The Gorillaz Thread

[superfiction]

hdsfakjhfdskaf the worst part is knowing that i have work at 4am and the album still wont be streaming yet

[shakermaker113]

ok the gorillaz site is kinda fucked. I was having trouble logging in so i went to the password reset process. on the screen to enter my new password the 'submit' button did nothing. since then every time I try to log in it gives me a message "your password has been reset". wtf.

[weeklymix]

The end of "Rhinestone Eyes" is wonderful.

[FoxeyLady]

hdsfakjhfdskaf the worst part is knowing that i have work at 4am and the album still wont be streaming yet

what time does KCRW usually start streaming their album previews? I wanna hear that shit as soon as possible...

[brando4n82]

They need to drop "faust" on the polo grounds

[brando4n82]

some of the deltron 3030 stuff sounds a lot like gorillaz. have you heard that album? if not try that.

yeah I have the deltron album (and waiting for the second one) I know what track you're talking about. Albarn does vocals on "Time Keeps On SLipping"

thanks for the suggestion

[buddy]

the first listen is up now on npr (http://www.npr.org/templates/player/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=124114812&m=124115224). only a matter of time when a webrip is up, im assuming.

[brando4n82]

are you kidding me? did you really just post this RIGHT as I'm about to turn on my Volcano?

Thank You Buddy!



EDIT: FUCK YES! THANK YOU AGAIN!

[shakermaker113]

wow. that can't have been up for more than minutes. we rule.

[weeklymix]

Wow.

[brando4n82]

The end of "Rhinestone Eyes" is wonderful.

sounds like you're gonna pull an all nighter on Repeat, brahhh

[TallGuyCM]

Ooh...I like the waves/seagulls in the beginning.

[gmoneyak]

Nice work fellas.

[weeklymix]

Not much seems too lost on this stream. It's a very nice quality.

[ErikFlyingV]

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98679384

PLASTIC BEACH STREAMING!!!

It's amazing.

[Hannahrain]

This is a commending post. Good catch.

[brando4n82]

hdsfakjhfdskaf the worst part is knowing that i have work at 4am and the album still wont be streaming yet

Yeah so I totally meant to reply to this post..


You...will be the one pulling an all nighter on repeat.

[TallGuyCM]

Fuck yeah, this is gonna be like everyone listening to In Rainbows at once all over again.

[ErikFlyingV]

I am quitting snus (tobacco) for all of march to get ready for Coachella, so this is a nice way to go into the month.

Buzzing + new Gorillaz

[TallGuyCM]

It's shitty that Snoop's on the first track. Tight song otherwise though.

[gmoneyak]

It's more of an interlude than a real song, so it's all good.

[Kid B]

Listening now. AWESOME.

[Wheres the beef?]

Should I rip it?

[weeklymix]

Snoop welcoming me to the world of Plastic Beach is fine.

[Aurgasm]

Should I rip it?

PLEASE

[ErikFlyingV]

I can't wait to blast this shit in my car on the 9th. Oh man, I love this.

[WhyTheLongFace]

Tuning in now.

[TallGuyCM]

I think I just detected a Honey, I Shrunk the Kids reference.

[superfiction]

yeah i checked like 15 minutes ago and it wasnt up so this is brand new

[moomoo]

Fucking awesome. Good work on finding this link.

[weeklymix]

OK this is fantastic.

[Gribbz]

I love it so far.

[brando4n82]

Snoop welcoming me to the world of Plastic Beach is fine.

Agreed. Sigged.

[TallGuyCM]

Oh shit, just got to the 3rd track. Classic Damon.

[brando4n82]

Yeah, and I love how the first 6 tracks are the only ones that I've heard parts of..after superfast jellyfish, it's all completely uncharted water.

Stylo's a solid track, I don't care what anyone says.

[weeklymix]

Rhinestone Eyes is my fucking jam right now.

[Hannahrain]

Yeah, Rhinestone Eyes is exactly what I was hoping for.

[ErikFlyingV]

smooth as fuck transition into Stylo. Goddamn.

[gmoneyak]

Rhinestone Eyes is the shit.

[superfiction]

this whole thing is so weird. i love it right now but im curious how itll hold up against the other albums..

