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The Gorillaz claim to have found their motley crew of cartoon characters sleeping in Leicester Square but Blur's Damon Albarn (aka 2-D) and cult cartoonist Jamie Hewlett (Murdoc) are not fooling anyone. As the ultimate experiment in manufactured image, the Gorillaz are a virtual, cartoon-character-based hip-hop band which bring together some of the wittiest, silliest lyrics and the most seriously talented musicians. Infectious old school hip-hop rhythms, rhymes and effects courtesy of Deltron 3030's Kid Koala and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien (Russel) are combined with Albarn's passion for chugging lo-fi and edgy melodies to create a seemingly raw but ultimately slick blend of styles which is all their own. This is nowhere more evident than on hit single "Clint Eastwood", which is carried along by the sound of 2-D's slurred voice and a bluesy harmonica melody interrupted by Russel's punching rhymes. But the surprises do not stop there: Ibrahim Ferrer's appearance on "Latin Simone" could have come straight from Buena Vista Social Club but for the obvious Blur-influenced piano style, while the spooky intro to "M1 A1" wouldn't sound out of place on Michael Jackson's Thriller. Backed up by Jamie Hewlett's death-wish character on bass, Cibo Matto's Miho Hatori (Noodle) on guitar and occasional hyperactive vocals and produced by Dan "The Automator" Nakamura, it's hardly surprising that Gorillaz is marked both by a sense of playfulness and a passion for experimentation. --Caroline Butler
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GORILLAZ Gorillaz (2001 UK 17-track CD album including the singles Clint Eastwood 19-2000 Rock The House Tomorrow Comes Today the Bonus Recordings Clint Eastwood [Ed Case Sweetie Refix] & 19-2000 [Soulchild Remix] plus CD-Rom Section) picture sleeve)
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Mr B
Format:Audio CD
This is deffinitely the best album from Gorillaz. Blur frontman Damon Albarn initially created the ficticious band to emphasise the amount of manufactured bands and the lack of actual talent in todays 'pop scene'. And you really cant get more manufactured than cartoon characters as an actual band. Albarns' plan may have technically back-fired on him as the Gorillaz became an instant hit. Taking a mix of punk, R n B, and slow rock to create classics such as clint eastwood, 19-2000, and rock the house. Even a collection of Gorillaz b-sides, formed a quite good album with "G-Sides". This is probably the most original/ diverse kind of music you are likeley to hear today. Boy/ girl bands, commercial hip-hop 'stars' and general pop artists should feel pretty bad that they are being out-done by a ficticious band led by mainly 2 people. (Albarn and cult cartoonist Jamie Hewlett) And they have the numerous awards to prove it. Whilst Demon Days is good and still maintains its originality, the self titled debut album will always be a firm favourite for those of us who like something else asside from the drone of girls aloud, the campness of every boy band around, and the vanity of those commercial hip-hop stars. (50 cent actually admitted that the first 3 of his 5 favourite songs of all time were 3 of his own songs) Thats hip-hop modesty at its finest.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
Well after a mate was raving on about how good the likes of kid koala (from the ninjatune record label - along with the likes of Herbaliser et al) and Del the Funky Homosapien were I went out and bought the album Deltron 3030 and found the slick lyrics and mellow beatz were fantastic! So I was really exited when I heard that Gorillaz were essentially Deltron 3030 with Damon Albarn added for effect. I have to say that I was not dissapointed. The mix of hip hop and mellow indie will stun you...it it of a genre I have never seen before! The songs they have released so far - Clint Eastwood and Tomorrow comes Today are probably the best songs but the others are excellent too! My advise - Go get it NOW!!!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Well what can I say, in my eyes Gorillaz have come up with something a bit special. I first bought this album a few years ago. I listened to 'clint eastwood' a few times and then shoved it on the shelf. Only yesterday did I actually give it a proper listening to. To my surprise it was an amzing album. It is one of the weirdest, most experimental and original albums I think I have ever opened my ears to. I was absulutely blown away by the tracks such as '5/4' and 'double base'. It was such a radical change to the usual tones and rhythm I am acustomed to. The compilation of sounds, beats, rhymes and rhythms gives it an ultimatly unique style of listening. Its genre is so bloody hard to define, some hip-hop (ranging from jazz hip-hop such as 'rock the house' to zombie hip-hop like 'clint eastwood'), some rock, some easily listening, but above all just some totally diferent styles.
However I would say that it takes some getting used too. Perhaps some tracks are a bit too experimental, 'starshine' and 'M1 A1' spring to mind. But no matter what your music preference this is an essential album. Gorillaz have definitely given a whole revolutionary and experimental view of music.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Tried and Tested
The Gorillaz burst onto the TV scene at a time when my interest in music was challenged by the demands of parenthood so I caught up with the album rather late. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Denny H
4.0 out of 5 stars
A somewhat sketchy start music-wise
But a great introduction to anyone interested in the music, plotlines or characters. The best ones to me are Re-Hash, 5/4, Tomorrow Comes Today, Clint Eastwood, Man Research, Rock... Read more
Published 20 months ago by discmythnut
4.0 out of 5 stars
Unlike Anything Else
Gorillaz are an experimental group from the U.K., also known as a virtual band for their use of cartoon characters in their videos and on their website which is perhaps the best... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Dave_42
5.0 out of 5 stars
Crackin'
Very good album. < understatement.
Could easily listen to this album and not get bored of a single track. Read more
Could easily listen to this album and not get bored of a single track. Read more
Published on 15 April 2011 by JoshCherry1993
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cooooooooooool!!!
Bought this and some more of the back catalog after getting Plastic beach cheaply......cant go wrong here, a good contemporary album. A must have for the collection. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2011 by Goldie
2.0 out of 5 stars
It's alright for a complete rip-off
This band is alright if you like Blur, but they are derivative and basically a poor rip-off.
The lead singer sounds exactly the same as Damon Albaran.
The lead singer sounds exactly the same as Damon Albaran.
Published on 19 Jan 2011 by Elliot Tomlinson
5.0 out of 5 stars
what a debut
have been a gorillaz fan since this came out, have all their albums this is still my fave, love the lyrics and bringing in del da funky homosapien was a great idea, works really... Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2010 by James Woods
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Mixed Bag From 2D And Co.
Time for another music review I think. This time I've chosen Gorillaz' self-titled debut album. That's Gorillaz by Gorillaz in case you didn't catch my drift. Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2010 by Matthew Stoneman
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's fusion, so deal
Damon Albarn brings us dub, alternative, hip-hop, reggae and rap all wrapped up in a sense of humour. Don't take it too seriously, enjoy it. Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2010 by iconoclast
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ahead of their time
Really like this album. I bought Demon Days ages ago but it took me a long time to get into it - it was years before I realised how good it was. Read more
Published on 1 May 2010 by Michael Smith
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