay Prasanna and Amaan Ali Bangash.
Albarn described The Mountain as a continuation of the themes explored in their 2010 release, Plastic Beach, calling it "an entire world itself." The album also includes posthumous contributions from artists like Bobby Womack, Mark E. Smith, Tony Allen, and Dennis Hopper.
Gorillaz previously performed on Saturday Night Live and is scheduled to bring "The Mountain" tour to the U.S. this autumn. The tour is set to begin in Orlando in September, travel through the East Coast and Midwest, and conclude in Seattle on October 31st.