[TallGuyCM]

Fuck yeah Rhinestone Eyes....that's gonna be the SONG Sunday night this year.......

[ErikFlyingV]

this is like butter in my ears.

[weeklymix]

Clearly this is made to be listened to in this fashion. The tracks take on a completely different shape.

[gmoneyak]

The album version w/Mos Def's part early, makes Stylo so much better.. I think there were different versions floating around.

[stinkbutt]

Just started listening to this and it's sad how far Snoop is past his prime, that flow was awful. Although I thought it was funny he dropped a Gil Scott-Heron reference

[brando4n82]

smooth as fuck transition into Stylo. Goddamn.


the whole album has been flowing effortlessly smooth so far. :thu

[weeklymix]

Yeah Stylo gave me goosebumps right now but before the first thought that came to mind was chintzy.

[ErikFlyingV]

this album is nutty. And i mean that in the best possible way.

Stylo into Jellyfish is great.

[superfiction]

stylo feels sped up on this version from the single. or am i on crack?

[ErikFlyingV]

stylo feels sped up on this version from the single. or am i on crack?

ya, it feels different as well.

But I think it's just due to the album flowing so well.

[weeklymix]

Well, Superfast Jellyfish is over. Here we go.....

[TallGuyCM]

stylo feels sped up on this version from the single. or am i on crack?

Definitely crack. Which shouldn't be the drug of choice for you if you have to be up at 4am.

[ErikFlyingV]

song after Jelly is amazing.

[cormaic]

I'm really loving Empire Ants

[superfiction]

Definitely crack. Which shouldn't be the drug of choice for you if you have to be up at 4am.

i was literally about to turn my computer off and go to sleep when i checked the board one last time and was like ZOMG. so now ill be tired tomorrow for work but fuck it. totally worth it. plus i can bump it at work tomorrow

[gmoneyak]

1. "Orchestral Intro" (featuring sinfonia ViVA) 1:09
2. "Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach" (featuring Snoop Dogg and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble) 3:35
3. "White Flag" (featuring Kano, Bashy and The Lebanese National Orchestra for Oriental Arabic Music) 3:43
4. "Rhinestone Eyes" 3:20
5. "Stylo" (featuring Bobby Womack and Mos Def) 4:30
6. "Superfast Jellyfish" (featuring Gruff Rhys and De La Soul) 2:54
7. "Empire Ants" (featuring Little Dragon) 4:43
8. "Glitter Freeze" (featuring Mark E. Smith) 4:03
9. "Some Kind of Nature" (featuring Lou Reed) 2:59
10. "On Melancholy Hill" 3:53
11. "Broken" 3:17
12. "Sweepstakes" (featuring Mos Def and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble) 5:20
13. "Plastic Beach" (featuring Mick Jones and Paul Simonon) 3:47
14. "To Binge" (featuring Little Dragon) 3:55
15. "Cloud of Unknowing" (featuring Bobby Womack and sinfonia ViVA) 3:06
16. "Pirate Jet" 2:32
17. "Pirate's Progress" (iTunes Deluxe LP bonus track) -
18. "Three Hearts, Seven Seas, Twelve Moons" (iTunes Deluxe LP bonus track)


To follow along.

[Gribbz]

song after Jelly is amazing.

I was just about to post the same thing. So awesome.

[weeklymix]

I'm drooling. I'll be honest I was not expecting this at all.

[TallGuyCM]

Yeah, Empire Ants is hitting me just right. And gmoney, I was just about to post that link to wiki, good job.

[gmoneyak]

Yeah, really like Empire Ants. Especially when the beat kicks in w/Little Dragon.

[stinkbutt]

Still not digging Stylo, reminds me of Knight Rider

[weeklymix]

WGHAT:KEJF:OIWEJ:FJ:KLDJFLKDJF what is this BEAT

[ErikFlyingV]

Wow, we're almost done with this album. Im on Glitter.

This is too good. Like, Demon Days good.

It's gonna take a while to soak it all in.

[weeklymix]

Is this beat Glitter Freeze? Holy. Shit.

