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Love this album, love Gorillaz. Clint Eastwood is a BANGER
I like this album
You know, compared to the next two albums they would release, I feel like Gorillaz's debut is a little bit overshadowed. It doesn't have the narrative tightness of Feel Good Inc. or Plastic Beach, and in a way, the sound here is a bit more wild and all over the place, maybe even garage/ punk. You can definitely tell the more DIY sound as Damion Albarn tries to figure everything out and I kinda miss that on the next few albums, even if they are better overall. 9/10
it's Gorillaz, it's good.
I have heard this like 10 times at this point- for me it’s great
Solid Album has some hits on it.
Always feels like cheating when I get an album I already love. What a joy to listen through again. Absolutely love several tracks: Clint Eastwood, Rock the House, Latine Simone, Slow Country, 19-2000. Can't forget the next tier: Re-Hash, Tomorrow Comes Today, New Genius, Man Research, 5/4. Yeah turns out this album absolutely rocks, I could listen to it any day, and for that.. it gets the rare 5 star. 4.7/5
Very good. Enjoyed finically getting around to listening to it in full
Came at the absolute right time in my youth so left an impression. M1 A1 is like tattoed in my brain at this point
I love this album. So fun, so unique. Fantastic from top to bottom.
It’s a 4 but nostalgia and remembering a couple old bangers off here boosts it up to a 5.
su genialidad radica no solo en lo musical y compositivo, sino tambien en su originalidad
Very cool concept and overall great album. This was the first album I ever owned so I may be biased but I love the blend of alternative and hip hop influences. Favorite songs were: 2. 5/4 11. 19-2000 15. M1 A1 10/10
I love the Gorillaz but have never listened to this album start to finish. I lived in England when Demon Days swept the nation. I remember being obsessed with the album art. Damon Albarn came into this project with very well formed idea. The entire Gorillaz sound is on display on this debut record. "Tomorrow Comes Today" has the melancholy instrumentals / vocals that remain central to their future projects. "Clint Eastwood" which showcases the other side of the Gorillaz signature sound - a Dan The Automator beat with Del rapping on it. I believe they got connected for this project because Dan was working on Deltron 3030 and Gorillaz at the same time. Del's voice and flow is iconic and is an irreplaceable part of the Gorillaz for me. "Punk" is the first song that brings me into the 'Gorillaz Universe' a little. It really does sound like a synthesized attempt at a punk song made by the characters. "Rock The House" and "19-2000" are my two favorite songs on the album. I've listened to them so much. They are both so unique and quintessentially Gorillaz. Del continues to spit and the beats are really fun. No other band has me moving my whole body as squeaky recorder noises come in under the vocals. "M1 A1" feels like I'm listening to Dark Side of the Moon. Until it doesn't. "Left Hand Suzuki Mode" sounds like I'm listening to The Pogues or a similar band combined with Japanese elements. I like it! This album is amazing. It isn't just the music either, the entire project is cool. The art direction, the band members, and the music videos are all novel and engaging. If it was just the music alone I'd likely give it an eight. There's so many great songs but also some filler. The scope of the entire project elevates it a little higher, so I'll give it a nine. 9/10
I’ve heard an awful lot of albums on this list that want to be this album, but can’t touch it. Is it a band? Is it an art project? Is it a cartoon? It’s just great is what it is.
Awesome album; Gorillaz has a bunch of great songs I hadn't heard!
Here were go. Not their best, but still one of the best of all time.
Great album, chaotic beauty
It was always going to be a 5/5 from me.
Some of the songs felt extremely long, but I am EXTREMELY down for the fake band concept and there’s some major bangers in there
I’m always a happy human when listening to Gorillaz. I’ll admit that it has been a very long time since I listened to their debut from front to back, as I’ve been loving their newer stuff quite a lot. Let’s go back to the origin today! I think you’d be forgiven for not realising this to be the same band if you’d only heard Cracker Island. This record is much tripper than the newer stuff. I don’t think that is a good or bad thing, just notably different. I remember being a teen and playing a flash game that had 19-2000 as the soundtrack and falling in love instantaneously. 5/4 also deserves a shoutout here. Gorillaz introduced me to weird time signatures long before I actually realised it.
own
this went double platinum multiple times for me at various points in life
4 Sterne, aber da es mein erstes Album war wird es für mich immer besonders sein, von daher 5 Sterne.
So electic and bringing good music together. A whole journey
Fuck yea gorillaz, prob my favorite band tbh. but really only know of their hits. Never listened to this all the way through. Tomorrow Comes Today New Genius (Brother) Clint Eastwood is a Certified banger, there is no argument and if you don't like this song, I don't like you Man Research (Clapper) Sound Check (Gravity) !!!!! ok Rock the House is sick except fuck that recorder in the background lmfao 19-2000 Get the cool shoeshine motherfuckers!!!!! certified bop.... or rather a day doo de bop!!! Slow Country !!!!!!!!!!!! This album was already a 4/5 but holy shit I don't think there is a single dud here?! no wonder this was their breakout , theres so many bops
I have loved this record since the first time I heard it when it originally came out. Masterpiece.
This is one of my desert island albums.
I haven't listened to this in a while, but used to play it a lot in the past. It's a great album, very varied, with a bit of stealth Deltron 3030 action. Never cared too much for Gorillaz lore, but it stands on its own without the gimmicks. 4.5 stars, but I'll round it up.
I love the Gorillaz. This isn't even an album I've heard all of before, I normally go to Demon Days. But this was incredible top to bottom. They've always fused sounds that shouldn't work and it just does. There are so many great tracks here that caught my attention from whatever I was doing. Of the songs I didn't really know (sorry Clint Eastwood), I was floored by 5/4 and Double Bass. But this album flaunts electronica, raegae, latin, R&B, and Brit pop as it bobs and weaves through it's many genres. Awesome debut by an awesome band.
As a debut album, it shows incredible versatility in the sound that can be made and elevate the experience on a song. To be honest I only know a few songs off of their discography, but if this is what they have to offer in every album then I'll make sure to check out their other stuff
Hadn't listened to this in ages. My god, I'd forgotten how seemingly flawlessly it combines elements of genres I don't particularly love into one really fucking tight, grooving album that just makes your feet move and your head nod rhythmically.
Why did this get removed from the list? I'll never forgive the British.
O álbum de estreia do Gorillaz carrega o espírito da época em que foi lançado. O novo milênio, começo da difusão da internet, ápice da MTV e produção de videoclipes. É o cenário que torna possível a criação de uma banda de personagens virtuais com seu próprio universo. Como não poderiam se apresentar de outra forma que não a virtual / digital, o esforço colocado na estética e produção dos videoclipes, com ambientação elaborada e personagens caricatos, foi fundamental para criar no imaginário do público que essa banda realmente existe. A primeira música que ouvi do Gorillaz foi "19-2000", é uma das que mais gosto e tenho até hoje o clipe gravado na minha cabeça. A letra da musica é literalmente sobre a troca de milênios, não tem como deixar mais claro que eles representam o espírito da época que isso. Os criadores da banda ainda falam que na época, uma coisa que motivou a criação de uma banda virtual foi a difusão de Boys Band. Segundo eles a ideia era "já que as Boys Band são algo artificial, porque não fazemos algo artificial também mas de uma forma interessante?" A música de samples e super experimental carrega alguma coisa meio futurista na essência também e fugia - muito - do que estava em alta no momento. Parando pra reouvir o álbum agora acho impressionante como o Gorillaz ficou em alta junto ao que o pop que estourado na época. Pra mim soma-se à tudo isso o anonimato e ~mistério~ de quem eram as pessoas por trás da banda. Pode ser porque eu era uma criança meio tapada ou porque a internet não estava suficientemente consolidada ainda (pelo menos no Brasil, não sei o restante do mundo), então não era tão simples pesquisar e descobrir rapidamente que trata-se de uma projeto do vocalista do blur. Muita música boa, com muita experimentação e muita produção. Enfim, muita coisa boa num álbum só.
