The Good, The Bad & The Queen - 'Kingdom Of Doom'
As a song, 'Kingdom Of Doom' - the second single to be lifted from The Good, The Bad & The Queen's debut album - plays like a sequel to The Clash's doom-laden apocalypto-rock classic 'London Calling'. It's another dour, downbeat ode that sees the capital nearing the end of its days, again.
Seriously, according to Damon and co the "country is at war", the Tower's ravens have flown the coop, and a flood is coming to wash us all away ("all of you that live in London, that is" - Rest of World). Lovely. Thank God the "sunset wheel" is still turning.
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While Damon Albarn may have more side projects than hot dinners, this lot are probably the most interesting. Pigeon-holing their particular musical niche is proving quite a headache for fans, it would seem; right now the message boarders are arguing between ‘jazzrock’, ‘folktronic’ and ‘nostalgelectromantipop’. We’re pretty sure they made that last one up.
However you choose to describe it, there’s no denying the originality of 'Kingdom of Doom'. It may be a bit gloomy, but that's what winter’s all about, right? If you’re planning a trip through London on the No.11 bus one night in rainy January, this is the perfect soundtrack. And if not, why not?
Released: January 8th
(Ricky B)
PS: SPECIAL TREAT! Here's Radio 1's Steve Lamacq interviewing the band for their press kit.
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