"The Good, the Bad & the Queen" is a self-titled debut album from a supergroup that features key figures from various iconic UK bands. These include Damon Albarn from Blur and Gorillaz, Paul Simonon from The Clash, Simon Tong from The Verve, and Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen. The album was released in January 2007 under the Parlophone record label.
The music style is a mix of several genres like alternative rock, dub, and reggae. The album art and lyrics reflect a nostalgic and gloomy view of London, making it a concept album focused on the city. It was produced by Danger Mouse, who brought creativity and critical acclamation.
Critically acclaimed, the album received positive reviews from several music critics and observers. It was also recognized as the Best Album at the 2007 Mojo Awards. The album boasts of singles such as "Herculean" and "Kingdom of Doom" that significantly contributed to the album's chart performance.
Despite the group not initially having a formal name, they became commonly recognized as "The Good, the Bad & the Queen" due to the nature of the eponymous album.