[brando4n82]

I lost track of time, this track is soo spacey, I dont know if it's 8 or 9..ahh

[TallGuyCM]

I'm driving from LA to San Jose tomorrow, please someone rip this so I can listen to it ALL DAY tomorrow.

[ErikFlyingV]

Wow, Glitter Freeze is ace.

Coachella, you're waiting time just got longer.

[Hannahrain]

Glitter Freeze is like you're having your teeth drilled by a dentist who arouses you and plays fast and loose with the anesthesia.

[brando4n82]

Is this beat Glitter Freeze? Holy. Shit.

yeah.my thoughts exactly
give me this shit LIVE!

[weeklymix]

I am driving from Austin TX to Boulder CO on Tuesday night I NEED THIS. HARD.

[gmoneyak]

Haha..^ I'm hearing the drills.

[weeklymix]

Glitter Freeze is like you're having your teeth drilled by a dentist who arouses you and plays fast and loose with the anesthesia.

Drooling.

[cormaic]

Yeah god damn Glitter Freeze is great too

[Monklish]

Alright fine, since you guys won't shut up I'll listen to it.

[TallGuyCM]

I am driving from Austin TX to Boulder CO on Tuesday night I NEED THIS. HARD.

SEE? This is exactly what I'm talking about!

[ErikFlyingV]

Some kind of a nature, some kind of soul.

ACE

[softbulletin]

I'm downloading a rip right now, I'll send you guys a link once I know for sure it's real.

[weeklymix]

Alright fine, since you guys won't shut up I'll listen to it.

Give it at least 30 minutes if you're unsure at first.

[Monklish]

They have a first listen of Broken Bells up too? Well helloooooooooo NPR.

[superfiction]

glitter freeze is giving me a boner

[weeklymix]

I'm downloading a rip right now, I'll send you guys a link once I know for sure it's real.

Do not post the link.

[Gribbz]

Some kind of a nature, some kind of soul.

ACE

This song is pretty uplifting.

[softbulletin]

Yea I'm aware of the rules, it'll be a pm.

[Wheres the beef?]

I'm driving from LA to San Jose tomorrow, please someone rip this so I can listen to it ALL DAY tomorrow.

FUCK I was. Now I have to restart it.

[brando4n82]

alright. fuck the computer. I'm gonna lay down and take it all in

[TallGuyCM]

Oh come on, you guys don't find "Some Kind of Nature" cheesy? I hold Lou Reed to a higher standard than this. First miscue from the entire album IMO.

[weeklymix]

I don't think so at all. I think it fits really well.

[superfiction]

yeah i was hoping for something cooler from him but its not
bad.

also pm me that if its real.

and damon sounds more like blur damon than gorillaz damon on this album

[ErikFlyingV]

Oh come on, you guys don't find "Some Kind of Nature" cheesy? I hold Lou Reed to a higher standard than this. First miscue from the entire album IMO.

I liked it, go to Gorillaz website and Murdoc describes each song.

His description set me up for it I guess.

[Gribbz]

Oh come on, you guys don't find "Some Kind of Nature" cheesy? I hold Lou Reed to a higher standard than this. First miscue from the entire album IMO.

I'm lovin' that song.

[WhyTheLongFace]

I'm honestly offended by Glitter Freeze. Who told Damon & Jamie they could make music like this? My god!

[buddy]

i'm definitely hearing the strong melody/pop/accessibility aspect that damon wanted on this album.

[weeklymix]

Yeah I think it seems to be purely a Lou Reed vocal collaboration, the tune fits with the rest of the album.

[TallGuyCM]

I liked it, go to Gorillaz website and Murdoc describes each song.

His description set me up for it I guess.

Yeah, I haven't read any of that. Might have prepared me for it.

[stinkbutt]

If anything this has only really made me excited for Little Dragon so far. Although this seems like a good listen to when driving album

edit: nvm Glitter Freeze is insane

[gmoneyak]

It's a short track, I wasn't feeling Lou Reed's voice personally. I like On Melancholy Hill better.

[TallGuyCM]

and damon sounds more like blur damon than gorillaz damon on this album

Sounds just like the normal Gorillaz Damon to me. But in your defense, I'm not a huge Blur fan. So go figure.

[bmack86]

I just started Glitter Freeze. Holy Balls. This is what I wanted Von Sudenfed to sound like.