Bands like "Gorillaz" and "Kasabian" are what I like to call "Cockney Rock". Please note that this is coming from a "Texan". In other words somebody who knows nothing about the very distinguishable difference of the many different accents from the UK. I use term, "Cockney Rock" to describe bands that emphasize there accents whilst singing there songs. Which by the way, I really appreciate. This album like thier others always come with fun surprises around every corner. Like for instance thier spanish song that appears around late to mid-album. All this to say...I really enjoy my time listening to it.
Sublime as always
Cool to know
Just a stellar collage of various genres including some of the best triphop this side of Massive Attack. Very easy 5.
I haven’t listened to this album all the way through in a number of years, but it is just as good as I remember it. I’m glad it came onto my list when it did because it’s such a killer summer vibes album. The blend of Albarn’s previous rock work and hip hop just goes so well together. I was delighted to hear this album again and many of the songs will go into rotation for my other listening. Would absolutely listen again.
Flawless, one of my all time favorites. It's not that I don't enjoy their newer stuff too, but Damon Albarn being the "main act" on the album makes this peak Gorillaz to me.
Another album I've heard a million times. Really cool and unique. Quirky in a way, but also fresh and cool at the same time. Must say I am really impressed with Damon Albarn. Blur doesn't exactly sound remotely close to this, yet he manages to deliver even better in a completely different context. While (what felt like) hugely popular when it came out, I don't think this is the best Gorillaz album, but it still really good. There are some cool tracks on this record, like 'Tomorrow Comes Today', '19-2000', 'Rock The House', and of course Gorillaz's most famous song: 'Clint Eastwood'. Then there are songs that conceptually tie the record together, but aren't hits per-se, like 'New Genius (Brother)' and 'Sound Check (Gravity)'. A handful of songs could've been skipped, like 'Punk', 'Slow Country', 'M1 A1' to name a few. Before writing the review I was determined on a strong 4, but after skimming through it again I realize that there aren't as many weak songs as I thought, so I will have to put it on a weak 5 instead. I am really a Gorillaz fan though, so probably a bit biased.
Huge vibies
jeep
Surprisingly good, divers and interesting music
# Playlist track - 19-2000 # Notes - Still sounds amazing! Definitely influenced by how I felt *back then* when I listened to "Clint Eastwood" for the first time on MTV. - The album is pretty great all around, with the exception of "M1 A1", which is kind of boring. - Very iconic album and definitely worth your time to listen a couple of times, and watch the videos too!
So much fun. Far ahead of its time.
This was great! Aside from a few tracks that are just eh, this album has amazing tracks (Tomorrow Comes Today, Clint Eastwood, 19-2000, etc.) Great album.
Clint Eastwood is one of my favourite songs from the early 2000s, all the other singles are class, and even the really random songs (like Latin Simone and Sound Check) capture a mood or a feeling. Another album I own on CD, although I think my daughter has pinched it - but maybe it is the mark of genious [sic] that it still feels contemporary over 23 years later.
One of my favorite albums of all time
This is a bit sentimental as I listened to this album a lot when it came out, but of course it's a great record. It's very diverse, it shows all Albarn is capable of, it has 5 stars guests, it can go from son cubano to trip hop to abrasive rock. It's a mess, but a beautiful one. This introduced me to trip hop back in the day and seriously broaden my musical horizon.
I'm starting to think that maybe I just like music. I feel like this album was perfect for listening to while I worked. Truthfully, I'm not experienced enough in the genre to provide meaningful input here, but I really liked the sound
5/4
Svona plötu gera bara snillingar. Alls konar tónlist og tilraunamennska en allt gengur þetta upp. Geggjaðir lagatitlar. Fáum Ibraim Ferrer til að semja og syngja eitt laga. Bætir svo brilliant konsepti og þá getur ekki niðurstaðan orðið önnur en 5 stjörnur.
Classic. You can hear the influence of the specials.
Just a really weird and cool mix of styles.
Absolute all-timer
You've got to be a special kind of rock star to create a side project that ends up being even more internationally popular than your first internationally popular band. (Also, this album still rips.)
As a longtime Blur fan, Dan the Automator fan, and Del the Funky Homosapien fan (and Kid Koala), I was super excited for Gorillaz and have loved the first album since its release. I went through every Gorillaz album last year, and I still would say the first album is at least tied as my favorite.
Re-Hash - 4.8/5 5/4- 5/5 Tomorrow Comes Today- 4.9/5 New Genius (Brother)- 5/5 Clint Eastwood- 5/5 Man Research (Clapper)- 5/5 Punk- 5/5 Sound Check (Gravity)- 4.7/5 Double Bass- 4.5/5 Rock the House- 5/5 19-2000- 5/5 Latin Simone (Que Pasa Contigo)- 4.8/5 Starshine- 4.9/5 Slow Country- 5/5 M1 A1- 5/5 Dracula- 4.7/5 Left Hand Suzuki Method- 5/5 Clint Eastwood (remix) - 4.3/5 Total- 4.9/5
I had already heard Clint Eastwood before listening to this album in full and loved it of course. But wow, it's full of bangers apart from that track. Incredible.
sorry luke and blair
Finally someone let me out of my cage Now time for me is nothing, cause I'm counting no age Now I couldn't be there, now you shouldn't be scared I'm good at repairs, and I'm under each snare Intangible bet you didn't think So I command you to, panoramic view Look, I'll make it all manageable Pick and choose, sit and lose all you different crews Chicks and dudes, who you think is really kicking tunes? Picture you getting down in a picture tube Like you lit the fuse, you think it's fictional? Mystical? Maybe Spiritual hero who appears on you to clear your view When you're too crazy Lifeless to those the definition for what life is Priceless to you because I put you on the hype shift Did you like it? Gut smoking righteous with one toke You're psychic among knows possess you with one go Yeah, this is some really good shit. 5/5
Outstanding, they're even better live. I saw them at the Kentish Town Forum about the time they released this. Also saw them in Auckland with guests Mick Jones and Paul Simonon.
This group’s first outing may in fact be their best, and that’s a hot take I’ll take to the grave with me.
so many great songs, Love the Gorillaz. Damon is a genius
I was a big Blur fan at the time Gorillaz came out, so of course I had to check this out. I liked the album a lot and it was on constant rotation for a while, it liked the upbeat tempo and how it was different, hip hop for white nerdy guys. Pretty sure this was the first cartoon band I liked since Bam-bam and Pebbles.
What a great debut by the Gorillaz, one of the first virtual bands I had ever heard of, if not the first. When I heard they would be touring, back in the early 00s I had no idea how they would make it work technologically (nowadays seems quite easy with the advances in tech) and really kind of blew my mind on how it worked. The cool slow beats flirt with an amalgamation of genres including alt-rock, lo-fi, trip-hop, and art-pop that also weaves in elements of rap rock, Britpop, and punk rock. Despite the plethora of sounds The Gorillaz seem to get it to work beautifully. Best: Clint Eastwood Worst: Can't pick one - they're all too good!
Einfach nur lässig und cool.
I was happy to see this show up today! I've loved this album since I got the CD when it was first released. This was the first current music I started listening to again after a decade of being a stay-at-home mom and Disney movie soundtracks nonstop.
