I am a massive fan of Damon and his projects. I like this album but it's a bit mid. I think their last album Song Machine was fantastic. But for me Demon Days and Plastic Beach are fantastic albums. 7/10 for Cracker Island from me.
I’ve never really gotten into Gorillaz… might check out the Bad Bunny track out of pure curiosity, as I have a turbulent love/hate relationship with his music lol. Also, I’ve been binging the channel the past couple of weeks and you’ll be glad to hear I’ve been playing Suspended in Gaffa on loop the whole day hahaha
I've never really been big on Gorillaz for whatever reason, some of the singles over the years have been good but nothing made me interested to check out their albums. I also had no idea they had 8 albums! I wasn't even sure I was going to listen to this but I decided to give it a shot. It was overall a pleasant listen with some songs that didn't really work for me. The title track stood out the most for me, which makes sense since I regularly hear it on the radio and it's alright, but again I don't get excited by it. I went 3 stars, probably not something I would seek out again but I am certainly not going to turn (most of) it off either.
This album is very middle of the road. You need to check out "Demon Days" and "Plastic Beach" (again). Both albums are more conceptual, consistent and experimental and, in my opinion, they both flow pretty well as a whole.
I'm a huge blur fan but I've never been particularly big on gorillaz and this album continues that trend. Not terrible but i will likely never return to this one
Sounds like one to file under 'life's not just too short, it's already shorter than you thought'. 'Stevie Nicks feels unnecessary.' There's a line for the biog dust jacket. Thanks for doing the earwork.
IMHO, Gorillaz guest appearances are far more successful when they feature a singer (e.g. Little Dragon or Bobby Womack on Plastic Beach) as opposed to a rapper.
thought this one was pretty good, maybe 3.5 to 4ish. one of their weaker releases but still some moments I like a lot. I agree about the first half being the strongest because the first 5 or 6 tracks are all my favorites. I’d rank their records something like 1) Demon Days 2) Plastic Beach 3) Song Machine 4) Humanz 5) Self titled 6) Cracker Island 7) The Now Now 8) The Fall (not bad, just very meh)
A few okay tracks, but just another album I can use for my ongoing 2023 playlist (I kept the title track). I’m already up to 60 songs through 2 months, featuring tracks from the following bands (almost entirely taken from full albums): The C.I.A.; Circa Waves; The Drin; Fireworks; King Tuff; The Men; Moments of Clarity; Paramore; Quasi; Runnner; Shame; Slug; Superchunk; The Tubs; The Waeve; White Reaper; Young Fathers; Avey Tate; Debby Friday; The Go! Team; Jonah Yano; Kelela; Lil Yachty; Tennis; Elle King; Edwin Raphael; H.C. McEntire; Iris DeMent; Jonnine; Lucero; Margo Price; Meg Baird; Nuria Graham; Pearla; Robert Forster; Samia; Sunny Best; Sunny War; Gorillaz; John Cale; Kinoteki; Liv.e; Oddisee; Reuben Vincent; Ruhail Qaisar; Sematary; Skrillex; Yeat; Anachronism; Asian Glow; Black Tar; Dryad; Inherits the Void; Nothingness; Obituary; Oozing Wound; Pigs(x7); Pile; Ulthar
I think it’s all but guaranteed that they will be the next contemporary band to get ranked here. Their next album comes out in late April, so it might take a few more months.
I enjoy Gorillaz a lot, like a lot of their more recent records though I find this one just ok. A few really great tracks but just too inconsistent in quality. Plastic Beach was their last truly great album
Part of the Gorillaz' thing has sort of always been about bringing together a bunch of disparate musical ideas and guest stars and somehow making it work. I think that's part of their charm in a way. The Bad Bunny song is my least favorite, but I don't hate it. I'm kind of in the 3.5-4 range.
I like a few of the songs: The Tired Influencer, Skinny Ape, and Possession Island are pretty good. I'm getting some Flaming Lips vibes from this record, but if I want some Flaming Lips vibes, I would rather just listen to the Flaming Lips. Overall, I think this is probably the best Gorillaz album since Demon Days. That's not saying much though because all of their albums since Demon Days have been pretty bad - especially Humanz, which is possibly the worst album of 2017.