[Wheres the beef?]

I'm downloading a rip right now, I'll send you guys a link once I know for sure it's real.

Yeah let us know so I can stop ripping it.

[shakermaker113]

I defnitely approve of this. thank you damon.

[TallGuyCM]

"On Melancholy Hill" makes me happy. What an unexpectedly great night.

[boarderwoozel3]

The instrumental track at the 24 min mark is by far my favorite thus far.

[CoachellaBlood]

The instrumental track at the 24 min mark is by far my favorite thus far.

WASN'T THAT AMAZING??

[ErikFlyingV]

^Glitter Freeze

Wow. Sweepstakes. Deep as fuck.

[Monklish]

Rhinestone Eyes is the first song actually worth listening to. But it's good.

[superfiction]

whats the consensus on broken? its meh to me but im only a little bit into it

[TallGuyCM]

The instrumental track at the 24 min mark is by far my favorite thus far.

You mean how "Glitter Freeze" starts out right?

[ErikFlyingV]

Rhinestone Eyes is the first song actually worth listening to. But it's good.

It keeps getting better. Wait until Glitter Freeze. You'll know it when it's on.

[weeklymix]

Sweepstakes has had the most bizarre pattern in settling into my ears this is nuts.

[gmoneyak]

Broken is a lil' boring to me, Sweepstakes is kind of weird.

I'd like to see Roots Manuva on it over Mos Def.. It seems more of his style.

[TallGuyCM]

Whoa, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble on "Sweepstakes"? Hello, Coachella guest contributor!

[moomoo]

Oh come on, you guys don't find "Some Kind of Nature" cheesy? I hold Lou Reed to a higher standard than this. First miscue from the entire album IMO.

I loved it.

[Gribbz]

Sweepstakes has had the most bizarre pattern in settling into my ears this is nuts.

Yeah, this is weird... the song is growing on me as I listen though.

[Monklish]

Thank god they fixed Stylo. Jesus Christ, the original intro to that shit made me want to kill people.

[buddy]

Paul Simonon's bass line on "Plastic Beach" is great

[TallGuyCM]

I like "Sweepstakes", which for some reason reminds me of how I liked Andre 3000's "Spread" right off the bat, when lots of my friends hated that song.

[Kid B]

Wow..when Sweepstakes gets going....awesome.

[GeezrRckr]

you guys are amazing....on this shit before anyone else, as usual.

i'd love the rip, should it come about. please pm. thx! can't wait to get to glitter.

[superfiction]

Sweepstakes has had the most bizarre pattern in settling into my ears this is nuts.

i think its supposed to be morse code

[WhyTheLongFace]

Broken was a lil boring but it just sounded like a nice interlude. Which is what I took it as. A long interlude.

On Sweepstakes now

[Gribbz]

the beat on "Plastic Beach" reminds me of a Zelda game for some reason... Time warp effect. Awesome.

[gmoneyak]

I'll post this again for easy viewing;

"Orchestral Intro" (featuring sinfonia ViVA) 1:09
2. "Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach" (featuring Snoop Dogg and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble) 3:35
3. "White Flag" (featuring Kano, Bashy and The Lebanese National Orchestra for Oriental Arabic Music) 3:43
4. "Rhinestone Eyes" 3:20
5. "Stylo" (featuring Bobby Womack and Mos Def) 4:30
6. "Superfast Jellyfish" (featuring Gruff Rhys and De La Soul) 2:54
7. "Empire Ants" (featuring Little Dragon) 4:43
8. "Glitter Freeze" (featuring Mark E. Smith) 4:03
9. "Some Kind of Nature" (featuring Lou Reed) 2:59
10. "On Melancholy Hill" 3:53
11. "Broken" 3:17
12. "Sweepstakes" (featuring Mos Def and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble) 5:20
13. "Plastic Beach" (featuring Mick Jones and Paul Simonon) 3:47
14. "To Binge" (featuring Little Dragon) 3:55
15. "Cloud of Unknowing" (featuring Bobby Womack and sinfonia ViVA) 3:06
16. "Pirate Jet" 2:32
17. "Pirate's Progress" (iTunes Deluxe LP bonus track) -
18. "Three Hearts, Seven Seas, Twelve Moons" (iTunes Deluxe LP bonus track)

[Hannahrain]

Plastic Beach is a definite "I'm not trying to tap my foot but look, there it goes anyway" track.