Heavy nostalgia points. Big plus for Latin Simon for introducing me to Ibrahim Ferrer.
First album I ever bought. Bloody love it still, it's amazing. I listened to it so much as a kid and had the CD as my alarm in the morning for school. Still sounds amazing, still sounds original and has some really different sounds in there. What a belter!
Haven't listened in years, forgot how good it is. Think I might prefer Demon Days, but this was so groundbreaking at the time I remember. Think this was my first album I got (but not bought as my uncle pirated it for me). The music video for 19-2000 was so cool. I remember there was this flash website where the song would play on repeat and you could drive around in the car, was great
Slay
One of the best there was, is and will be! Abso-fckn-lutely ADORE this album and anything from The Gorillaz is an instant 10/10
10
Gorillaz by the Gorillaz. I don't really need to hear that anymore. It's my favorite album by the band and one of my favorites. At the beginning of the 2000s, I heard Clint Eastwood and also saw the accompanying clip. I was thrilled and still am. 5/5
Really good
Foda e lembra minha infância
I ain't happyyyyyyyy. Great to listen to all the way through.
Ha, I'd get my millennial card revoked if I rated this less than a 5. Trust me, I double checked the terms and conditions. 5/5
Aaah cuanta nostalgia Ich han das Album efach mega gern. Ich lieb die chline Vorusdütige/flashbacks wo en rote fade gebed. Mucho amor para Ibrahim Ferrer!
Fucking good. What a debut. Life changing album. I still remember being blown away listening to Clint Eastwood. This was the start of one of my favorite groups ever. Forever one of my favorites.
On est en 2001, j'ai 16 ans et Clint Eastwood passe pour la première fois à la radio : c'est la claque !! Plus de 20 ans après, cet album reste un des meilleurs de sa génération. Il ne vieillit pas et se réécoute sans se lasser. Il sait s'adapter à l'humeur, on y trouve ce qu'on veut : tantôt sombre ou lumineux, tantôt rapé ou chanté, tantôt saturé ou planant. Ce qui était si novateur à l'époque me semble toujours l'être en 2024. Le gigantesque melting-pot d'influences que l'on retrouve dans chaque chanson réussit le tour de force de les faire sonner à la fois classiques et modernes. Véritable pont entre les esthétiques, Gorillaz est un album (et un groupe !) qui a su s'affranchir de toutes les règles pour devenir intemporel. Damon Albarn est un visionnaire, définitivement.
Awesome! 5/4 had been my alarm for years
01) Re-Hash - 10,0 02) 5/4 - 10,0 03) Tomorrow Comes Today - 10,0 04) New Genious (Brother) - 10,0 05) Clint Eastwood - 10,0 06) Man Research (Clapper) - 10,0 07) Punk - 10,0 08) Sound Check (Gravity) - 10,0 09) Double Bass - 10,0 10) Rock the House - 10,0 11) 19-2000 - 10,0 12) Latin Simone (¿Qué Pasa Contigo?) - 10,0 13) Starshine - 10,0 14) Slow Country - 10,0 15) M1A1 - 10,0 TOTAL: 10,0 (100/100) Ok, this one is gonna be easy, after all, it is one of my all-time favorite albums. It was a breath of fresh air when it came out, it was like all these music genres mixed into a new one, a cool one. This CD was constantly in my player, I love every song on this album! But if I must choose, my favorites would be "Slow Country" and "M1A1". A thousand miles an hour!
This was a welcome surprise for someone who's had Gorillaz as their top artist on Spotify before, especially since I usually pick this album as my favorite one. My favorite song is easily Rock The House but honestly there's only 2-3 that I don't absolutely love. This album is such a blend of ideas and I really appreciate the looseness of this structure, it's amazing that this album got as popular as it did taking that into account but I'm super into it
I'm mostly familiar with Gorillaz' newer stuff, and I have been missing out. I like the idea of the band as well. Favorite tracks on this listen: "5/4" and "Clint Eastwood."
A classic
#169. I remember listening in high school on the bus on my yellow Sony Sports Discman with 30 second Electronic Shock Protection®️ on a daily basis for at least months. And it's not any less good now than it was then. This album fucks 5/5: Yes.
Gorillas pushes all types of genre lines while making fantastic music. More popular virtual act that hatsune miku tho?
I immediately loved this album when it came out
m1 a1 is so hype its insane
I first heard this album when I was about 12 and I think it changed my brain. It was weird and arty and mysterious and I absolutely loved it. I bought into the art work and fully imagined it was created by a band of Japanese style cartoon characters. I loved the beats, bass, obscure samples (it didn’t even occur to me that the were samples actually), and the strange vocals. I remember finding out it was made by ‘the guy from blur’ and I don’t know how it took me so long to realise, you literally hear his voice. People generally say their second album was better but I didn’t care for their later stuff at all. Listening again I really enjoyed pretty much every track, even the bizarre instrumentals like Double Bass. I really can’t think of another album like it. I’d love to know how I would rate this if it was my first listen, but it’s impossible to be objective. I think it is an odd, eclectic, unique yet catchy album that had no right being mainstream, but I’m so glad it found its way to me as it showed me what music can be.
Oh man, what a wonderful trip down memory lane this one is. The thing I remember most about this release is the shitty online open-world driving game you could play with the car on the cover, and the ubiquitous presence of Clint Eastwood -- I think it was even on a Now CD that I got for Easter one year. I didn't actually get into Gorillaz proper until much later in life, but this still hearkens back to a rosier time. Album opens with Re-Hash, a little drum and bass rhythm piece with various scratching and backing percussion elements. Song doesn't really go anywhere, but I enjoy it all the same for its bright atmosphere. 5/4 is a bit more driven of a piece, and calls back more openly to Albarn's days with Blur. Clint Eastwood is such a delightfully moody indie-hip-hop track; instrumental is like a wide-eyed western nightmare. This song introduced me to Del tha Funky Homosapien (though I wouldn't dig further into his work until much later). Such effortless flow that is hard not to sing along to. 19-2000 is so quirky, but I love it as the definitive early Gorillaz sound. Melody lead by a womping bass and electro keys with Albarns distinctive vocals and a catchy ass nonsensical hook. Utterly bobbable. Always thought M1 A1 was a weirdly out of place song to end this album on. I do enjoy the bonus tracks thrown on here -- never heard Left Hand Suzuki Method before, but it jams. This is one of those albums that I return to when I want a reliable good time. I'm not the biggest Albarn Stan, but I love Gorillaz and this is among their top 3. Not perfect, but I'm struggling not to throw this a 5.
Godddd
Awesome album!
Very good
I mean it's Gorillaz - how could it not be 5*. 0 filler, some of the most recognizable singles to come out of the 2000s. It's totally original, there wasn't much that sounded like this is 2001 and there still isn't much now. There's a gimmick that doesn't detract from the music. Most of the songs would still be smash hits if they came out today. Even the remixes at the end of the album (not on standard release but was on Spotify at time of review) add to the album, and don't feel like afterthoughts. Simply brilliant!
A really good album that I didn’t take notice of when it first came out. One of the more enjoyable albums I’ve had so far.
Love them
I was living in New York when this album was released. Listened to it for the first time at the Virgin Megastore located across from Union Square Park they used to have those listening stations at the entrance of the store. Anyway, the album sounds familiar yet fresh. The different styles explored across each song are amazing. You discover something new every time to listen to it. Love it.
Great concert!
Awesome
Love it every time I listen.
