Damon Albarn's influential Gorillaz project comes and goes precisely as it pleases. Gorillaz defies all genres and aesthetics of popular music. The group's songs can be poignant, or silly, as they want to be in any given moment—addressing everything from escapism to school violence.

After six years, Gorillaz have returned at a pivotal time in world history. Last year brought us Brexit and Donald Trump. And the day before Trump officially takes the Oath of Office, Gorillaz released "Hallelujah Money."

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The song is a dystopian poem, with Mercury Prize winner Benjamin Clementine professing our doomsday over a glitchy choir. The song specifically references Trumpian politics: "When we go to bed Scare crows from the Far a-East / Come to eat its tender fruits / I have thought that the / Best way to protect our tree / Is by building walls."

And in a press release, Gorillaz animated guitarist Murdoc explained why the band decided to return right now.

"In these dark times, we all need someone to look up to," Murdoc said. "Me. That's why I'm giving you this new Gorillaz song, a lightning bolt of truth in a black night.You're welcome. Now piss on! The new album's not gonna write itself."

Dark times indeed. At least we have a cartoon band.

From: Esquire US