Rating: 8/10
Favourite Tracks: Humility, Tranz, Kansas, Lake Zurich, Magic City, One Percent, Souk Eye
Least Favourite Track: Idaho
On this review I will be reviewing the new Gorillaz album which was released yesterday 29th June 2018. It's the sixth studio album from 'Gorillaz' called "The Now Now".
Gorillaz are a British virtual band created in 1998 by musician 'Damon Albarn', and the artist 'Jamie Hewlett'. The four animated members of Gorillaz are '2-D', 'Murdoc', 'Noodle', and 'Russel Hobbs'. Their fictional universe is explored through music videos, interviews and any other short cartoons. Damon Albarn is the only permanent musical contributor who often collaborates with other artists. Since 'Damon Albarn' departed from the Britpop band 'Blur' he explored Hip Hop, Electronic music and world music. Discussing more about 'Gorillaz' I am not big fan of them I think they are an alright band. I like some of their tracks such as "Feel Good Inc", "Dare", "Dirty Harry", "Rock The House", "Clint Eastwood", "Rhinestone Eyes" and many more. Discussing more about their discography they have released six studio albums. Their self-titled debut album "Gorillaz" attracted loads of fans to this band. It's a good album. Their second studio album "Demon Days" their popular album with some alright tracks. Their third studio album "Plastic Beach" my favourite 'Gorillaz' album. It's a great album with a bit of pop, hip hop, trip hop, funk, electronic. Their fourth studio album "The Fall" I didn't really enjoy it that much not the best album I would say my least favourite Gorillaz album. Their fifth studio album "Humanz" It's okay it was the comeback album after 7 years. I thought it was an alright album even though I didn't enjoy that much I would say "Humanz" was an average album. However they were some alright tracks on "Humanz". Which brings us to their new album "The Now Now". I did not expect them to release the album after a year since they released "Humanz". Since hearing "The Now Now" what did I think of it? I was surprised on how good this album is. I thought this album would be like "Humanz" but it turns out it's so much better. It's a good album I enjoyed it. Well Done Gorillaz for releasing a great album much better than "Humanz".
Moving on to my favourite tracks on the album starting with "Humility" it's the summer track of 2018. I love how it's a joyful track that makes you want to smile. Great collaboration from 'George Benson'. "Tranz" which I thought the production was wicked it has like an 80s synthesizer on this track. Damon's vocals really goes well with the production. "Kansas" I would say my overall favourite. The synthesizer is freaking amazing on this track. I was mind blown with the production. This track is underrated. "Lake Zurich" I love the funk groove on this track it's groovy we hear backing vocals approaching the end of the track. Fantastic instrumental. "Magic City" I love the guitar and the synthesizer on this track. I guess it's a decent track. "One Percent" interesting synthesizers on this track it's alright. "Souk Eye" it's a great track it's a calmful track. Great track to end the album I love how it's more electronic. My least favourite track is "Idaho" it's alright not bad just not my favourite. Not the strongest on the album.
Overall I enjoyed this album. Gorillaz surprised me. It's definitely a contender for My Top 20 Best Albums Of 2018 list. I would definitely listen to the album again. I am giving this album an 8/10.
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