Cool Album : )
get the cool shoeshine
I do like this album a lot. Probably had some effect on my music taste growing up. Don't love every track, but the majority do resonate with me. Not as good as Demon Days, but still very good nevertheless.
Great music, great lyrics...finally something decent!
Classic
One of my fav all time. Love everything in this album. Gorillaz are badass
Head bopping deep beats Shoulders popping vulture style Moody dance pop hop
There are so many element and themes going on in the album, and they meld together so well
Really great album. Excellent listen front to back.
Freaky and nice
El tema icónico de este álbum fue hecho con un sonido predefinido de una consola infantil de música. Hermoso. Como no amar a Gorillaz. Todos temones.
like!
Increible que este fuese el primero que me tocó.
Incledible album, one off the best of 2000s
Great!!
Hallmark milestone in music genre evolution!
Amazing album
The gorillas are weird. Thankfully so am I. They have such a wide range of musical talents I’m not even sure what genre I’m in. “Clint Eastwood” claps cheeks. Even the mostly instrumental songs like “Sound Check” and “Double Bass” were amongst my favorites of this album. Ran 10 miles to this album. Mmmmmm That’s a 10. Or maybe a 9. It wasn’t perfect. I demand perfection for the music gods. 9/10
This guy sounds like the singer from Blur. A unique almost genre defining album which I cannot even tell you what genre this is. I was obsessed with Gorillaz growing up after watching the music video for Feel Good Inc. on TV. The idea of an animated band was so fucking cool and continues to be an extremely unique idea 20 years on. There are some absolute bangers on this album. There are some really weird songs on this album. There are some skippable songs on this album. I’ve always thought of Gorillaz as a singles band where there albums are good but the hits are top tier. The intro to M1A1 genuinely creeped me out as a kid. When we saw them in concert they opened with M1A1 and it was the perfect song to start a concert to. The nostalgia rating is heavy on this one and its basically impossible for me to rate this with without rose tinted glasses. 10/10 Why the fuck is Demon Dayz not on this list?!
Listened to it many times!
5/5
This is a fantastic album, 5/5!
12/19/23. Classic album for me, listened to this countless times! Will never get old for me.
Love their style and variety of sounds and genres on this album, all executed perfectly.
обожаю гориллаз. великая компания. непередаваемый и неповторимый вайб, ебанутое разнообразие и качество звука, интересные тексты. ну я хз что ещё сказать, это просто охуенно. не демон дэйз, но это тоже идеальный альбом. короче гориллаз люблю пиздец
Good album! I love a lot of the songs on it, and Damon does a good job as 2-D.
BEST ALBUM EVER
My childhood album
Gibberish lyrics, shitty casios and loops, songs that might count as filler, an absolute capsule of the early 2000s. You can't beat it
This is an album from a band that I enjoy and come back to at times, so going into it I knew I was going to decide between a 4 or 5. While it certainly has quite a few bangers, and a couple of really good songs, it also has, unfortunately, some filler songs. It’s also a bit weird to see Gorillaz labeled as “rock”
As someone who grew up on classic radio, I shrugged off this cartoon band as a consequence of my childhood generation for people who had no real taste in music. It was pretentious but I lumped them in with the likes of Linkin Park. It wasn't until a couple years ago when I explored Britpop and was blown away by Damon Albarn's work in Blur, experimental and witty. And from there, I decided to give Gorillaz a fair chance, and it's one of the times where my expectations were far beyond met to an unimaginable degree. It's a modern art pop record that blends so many accessible genres, and each one nails what it aimed to do. I don't care whether it's hip hop, disco, Latin, or punk, he does it all in his own creative way. In every Blur album, there's always a few inaccessible tracks that require a certain taste in music or other understanding to appreciate, but here those tracks have cleaner production and smoother sound that can attract all forms of listeners. Compare "Miss America" to "New Genius" or "Sound Check." No matter who you are, you're guaranteed to find something here for you. It's an album that could sound just as fresh today as it did in 2001. The synths sound natural (in an alien-sorta-way), and the bass hits hard. On very few occasions did I find it too abrasive or clustered. Just like an Aphex Twin record, there were some synths subtlety hidden in the background that purely added atmosphere, while some come front and center and go just as quickly, and this is what I mean by it sounding natural. The number one example is "Man Research." With how the songs all sound different, it makes a very exciting record to play on my sound system. I know I am speaking a bit vague about the tracks, but with how different they all are, it's hard to get into the specifics without talking about the generic characteristics of what they share in common. You have your hits of course, but I found something interesting to like about each and every track. Which is especially surprising considering how much I hate records that span longer than an hour. The virtual band aesthetic adds so much more creative freedom not just in feeling invested into the band, but it also serves to immerse the audience into the world Albarn creates and the characters that populate it. He plays different vocal roles that truly does feel like multiple singers are contributing to the harmony. This is one of those albums that can change how you interpret music. I know this will sound a bit silly to compare, but this is how I see it: When Bob Dylan wrote "Like a Rolling Stones", you had no idea music could sound so confrontational and assertive. Prog rock bands came around and told tales and legends in epic formats. Rave music like techno then dragged you into what sound can be capable of with the worlds they create. And here, Albarn transports you into this cartoon universe with characters and settings that have their own personalities, vaguely familiar to our own forms of pop and rock, but so much more colorful and expressive, feeling like a more imaginative form of music. Except it's real, in our reality, and I appreciate that.
nice piece of work
Classic gorillaz! Clint Eastwood has always been one of my favorite songs of theirs. Obvious this is a 5/5 for me!
Demon Days > Plastic Beach > Gorillaz > The Fall TIL Gorillaz har lavet 4 studiealbums siden 2017???
One of my favorite albums already, but it was good listening through again.
Got sunshine in a bag. Brilliantly bonkers. Love Damon.
Awesome vibes, classic album.
Yes. Incredible.
stand out track - Rock the House
fuck yes
I likea dat
This is an incredible album with so much character. Being a virtual band allowed a unique theme to shine through with lyrics reflecting the world that they live in while still sharing common themes that resonate in real life. Truly a joy to listen to every time.
Always loved this album!
Best Gorilaz album
Don't think I ever appreciated how much of an absolute vibe this album is. And I mean that seriously, like the cultivation of an entirely engrossing mood and aesthetic while traversing multiple genres. It just drips with style and is endlessly listenable. This was a big Dad put it on when I was little album as well, but this was probably the first time I gave it a proper first listen and the production is an absolute treat. No problem saying this is my favourite Gorillaz album and probably one of my favourite albums all told. Four and a half. Fave track: M1 A1 (freaked me out so much as a kid that I had to skip the intro on my ipod nano)
never listened all the through before, the most Blur-like Gorillaz album. But that's a pretty cool thin, just some of the songs were pretty irritating to listen to on a stressful work day, but that's also my fault
There is a copy of this on vinyl in my living room. An excellent example of the genre. Put it on. Chill.
Very good album. I haven't listened to it in awhile and I forgot how good it was. This is a fun one to put on whenever and all the songs are so catchy
Some really interesting tracks and approaches. Set the scene for what was to come. Definitely a headphones album
had been previously stored in my mind
5 even better than I remembered
This is such a classic album.
10/10 timeless album absolutely incredible in every way
Fantastic album
Excellent!
While not my favourite Gorillaz album by any stretch, it's getting a 5 for the sheer originality, inventiveness and sheer number of great tracks here. The trip-hop stylings are right up my street, especially in this 90s/early 2000s era, the music videos were incredible, and there's so much different stuff here. I don't love everything, but as a package I can't dismiss it. It has a slightly uneasy atmosphere, an accurate cynicism about the coming decade, an album for the start of autumn. DD and PB are still better though. 28/07/23
Great re-listen! Kicking it off with a bang!