[ErikFlyingV]

A casio, on a Plastic Beach!

[gmoneyak]

Haha, Zelda title track.

EDIT: Actually old school Final Fantasy

[TallGuyCM]

Plastic Beach is a definite "I'm not trying to tap my foot but look, there it goes anyway" track.

Very well put.

[weeklymix]

It appears the iTunes bonus tracks are obviously not on this stream. Amirite?

[TallGuyCM]

That's what I was assuming.

[GeezrRckr]

this is gonna be so rad on the polo fields!

[buddy]

It appears the iTunes bonus tracks are obviously not on this stream. Amirite?

this is correct

[CoachellaBlood]

Love the intro on To Binge

[weeklymix]

The first 8 tracks (I'm including Orchestral Intro) hit like a ton of bricks. 2 more tracks left.

[TallGuyCM]

Yeah, "In Binge" is what is playing in your head when you do mushrooms at a circus and can't find your car on the way out.

[ErikFlyingV]

Wow, this hour is almost over :(

How fast did this shit go by? Goddamn.

[CoachellaBlood]

Yeah, "In Binge" is what is playing in your head when you do mushrooms at a circus and can't find your car on the way out.

Thank you for the image that will be in my head every time I listen to this track.

[Monklish]

The first 8 tracks (I'm including Orchestral Intro) hit like a ton of bricks. 2 more tracks left.

learn2maths

EDIT: nevermind. I dig now.

[buddy]

alright on first listen i'm not at all disappointed. very much an album to listen from start to finish, although there is some standout tracks. i definitely feel this the most easily accessible gorillaz album.

[weeklymix]

learn2maths

The first 8 tracks are great. I was on the 14th track when I said that.

Edit: Saw your edit. Kisses.

[Monklish]

Glitter Freeze sounds like Goldfrapp.

[Hannahrain]

Glitter Freeze sounds like awesome.

[ErikFlyingV]

Bobby Womack. Props.

Will he be at Coachella?

[GeezrRckr]

has anyone DLd the rar dated 03/01 yet? just wanted to know if that's the one.

[Gribbz]

Oh man, the end part of "Pirate Jet" is fantastic.
Anyone have a link for the two deluxe tracks?

[Hannahrain]

Pirate Jet is another involuntary toe-tapper.

[ErikFlyingV]

Ahhhh, Pirate Jet is this albums Demon Days.

Smooth exit from a great trip.

[weeklymix]

The two deluxe tracks probably won't be available until the 8th at least I'm guessing if it's iTunes only.

[TallGuyCM]

This album just makes me feel right, content. Nothing like omgzzzzzzz Damon's the best evarrrrrrrr like I'm sure some were anticipating, but good shit nonetheless. 4/18 can't come fast enough.

[Monklish]

Glitter Freeze sounds like awesome.

I wasn't arguing with that. Just sayin. The beginning sounds like Ooh La La.

Are there any actual fucking lyrics to this or is it just a lot of beeps?

[TallGuyCM]

I wasn't arguing with that. Just sayin. The beginning sounds like Ooh La La.

Are there any actual fucking lyrics to this or is it just a lot of beeps?

Lyrics. Just wait.

[Monklish]

Apparently just a lot of beeps. Well, they were nice beeps.

[WhyTheLongFace]

Bobby Womack went to work on this song.

[bmack86]

There are lyrics, but Mark E. Smith is hard as shit to understand, since he's pretty much always drunk and British.

[Monklish]

Yeah, those don't really count as lyrics.

[Hannahrain]

He's always drunk, sometimes British.

[Monklish]

I apparently like Some Kind Of Nature more than most of you.

[GeezrRckr]

Glitter Freeze sounds like Goldfrapp.

yes, the beginning is very goldfrapp-sounding.

[Monklish]

And the end sounds like Wolfgang Gartner.

