Gorillaz [ENHANCED] [EXPLICIT LYRICS] [EXTRA TRACKS] [IMPORT]

Dan The Automator, Gorillaz

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 25, 2001)
• Original Release Date: June 22, 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Explicit Lyrics, Extra tracks, Import
• Label: EMI Europe Generic
• ASIN: B00005M08C
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #181,814 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Re-Hash

2. 5-4

3. Tomorrow Comes Today

4. New Genious (Brother)

5. Clint Eastwood

6. Man Research (Clapper)

7. Punk

8. Sound Check (Gravity)

9. Double Bass

10. Rock the House

11. 19-2000

12. Latin Simone [Que Pasa Contigo]

13. Starshine

14. Slow Country

15. M1A1

16. Clint Eastwood [Ed Case/Sweetie Irie Refix Edit][Mix]

17. 19-2000 [Soul Child Remix]

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The Gorillaz claim to have found their motley crew of cartoon characters sleeping in Leicester Square, but Blur's Damon Albarn (a.k.a. 2-D) and cult cartoonist Jamie Hewlett (Murdoc) aren't fooling anyone. As the ultimate experiment in manufactured image, the Gorillaz are a virtual cartoon-character-based hip-hop band who bring together witty, silly lyrics and talented musicians. Infectious old-school hip-hop rhythms, rhymes, and effects courtesy of Deltron 303's Kid Koala and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien (Russel) are combined with Albarn's passion for chugging lo-fi and edgy melodies to create a seemingly raw but ultimately slick blend of styles. This is nowhere more evident than on the hit single "Clint Eastwood," which is carried along by the sound of 2-D's slurred voice and a bluesy harmonica melody interrupted by Russel's punching rhymes. But the surprises don't stop there: Ibrahim Ferrer's appearance on "Latin Simone" could have come straight from Buena Vista Social Club but for the obvious Blur-influenced piano style, while the spooky intro to "M1 A1" wouldn't sound out of place on Michael Jackson's Thriller. Backed by Jamie Hewlett's death-wish character on bass, Cibo Matto's Miho Hatori (Noodle) on guitar and occasional hyperactive vocals, and produced by Dan "The Automator" Nakamura, it's hardly surprising that Gorillaz is marked both by a sense of playfulness and a passion for experimentation. --Caroline Butler

Product Description

Updated 2002 Asian only triple CD set now includes another bonus enhanced CD which features, 'Rock The House (Video)', 'Noodle Game (Enhanced)', 'Cymbalism (Enhanced)', 'Gorillaz Wallpaper', 'Rock The House Screensaver' & '19-2000 Driving Game'. The 2nd bonus disc includes one VCD track (viewable on most DVD players) '19-2000' + 4 non-LP audio tracks, 'Dracula', '12D3', 'Left-Hand Suzuki Method' & 'Hip Albatross'. The first CD includes 3 tracks unavailable on the US pressing, 'Clint Eastwood (Ed Case Sweetie Irie Re-Fix Edit)', '19/2000 (Soulchild Remix) + an interactive enhanced element. Please note there is no special packaging for this edition (standard jewel case, slimline jewel case & paper sleeve in a plastic re-sealable bag). There is no tracklisting for the 2nd CD on the artwork.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have album, November 19, 2003

By	"3mcand1dj" (Mercer Island, Washington United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gorillaz (Audio CD)

Very interesting! There is songs for rappers,rockers, or even both and if you get in to the music there is the G-sides (yes it is the b-side of the gorillaz) and Laika Come Home the dub version of the songs. If you have enough money to buy it? Buy it!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Original concept backed with killer hooks, October 5, 2005

By	nephillyjeff "nephillyjeff" (Cherry HIll, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gorillaz (Audio CD)

Being a major Blur fan, I went nuts the first time I heard Clint Eastwood. What an awesome song - definitely one of the best songs of the 2000's. The idea of a band with all-cartoon characters combined with funky vibes and an old-school party atmosphere was such a cool, novel idea - how could it not succeed? Many of the songs just invigorate you - challenging but catchy as hell. The type of songs that can't be denied no matter how "outside the box that is pop radio" these songs can be. Gorillaz isn't perfect - I think at 71 minutes it's a bit too long and takes a while to get going (which in my opinion is a concern that Danger Mouse fixes for the even-better Demon Days). Dan the Automator should've probably cut a few songs out. But once it gets going, you see why it went platinum and was considered one of the best of 2001. Worth getting just for Clint Eastwood but I also really love the work with Ibraham Ferrer on Latin Simone. All in all, a really cool CD and a really great direction for Damon Albarn to go with his music - even if indirectly caused Graham Coxon to leave Blur. Check it out.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 1st Gorillaz CD, October 26, 2005

By	Frank B. Malone - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great condition with the extras. This was just what I was looking for at a reasonable price.