Studio Album · No. 6
The Now Now Songwriting Credits by Gorillaz
Produced by Gorillaz, James Ford, Remi Kabaka Jr. · Engineered by Stephen Sedgwick
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Gorillaz carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
The Now Now reverses the guest-heavy approach of Humanz: Damon Albarn writes every track and sings nearly all of them himself, with featured co-writers on only the two songs that have guests, 'Humility' and 'Hollywood.' The performer column is almost entirely Albarn as 2-D, with George Benson, Snoop Dogg and Jamie Principle the only outside voices, making it one of the most self-contained records in the catalog.
The Now Now is the sixth studio album by Gorillaz, released in June 2018 just over a year after Humanz and recorded quickly to road-test new material on tour. Reacting to the sprawling guest list of its predecessor, Damon Albarn pulled the focus back to himself: he wrote every track, alongside the handful of featured artists, and sings nearly the entire album as 2-D. The only guests are George Benson on 'Humility,' and Snoop Dogg and Jamie Principle on 'Hollywood.' Produced with James Ford and Remi Kabaka, the record is leaner and more melodic than Humanz, built around synth-pop and soft electronic textures. It returned the band to a more personal, Albarn-led sound after their most collaborative album.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Humility
#88
|
Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon AlbarnJames FordRemi Kabaka Jr. | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals)George Benson (Guitar) |
| 2 |
Tranz
|
Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon AlbarnJames FordRemi Kabaka Jr. | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Hollywood
#38
|
Damon AlbarnCalvin BroadusJamie Principle | Damon AlbarnCalvin BroadusJamie Principle | Damon AlbarnJames FordRemi Kabaka Jr. | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals)Snoop Dogg (Rap Vocals)Jamie Principle (Vocals) |
| 4 |
Kansas
|
Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon AlbarnJames FordRemi Kabaka Jr. | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Sorcererz
|
Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon AlbarnJames FordRemi Kabaka Jr. | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Idaho
|
Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon AlbarnJames FordRemi Kabaka Jr. | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Lake Zurich
|
Not documented | Damon Albarn | Damon AlbarnJames FordRemi Kabaka Jr. | Damon Albarn (Instrumentation) |
| 8 |
Magic City
|
Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon AlbarnJames FordRemi Kabaka Jr. | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Fire Flies
|
Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon AlbarnJames FordRemi Kabaka Jr. | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
One Percent
|
Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon AlbarnJames FordRemi Kabaka Jr. | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Souk Eye
|
Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon AlbarnJames FordRemi Kabaka Jr. | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals) |