Damon Albarn collaborated with Brian Eno.
 Albarn's lyrics  more heartfelt, personal and intimate than on previous occasions  were reflective of his break-up with Elastica frontwoman Justine Frischmann, his partner of eight years
Albarn collaborated with producers Dan the Automator, XL Recordings, Richard Russell & Rodaidh McDonald, Jneiro Jarel, DJ Darren Cunningham aka Actress, Marc Antoine, Alwest, Remi Kabaka Jr

