Its sound was seen as a testament to Albarn 's increasing interest in African and Middle Eastern music , and to his complete control over the group 's creative direction .
The guitarist 's absence also meant that Think Tank was almost entirely written by Albarn .
Think Tank 's sound was seen as a testament to Albarn 's increasing interest in African and Middle Eastern music , and to Albarn 's complete control over the group 's creative direction .
The guitarist 's absence also meant that Think Tank was almost entirely written by Albarn .