Howdy!

I really like your Gorillaz site, so I decided to contribute to it...  More work
for you, yay!  Anyways, below is my CD for the Gorillaz' self-titled album (made
with love).  If you post it, thanks.

-Joltz

The Review:

	If not for MTV�s MTV2 sampler week, I would have probably never heard of the
Gorillaz.  They get little airtime on radio and TV, at least here in the US.  I
caught the video for Clint Eastwood back in June �01 a couple times.  In August,
I finally got the CD, and how glad that made me.  It remained in my CD player
for 3 weeks straight, and it�s playing as I type this.
	Boring intro aside�  Gorillaz is a unique blend of hip hop, rock, and dub
reggae, with an electronic edge.  They pull it off quite nicely too.  Their
self-titled debut album features 17 tracks, plus a hidden remix of �Clint
Eastwood.�  There is something for everyone on this CD.  �Re-Hash�, �19-2000�
and �Slow Country� have light, reggae-type melodies that are fun to listen to
while driving.  Each one is relaxing without being dull.  �5/4�, �Punk�, and
�M1A1� are more upbeat, rock songs.  �M1A1� in particular is loud and more
traditional sounding than most songs on the CD, and �5/4� reminds me of the
older style rock.  Hip hop fans can enjoy �Clint Eastwood�, �Rock The House�,
and possibly even �Left Hand Suzuki Method�.  The tracks �New Genius (Brother)�,
�Man Research (Clapper)�, �Sound Check (Gravity)�, �Double Bass�, �Starshine�,
and �Dracula� are all awesome tracks with a dark, semi-ambient sound.  Great for
late night listening.  Finally, �Latin Simone (Que Pasa Contigo)�, which is sang
by Ibrahim Ferrer, seems to come out of no where.  It�s like a lounge song of
sorts�  But a good one.  As for the hidden �Clint Eastwood (Ed Case Refix)�, it
gives you something to dance to.
	A lot of work clearly went into this album, with 18 tracks, over 70 minutes of
music, there�s a Gorillaz song for every occasion.  I liked every song on this
CD, a rarity for me, and seven months after purchase I can still enjoy its
abstract sounds and haunting vocals.  Stop reading and go buy this CD now!