Its pretty average for Gorillaz. A few great tracks and a couple of insufferable ones imo. I'd place it right in the middle of ranking their albums. Been hoping to see a Gorillaz ranked video from you guys for years now. Especially now that it sounds like neither of you have fully explored their discography. You're gonna be in for a weird and wild ride. Fingers crossed.
A fairly disappointing album from one of my favorite bands of all time (they're actually in my top 10). it's a pretty good, perfectly enjoyable but rather forgettable synth pop/80's revival sorta collection of songs. I do really like some of the singles like Skinny ape or the title track but other than a few bangers it really doesn't add much to their stellar, super unique and colorful catalogue consisting of masterpieces like Demon days, Song machine or Plastic beach. 6/10 for me.
I am enjoying the album, with a huge exception of that Bad Bunny one, i agree its completely out of place, and those breathy vocals are distracting and uncomfortable
The disappointment of this album is offset for me by the news of a one off Blur reunion in July at Wembley with Paul Weller & The Selector as support. It should be a day to remember unlike this rather forgettable affair. Bet Phil Daniels will be there to do Parklife !
I am a massive fan of Damon and his projects. I like this album but it's a bit mid. I think their last album Song Machine was fantastic. But for me Demon Days and Plastic Beach are fantastic albums.
7/10 for Cracker Island from me.
How would you rank them?
Song Machine
Demon Days
Plastic Beach (?)
I’ve never really gotten into Gorillaz… might check out the Bad Bunny track out of pure curiosity, as I have a turbulent love/hate relationship with his music lol. Also, I’ve been binging the channel the past couple of weeks and you’ll be glad to hear I’ve been playing Suspended in Gaffa on loop the whole day hahaha
I've never really been big on Gorillaz for whatever reason, some of the singles over the years have been good but nothing made me interested to check out their albums. I also had no idea they had 8 albums! I wasn't even sure I was going to listen to this but I decided to give it a shot. It was overall a pleasant listen with some songs that didn't really work for me. The title track stood out the most for me, which makes sense since I regularly hear it on the radio and it's alright, but again I don't get excited by it. I went 3 stars, probably not something I would seek out again but I am certainly not going to turn (most of) it off either.
This album is very middle of the road. You need to check out "Demon Days" and "Plastic Beach" (again). Both albums are more conceptual, consistent and experimental and, in my opinion, they both flow pretty well as a whole.
Experimental with Gorillaz can be a scary thing. - Joe
Plastic Beach gets 5 stars from me
He was experimental on the post-“13” albums was because Graham Coxon had left the band… I like this album, especially “ Oil”
I'm a huge blur fan but I've never been particularly big on gorillaz and this album continues that trend. Not terrible but i will likely never return to this one
Sounds like one to file under 'life's not just too short, it's already shorter than you thought'. 'Stevie Nicks feels unnecessary.' There's a line for the biog dust jacket.
Thanks for doing the earwork.
I have Demon Days and Plastic Beach.
Can you guys do a critique on my band, The Micawbers, album "aim low, get sold"
Would love to know your thoughts 😊
Clint Eastwood was my favorite song of the summer of 2001 ..
Plastic beach flows pretty well and is a really great album IMO.
This one seems more like a straight ahead pop record.
Yeah, thank god. Couldn’t take anymore of their “experimentalism” - Joe
IMHO, Gorillaz guest appearances are far more successful when they feature a singer (e.g. Little Dragon or Bobby Womack on Plastic Beach) as opposed to a rapper.
Still think Demon Days is their best album.
thought this one was pretty good, maybe 3.5 to 4ish. one of their weaker releases but still some moments I like a lot. I agree about the first half being the strongest because the first 5 or 6 tracks are all my favorites. I’d rank their records something like
1) Demon Days
2) Plastic Beach
3) Song Machine
4) Humanz
5) Self titled
6) Cracker Island
7) The Now Now
8) The Fall (not bad, just very meh)
A few okay tracks, but just another album I can use for my ongoing 2023 playlist (I kept the title track).
