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05 DECEMBER 2002 Here is a summary of what Damon had to say during his interview on The Evening Session yesterday night. Credit: chris@dgoymer.freeserve.co.uk. Picture credit: BBC Radio 1. Don't Bomb When You're The Bomb- "It was just a really stupid little demo... it's a soundbite...it might or might not be on the record...it doesn't give any indication of the sound of the record... just felt like it should be released... it was released later than planned because the first pressings were left at Brighton train station with the word 'bomb' on top, so the police carried out a controlled explosion of the box." Graham- "Graham's made a very good decision for himself to have a quieter life... I still want to make music to be heard by everyone, perhaps that was the difference...I miss one of my oldest friends, but then again I don't miss him because I'm just getting on with life... there were times when it was like the old band playing together but there were too many times of mismatches and confusion." The album- "There're about 25 tracks... possibly give another album away free after the first one- that's something we're thinking of... it's primarily produced by Ben Hillier... there are times when Graham's guitar parts are very apparent... " Gigs- "Might do a few gigs in America with Massive Attack...got to find a guitarist for playing live...never going to be able to replace Graham...I would love to play live if we can find someone...if we find a guitar player we definitely will." 02 DECEMBER 2002 Damon Albarn won't discuss Graham Coxon's departure from Blur... read more here: nme.com/news/103664.htm. 28 NOVEMBER 2002 Blur finished the new album??!! Almost! Here's the latest from nme.com: nme.com/news/103641.htm. 22 NOVEMBER 2002 Here's a bit of news about the new Blur album, courtesy of nme.com. I'm a bit late, as usual, but that's alright... nme.com/news/103555.htm. 13 NOVEMBER 2002 I just got an interesting email about Blur's new single! It's entitled "Don't Bomb When You're The Bomb" and it will be aired on 104.9 Xfm after 4:00PM TODAY during the Zoe Ball show. This is for London fans only, I believe. I'm not sure where else Xfm is aired, but if you've got the station, definitely tune in! I have also heard that the single is at certain record shops already! For more information, visit xfm.co.uk/. A short clip has been linked on the Main page. Here is some news on Damon courtesy of nme.com: MASSIVE ATTACK's new album features a guest appearance from mainman 3-D’s pal BLUR's DAMON ALBARN. The long-awaited follow-up to 1998's 'Mezzanine' is now complete, and due for release in early 2003. Robert ‘3-D’ Del Naja has recorded much of the record alone, and has recruited a host of guest vocalists, including Sinead O' Connor and Horace Andy. Albarn has recorded a part for an as-yet-untitled song that will feature on the record. However, he isn't credited. There are also rumours of Blur and Massive Attack playing shows together next year, although nothing is confirmed. This year, Albarn and 3-D have been working with CND in a campaign to prevent US-led attacks on Iraq. 18 OCTOBER 2002 "Blur have made a film documenting their time in Morocco. Blur, minus guitarist Graham Coxon, spent just over a month in Marrakech with producer Fatboy Slim finishing their latest album. The band are expected back from north Africa later this month. Now, a short film, 'Blur - Out And About In Morocco' has been posted on the band's official website, blur.co.uk. The clip shows the group recording, as well as various scenes of the African way of life. The new album, which is currently untitled, is due for release next year." - credit: nme.com. The picture of their sandals is cute! 17 OCTOBER 2002 I know this isn't Damon related, but I'm sure most of you have been keeping up with the whole Graham leaving the band thing, right? Well, it seems that nme.com has posted some more news up. Check it out: www.nme.com/news/103224.htm. I really don't know what to think anymore. Has it really happened? Graham NOT IN Blur? How can Blur be Blur without Graham? It just doesn't make sense anymore. I never thought this would ever come. I can't believe it! I think everyone is in denial here... 27 SEPTEMBER 2002 Sorry, a bit late on the update, but here's the latest news link from NME: www.nme.com/news/103042.htm. Oh and here's a bit about Graham too. It's from last week or so. www.nme.com/news/103003.htm. 19 SEPTEMBER 2002 From NME: www.nme.com/news/102901.htm & www.nme.com/news/102988.htm. 06 SEPTEMBER 2002 Yup... more rubbish on the whole Graham thing. It's getting kinda lame. www.nme.com/news/102852.htm. I really don't believe any of it at all. That Graham has really left the band. Blah blah... especially when Dave has been saying everything is fine with the band. That it hasn't been better. 