Discazo. Me encantaba cuando salió y me sigue encantando
obra maestra
Love this album. Not my top Gorillaz album but I still enjoy this a lot.
Genius. Pure and simple. Yeah so some of the songs are a bit blah but who cares when it all ties in with one big concept. This concept is a noughtie Icon.
Yes! I was waiting for some Gorillaz to appear here. Though to be honest, their self-titled debut is one I don't really know all that much about. I only really knew the "mainstream" songs here I guess. It meant there were a few songs I didn't really know, and a few others that are absolutely dripping with nostalgia for my early 00s upbringing here in the UK. Here was this band, really quite different and subversive to anything else getting airtime, this blending of Hip-Hop and Rock but not in a Limp Bizkit sort of way. Then seeing a Gorillaz video on VH1 or MTV or whatever it was playing on the old Sky Digibox and seeing it was all a cartoon band? There was also the memories of finding the Geep Simulator game on AddictingGames and playing the hell out of that, partly for the cool 3D Flash gameplay and also to listen to 19-2000. I don't remember if I ever went to the OG Gorillaz website or not but I think I would have enjoyed it a lot. Then of course, there was the Ed Case and Sweetie Irie refix of Clint Eastwood, an absolute 2-step juggernaut that seemingly took the UK dancefloors by storm in the early 2000s. Though I don't know for sure, I was just a kid, but the amount of airtime that thing got on Radio 1 back in the day makes me believe it. This is like a time capsule of scattered and slightly hazy memories of my early childhood, and I certainly have a new appreciation for it nowadays. However I didn't really feel like I was missing out with the songs on here I didn't recognise, I still have my favourites. Generally I also think it's not my favourite Gorillaz album, I think Demon Days is just way too good, and I even enjoy a lot of their more recent stuff. With all that being said, I realised there's a lot of Gorillaz' back catalogue that I've not really listened to yet, as well as their whole fictional universe that I need to attempt to wrap my head around. I think I know what I'm going to do when I get a few days free! Either way, this was a very strong debut album of the revolutionary, rebellious and ridiculously creative project from Albarn and Hewlett that went on to become the most successful virtual band ever, gaining a much wider universal following than Blur ever managed. Gorillaz pushed the boundaries of what a band was, and its influence on music going into the new millenium cannot be understated. Or maybe that's just the nostalgia talking, but that's how I see it anyway. Favourite: Clint Eastwood
Amazing, loved it
IVE ALWAYS LOVED THIS ALBUM. IM COOL. AHHHHHHHHHHHH.
On heavy rotation for me from like middle school to college. I love there later stuff but kind of think they never topped Clint Eastwood
I've always liked Gorillaz, but never loved them. I've followed them since this premiere and I love some stuff, like a bit more, and really don't dig some of it. They have been a seasoning in my music library for 20+ years. It was really refreshing to listen to this album I haven't played in a long while. I think I liked it more now than when it was new. Every track felt fresh and I have no complaints.
I love this album but I think that is fueled by nostalgia.
Another band on the 1001 that I have had a curiosity about but had failed to take the initiative to explore. Well, I really dug this album for sure.
I haven’t really listened to Gorillaz before. I think I had the idea that this was some kind of joke since it was a virtual cartoon band. I was surprised to see this as something I should hear before I die. Turns out that I enjoyed this album a lot, and nothing about the music would have tipped me off that there was anything virtual about the group had I not already known this. I had grown up hearing “Sugar Sugar” by The Archies and didn’t realize the association to the comic book until I was in my teens. I fell in love with this, more and more with every listen. I’ll be checking out more from Gorillaz.
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Not my favorite Gorillaz album, but still easily five stars.
Diverse nummers, klinkt lekker. 2e helft iets minder, maar nog steeds geweldig.
One of my fav Albums of all time
I love this album. Was really different when it came around
++Rock the House ++19-2000 and remix ++Slow Country ++Clint Eastwood and remix ++M1 A1 + Re-Hash +5/4 +Tomorrow comes today +New Genius (Brother) +Man Research (Clapper) +Sound Check (Gravity) +Double Bass +Latine Simone (Que Pasa Contigo) +Starshine +Punk Very nostalgic album. Not a single skippable song. Perfect for long car rides. For a debut album really awesome. I like the remix of 19-2000 almost more than the original. Rock the House is all you need in life.
salio cuando estaba en secundaria, gran sonido , algo totalmente nuevo yfresco.
This is the album that sparked my love of oddball hip hop
Great record and great concept. Clint Eastwood is so classic. Also love low country and rock the house.
So good. It's closer to Blur than Gorillaz now but it's still so good.
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
love it
Wholesale beat best
I know this one.
I remember when I first heard Clint Eastwood and it blew me away! Definitely the highlight of the album but the rest is solid too. This is a tough one for me. It has enough to be a 4.5 for sure but was torn if I could round it up.
Apparently a new Gorillaz album came out two days ago? What the hell, where was I? Ah, Gorillaz. When I first listened to you, I didn't get you. I didn't like you. It took me, what, a decade for me to give you another chance? And man, am I glad I did. Gorillaz is one of those bands that I think hit for a lot of people in their teens, but that wasn't the case for me. I was musically stunted during my teens, and only remedied that several years later. The idea really shouldn't have worked. A virtual band? Who in their right mind would listen to that? As it turned out, a lot of people would, and for good reason. The music, just fundamentally, is catchy. Now, this isn't my favorite album by the band, 'Plastic Beach' holding that title, but you can't deny the sheer enjoyability of the music. The beats seem effortlessly catchy, the instrumentals mixed together in a super satisfying way and lyrics that sometimes seem weird, and sometimes seem profound. Depends on the mood and the song, I guess. Speaking of mood, I'm in a terrible one today that doesnt fit this album and it still hits. Impressive. Final thoughts: I guess I should go listen to that new Gorillaz album, maybe?
Обожаю этот дебютный альбом. Дальше гориллаз будут больше уходить в эксперименты + набирать популярность в фитах, но уже здесь чувствуется напор на флоу и любовь к электронщине вкупе с джазом (вот такая ассоциация, да) Если не слышали, то очень зря)
Блин, ребятыыыы, как же я обожаю такое, когда и все вроде знакомое, а целиком не слушал и вот это все вместе собирается и такая конфэта. Сразу говорю, что ставлю 4+1 за влияние. По восприятию мне было на том же уровне приятно (эмоционально другая приятность, конечно). Песенки вы все уже за меня повыделяли, а я хочу отметить экспериментальную темку (sound check и man research) в особенности. Неожиданно приятное
They put out several several albums after this that I prefer but this is still really good. I remember seeing the Clint Eastwood video on MTV2 and being really intrigued. I'd definitely put Demon Days and Plastic Beach on this list over it, but I guess the impact of its release counts for something too. Cracker Island dropped the same day I got this. Interesting coincidence. More of a 4 star album but giving a 5 because I like the discography so much
Well, I like Gorillaz
Hierop kan je onmogelijk een genre plakken. het is enorm gevarieerd, dansbaar, meezingbaar. Topplaat
After thoroughly enjoying "Gorillaz," I stalled on writing the review until the prodding came four days later in the form of Blur's "Parklife." Because Blur and Gorillaz are opposite ends of the Damon Albarn spectrum - the Blur end of gross Britpop (why couldn't anything else they did sound like "Song 2") and the Gorillaz end of genre-defying cartoon brilliance. "Gorillaz" was such a refreshing and much-needed debut when it came out in 2001. "Tank Girl" creator Jamie Hewlett's art and the musical assistance and influence of Dan the Automator and many other collaborators made Gorillaz something that had never been seen or heard before. I listened to this album a lot when it came out, and was happy it held up to my musical taste (aided by nostalgia) more than 20 years later. I've listened to Gorillaz in bits and pieces since then, and know most of their most popular songs from later albums, but I don't know any the way I know their debut. Listening to "Gorillaz" again made me want to delve back in, and the more I consider the concept, the more I adore it. The cartoon characters and their world allow us to hold up a twisted mirror to our own in a way other music can never quite manage, and now that I know there is a detailed fictional history of the band members I'm intrigued to seek out the scattered source material in addition to the albums.