I’m already up to 60 songs through 2 months, featuring tracks from the following bands (almost entirely taken from full albums):
The C.I.A.; Circa Waves; The Drin; Fireworks; King Tuff; The Men; Moments of Clarity; Paramore; Quasi; Runnner; Shame; Slug; Superchunk; The Tubs; The Waeve; White Reaper; Young Fathers; Avey Tate; Debby Friday; The Go! Team; Jonah Yano; Kelela; Lil Yachty; Tennis; Elle King; Edwin Raphael; H.C. McEntire; Iris DeMent; Jonnine; Lucero; Margo Price; Meg Baird; Nuria Graham; Pearla; Robert Forster; Samia; Sunny Best; Sunny War; Gorillaz; John Cale; Kinoteki; Liv.e; Oddisee; Reuben Vincent; Ruhail Qaisar; Sematary; Skrillex; Yeat; Anachronism; Asian Glow; Black Tar; Dryad; Inherits the Void; Nothingness; Obituary; Oozing Wound; Pigs(x7); Pile; Ulthar
Fugazi Fan?😊
@@Leo-qe3gl Yeah, they’re a top 5 band for me.
@@echosmyron1278 for me top 20😊
Album is fantastic
It's alllrrright. The single had me too hyped for it I think. You guys should rank smashing pumpkins!
I think it’s all but guaranteed that they will be the next contemporary band to get ranked here. Their next album comes out in late April, so it might take a few more months.
@Echos Myron ya thats a good point. Wait until after ATUM gets fully released to do the list.
I feel that Gorillaz, without being a band that I find interesting, have achieved a sound that is being widely emulated at this time.
I enjoy Gorillaz a lot, like a lot of their more recent records though I find this one just ok. A few really great tracks but just too inconsistent in quality. Plastic Beach was their last truly great album
Don't dismiss Song machine like that. That album was at least 8/10 IMO.
Part of the Gorillaz' thing has sort of always been about bringing together a bunch of disparate musical ideas and guest stars and somehow making it work. I think that's part of their charm in a way. The Bad Bunny song is my least favorite, but I don't hate it. I'm kind of in the 3.5-4 range.
Surprised me, sounded great!
How many stars, Clay. - Joe
@@TastesLikeMusic 3.5 :D
I like a few of the songs: The Tired Influencer, Skinny Ape, and Possession Island are pretty good. I'm getting some Flaming Lips vibes from this record, but if I want some Flaming Lips vibes, I would rather just listen to the Flaming Lips. Overall, I think this is probably the best Gorillaz album since Demon Days. That's not saying much though because all of their albums since Demon Days have been pretty bad - especially Humanz, which is possibly the worst album of 2017.
Didnt know they still exist. Last time I heard about them was around 04
I'd rather a Blur reunion album.
Not if it’s like their last one - Joe
I agree 👍 with Joe .. the last one was a stinker 👎
Song machine was much better than this one.
Its pretty average for Gorillaz. A few great tracks and a couple of insufferable ones imo. I'd place it right in the middle of ranking their albums. Been hoping to see a Gorillaz ranked video from you guys for years now. Especially now that it sounds like neither of you have fully explored their discography. You're gonna be in for a weird and wild ride. Fingers crossed.
A fairly disappointing album from one of my favorite bands of all time (they're actually in my top 10). it's a pretty good, perfectly enjoyable but rather forgettable synth pop/80's revival sorta collection of songs. I do really like some of the singles like Skinny ape or the title track but other than a few bangers it really doesn't add much to their stellar, super unique and colorful catalogue consisting of masterpieces like Demon days, Song machine or Plastic beach. 6/10 for me.
I am enjoying the album, with a huge exception of that Bad Bunny one, i agree its completely out of place, and those breathy vocals are distracting and uncomfortable
Where is kramzer?
He’s only works part time. - Joe
@@TastesLikeMusic ah okay. Thanks for the Info.😊
@@TastesLikeMusic hahahaha
The disappointment of this album is offset for me by the news of a one off Blur reunion in July at Wembley with Paul Weller & The Selector as support. It should be a day to remember unlike this rather forgettable affair. Bet Phil Daniels will be there to do Parklife !
I always found gorrillaz to be very overrated. I do like the animations from when they started though. The artwork was good
album is mid, none of these songs stick with me. pretty disappointing.
also you guys HAVE to listen to Demon Days right now. no way this is the best Gorillaz album. 🤢
Bad album. I never liked Gorrilaz to begin with, so.
Then you don’t really know. - Joe