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In the lair of Gorillaz
On March 8 the highly anticipated third album of Gorillaz is released. We have exclusively heard it and visited their Plastic Beach in London. The group’s previous two albums sold 12 million copies between them.
LONDON, FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
This feels like a thriller novel. A meeting at Fleur de Lis Street ( unspecified number!) in east London. The neighborhood is becoming a trendy East Village for artists, but in a murky alley straight out of a Dickens novel, you’re more impressed by the yellow brick warehouses, blackened by time, condemned doors and windows.
There a representative from EMI London awaits us. He does not know himself where the place chosen by the management of Gorillaz for an original display, a one-week installation in a warehouse converted in studio pictures. We are the first to visit the place. A phone call and a few seconds later a metallic red door miraculously opens. Before you even know what is going on, a body search with metal detector is organized. It is prohibited to enter with a mobile phone, camera or other digital instrument. This is a duty for us in order to pass from the real world to the virtual world of Gorillaz.
To welcome us, a room with a large screen and new paintings on the walls by Jamie Hewlett, the designer of all the images of the group consisting of cartoon characters, including "2D", aka Damon Albarn (read MAD next Wednesday's interview with "3D", Massive Attack, which reveals where does the nickname "2D"comes from ). On the paintings, we find "2D", the Japanese guitarist Noodle, the bassist Murdoc Niccals and drummer Russel Hobbs. But also Lou Reed eating cable-shaped pasta.
Gorillaz, of which we had no news since the last concert at the Apollo in Harlem, April 6, 2006, are back. And the event is of a size in keeping with the fact that they have twice sold 6 million albums worldwide (Gorillaz in 2000 [sic] and Demon days in 2005).
Gorillaz invented the concept of virtual group (remember its first performance at the MTV Europe Music Awards, where musicians were hidden behind a screen on which were playing animated characters). Musically, they have also invented a platform based on cooperation. Rap, electro, rock, soul, pop, symphonic ... Everything is good for this explosive cocktail like no other.
First observation on Gorillaz’ third opus: Murdoc took control over everything concerning the concept of Plastic Beach and left in 2D’s care the musical aspect. In the making of the album which is showed to us , it is Murdoc, our host, who invites us to join him on the beach of plastic located in the Pacific Ocean (Location: 48 º 52'36''S, 123 ° 23'36 "W). He tells us that after the Apocalypse, the group went to take refuge on this island that looks like a rock
Before exploring this beach, we see thirteen 3D teasers and the animated storyboard for "Stylo", the first single released on the Gorillaz website. A song that’s at first innocuous but quickly infiltrates the mind like an insidious drug. Mos Def and Bobby Womack are the singers and on our website (lesoir.be / frontstage), we can hear the instrumental remix.
After all that, we can finally see what is hidden behind the long black curtains: the famous model of Plastic Beach, three metres high.
It is made of recyclable materials; all that is natural has disappeared from this world where the earth is pink, the trees orange and the grass a strange green. We can go around the model that can light up at night. We are then provided headphones with the MP3 album so that we can listen by strolling around the island.
The disc, consisting of sixteen tracks, opens with a symphonic intro. We remember that Damon has previously composed all the music of Chinese opera Monkey: Journey to the West. We then go to "Welcome to the world of the plastic beach" with Snoop Dogg and the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble of Chicago. Another rapper (English Kano) does the same with the National Orchestra for Arabic Music, on the following title, "White flag".
-Lou Reed and Bobby Womack
It is wholeheartedly in the musical world of Gorillaz, that of all crossings, all mixings. De La Soul returns with Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals in "Superfast jellyfish. Little Dragon, the Swedish electro-soul combo led by singer Yukimi Nagano, operates on two tracks, like Bobby Womack, the legendary soul out of forgetfulness or the rapper Mos Def. In addition to Lou Reed on the venomous "Some kind of nature, we also find Mark E. Smith of The Fall ( "Glitter freeze") and, on the eponymous track , Mick Jones and Paul Simonon, their first meeting since the separation of The Clash.
The album is full of strong titles, able to become singles. The trend is very pop and Albarn is very present. The synths are from the '80s but also from the seventies with a touch of "Popcorn" and bubble gum.
If Murdoc claims to have replaced Russel on the drums, 2D retains control over all stuffed like rap and symphonic beats of electro, soul and pop harmonies. "Broken" and "To Binge" are real pop lollipops.
The set is fragmented and coherent, dense and majestic, light and fresh. Gorillaz equals here its first two opus of legend. The only problem is that Murdoc announces it as the last in a triptych, and therefore, Gorillaz, and after that the announced tour, it's over. The loss would obviously be enormous, since Gorillaz managed to move all genres, all codes. Its success also comes from his unique way of communicating. Its website, which will be completely redone February 22, and which we were able see a preview, is organized as a video game. As was been the case with the first DVD of the group.
With his «Plastic Novo Band",Damon Albarn has become the most exciting creator of the past decade. His various projects (Blur, Mali Music, Africa Express, The Good The Bad & The Queen, numerous shots of thumb given to forgotten soul men ...) earned him to be frequently cited in the traditional balance of the 2000s.
