Graham Coxon Releases Decades-Old Lost Album Castle Park

After a 14‑year silence, former Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has finally unleashed a long‑hidden chapter of his catalogue. Castle Park hit shelves on 19 June 2026 under Transgressive Records, a record that had been recorded in 2011 but remained buried until now.

The album emerged from a two‑month burst of creativity in 2011, a period when Coxon lived outside London and commuted daily from Canterbury. He worked alongside producer Ben Hillier during the same sessions that produced his 2012 release A+E. Yet the material destined for Castle Park was set aside because it felt too reminiscent of 1960s‑style indie pop.

In a candid interview with NME, Coxon explained that the 2011 sessions yielded two distinct groups of songs. One set evolved into A+E, while the other, comprising ten tracks, he felt might not resonate with listeners. “I didn’t think anyone would be interested in that,” he said, and the songs were shelved.

The album sat in a storage space for years, Coxon recalled, describing the period as “all over the place.” He added that he was “thrusting in and out of London” while juggling other projects, including Blur’s 2023 album The Ballad of Darren, a soundtrack for The End of the Fucking World, and his partnership with Rose Elinor Dougall in The WAEVE. Only when he decided to polish his back catalogue did the material finally see the light of day.

Musically, Castle Park contrasts sharply with the chaotic, motorik grooves of A+E. The record opens with the single “Billy Says” and then swings between upbeat jangle‑guitar tracks and darker, introspective songs such as “All The Rage.” Coxon noted that the album “starts in a confident place” but concludes with a “depressing” track that reflects on feelings of irrelevance.

The release is part of a broader reissue campaign that began in April 2026. Coxon’s nine studio albums and three original soundtracks will be reissued throughout the year. The first reissues, The Sky Is Too High (1998) and The Golden D (2000), were made available in early 2026, with the rest scheduled for later releases.

To celebrate the launch, Coxon will embark on a UK tour in November 2026. The tour will feature his first full‑band solo shows in more than a decade and will coincide with the reissue of his back catalogue. Tickets are already on sale through the official website.

Beyond his solo work, Coxon remains active with Blur, which released The Ballad of Darren in 2023 and toured extensively. He continues to collaborate with Dougall in The WAEVE, working on a third album slated for 2027.

With Castle Park finally available, Coxon has lifted a long‑held secret from his catalogue. The album’s release, the reissue of earlier work, and the upcoming tour together offer a comprehensive look at a career that has spanned three decades of British music.