I was quite surprised to how good this really was! I wasn't a huge fan of the first two, although there were a few good ones, this one is full of brilliant tracks! I love this whole Plastic Beach concept where its a lonely island far away from land, the music just sounds brilliant. It's so idyllic and mind blowing. A few hip-hop tracks that fit nicely into Albarns credits, but its the Pop songs on offer here that bring something magical to Plastic Beach, I don't think i've loved a pop album as much as this. The collaberations with Little Dragon and Bobby Womack are superb, and also Mark E. Smith, Lou Reed, Mick Jones and Paul Simonon. At first I was worried about all these other stars not sounding like Gorillaz but after a listen it just works fantastically!


Album of 2010 easily

When i heard Gorillaz were releasing a new album i had high expectations, unfortunately this does not stand out unlike their debut, which has to be said, was their best stuff by far. I won't deny, songs like Rhinestone Eyes, On Melancholy Hill and Private Jet are the best songs on here and will make a nice summer album. But these are songs they have done by themselves and have no guest appearances on, all of the other songs are to be honest leading to something and when that something comes it is a let down. Stick to the older albums because classics like Clint Eastward, 19-2000 and Feel Good Inc. are a lot better than any song on here. Depending if you are into the rap sort of music you may well like this, if not love it, but from a fan that has liked them since their debut, this, sorry, is a let down.

I should be asking you guys "why haven't you bought this yet??!" This is classic Gorillaz with extra funk! HIGHLY recommended (Y)