This week on No Magic we go into the archives and feature the increadible debut record from The Good, The Bad, and the Queen; one of Damon Albarn's many groups, bringing together Albarn, Paul Simonon of The Clash, Simon Tong of The Verve and The Magnetic North, and Tony Allen of Fela Kuti. I honestly get chills thinking about this record, so packed with perfect tonal inflections, and a warm, rusty tone that makes it compulsive listening as the sun streams in through morning windows, or late at night as the world closes in. The influences of its contributors — especially Simonon — are bold and add something really significant to Albarns recognisable vocals. We'll play a load of music from the band's other projects and major influences.
Also, we're joined in the studio this week by Radical Advice host Lily Sloane.
Playlist
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Between Me and My Maker by Kele on Between Me and My Maker (Kola) -
Fun City by TOY on Fun City (Tought Love) - Break
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History Song by The Good, the Bad & the Queen on The Good, The Bad, & The Queen (Parlophone) -
The Guns of Brixton by The Clash on London Calling (Sony) -
Old Marcus Garvey by Burning Spear on The best of Burning Spear (Island) -
Airbag by Radiohead on OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997 2017 (XL) - Break
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Kingdom of Doom by The Good, the Bad, & The Queen on The Good, the Bad, & The Queen (Parlophone) -
He Thought of Cars by Blur on The Great Escape (Food) -
History by The Verve on A Northern Soul (Virgin) -
The Selfish Giant by Damon Albarn on Everyday Robots (Thirteen) - Break
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Ambrosia by Rosie Tucker on Ambrosia (The Sunshine Sound) -
White Noise White Heat by Elbow on Giants of All Sizes (Polydor) - Break
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Behind the Sun by The Good, the Bad & the Queen on The Good, the Bad, & The Queen (Thirteen) -
Every Planet We Reach is Dead by Gorillaz on Demon Days (Parlophone) -
Monkey Banana by Fela Kuti on The Underground Spiritual Game (Quannum Projects) -
Rosie by DJ Shadow on Our Pathetic Age (Mass Appeal) - Break
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The Poison Tree by The Good, The Bad, & The Queen on Merrie Land (Studio 13) -
Remains of Elmer by The Magnetic North on Prospect of Skelmersdale (Full Time Hobby) -
By Then It'll Be Too Late (feat. Ali Coyle) by Yppah on By Then It'll Be Too Late (Future Archive) -
Youth by Daughter on If You Leave (4AD) - Break
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Heroist (Substance Remix) by Apparat on Heroist (Substance Remixes) (Mute)