Hard to believe this was released over ten years ago. I am getting old indeed.
Gorillaz are a truly unique band, in that their personas consist solely of animated characters. They blend the lines of many genres between alternative rock, pop, hip hop, and much more. They are a refreshing, always exciting presence in the music world. And Plastic Beach is no exception.
One of the things that strikes me about Gorillaz is the level of craftsmanship put into each album. I've always said that good albums should feel like experiences, rather than a bunch of songs thrown together. Plastic Beach feels like a cool summer night, actually perfect to listen to during the summer. It's like the headlining performance of an electronica concert. There are a lot of guest artists on this album, but none of them feel forced in; each one makes a great addition, from Snoop Dogg's smooth delivery on "Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach" to Bobby Womack's soulful performance on "Cloud of Unknowing". It's a near-perfect album, with only a few songs that don't do it for me as much. But the majority of them hit hard. Love Gorillaz, love this album.
9/10
Best Tracks: "Stylo" (ft. Mos Def and Bobby Womack), "Superfast Jellyfish" (ft. Gruff Rhys and De La Soul), "Empire Ants" (ft. Little Dragon), "Some Kind of Nature" (ft. Lou Reed), "On Melancholy Hill", "Cloud of Unknowing" (ft. Bobby Womack and Sinfonia VIVA)
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