Name: The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows
Brand: Damon Albarn

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

TRANS551X

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r20854204]

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-11-12

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Little Amber Fish

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5400863061074

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Total Cap

Black LP

TRANS551T

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Tape

PIAS

5400863061142

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1 / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / Tape

TRANS551XD

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White

Includes Bonus Track 7" 

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5400863061159

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / white

TRANS551XC

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Extended format: Yes

5400863061081

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / white

TRANS551CD

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Includes a 20-Minute ‘Hidden’ Track of a New and Original Recording that Inspired Some of the Record’s Themes

5400863061135

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Damon Albarn

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Transgressive

Albums of the Year 2021

Damon Albarn is a British vocalist and musician, born on 23 March 1968 in Whitechapel, London. He gained fame as a founding member and vocalist of the iconic British band Blur in the 1990s. In addition to his work with Blur, he formed Gorillaz in 1998 as a side-project with his old housemate Jamie Hewlett. Damon has been incredibly prolific, respected, and busy since 2000, releasing and collaborating with artists from all over the world.

Aside from his musical endeavors, Damon Albarn has had interesting experiences outside of music. He was once engaged to Justine Frischmann, and it is believed that Blur's album "13" was written about their breakup. He also acted in a British gangster film called "Face," alongside actors Ray Winstone and Robert Carlyle. Additionally, he voiced George Harrison's character "Bull" in a radio play titled "Up Against It" by Joe Orton.

With an impressive career spanning several decades, Damon Albarn continues to be an influential figure in the music industry. His talent and versatility have earned him widespread acclaim among fans and critics alike.

Transgressive is a record label founded by Mike Williams and Toby Langley. With a focus on discovering and nurturing new talent, Transgressive has become known for its diverse roster of artists spanning various genres. The label has been responsible for launching the careers of several successful musicians and continues to be at the forefront of the music industry. For more information about the company's credits, please visit their profile page.

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The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows, the new studio album from Damon Albarn, will be released by new label homeTransgressive Records. The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows was originally intended as an orchestral piece inspired by the landscapes of Iceland. This last year has seen Albarn return to the music in lockdown and develop the work to 11 tracks which further explore themes of fragility, loss, emergence and rebirth. The result is a panoramic collection of songs with Albarn as storyteller. The album title is taken from a John Clare poem Love and Memory. Albarn says “I have been on my own dark journey while making this record and it led me to believe that a pure source might still exist.”

The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows

Music GB

Discover The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows by Damon Albarn. Available in LP, Tape, and CD formats. Released by Transgressive Records. A panoramic collection of songs exploring themes of fragility, loss, emergence, and rebirth.