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[robotrock]

I think Gorillaz albums might be one of the few artists where I turn off shuffle.

This says more about you than it does Gorillaz

 

[Admiral Woofington]

This says more about you than it does Gorillaz

I wasn't implying they are these unique artists, but the person above suggested listening to it in order and I chimed in. Thanks for the insight though lol.

 

[Moonkid]

Momentz is such a wholesome song :3

Nonconformist oath was funny, wish the transition into Submission was smoother but this is a first listen so it might smooth out later. Weird guitar? part before Danny's verse should have been louder in the mix but song is fire in any case.

Charger giving earlier-Gorillaz vibes.

 

[DarkKyo]

This says more about you than it does Gorillaz

I disagree, I always enjoy listening to Gorillaz albums in the song order they come in as well. There's something about them where the album unfolds in a pleasing way with the intended progression of their songs.

 

[Bsigg12]

Any idea on when this will be up on Spotify in the US?

 

[iShouldGoPro]

Yeah that's nonesense. He's on more tracks than not.

It's perfectly reasonable to want more of his singing, and there are some tracks that would have benefited from more of his presence, but it's just factually not true that he's not on these songs lol.

I brought this point up a few days ago regarding who produced this album.

Damon is all over this album and that's why I believe he is the producer, in spirit, of this album

Just like Russel was of self titled
Noodle of Demon Dayz
Murdoc of Plastic Beach
And 2-D of The Fall

I honestly forget that this is a Gorillaz album while listening to it sometimes

 

[wenis]

Yea Momentz is gunna be a lot of dumb fun live. Legit DUMB FUN.

Almost makes me want to save up for floor tickets for the Seattle show and pay the flipper charge and flip my seated seats.

 

[EVIL]

I see the deluxe is on spotify!

 

[E_Darkness]

I'm listening to it on Spotify as my copy won't be here until tomorrow and I'm still up. Plus it's the Deluxe version! My family choose a good time to get on that family plan.

So far I'm really enjoying this album. Busted and Blue is probably my stand out favourite so far.

 

[Moonkid]

Busted and Blue brehs...

 

[wenis]

I don't see it on spotify

 

[Qasiel]

She's My Collar is a bit of alright.

 

[EVIL]

I don't see it on spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/0NvirtaDCaZU5PAW1O5FDE Should work right

 

[Moonkid]

First listen is a wrap, like probably half the first songs immediately. We Got the Power is wonderful. Now moving onto the 'coda'...

 

[Jimothy]

Not feeling this album at all.

Plastic Beach is a masterpiece in comparison.

 

[wenis]

https://open.spotify.com/album/0NvirtaDCaZU5PAW1O5FDE Should work right

Sweet, thanks.

 

[RecRoulette]

Oh yeah, I can post my top 5 now since it's the OT

1. Submission
2. Andromeda
3. Let Me Out
4. Busted and Blue
5. She's My Collar

That's just the regular album because I haven't listened to the deluxe stuff as much. I can see something knocking off She's My Collar easy. Almost put the Apprentice up there.

 

[wenis]

Benjamin Clementines voice is sublime. Per usual. Dude deserves to be bigger than he is.

 

[Soul Beat]

Welp, Amazon cancelled my order so now I've got nothing. I'm so sad...

On my birthday no less! Ugh!

Any place I can at least get a regular vinyl?

 

[hughesta]

glad I switched to the Gorillaz store instead of Amazon. Glad to see people enjoying the album, it's really great and probably their most cohesive work both in sound and thematically.

 

[Killer Queen]

Welp, Amazon cancelled my order so now I've got nothing. I'm so sad...

On my birthday no less! Ugh!

Any place I can at least get a regular vinyl?

From the Gorillaz store
Link in the OP

 

[Moonkid]

Hope this thread starts picking up when the album drops in the states, it's really goooood.

 

[OfTheOverflow]

Not feeling this album at all.

Plastic Beach is a masterpiece in comparison.

Plastic Beach is a masterpiece in it's own right. I'm sure Humanz will grow on most people who are, not unsurprisingly, taken-aback by all the collaborators.

Also OP; in the OT section describing 'Phase One: Celebrity Take Down' 'Tomorrow Comes Today' is missing the noted 'o'.

