Gorillaz

Orion_lts · 01-11-2006, 11:22 AM

Now I don't really know what to classify Gorillaz as, but seeing as many of there songs include hip-hop elements I'm putting it here. My question is basically "What do you think of this band?"

Personally, I can admit I got really into them with there new cd "Demon Days". My friend got it for me and I couldn't stop listening to it for over 3 months. The music on that cd was just so well done and included so many different genres of music, so for me it was impossible to get bored of it. There was not a song on that cd I didn't love, I almost never skipped a song.

After my Demon Days craze, I bought the older cds "Gorillaz" and "G-sides", which were fairly well done, but had some flawed songs. They were definitely not played as much as Demon Days was, but they were still done well.

My favourite songs have to be (from Demon Days) "Dirty Harry" (The Chopper remix of dirty harry is also really good) "El Manana" (Which is coming out as a 4th single for Demon Days), "Every Planet We Reach Is Dead" (Great song with some amazing keyboard/piano solos) and "Fire Coming Out Of The Monkey's Head" (Not a sung song, but it more tells a story with some great musical acompaniment).

From Gorillaz I loved "Sound Check", "Double Bass", "19-2000" and "Left Hand Suzuki Method". Finally, from G-sides I loved "Faust", "Ghost Train" and "19-2000 (Soulchild Remix)".

Gorillaz was basically started by Damon Albarn who was formally (and still is I think), in a band called Blur. He started it up with a guy named Jamie Hewlett who did all the animations for Gorillaz. Damon provided the music while Jamie did all of the drawings and such, and Gorillaz was born. I personally think it's a brilliant idea to create an animated band. They can basically do anything they want with this band, and have a fun time doing it.

Anyways, sorry for the long post, I could probably talk forever about Gorillaz. So what do you guys (and girls of course) think of the Gorillaz? Hate? Love?

Janeraffe · 01-11-2006, 02:48 PM

most definently love, their music is simply just so unique. I too love Demon Days, but my favorite older song would have to be Clint Eastwood

Super Pan · 01-12-2006, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Janeraffe

most definently love, their music is simply just so unique. I too love Demon Days, but my favorite older song would have to be Clint Eastwood

Yeah I love Clint Eastwood.
I think that the Gorillaz show from a music perspective how good Damon Alburn really is. There was always the big compare between him and the Gallaghers (Oasis) during the 90's, but after forming The Gorillaz, Alburn has shown that he has a large range of musical talent!
My two favourite songs from Demon Days are Dare (featuring Happy Mondays Shaun Ryder) and Feel Good inc (featuring De La Soul.) I love how they feature so many different people on their albums, it brings a lot more depth to their music!

skooldays · 01-12-2006, 08:28 AM

yes i love Gorillaz

Demon Days was a cool album
does anyone think there is more to the monkey island story though?

Hakzoid · 01-12-2006, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Orion

He started it up with a guy named Jamie Hewlett who did all the animations for Gorillaz. Damon provided the music while Jamie did all of the drawings and such, and Gorillaz was born.

Did you know that Jamie Hewlett also created and animated Tank Girl?

Orion_lts · 01-12-2006, 06:09 PM

Haha, yep. I heard the comics were fantastic but the movie sucked really bad. I should check em out some time.

IndependentClauses · 01-12-2006, 08:57 PM

Albarn got all the hip-hop influence from the DJ in the band named Dan the Automator (*insert japanese last name here*).

I really enjoy their radio singles from Demon Days- they are a refreshing difference from the rest of the radio.

I've heard gorillaz, and I was quite impressed. Demon Days is about groove, and Gorillaz is all about the fun and poppiness of it all, which is why DD seems more cohesive than the first.

I like 'em.

JW · 01-15-2006, 12:50 PM

I havent heard much by them but what I have heard I like.. really melodic 'rap' that you can actually get in to; they make you want to sing along

IndependentClauses · 01-16-2006, 02:05 PM

"Dare" is a really fun song to sing along to.

It's coming up, it's coming up, it's coming up- IT'S DARE.

Orion_lts · 01-16-2006, 03:12 PM

Agreed, especially while driving, heh.

There music is just good to grove with, most of it is very catchy and can get stuck in your head fast.

01-11-2006, 11:22 AM	#1
Orion_lts Ultra-Supreme Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 148	Gorillaz Now I don't really know what to classify Gorillaz as, but seeing as many of there songs include hip-hop elements I'm putting it here. My question is basically "What do you think of this band?" Personally, I can admit I got really into them with there new cd "Demon Days". My friend got it for me and I couldn't stop listening to it for over 3 months. The music on that cd was just so well done and included so many different genres of music, so for me it was impossible to get bored of it. There was not a song on that cd I didn't love, I almost never skipped a song. After my Demon Days craze, I bought the older cds "Gorillaz" and "G-sides", which were fairly well done, but had some flawed songs. They were definitely not played as much as Demon Days was, but they were still done well. My favourite songs have to be (from Demon Days) "Dirty Harry" (The Chopper remix of dirty harry is also really good) "El Manana" (Which is coming out as a 4th single for Demon Days), "Every Planet We Reach Is Dead" (Great song with some amazing keyboard/piano solos) and "Fire Coming Out Of The Monkey's Head" (Not a sung song, but it more tells a story with some great musical acompaniment). From Gorillaz I loved "Sound Check", "Double Bass", "19-2000" and "Left Hand Suzuki Method". Finally, from G-sides I loved "Faust", "Ghost Train" and "19-2000 (Soulchild Remix)". Gorillaz was basically started by Damon Albarn who was formally (and still is I think), in a band called Blur. He started it up with a guy named Jamie Hewlett who did all the animations for Gorillaz. Damon provided the music while Jamie did all of the drawings and such, and Gorillaz was born. I personally think it's a brilliant idea to create an animated band. They can basically do anything they want with this band, and have a fun time doing it. Anyways, sorry for the long post, I could probably talk forever about Gorillaz. So what do you guys (and girls of course) think of the Gorillaz? Hate? Love?

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IndependentClauses They call me IndieC Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 955	Albarn got all the hip-hop influence from the DJ in the band named Dan the Automator (insert japanese last name here). I really enjoy their radio singles from Demon Days- they are a refreshing difference from the rest of the radio. I've heard gorillaz, and I was quite impressed. Demon Days is about groove, and Gorillaz is all about the fun and poppiness of it all, which is why DD seems more cohesive than the first. I like 'em. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - open-submission monthly independent music magazine for the artists with no buzz yet. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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IndependentClauses They call me IndieC Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 955	"Dare" is a really fun song to sing along to. It's coming up, it's coming up, it's coming up- IT'S DARE. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - open-submission monthly independent music magazine for the artists with no buzz yet. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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01-11-2006, 02:48 PM	#2
Janeraffe Pretty Much Awesome Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 111	most definently love, their music is simply just so unique. I too love Demon Days, but my favorite older song would have to be Clint Eastwood

01-12-2006, 08:28 AM	#4
skooldays Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 31	yes i love Gorillaz Demon Days was a cool album does anyone think there is more to the monkey island story though?

01-12-2006, 06:09 PM	#6
Orion_lts Ultra-Supreme Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 148	Haha, yep. I heard the comics were fantastic but the movie sucked really bad. I should check em out some time.

01-15-2006, 12:50 PM	#8
JW Era Era Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,922	I havent heard much by them but what I have heard I like.. really melodic 'rap' that you can actually get in to; they make you want to sing along

01-16-2006, 03:12 PM	#10
Orion_lts Ultra-Supreme Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 148	Agreed, especially while driving, heh. There music is just good to grove with, most of it is very catchy and can get stuck in your head fast.