Damon Albarn has been talking about the new Blur album, and the effect that the departure of Graham Coxon will have on the album's sound. The follow up to 'Think Tank' will be recorded without the input of an additional guitarist, with Albarn himself taking over strumming duties.
Albarn said: "There is a Blur record at the moment but it's very basic. The reason why it's so basic is we decided that if we're going to make another record it's just got to be the three of us and I've got to play guitar. And because I'm such a rudimentary guitarist it has to be really stupid and basic punk rock."
Albarn is also working on a solo album. He said: "I'm halfway through a record that I started in Nigeria last year. I suppose it will end up being my first solo record, although I hate the term 'solo record'."