Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez

Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez is the seventh studio album by British virtual band Gorillaz, released on 23 October 2020 through Parlophone and Warner Records.

The album was released as the culmination of Gorillaz's Song Machine project, a web series consisting of singles and music videos featuring various guest artists released episodically throughout 2020. Guest contributors on the album include Slowthai, Slaves, Fatoumata Diawara, Peter Hook, Georgia, Octavian, ScHoolboy Q, Robert Smith, Elton John, 6lack, Beck, Leee John, St. Vincent, and Kano, among others. Seven of the album’s eleven tracks were released as Song Machine episodes prior to the album's release. The album showcases an eclectic mix of genres and influences, reflecting both the diversity of its guest artists and the individualized nature of its recording. The album's producers include James Ford, Prince Paul, Robert Smith, Mike Dean, Mike Will Made It and P2J.

The album debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and number twelve on the US Billboard 200. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylistic diversity and high-profile roster of guest collaborators. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the album was not supported by a live tour; instead, the band performed in-studio performances broadcast live in December 2020 as "Song Machine Live From Kong."