The Happy Dictator

by Gorillaz

The Happy Dictator cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 11 September 2025
  • Label: Parlophone
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 4:44
  • Community rating: 3.83/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Sparks, Damon Albarn, Ron Mael, Russell Mael

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Returning to heavily satirical themes, 'The Happy Dictator' pairs theatrical, slightly sinister vocal deliveries with buoyant synth-pop production. The track critiques modern political figures and societal complacency through cryptic, anxious neo-psychedelia.

Genres

Descriptors: satirical, political, existential, theatrical, dance

Tracklist

  1. The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks) (4:44)

Credits

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