"The Hollywood Palladium is a legendary concert venue on Sunset Boulevard, around since the 1940s. Everyone you can think of has played there, from the Grateful Dead to Led Zeppelin to The Rolling Stones, Pixies, Turnstile, IDLES, Beastie Boys, Jimi Hendrix, Nine Inch Nails... playing The Palladium makes an artist part of a pretty impressive collective history."
"Damon Albarn entered without ceremony - no theatrical pause, no elongated build. Dressed head to toe in camouflage with his sunglasses on, he immediately and effortlessly took command of the room. He comes across very comfortable in his skin. He has always done as he would do wherever life finds him. He's just Damon."
"I've never attended a show at The Palladium where it felt like we were all so zen that we might possibly be about to sit down in a circle and meditate together. During opening song 'The Mountain,' it felt very transcendental, the audience fully captivated and centered."
The Hollywood Palladium, a legendary Los Angeles venue on Sunset Boulevard since the 1940s, has hosted countless iconic artists including the Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, and Jimi Hendrix. Gorillaz returned for their second sold-out performance to celebrate their album The Mountain by performing it completely. Damon Albarn entered without fanfare, dressed in camouflage and sunglasses, immediately commanding the packed venue with natural ease and comfort. The show balanced tight control with a loose, relaxed energy. The opening song created a transcendental atmosphere where the audience felt fully captivated and centered, with an overall zen quality that made the experience feel intimate despite the mid-size capacity.
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