Gorillaz

The Gorillaz claim to have found their motley crew of cartoon characters sleeping in Leicester Square, but Blur's Damon Albarn (a.k.a. 2-D) and cult cartoonist Jamie Hewlett (Murdoc) aren't fooling anyone. As the ultimate experiment in manufactured image, the Gorillaz are a virtual cartoon-character-based hip-hop band who bring together witty, silly lyrics and 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. This is nowhere more evident than on the 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 don't 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 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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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-09-2009; reunited after all these years; I first heard this gorillaz self-titled album back in 2002. This is by far one of the best cd's I've ever heard- what I love most is that every single track is solid. Each can stand on its own, and together it makes for quite a pleasant...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-01-2009; Electronica Music; I have always liked Gorillaz music since the song "Clint Eastwood". This CD is great to go cruising around with or just to have in the background to keep the energy going. I really think its unique and they are creative. I literally...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-26-2008; A Decent, Avant-Garde Listen, but Inconsistent; Gorillaz is definitely one of the more noticeable musical experiments of the passing decade. The idea of a cartoon character band, devised by Blur's Damon Albarn and comic book artist Jamie Hewlett ("Tank Girl"), was enough to catch my...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Feb-13-2008; Ape technology; At first glance, Gorillaz seems to be a novelty throwaway. After all, it IS a virtual band, comprised of cartoon characters, and the music sounds exactly like one would expect from a fusion of Damon Albarn and Dan the Automator: Brit-pop...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-09-2009; reunited after all these years; I first heard this gorillaz self-titled album back in 2002. This is by far one of the best cd's I've ever heard- what I love most is that every single track is solid. Each can stand on its own, and together it makes for quite a pleasant...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-26-2008; A Decent, Avant-Garde Listen, but Inconsistent; Gorillaz is definitely one of the more noticeable musical experiments of the passing decade. The idea of a cartoon character band, devised by Blur's Damon Albarn and comic book artist Jamie Hewlett ("Tank Girl"), was enough to catch my...; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-17-2007; Couple catchy tunes, sup-par album; Ive read a good chunk of the reviews for this album, and as much as it pains me, I have to disagree with most of them.My understanding of this album (while I may be wrong) is that this album was originally done as a sort of joke, a...; read full review | report as inappropriate