 

[Killer Queen]

Plastic Beach is a masterpiece in it's own right. I'm sure Humanz will grow on most people who are, not unsurprisingly, taken-aback by all the collaborators.

Also OP; in the OT section describing 'Phase One: Celebrity Take Down' 'Tomorrow Comes Today' is missing the noted 'o'.

Whoops, this is what happens when you don't proof read your work.

 

[iShouldGoPro]

https://open.spotify.com/album/0NvirtaDCaZU5PAW1O5FDE Should work right

So it won't let you listen until midnight I'm guessing?

 

[Fj0823]

Momentz is great as is She's my collar.

Strobelite is catchy as fuck.

 

[OfTheOverflow]

Whoops, this is what happens when you don't proof read your work.

Haha no worries. Heading into JBHIFI to pick up a Deluxe CD so I can listen before my deluxe vinyl arrives 😁

 

[Brazil]

I can't believe we're almost there.

Gorillaz <3

 

[Valkrai]

Any specific time when us Americans can listen to the album?

 

[Killer Queen]

Any specific time when us Americans can listen to the album?

Likely in about 2hrs, which is 12am* EST.

 

[RecRoulette]

Likely in about 2hrs, which is 12pm EST.

You mean am

 

[Vectorman]

For those who are losing their Amazon deluxe vinyl orders, call your local record stores! Seems like most of them are getting their stuff. Support Gorillaz and your local businesses! Win win.

 

[Killer Queen]

You mean am

I am on a roll of fuck ups today.
Yes am lol

 

[Sora the Cat]

The album is amazing and it only gets better after a few listens. Good Job Damon.

 

[Appleman]

I disagree, I always enjoy listening to Gorillaz albums in the song order they come in as well. There's something about them where the album unfolds in a pleasing way with the intended progression of their songs.

I think he was implying that listening to artists on shuffle in general is bad form

 

[Fantastical]

Mkay I'm liking Charger quite a bit on my first listen.

 

[MidnightCowboy]

Not feeling this album at all.

Plastic Beach is a masterpiece in comparison.

Plastic Beach doesn't need to be compared to anything to consider it a masterpiece.

 

[Merchandise]

She's My Collar is the only song I'd consider alright, but even then I'd never listen to it.

RIP Gorillaz for me

 

[robotrock]

I disagree, I always enjoy listening to Gorillaz albums in the song order they come in as well. There's something about them where the album unfolds in a pleasing way with the intended progression of their songs.

They put a lot of care into their tracklisting for sure. I think a lot of artists do this as well though, so I'm pretty anti shuffle when it comes to listening to an album.

 

[Killer Queen]

People listen to an album for the first (few) times on shuffle?

 

[hughesta]

yeah I don't listen to any album on shuffle. The artist intends for their work to be heard in a particular way, and it's just bad form to throw their intentions to the side.

 

[wenis]

Found some images of the Deluxe Edition.

Really excited to get this thing tomorrow.

 

[CrimzonSamurai]

yeah I don't listen to any album on shuffle. The artist intends for their work to be heard in a particular way, and it's just bad form to throw their intentions to the side.

Preach. Plastic Beach is the album that taught me this.

Why can't it be midnight already?!

 

[Killer Queen]

Found some images of the Deluxe Edition.

Really excited to get this thing tomorrow.

Confused with what's going on with the vinyl and book. But looks great nonetheless. Just wish we got colored vinyl.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

I cant tell who noodle is hugging. I'm assuming it's damon.

 

[Killer Queen]

I cant tell who noodle is hugging. I'm assuming it's damon.

Think that's Elvis bro lol

 

[Moonkid]

I cant tell who noodle is hugging. I'm assuming it's damon.

It's in the deluxe CD and I from what I can tell it's a room full of dead artists frankensteined back to life by Murdoc. Pretty sure it's Elvis she's hugging.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Ah. Must be much clearer when I don't have to squint my eyes since I can't zoom in

 

[newdayrocks]

I love Plastic Beach, actually. The only song I don't like on that album is Sweepstakes.

Yeah, I dunno. I like me some rap. People have already discussed how much or how little Albarn features in this album, but it does feel like his voice gets lost a little.

Sweepstakes is the best track on Plastic Beach tho...

 

[hughesta]

Elvis collab during Phase 5 in 2025 confirmed