[superfiction]

alright. fun listening to the album with all of you. i agree with randy. it reminded me of goldfrapp but i liked it. and now im going to sleep. hopefully i an bug my station into playing snippets of some of this tomorrow. night everyone

[Gribbz]

I apparently like Some Kind Of Nature more than most of you.

I liked it a lot. Put me at ease.

[weeklymix]

This album is total tits. Will listen again. Right now.

[TallGuyCM]

Good shit. 'Night all.

[GeezrRckr]

I apparently like Some Kind Of Nature more than most of you.
apparently. not feeling it on first listen either.

[shakermaker113]

aaaand it's on my ipod. soundtrack to my week.

[WhyTheLongFace]

As a whole I loved the album. I'm just excited now cause if this album can transfer this well with me at home in front of my laptop then on the Polo Fields with thousands of people and an amazing set up I can only imagine.

[Monklish]

This shit would be a hundred times better if Damon just sung on every song and there were verses and choruses on every song instead of every other fucking song.

[WhyTheLongFace]

aaaand it's on my ipod. soundtrack to my week.

8o 8o

[GeezrRckr]

This shit would be a hundred times better if Damon just sung on every song and there were verses and choruses on every song instead of every other fucking song.

agree again.

[Cdubby]

Listening through the album right now and I'm currently on Broken, this is the first song I find lame, which is good.

[moomoo]

WHY MUST IT END :'(!?!?!?


Time for round #2.

[boarderwoozel3]

Synths galore.

[Monklish]

Sweepstakes beat is cute.

[GrossMagic]

Title track is where its at!

Can someone please PM me a rip link.

[Sexecutioner]

guess i missed the listening party. somebody fill me in and tell me where i can get this...

[GeezrRckr]

Listening through the album right now and I'm currently on Broken, this is the first song I find lame, which is good.
oh, i like this one. full on damon.....good. i have a feeling this one will be a grower.

EDIT: shit, the link from the site we all love has already had the file taken down. could someone please up this and let us know.

[Hannahrain]

i have a feeling this one will be a grower.

It already is. I'm on round two.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

i'd love the rip, should it come about. please pm. thx! can't wait to get to glitter.

If no one does it first, I might be able to find time tomorrow to do a rip at the studio

[FoxeyLady]

I officially would be thrilled to see Plastic Beach played in it's entirety at Coachella.

[schavira]

Listening through the album right now and I'm currently on Broken, this is the first song I find lame, which is good.

About to start Broken, wonder what it will be like...

[Hannahrain]

Upload it titled something less about music and more about fourth-quarter agricultural spending reports.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Upload it titled something less about music and more about fourth-quarter agricultural spending reports.

Good idea.

I have a feeling I'm going to be emptying my pm box many times times tomorrow if I actually do it

[Monklish]

Good album, more good tracks on it than the previous albums I'd say, although I'm not sure that any of them are as good as Dirty Harry or Feel Good. Oh well. Here are the actually good songs:

Rhinestone Eyes
Stylo sorta
Glitter Freeze
Some Kind Of Nature
Sweepstakes
and Pirate Jet would be really sweet if it WASN'T A FUCKING MINUTE LONG.

I'm going to listen to Broken Bells now.

[schavira]

About to start Broken, wonder what it will be like...

I'm actually liking this a lot, haven't been disappointed by anything yet.

Stylo sounds way better on headphones than speakers by the way, you have to hear it kind of distorted or else it doesn't have the power at all; it doesn't work when you hear it clean, which is how I've listened to it every time up until now...

[GeezrRckr]

will you please tell us about broken bells in either the leaks or 2010 albums thread. i'm listening to this one again. thx.

[WhyTheLongFace]

I found a torrent that just got uploaded that says NPR rip so I cross my fingers its real before I go to bed

[Monklish]

will you please tell us about broken bells in either the leaks or 2010 albums thread. i'm listening to this one again. thx.

Two songs into it and it's fucking awesome. Dangermouse might seriously be one of my absolute favorite producers. And it's soulfulness is kinda a welcome change of pace after Gorillaz.

[schavira]

Broken Bells was a little too mellow for me. This is 1000 times better in my opinion, maybe even better than Congratulations. Can't tell right now though...

[Wheres the beef?]

