Gorillaz – Plastic Beach

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Artist: Gorillaz

Title: Plastic Beach

Year: 2010

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Tracklist

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

Review

Alright, buckle up for a wild ride with Gorillaz's third studio venture, "Plastic Beach." Dropping in 2010, this album is like a treasure trove of eclectic collaborations and out-of-this-world production. You’ve got legends like Lou Reed, Mos Def, Snoop Dogg, Bobby Womack, and even Gruff Rhys from Super Furry Animals throwing down some serious vibes. Inspired by Damon Albarn's musings over plastic waste on a beach, the album deals with themes of environmental degradation and consumerism, wrapped up in a slick pop-electronic sound that’ll make you feel like you’re cruising in a futuristic convertible.

From the orchestral intro that sets the stage to the epic and catchy "Stylo" and the chill, wistful "On Melancholy Hill," every track is a banger. The blending of live instruments with synthesized elements creates a soundscape that’s both fresh and nostalgic, like a mixtape from the future. Plus, the way they juggle all these high-profile guests yet make it all sound cohesive is pure magic. Critics loved it, fans lapped it up, and it landed at number two on both the UK and the US charts. "Plastic Beach" isn't just an album; it's a testament to Gorillaz's knack for evolving while keeping us hooked on their innovative spirit. - Kyle

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