I used to listen to Gorillaz when I was a kid, but that was only because of their singles, and that was back when I used to listen to crap anyways.
So when I finally rediscovered them after starting to get into the electronica scene, I was really impressed with how incredible their music was.
You have of course heard of the Gorillaz, who hasn't. But maybe you haven't really seen the subtleties and complexities of them?
They are a lot better than most people think, so take a listen.
Noticeable Traits:
Usually a sweet Drum and Bass beat
Features lots of different artists
Great Rap
Quite Soothing
More Experimental than you think (See "O Green World")
My Favorite Songs
Gorillaz - O Green World
Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc.
Gorillaz - Dare
Albums
Gorillaz (2001)
Re-Hash 5/4 Tomorrow Comes Today New Genious (Brother) Clint Eastwood Man Research (Clapper) Punk Sound Check (Gravity) Double Bass Rock the House 19-2000 Latin Simone (¿Qué Pasa Contigo?) Starshine Slow Country M1 A1
Demon Days (2005)
Intro Last Living Souls Kids with Guns O Green World Dirty Harry Feel Good Inc. El Mañana Every Planet We Reach Is Dead November Has Come All Alone White Light Dare Fire Coming Out of the Monkey's Head Don't Get Lost in Heaven Demon Days
Plastic Beach (2009)
Orchestral Intro Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach White Flag Rhinestone Eyes Stylo Superfast Jellyfish Empire Ants Glitter Freeze Some Kind of Nature On Melancholy Hill Broken Sweepstakes Plastic Beach To Binge Cloud of Unknowing Pirate Jet
Gorillaz is a super classic band, and for a good reason. With some of the best combinations of electronic music, featuring artists from Mos Def, to MF Doom, it's a really incredible band.
Their newest album, "The Fall", was even recording entirely on an iPad! I highly recommend they become an integral part to your music library, and I've been listening to them for the last month straight (Religiously).