Alex James' 'Psychedelic' Cheese

4 months ago 28th Jun 10:45

Alex James makes "psychedelic" cheese.

The Blur bassist became a dairy farmer when the group went on hiatus in 2003 and his newly-reconciled bandmates have been enjoying the fruits of his labour - with unexpected consequences.

Guitarist Graham Coxon said: "I have gorged upon his Blue Monday cheese, late at night. It was good with honey all over it. That's when I discovered that it had psychedelic qualities."

I talk to people about cheese a lot. And still there comes a point every day where I fancy a piece.

Despite being surrounded by dairy products all day, Alex insists it hasn't dampened his enthusiasm for the foodstuff.

He explained to Britain's The Times newspaper: "After you've had kids, I don't think you can discover anything new about life - but the things you do know you can explore further.

"I talk to people about cheese a lot. And still there comes a point every day where I fancy a piece."

The musician - once famed for his hard partying - has been the subject of ridicule over his second career, but his bandmates are proud of his alternative profession.

Singer Damon Albarn said: "There's nothing uncool about making cheese."