If no one does it first, I might be able to find time tomorrow to do a rip at the studio

Its already ripped.

[oyeloca]

<3<3<3

[Aurgasm]

Synths galore.

Yea. Hoping for a ton of live strings to fill in for all that. 8^)

[digitaldragon03]

Goddamn this album makes me wanna groove.

[BlackSwan]

I was going to wait till the morning, but that's not gonna happen.

Edit: It's nice to finally get to hear all of "On Melancholy Hill"... loving it.

[BlackSwan]

Well that was fantastic... I love the whole feel of the album. Less synths and more orchestral stuff would have been nice, but overall, I am excited for future listens, the extra tracks, and likely b-sides album.

[mfnalaska]

Jesus, this album is good. If they can pull off anything with the National Arabic Orchestra live, I would love it so much. And Lou Reed and Mark E. Smith have never been to the field, have they? Hearing this album tonight just elevated my hope and excitement about Coachella this year, if that's even possible...

[sbessiso]

OK ill listen

[WhyTheLongFace]

Jesus, this album is good. If they can pull off anything with the National Arabic Orchestra live, I would love it so much. And Lou Reed and Mark E. Smith have never been to the field, have they? Hearing this album tonight just elevated my hope and excitement about Coachella this year, if that's even possible...

I believe someone posted Lou Reed will be in Europe during coachella

[DFrank]

I love you guys. Thanks so much for the link. If anyone can, PM me if you ripped this is good quality?
Im on the 14:00 listening to Stylo but definitely looking forward to Glitter Freeze from what you guys have said.

[DFrank]

Empire Ants is sexy as fuck. I love it.

[BlackSwan]

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kylildc9tb1qzjg8yo1_500.jpg

[shakermaker113]

"to binge" is fucking adorable.

[shakermaker113]

is that mark e smith? wtf is with the parrot on his shoulder?

[BlackSwan]

Ya, it's Mark... Not sure, but it's pretty cool.

[GeezrRckr]

the parrot rules!

[Gribbz]

I can't wait to listen to this again when I get home. I had to take my ipod into the apple store today. :/

[GeezrRckr]

does anybody else like the alex metric rmx of stylo (as a stand-alone dance track)? i love it.

[Big B]

Need is definitly the operative word when it comes to seeing Gorillaz

[GnarVee]

does anybody else like the alex metric rmx of stylo (as a stand-alone dance track)? i love it.



YES. its by far my favorite remix.

just finished listening to the record as a whole. Growin on me QUICK.

favorite tracks so far (1-2 listens) are Rhinestone Eyes, Empire Ants, Some Kind of Nature, To Binge, & Glitter Freeze



all in all...

RHINESTONE EYES BETTER GO DOWN!

[amyzzz]

yay npr.

[Libertas Tranquilitas]

Lou Reed+Gorillaz= FN Epic

From an article I read this morning...

Murdoc Niccals has claimed that Lou Reed tried to ban Gorillaz from the studio when he laid down his vocals for a track on their new album.

Reed sings on 'Some Kind Of Nature', which features on the animated band's upcoming Plastic Beach LP.

Of reports that Reed did not let the group watch him sing, fictional band member Murdoc told The Guardian: "He tried to! He wanted to do his whole vocal thing in private; he ordered everyone out the studio. Me too!

"I just waited until he was up and running, getting his groove on, then I crawled back in under the mixing desk where he couldn't see. I love Lou, but y'know, this is my album."

Regarding Reeds's unusual phrasing on the track, Murdoc quipped: "While he sang, I stood behind him and cupped my hand over his mouth. By opening and closing it I could make a kind of wah-wah effect with his face. I was surprised he let me get away with that."

This album is top shelf.

[brando4n82]

can anyone PM me a good rip of the album?

It was taken off What.cd about a half hour ago =/

[brando4n82]

Would love to rock this out in the Gator today

[BlackSwan]

My favorites are "Rhinestone Eyes" and "On Melancholy Hill", but the whole album is greatness.

[bleep]

damon could read the phone book and i'd still coo

[HandBanana]

Really like this but need to crawl around in it a bit more.
Snoop seems out of place, but w'ev.

Has anyone seen or heard anything about a vinyl release?

