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I dont go to every [studio] session, because I have to do my work.

Then you have this giant archive you’re free to use.

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So [get ready to] put your goggles on.

BE FLEXIBLEThe songs tend to change quite a lot.

I mean, I think Damon must have made, like, 35 for this album.

Gorillaz

I listen to them constantly on big speakers in my studio and just draw.

Damon makes great songs, and I have complete faith in him.

Thats just the process.

So you have to play very quietly, and nobody wants to see a quiet concert.

[Laughs]

Humanzarrives Friday, April 28.

Check out our interview with Damon Albarn about the new albumhere.