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Coffee Break: Albums with guest artists -

Coffee Break: Albums with guest artists

Gorillaz
GorillazJ.C. Hewlett

by Jill Riley and Rachel Frances

February 27, 2023

The Current’s Album of the Week is the new dystopian, energy-filled album from Gorillaz, Cracker Island. Their eighth studio album features some major guest appearances, including Stevie Nicks, Beck, Tame Impala, and Bad Bunny. Gorillaz are known for having an eclectic mix of featured guests on their albums. What are some other albums that feature guest artists? Are there any albums that come to mind that include surprising or unlikely collaborators?

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what are some songs from albums with multiple guest appearances?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played:
Run The Jewels – JU$T feat. Pharrell Williams and Zach de la Rocha
Massive Attack – Teardrop
Pet Shop Boys – What Have I Done To Deserve This?
The Beatles – While My Guitar Gently Weeps
CHVRCHES – How Not To Drown feat. Robert Smith
John Prine – Summers End feat. Brandi Carlile
Mike Watt – Against the 70’s
Beyoncé – Don’t Hurt Yourself feat. Jack White (Bonus!)