British musician Damon Albarn may be the most famous musician that almost everyone has heard, but almost no one has heard of.

The frontman of the English rock band Blur and the musical mastermind behind the hugely popular fictional band Gorillaz, Albarn has been content with being out of the limelight while creating popular songs like the Gorillaz’s “Clint Eastwood,” “Feel Good Inc.” and Blur’s worldwide hit “Song 2.”

But now, after almost 30 years of writing and recording music, Albarn is releasing “Everyday Robots,” his first solo album and the first set of songs with his name front and center.

The result isn’t too far off from most of Albarn’s past projects — the only things keeping this from being a potential Gorillaz album are the lack of guest rappers and some of the weirder production elements.

The album opens with the title track, which is a slow, gloomy critique of modern reliance on technology. Albarn’s songwriting is instantly recognizable.

“Hostiles” is a beautifully melodic pop song that is very Shins-esque. Echoed harmonies and a heavily produced keyboard accompany the chorus, giving the song a slightly creepy feeling.

“Lonely Press Play” is a warm R&B sounding song, while “Mr. Tembo” is a bouncy, upbeat pop song with the Leytonstone City Mission Choir joining Albarn.

The lyrical content is accordingly Albarn’s most personal.

“Hollow Ponds” is a flashback to parts of Albarn’s past, and “The History of a Cheating Heart” is as personal as Albarn gets.

Of course, Damon Albarn’s strength has been and still is his creativity when it comes to unique production and captivating melodies. This album delivers it in full strength.