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Gorillaz Unleashes 'The Mountain': A Genre-Blending Tribute

3/3/2026

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Gorillaz released the new album The Mountain, featuring collaborations with Bobby Womack and Johnny Marr.
The Mountain blends eclectic tracks across diverse cultural influences and genres.
Highlights include The Hardest Thing, a tribute to late collaborator Tony Allen, and Delirium, an energetic dance tune.
Critics note that some tracks lack cohesion.
The album reflects personal themes and preserves Gorillaz's signature style.

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Story summary

Gorillaz released the new album The Mountain, featuring collaborations with Bobby Womack and Johnny Marr.
The Mountain blends eclectic tracks across diverse cultural influences and genres.
Highlights include The Hardest Thing, a tribute to late collaborator Tony Allen, and Delirium, an energetic dance tune.
Critics note that some tracks lack cohesion.
The album reflects personal themes and preserves Gorillaz's signature style.