[softbulletin]

I'm also waiting on the vinyl. Demon Days is practically impossible to get at this point so I want to get Plastic Beach early.

[Derekx]

I am LOVING Rhinestone Eyes!

[J~$$$$]

TojTlYNNm9w&feature

[MassiveChemicalPunk]

All I can say is that Gorillaz will be the highlight of the weekend. It will be a legendary performance ala Daft Punk in 06, and I think we will be the first ones to see it.

I can't wait!

[superfiction]

It will be a legendary performance ala Daft Punk in 06


this

[Grant]

I'm so excited :D

[BlackSwan]

Yeah, there is no way I am missing it.

[patsfan5454]

Almost all the way through, on melancholy hill, and im just loving all of it :) :) agree with all posts above, it will be something nobody should miss, and we will be first to see it! Makes me feel soo special <3

[bebop]

All I can say is that Gorillaz will be the highlight of the weekend. It will be a legendary performance ala Daft Punk in 06, and I think we will be the first ones to see it.

I can't wait!

I think we will be the only ones to see this spectacle live.

[vinylmartyr]

Link please!!!!!

[patsfan5454]

Link please!!!!!

not sure how to post it but i got the link from facebook, its from NPR

[Boourns]

Listening now. Rhinestone Eyes is good.

[BlackSwan]

I think we will be the only ones to see this spectacle live.

They are doing more shows in the UK, EU, and US.

[vinylmartyr]

not sure how to post it but i got the link from facebook, its from NPR


For a rip

[El.C.Dub]

just started into it now. holy shit.

[El.C.Dub]

guest appearance by snoop?

[MuseRadio]

Can someone please PM a high-quality version of Plastic Beach? thanks,

[JustSteve]

It will be a legendary performance ala Daft Punk in 06, and I think we will be the first ones to see it.

the difference is no one knew that the daft punk show was going to be legendary, there wasn't the hype like there is now for gorillaz.

[PotVsKtl]

This is some hardcore cheese.

[getbetter]

CoS is claiming to be streaming plastic beaches but my computer wont open the page for some reason

[superfiction]

the difference is no one knew that the daft punk show was going to be legendary, there wasn't the hype like there is now for gorillaz.

different hype. no one knew what to expect. robots? a band? djs?

and then...



THE PYRAMID

[darkjustice]

this is gonna be good

[nolanisbomb]

Could someone kindly PM a legit link please

[brando4n82]

Can someone please PM a high-quality version of Plastic Beach? thanks,

non existent

only 128kbps, But its gorillaz, and so naturally it sounds good anyways



EDIT: I would PM you but the link I got it from is dead now

[darkjustice]

320 is out there....

[GeezrRckr]

is the 320 just a higher resolution of the webrip or something truly higher rez?

[PotVsKtl]

No it's not.

[unknown]

Jesus. I am loving this album. on 2nd listen and stand out tracks so far are Rhinestone Eyes, On Melancholy Hill, Plastic Beach - no the whole album has elements that are just ridiculously addicting. Every beat is just banging (for lack of a better word). 2:24 into Empire Ants makes me OMG :eek:!!!

This performance is going to be AMAZING

[GeezrRckr]

thx. soon though. > japan release

[getbetter]

This just makes me more excited for Coachella

[DFrank]

Some ripped songs from npr stream are available on hypem if you need that shit on your ipod fast.

[nolanisbomb]

This just makes me more excited for Coachella
Exactly. I am gonna claim this performance alone will be better than the whole Bonnaroo

[summerkid]

wooo finally getting a chance to sit down and listen to it. Did not dig the Snoop Dogg song seemed like a wasted opportunity there, that should have been way more fun. I don't particularly like White Flags either. Seems like it picks up though with Rhinestone Eyes and Stylo which are both great tracks and I'm warming up to superfast jellyfish its pretty infectious.

[summerkid]

2:24 into Empire Ants makes me OMG :eek:!!!


Seriously, I think I made that face when that beat dropped.

[boarderwoozel3]

320 is out there....

It's up on what right now! Soon, it shall be mine!

And on that note; talk about a ratio booster. This thing is going to seed out of control.

[PotVsKtl]

No, it's not.

[PotVsKtl]

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