first album i ever owned and fell in love with its a masterpiece 100/10
9/10 - Brilliant album, was a really enjoyable experience and introduced me to the Gorrilaz better
Super album de tout genre, c'estvraimemt rafraichissant et ca vaut le detour meme si on connait seulememt clint eastwood. Le reste esr vraimemt super bon aussi 5
It's silly how much Gorillaz I've listened to. I've been hooked on Gorillaz since I first saw Clint Eastwood on MTV and later when they won best song on the MTV Europe Music Awards with Ali G as the host. It was a silly time. Being a virtual band with distinct band members it's hard not to be intrigued. Gorillaz music is hard to define. It leans towards hip-hop but stretches to alternative rock. It's the perfect blend between Damon Albarns Blur roots and the production from Dan the Automator which the latter did the awesome collaboration Deltron 3030 with Del the funky homosapien that did the rapping on the song "Clint Eastwood" and "Rock the House". I would say that Gorillaz is in the Gorillaz genre. I've yet listened to something as diverse but still having a coherent sound. Every song is splendid and the creativity and uniqueness is the reason I still listen to Gorillaz. Their debut album is no exception even though their subsequent albums are better.
Way, way, better than I thought it was going to be
One of my favorites from my teenage years, I have so many memories tied to this album.
I LOVE THE GORILLAAZZZZ
Love this album and have done since it came out. Listening back it is noticeably an infant version of gorillaz sound with tracks like Punk having more in common with Blur than gorillaz later stuff. Interesting to listen alongside tracks like Tender on Blur’s 1999 “13” (two years earlier) to hear the transition between the two groups. Tender could easily sit on this album and fit in as much as it does on the Blur album. I like Damon’s locals on this album, they’re really sad and childlike. I hope other Gorillaz albums make it into the book as I def don’t think this is there best. But still a fave. First edition of this book came out in 2005 so some of gorillaz best stuff might not make it. This album has some really danceable tracks that are just good fun, ultimately I love gorillaz for the sense of weird fantasy storytelling which I don’t think is present on this album as much. So still a 5. Top track: probably tomorrow comes today. I also love Man Research.
Such a vibe, love the harmonica
SLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!! uno de mis álbumes preferidos de la lista y el único que tengo en físico (creo). Muy buen debut álbum. 19-2000 el soundtrack de mi infancia<3
Oh man, childhood. It's been so, so long. Old heads will hate this, probably complaining that it's all electronic and the beeps and boops aren't that interesting to listen to. You're more than welcome to hold that opinion, much like how I hold that Neil Young isn't Good or Interesting. The entire album is endlessly creative, especially for the early 2000's. Damon and Jamie are ruthlessly interesting with novel hooks, beats, and sounds, creating whatever the hell they like and making it all sound good. Such a phenomenal album, such a great debut. Love.
masterfully produced really enjoyed love Damon albarn will definitely be listening again
Their 1st was their best. Trippy, Blurry, sunny, funny, freaky like Happy Mondays, bit of all good things UK music had to offer those days. Clint Eastwood true classic
no doubt about it, a childhood classic
Сначала хотела поставить 4 с целью оставить высший балл для других работ, но потом подумала, что мне некого обманывать, и альбом-то суперский
золото как мне нравится написанная музыка
i forgot how much i listened to this album when it came out. this is possibly the second best character played by all bran, after the africa express one, that character is still one of my favourites, it's like something straight off fonejacker. anyway, yeah this album is really good, the second one was a bit arse and you only ever hear the shaun ryder one on the radio which is a bit of a joke, but such is advertised radio.
Helllooooo Clint Eastwood.
Very unique album blending rock, hip/hop, electronic, and country sounds.
❤️
Noo gorillaz, llegue justo para el momento edgy - perfecto para ingles 2 - soundcheck bien epico
i got sunshine in a bag
Oh, hell yeah, dude, I love this album. The future sucks, and Damien Albarn knew it back in 2001.
Had never listened to this album/band/group. Love it. Will be adding to my rotation.
Whole album is a vibe. What an incredible debut that holds up 21 years later.
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5/5. This album is not only one of the best Gorillaz albums and debut albums in general, it is also a modern classic and I'm glad that it has a place in this list.
Amazing blend of indie sounds and hip hop beats. It sounded so fresh at the time.
As good as ever.
Great album
A classic from Woolworths... 👌
One of my most listened to albums of all time. I wore this CD out in Middle School/High School, had a giant 2D poster on my wall (it was about the size of the entire wall), played the geep driving game, and worshiped the Gorillaz lore like it was gospel. I may be a bit bias on this one is what I'm saying.
uhh best album ever duh
Genre bending album that kicks
Classic album I grew up with. The sound of going to the mall with your friends to piss off the shop workers.
Det här var en positiv överraskning. Hört några av singlarna förut men hela plattan var ju bra.
New genre, great Albarn.
m1a1 going thousand miles an hour
This band made something new happen in a super-funky and rocking way. 6 stars.
Solid
I cannot come to this album without bias. Honestly, it’s among my least favorite of their works. But… god damn… I just fucking love the Gorillaz. It’s like a blended smoothie if everything I want in a group and I’ll drink it up every time.
I mean, this album is a phenomenal debut. Although I grew up on Demon Dayz, I can see a version of myself considering this to be one of the most iconic albums ever.
Just sick. People ubiquitously respond well to the gorillaz.
Oh yeha
Have this album on vinyl already so I'll listen to it on that. Gorillaz are one of my favorite acts and I already know this album is 5/5!
one of my favorite albums of all times. so...
Ahh back when CDs were still a thing this was such an exciting release and we played it to death. My kid got into Gorillaz a few years ago and this got a lot of airplay on car trips (the car being the only cd player we had!). It's hard to pick a favourite song for me, all of the songs are like your favourite pieces of clothing, well worn and very comfortable.
I initially was not excited for this album but it really grew on me.
Excelente
okay
Also really mfing good and interesting
BANGER!!
dosta dobro 👍🏻
Love this album though not as much as Demon Days
turns out i actually hadn't heard 100% of this one even though i thought i had. this album is weirder than i thought it was
Mitäpä tähän sanos, släppää joka kerta!
Ahh, Gorillaz! Tää on just sellasta musaa mitä on tosi helppo vaan pistää kuulumaan ja vibailla mukana. Kokonaisuus on koherentti, ja onhan täälä tosi bängeri biisejä! Ehkä ois vielä parempi kokonaisuus jos vähän ois trimmailtu vielä heikompia kohtia ja ois tiiviimpi paketti, mutta toimii aivan kivasti näinkin!
Good
I liked this one way more than I thought!! Cool vibes. Easy listening.
I like Gorillaz; I think *Demon Days* is better, but this is a killer album too.
It was decent
A fun Gorillaz adventure.
