Especially amongst younger fans on TikTok. While ‘Melancholy Hill’ may be the best-known tune from this era, ‘Rhinestone Eyes’ has enjoyed a recent spike in popularity. Plastic Beach’s ‘Rhinestone Eyes’ touches on a commonly re-occurring Gorillaz theme, environmental protest. And, of course, his own pre-Gorillaz work in chart-topping Brit Pop outfit Blur. This comes as less as a surprise considering Damon Albarn’s fondness for eccentric English songwriters such as Pink Floyd’s Syd Barrett and David Bowie. But there is an undeniable sense of melancholy about it that is distinctly British. Yes, the music of the Gorillaz may take its greatest inspiration from international genres such as hip hop and electronic dance music. The word “melancholy” describes a gloomy state of mind, one commonly associated with depression. ‘On Melancholy Hill’, Plastic Beach (2010) ‘Tomorrow Comes Today’ follows closely in third place with 155 performances. According to website Setlist.FM, the Demon Days era tune has been performed 159 times live. Second only to ‘Clint Eastwood’, ‘Last Living Souls’ is the Gorillaz most-played song live. “I’m not happy,” Damon explained, “but I’m glad that whatever I got is in my bag. What do the lyrics of ‘Clint Eastwood’ mean? Talking to author of 2013 book The Art of Noise, Daniel Rachel, Damon Albarn said the song does not as fans often assume express a sense of happiness over feeling miserable. And ever since the celebrated single’s release Gorillaz fans have pondered its meaning. ‘Clint Eastwood’ arrived on March 5, 2001. It was later released as a B-side to 2001 single ‘Rock the House’. In fact, the song is the Gorillaz’s first recording. ‘Ghost Train’, Gorillaz (2001)īefore ‘Dare’ there was ‘Ghost Train’. Revisiting the Gorillaz second album in 2021 shows just how far the group was ahead of their time. Two decades before altered reality concerts came into fashion, the Gorillaz were touring the world as 2D avatars. Refining the Gorillaz sound, look and concept, Demon Days introduced millions of us to cartoon music videos and genreless pop songs.
“It’s coming up, it’s coming up, it’s coming up it’s dare!” Few song lyrics of 2005 ignite such an instant sense of recognition as these. Cartoon rockstars, the Gorillaz have certainly stood the test of time. Perhaps only now can the originality and quality of these singles, music videos and albums truly be given their proper due.
Helped in no small part by their popularity with younger anime-loving members of Generation Z, the group is currently enjoying a resurgence. Twenty years after their 2001 debut the world is only now catching up with the Gorillaz. Together they liberate music from the mindless direction of an empty and image-driven culture. Four in all, their names are 2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Russel Hobbs, and Noodle. More information.And as it has, the Gorillaz have grown in fame. Tickets go on sale 9am (local time) 6 October. Now the BRIT and Grammy Award winning band are bringing the Carnival to Melbourne and Sydney. 'Meanwhile' is three tracks in celebration of that moment and the unique and inclusive spirit of Carnival. The 2000 Carnival signalled the start of something big for Gorillaz with their first ever outing, a performance of 'Clint Eastwood' at the Middle Row Records sound system in Meanwhile Gardens, W10. Singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle and drummer Russel Hobbs – the four-piece created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett – performed all three new tracks from their new EP 'Meanwhile', the band's homage to the iconic Notting Hill Carnival. Recognised by The Guinness Book Of World Records as the planet's Most Successful Virtual Act, Gorillaz returned to the stage in August for two emotional performances at London's O2 Arena to thank NHS frontline workers. Already confirmed as one of the headliners of 2022 Splendour, the originators of virtual performances (two decades before COVID made it fashionable) Gorillaz will also headline concerts in Sydney and Melbourne next July.
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