Fresh ahead of the release of their fifth album, Humanz, 2-D, Murdoc, Noodle, and Russel have achieved an astonishing ubiquity with their smooth funk electronica, far beyond what Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett may have ever expected. There’s no one who could have better given life to the idea of “smart pop” while confidently rebelling against the genre’s shackles. They’re pockmarked and weathered, garish, rough around the edges, the residents of Banksy’s Dismaland as counterpoint to Mickey, Donald, and pals. Gorillaz was released on 26 March 2001 and was a major commercial success, debuting at 3 on the UK Albums Chart and 14 on the US Billboard 200, going on to sell over 7 million copies worldwide, powered by the success of the 'Clint Eastwood' single. Isn’t it frustrating not being able to box something in? Not being able to name it because the goddamn thing is so busy evolving that it slips through your fingers? Sure, they might be a bunch of cartoon characters, but there’s always been something a little darker than meets the eye going on with Gorillaz. Their universe is presented in music videos. The band primarily consists of four members: 2-D ( vocals, keyboards ), Murdoc Niccals ( bass guitar ), Noodle ( guitar, keyboards, vocals), and Russel Hobbs ( drums ). This article originally ran in 2017 and has been updated.Įver felt overwhelmed by an artist’s extensive back catalog? Been meaning to check out a band, but you just don’t know where to begin? In 10 Songs is here to help, offering a crash course and entry point into the daunting discographies of iconic artists of all genres. Gorillaz are an English virtual band formed in 1998 by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, from London, England.
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