Pretty good
音楽ジャンルの福袋やーってくらい色んなジャンルがミックスされてそう。 blurのボーカルと一緒の人なんすね。 どおりで、かっこいい音楽を作れるわけだ。 やっぱオアシスよりブラーっすね 雰囲気としては double bass がすきです。 聴いていてとても楽しかったけど、曲数多くね？
Great sound, fun to listen to. Not much else to say. 4 stars. Have heard before. Will listen again.
Loads of great lesser known tracks. Interesting hearing how their sound has evolved since and what’s stayed the same
Classic. Not as classic as Deamon Days, but still pretty good
i dont really care for the gorillas much this probs their best effort tho 7.5/10 best song - double bass
171. Gorillaz - Gorillaz (2001) 8.12.26 Variety: 5 Adequacy: 5 Listenability: 5 Uniqueness: 5 Emotionality: 2 = 4.4 rounded down to a 4 INTRO We finally get to everyone's favorite fake hip-hop/ trip-hop/ brit-pop band. Taking their cue from Alvin and the Chipmunks and the Archies, Gorillaz was maybe a long overdue spin on the concept of the virtual band, and one whose time had most definitely come given the technological developments, and the late 90s and into the 2000s erosion of the idea that you had to be "cool" all the time and avoid garnering too much mainstream appeal. I guess a virtual cartoon band is never late. Nor is he early. It arrives precisely when it means to. The band was an immediate hit in my memory, and I liked the songs enough to buy this and the next one. They never exactly blew my mind, but they were both enjoyable. The My big issue with these is that after the second one came out they both went into the iPod and existed for years as a mixed playlist, so by this point in history I am barely able to tell you which song is on which album. That adds a little bit of mystery to the mix, as I'm not really sure which one I liked better, though I have the vague feeling that Demon Days might have more instantly recognizable hits? As much as I did like the band, my interest did wane after that second one ( to be fair my interest in popular music of any sort waned around then, so...) and I probably would be hard pressed to come up with any enthusiasm to dive into that newer stuff. I'm sure it's all very decent given the talent involved. Anyway, I'm sure this will be an easy one. THE TRACKS "Re-Hash" - That old familiar sound. Hip hop beats with some almost commercial jingle like Brit Pop flavor poured over top. This was a decent start to things, if a little bit on the plain side of things. And it in no way rings any bells for me, while still being very recognizably Gorillaz. There's some Big Audio Dynamite DNA mixed in here that I might never have noticed before. "5/4" - This one was much familiar to me. It leans way heavier into the Brit Pop with the heavy guitars and the catchy melody. We get the sort of whimsical instrumentation that goes down real easy with this sort of light, poppy feel. Albarn's vocals here are a lot less twee on here than they will be on some later tracks. The fuzzed out bass was pretty excellent. "Tomorrow Comes Today" - This one leans harder on the trip hop end of things, and we get our first strong showing of the melodica that will take center stage in just a couple of tracks. The beats on this are pretty sick, and I would highly suggest some headphones with the bass turned up for the full effect. "New Genious (Brother)" - Every track has been an improvement on the one before it, with this one being a step up into another level as far as atmosphere and mood. The crunchy crackly effect over top of the slightly sinister sounds and the HARD lean into trip hop ( getting some flashbacks of Massive Attack here - go back and listen to "Protection" by them and tell me that wasn't an influence on Gorilllaz). "Clint Eastwood" - The big hit, and deservedly so. We start off funky and a bit spooky in the intro, which I am assuming is named after the actor due to the vocal impression of the famous Ennio Morricone score. The melodica also sounds a bit like a harmonica too I guess. This song, via awesome music video, with character designs by Jamie Hewlett (of Tank Girl fame) I think was most people's into to the band. And an impressive intro it was. It's almost hard to even talk about this song without mentioning how great this package was when I first saw it. We were still coming off a wave of what seemed like an awful era for music, when grunge was far in the rearview, and even nu-metal was starting to get long in the tooth. Post-grunge, teen dance pop and boy bands were all the craze still, and unless my memory is going, only hip-hop seemed to really have any real life. Of course this is going by the mainstream, readily available stuff. There's always good music if you dig enough. This album I recall felt like a breath of fresh air, and despite being literally cobbled together from a half dozen other genres and wearing its influences on its sleeve, it felt new and bright, and unconcerned with whether you liked it or not. It was a fun experiment, and I'm sure if it had flopped Albarn would have just moved on to something else without too many tears spilt. I mean, I'm sure all involved wanted it to succeed, but it was a BIG swing. And this interestingly eclectic, and quirky single must have taken them by surprise when it became a monster hit. And it still holds up. I think the specific sound of this song in particular was what they would build the entire next album off of. Catchy as can be, and full of great hooks. Del the Funky Homosapien KILLS it with his rap verses ( go listen to Deltron 3030 now... DO IT!). "Man Research (Clapper)" - We're dropped into an ear shatteringly bass heavy club sound on this one, very reminiscent of the better aspects of the Happy Mondays. Albarn's appropriately cartoonish vocals providing the ear candy hooks. I think his stuff tends to work even better at these high registers verses when he sounds like he's doing a bad impression of someone with a bad head cold. "Punk" - Some electronic buzzing, and underground knocking noises brings us into this (also very cartoony) crunchy 4-color garage bubblegum punk nugget. Albarn twists the dial on his sneer and we get a more than solid little pastiche, that sounds like it could have been a Sex Bob-Omb original. Short and effective. And I'm forever down for some hand claps! "Sound Check (Gravity)" - Things get quiet and slow for some catchy, depressed sounding acoustic guitar number than very quickly turns WAY UP into some lo-fi beats to study to-coded bit of trip-hop. The back and forth between genres on this work just as well as they have on previous songs, but this one has a much darker, almost nervous feel to it than anything prior. There's even some nice string synths to add a little spice to the mix, that help move this one into an epic sound. "Double Bass" - Truth in advertising as we get layered bass lines in this mostly instrumental track. A variety of synth lines add a eerie, echoey flavor and we end up with something not a million miles away from some of the stuff Beck was doing on Midnight Vultures from barely two years previous. This slaps hard, y'all. "Rock the House" - Things brighten back up a bit with some energetic horns leading the way and Del the Funky Homosapien dropping some more dope ass rhymes on us. This one's silly and fun, and even has some charmingly shitty flute lines courtesy of Albarn. A postmodern line dance for aging former club kids. "19-2000" - Tina Weymouth and Chris Franz of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club fame guest on this very exaggeratedly poppy number, providing "additional" percussion ( whatever that is) and some vocals. This was deeply silly and a ton of fun. It would sound equally at home in an episode of Yo Gabba Gabba as it would in a club full of aging hipsters. "Latin Simone (¿Qué Pasa Contigo?)" - Another guest appearance, this time from Ibrahim Ferrer of the Afro-Cuban All Stars and Buena Vista Social Club who provides vocals over this Latin-tinged, jazzy track. The band is officially on a real streak here as we get another damn fine, atmospheric entry that also manages to lend variety to an already diverse and omnivorous sound. "Starshine" - Some noodling over top of a Casio preset rhythm with some pounding reverb loops for a good portion of this one, as Albarn wails and screeches. As if the album itself already hasn't been, this seems like a great calling card track for Dan the Automator who goes hog wild with the loops, effects, and drum programing on this. "Slow Country" - Possibly the slightest track on the album this far, it still goes pretty danged hard. No stakes here, with the easy dub/reggae inspired sound bouncing along with a laid back happy sound, despite the lyrics. "M1 A1" - This one opens with remixed elements from the driving the synth score and dialogue lifted from Day of the Dead, and transforms into the heaviest pure rocker on the album. A giant, very solid closer that somehow adds even more variety, right at the end, into this beautifully already overstuffed thing. HIGHLIGHTS - "5/4" - "Tomorrow Comes Today" - "New Genious (Brother)" - "Clint Eastwood" - "Man Research (Clapper)" - "Punk" - "Sound Check (Gravity)" - "Double Bass" - "19-2000" - "Latin Simone (¿Qué Pasa Contigo?)" - "Starshine" - "Slow Country" - "M1 A1" MIDLIGHTS - "Re-Hash" LOWLIGHTS - FINAL THOUGHTS Man, I had forgotten how good this thing is. I think partly it was eclipsed by Demon Days in my mind because that had more recognizable song titles when I glanced at it. Now I'm not sure, and will have to immediately give that one a listen. It's not on the list, which is a shame, but I'm sure it'll be a blast nonetheless. Everything on here holds up incredibly well for an album that no longer has to pay the extra daily young driver fee when renting a car. It was a load of fun, and not worried at all about being profound or deep or trying to load up the listener with a bunch of messaging. This was pure, immaculately crafted, dumb ( in the best possible sense) enjoyment. It's party music for those who like to be alone. The headphone experience is vital here, guys. I can't stress enough how much this loses ( still great) played on a tinny laptop speaker, and seems tailor made for spending a seven hour, Mountain Dew-fueled session of Final Fantasy X or maybe cramming for that lit final you have on Monday morning. Super glad I got to re-listen and might even finally take the plunge into their discography past Demon Days. PLAYLIST ALTERATIONS - No notes FURTHER LISTENING - by Big Audio Dynamite - Protection by Massive Attack - Deltron 3030 by Deltron 3030 - Demon Days by Gorillaz
not too shabby
17 songs My first time listening to a full Gorillaz album, as I only knew their more popular songs before this, including a couple from this album. To be honest the album is a bit all over the place, and I don't know whether that's a plus or not. It kind of works, the songs themselves are good, but at the same time the overall direction of the album doesn't seem coherent to me, so it just ends up being a little bit messy. Still, overall I enjoyed it, I just think that the mess stops it from being a 5 star for me.