With Plastic Beach, he goes even further in the analysis of a troubled world that, fortunately, he managed to cheer with his music.
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January 31 2010, 10:55:09 UTC 2 years ago
Little bit confused by Murdoc stating to have replaced Russel on drums..
But that Plastic Beach model sounds incredible.
Anonymous
January 31 2010, 11:02:04 UTC 2 years ago
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January 31 2010, 11:09:39 UTC 2 years ago
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January 31 2010, 11:09:50 UTC 2 years ago
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January 31 2010, 11:10:40 UTC 2 years ago
Plastic Beach
I think that the Gorillaz are truly amazing. The fact that they have even made a three metre model of plastic beach is just amazing. No other band in the world goes to this much effort. Its no point complaining that this is probably the last Gorillaz album because what a time Damon and Jamie have given us all. We should be grateful. Not complaining about Android Noodle or the lack of Russel. This band is still amazing, making great music. God Bless Gorillaz.Droid
January 31 2010, 11:19:33 UTC 2 years ago
Plastic is the only way
your right they went all out with this album it cant be nothing but good.January 31 2010, 12:42:13 UTC 2 years ago
Announced tour? It was announced? XD I think I missed something.
Anonymous
January 31 2010, 12:49:00 UTC 2 years ago
Wow...
I envy those journalists - lucky, lucky people! XDI hope those prints are released soon - I feel like I'm going to burst with impatience. Roll on Feb 22nd - we need to see that website!
The model of the beach sounds incredible too... photos! We need PHOTOS! :)
January 31 2010, 14:36:27 UTC 2 years ago
Stylo Remix
Has anyone figured out the URL for the Stylo instrumental remix mentioned in the article?January 31 2010, 15:42:25 UTC 2 years ago
Re: Stylo Remix
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpLJ8_nUI think this is the one...
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January 31 2010, 15:50:47 UTC 2 years ago
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January 31 2010, 17:12:06 UTC 2 years ago
we see thirteen 3D teasers and the animated storyboard for "Stylo"
OH SHIT FFFFFFFFFFFFFFF. JEAL.
This phase is starting to really sound better and better now. I was a little worried at first, but I think there really is a fleshed-out story that they've been planning on-we're just in the early stages, and are supposed to be confused. So the DVD will be an interactive tour (video game?) of Plastic Beach I'm assuming? Sounds sweet!
Anonymous
January 31 2010, 21:48:46 UTC 2 years ago
DVD
The DVD is gonna be a documentary not an interactive tour -_-2 years ago
Anonymous
January 31 2010, 17:28:01 UTC 2 years ago
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January 31 2010, 18:17:48 UTC 2 years ago
G-U Spread The Word
I've grown up listening to Gorillaz and admiring their art. Since Clint Eastwood, they've been such a great influence/inspiration. After the first airing of Clint Eastwood, i was inspired to become an artist. And today, i am. I have followed G-U for a loong time, waiting for something fantastic to happen. Then finally we get Plastic Beach. My name is Christopher Cook, and i have excepted of Gorillaz ending. I hope this gets around: THANK YOU, DAMON ALBARN & JAMIE HEWLETT! FOR SUCH WONDERFUL MUSIC/ART AND A FANTASTIC DECADE. THANKS TO FELLOW FANS FOR THEIR SUPPORT! AND THANK YOU, G-U FOR THE NEWS AND HARDWORK AT BUILDING UP EXCITEMENT. I AM GRATEFUL.Now...Plastic Beach here i come...where is my credit card?
Anonymous
January 31 2010, 19:25:42 UTC 2 years ago
Oh well...
So it's really their last album is it. Whell,maybe it's their last album, but not their last release.Anonymous
January 31 2010, 20:43:37 UTC 2 years ago
Re: Oh well...
Don't go into it , just yet.Let's just see how it goes.
- anthony12584
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January 31 2010, 20:05:28 UTC 2 years ago
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January 31 2010, 22:10:38 UTC 2 years ago
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February 1 2010, 00:34:20 UTC 2 years ago
anthony12584
"Location: 48 º 52'36''S, 123 ° 23'36 "W"How do I figure this one out? Is there like a pin point locator on the internet or what?
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February 1 2010, 00:54:11 UTC 2 years ago
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February 1 2010, 02:31:53 UTC 2 years ago
http://www.satsig.net/maps/lat-long-find
you can use that to check it out.
If the first number is negative, that means south. If the second number is negative that means west.
Anonymous
February 1 2010, 06:36:11 UTC 2 years ago
who is 2d in facebook?
there´s a guy in facebook that is a moderator here on gorillaz unofficial who are you??February 1 2010, 07:08:52 UTC 2 years ago
xxx
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February 1 2010, 10:44:55 UTC 2 years ago
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February 1 2010, 16:11:44 UTC 2 years ago
== Nans ==
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February 2 2010, 00:27:57 UTC 2 years ago
But hey, we all knew that this was gonna have to happen sometime. Just haveta look forward and think positive thoughts. The Gorillaz made a huge mark on the music industry. They will not be forgotten!
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