04 SEPTEMBER 2002 Here is an update about the whole Graham leaving the band thing... Frankly, I don't believe any of it, but Graham wasn't even aware that they went to Morocco? Just read it. nme.com/news/102828.htm. On this Friday, September 6th, Muchmusic (Canadian music station) will be airing the Best of Reading Festival. Performances include: Supergrass, Fun Loving Criminals, Travis, Blur, Oasis, Beck, Manic Street Preachers. It will air at 11PM & 3AM ET/8PM & 12AM PT. This won't air on MuchUSA, so Don't miss it! I'll definitely be recording it. 31 AUGUST 2002 There is a petition you can sign to help CND. Damon has been promoting and organizing this for some time now. Quick! www.petitiononline.com/cndstwc/petition.html. 24 AUGUST 2002 "Blur are planning to make a film..." - Credit link: http://nme.com/news/102731.htm. "Chemical Brothers have been approached to work with Blur on their new album..." - Credit link: http://nme.com/news/102712.htm. "Damon Albarn and Elbow have teamed up with Massive Attack in support of the CND-backed campaign aimed at opposing war in Iraq. All have spoken exclusively to nme.com about their decision to join the 'Stop The War' campaign, which intends to show their opposition to proposed British involvement in the prospective US military campaign aimed out driving out leader Saddam Hussein..." - Credit link: http://nme.com/news/102701.htm. 07 AUGUST 2002 The official site has been updated. There's a webcam showing little movies of Blur in the studio and Alex will be writing his journal entries there soon. You can register for further updates as well. blur.co.uk. Thanks kacy for the info! 02 AUGUST 2002 Hey...! New Blur album in January?!! Go here to read more. News courtesy of nme.com. 05 JULY 2002 albarnsquare has a new home! Go visit and start posting! It's much better than those yahoo! groups and stuff. Trust me. I think you will like it. 03 JULY 2002 Gosh, it's 2am in the morning and I'm so excited! Well... i actually found an mp3 of "Sunset Coming On". a track off of Mali Music. It's so so good. I love it to death. I'm so happy that I got it to work. I hope it works for the rest of you. I think you may need realone player or a recent player. You can visit real.com for downloads. To save the track to your computer, right-click on the link and go to "save target as..." and save it to your hard drive. I really hope you can listen to it! It's the best track really. Damon's voice is so amazing. I really miss it. : Sunset Coming On : (mp3) 26 JUNE 2002 Well... this really isn't a news update. But Laura just sent me this link about Damon in Mali. I have added it to the link section on the site as well. It has excellent pictures of Damon. I really like this one the best :) I don't think I've seen anyone look sexier while drinking a soda... 30 MAY 2002 Here's a quick news link about Fat Boy Slim and the new Blur album: http://www.nme.com/news/101906.htm. 24 MAY 2002 Watch Damon live for free! "Damon is to showcase tracks from his 'Mali Music' album in a London record store. As previously reported, in July 2000 Albarn travelled to Mali and recorded what was to become 'Mali Music' with local musicians. The album was released earlier in the year to raise money for Oxfam. Now, Albarn and collaborator Afel Boucoum will be at Tower Records in Piccadilly Circus on May 28 from 6pm, performing acoustic tracks from 'Mali Music'. The pair will also sign copies of the album." Wish I could be there... [ source ] 20 MAY 2002 Damon will be participating in this year's Soccer Six again. Other musical celebrities include the likes of Rod Stewart, Ant & Dec, Mis-Teeq, Westlife, Hear'say, Atomic Kitten, Blue, Toploader, 3SL, Goldie, Bellefire and lots more. It will take place on Chelsea's Stamford Bridge ground and it's all to benefit childrens' charity (Help a London Child and Btopenworld Broadband are sponsors). the event will be broadcast live via dotmusic.com and btopenworld.com. For the latest info, visit soccer-six.com. 09 MAY 2002 HELLO! Some quick Blur album news from nme.com (yeah, i know, i'm really late on this): http://www.nme.com/news/101389.htm. Damon's collaboration album, MALI MUSIC is out now! Although, i haven't got a copy of it yet. Does anyone have it? If so, let me know what you think! Just send me an email. 06 MARCH 2002 Sorry, I have been super lazy with the site lately. But here is some interesting news about Damon from nme.com: http://www.nme.com/news/100986.htm. 02 FEBRUARY 2002 Yay! Here's some news from nme.com: http://www.nme.com/news/100633.htm. 19 JANUARY 2002 /font> Here's some brief news about Blur's new album... and a bit of Oasis. Rumours of another Brit-pop battle? Hahaha! [ source ] 09 JANUARY 2002 Well, it's a new year and my layout is finally working! Gosh... no current news updates as of yet, but I'm sure I'll hear something soon. So until then, I'll try to get the picture of the week going. After each week the picture will go into the appropriate gallery. I hope you like the new layout! Here is some Gorillaz news: "GORILLAZ have confirmed details of a North American tour for next month. The animated cartoon group, who toured the UK last year, will play eight shows across the US and Canada in late February and early March. The tour calls at: Toronto Docks (February 23) Boston Aaalon (25) Washington 9:30 Club (26) New York Hammerstein Ballroom (28) Philadelphia Electric Factory (March 1) Chicago Riviera (3) Seattle Paramount (5) San Francisco warfield (7) Los Angeles Palladium (8)" [ source ]

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