Woo who who who whooo.
Admiro a criatividade da banda, essa parada de terem os personagens e tudo mais. Os caras tem uma legião de fã muito fanática huahuhua. Músicas são boas de ouvir, tem umas clássicas absolutas aí. Não é muito meu estilo, mas consigo apreciar bastante, raro isso.
What heroin on the weekends does to a man. What a shift from brit-pop blur to this musically, kind of crazy. Sounds like Damon had some new stuff to explore. Most of the tracks come off the edge so instantly and throws you into the groove immediately. Hearing the harmonica on multiple tracks makes me wonder if this is the first reintroduction of the harmonica (sound) that I can take seriously since Dylan and Young? Brilliant album, I do think it goes a tad too gimmicky at times. Damon with his voice, some of the music effects etc. But at the same time, that is exactly what makes it so iconic. I am wondering if I would give Demon Days 5. I rate this album below so we are at decent 4.
Definitely not the best Gorillaz album, but imho this is the most underrated of their good ones. There are so many good songs on this, it's actually incredible. And does anyone else have as many fond memories of playing that old Gorillaz game where you drive around in the iconic car while listening to only 19-2000 as I have? Bang on 4.2
19-2000, Clint Eastwood, Slow Country, Latin Simone 🌟
1) 5/4 2) M1A1 3) New Genius (Brother) Least Favourite: Man Research (Clipper)
Si puedo escribir, este álbum es que es Cool y nunca va a pasar de moda, a pesar de qué tal vez todas sus canciones no son de mi preferencia tienen cierta identidad y personalidad que los identifica tanto, y en su momento fue tan tan único que no fue una moda, sino fueron canciones que definieron una época
Tomorrow Comes Today is the first standout. Clint Eastwood is ofc legendary, and for good reason. Man Research (Clapper) was not necessary, in the sense, being annoying is optional, right? Sound Check is kinda interesting. Double Bass is smooth. Rock the House is not the direction I like for this, too goofy, and I kinda don't want the rap with this. 19-2000 hey i know this one too! Fun beat. Latin Simone was OK. M1 A1 is quite good.
A lot of bangers here, some tracks I was familiar with but didn't realize were from this album. I think when this came out I'd consider it a 5/5, but it's still great. It's wild listening to this when The Mountain came out this year and, while not AOTY by any stretch, I would still consider it a heavy hitter and worth mentioning. There's a thread connecting them, but the evolution is nuts
Αφού έχει το latin simone είναι άμεσα και γαμω. Έχει κάποια ενοχλητικά κομμάτια αλλά κατά κύριο λόγο και γαμω τα κομμάτια. Ένα 4,5/5
Kinda crazy. Kinda good
Oddly I’ve never truly listened through before, but the rest of the discography made me realize how much this is more of a mixtape than an album
Bom disco
I still get a kick out of this record after all these years. It’s fun, it’s hooky. It’s not deep, it might not even be art, but it puts a smile on my face.
The mysterious vocals paired well with the angry rock vibe
I've heard the hits by the Gorillaz, but haven't taken the time to dive deeper into them; and I've been missing out, this was a great album where each song brought something unique to the table. Almost a five star for me and I could see myself giving it 5 after repeat listens. Favorite Track - Clint Eastwood (Or Dracula, but it is not a part of the original tracklist) Least Favorite Track - Starshine ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Not a perfect album but a fun start for gorillaz
7/10 Favourite song: Sound Check (Gravity) Least favourite: Double Bass
It was good but I’ll doubt I’ll listen to the whole thing again
Wonderful. Even got better over the years.
I always listen to the Gorillaz when they come on.
4.5
did not listen to anything while i was in turkey. pretty good album to come back to.
Not a perfect album, but there's a lot to love.
I knew a few songs on this album before. The rest were hit or miss, but still this is a really good album overall.
Legendary, but for some reason and again, Albarn is good but there's too much of him around me atm. 3.9
4.6 Great album, revolutionary. Still like later albums more.
Klassieker - wild dat alleen dit Gorillaz album op de lijst staat en Demon Days en Plastic Beach niet
In mijn hoofd was dit album slechter dan dit. Vond het eigenlijk echt een enorme vibe, veel beter dan ik dacht
Gorillaz hadden in 2001 al een winning formula, al komt het op het debuutalbum nog niet consistent tot zijn recht op elk nummer. De highlights zijn natuurlijk wel toppers van onvoorstelbare kwaliteit, met de moderne klassieker Clint Eastwood of mijn persoonlijke favoriet 19-2000. Ik echo de mening 'waar de hel zijn Demon Dayz en(vooral) Plastic Beach'.
Best: Clint Eastwood; 19-2000; Re-Hash; Rock The House; Sound Check; M1 A1; Man Research; 5/4; Tomorrow Comes Today; Latin Simone Worst: Punk
There was a time I would have probably given this a 5. I just can’t now. I was surprised by how much of it actually annoys me now. At least today. It wasn’t the purely pleasurable ride I was expecting. Age is an interesting phenomenon. Still gets a 4. The beats deserve a 4. 4 Boolean: true
This album stands the test of time, it sounded different from the rest on release and there’s still nothing quite like it. It mixes perfectly catchy singles like ‘clint eastwood’ and ‘19-2000’ with more experimental reflective songs like ‘M1 A1’ which builds to a full on rave. ‘Slow country’ feels like an atmospheric sibling of ‘Ghost town’.
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