There's a 128k rip leaked out there too - giving it my first full listen now. I couldn't get the Guardian widget to load. Doubt I'll keep the album for too long though, not really my thing - although the De La Soul / Gruff Rhys collaboration is great.

 

I have a 320k rip that I got around the time you posted that, but it was on a private torrent site that often gets things early.

bit dissapointing really.

I really like 'Rhinestone Eyes'!

Giving the album a first listen atm.

Really like this album, it's far better than I was expecting it to be!

'Rhinestons Eyes' is a Gorillaz classic already, other favourites of mine are 'On Melancholy Hill', 'Glitter Freeze' and 'Pirate Jet'.

 

'Stylo' has grown on me massively, too.

Edited March 6, 201015 yr by Cremey

album is awesome a real music fan's album if you know what i mean

I have held off any leaks (aside from Stylo) until buying the album. On first listen it is more accessible than I was expecting (I was fearing a Radiohead-esque level of inaccessibility!) and Rhinestone Eyes, Superfast Jellyfish and Empire Ants are classic Gorillaz.

 

I can hear a bit of Lemon Jelly in some of the tracks, which is not a bad thing at all. An expected grower overall.

After third(?) listen, I think it is a grower, I found it overall meh first time, starting to appreciate it far more now.

Loving White Flag, Superfast Jellyfish, On Melancholy Hill and still think Stylo is a belter of a record. The rest I can pretty much do without.

I've only just received my copy of this album (the only place I could find the deluxe version was online)... so just listening to it now...and I like it - a lot.

 

I'm a little confused with Stylo, though..... I LOVE this track - but is it/will it be an actual single? I've had a promo of it for ages so I thought it would get a full release - so what are they playing at with it? I think Stylo could've been a massive hit, but they've messed it up now, I think.

Some Kind of Nature is probably my favourite track off the album. It reminds me somewhat of something from Moby's 'Play' album, plus Lou Reed is a genius. The album doesn't really have a stand out single a la Clint Eastwood, Feel Good Inc, but it's a pretty solid album.

I'm a little confused with Stylo, though..... I LOVE this track - but is it/will it be an actual single? I've had a promo of it for ages so I thought it would get a full release - so what are they playing at with it? I think Stylo could've been a massive hit, but they've messed it up now, I think.

I think it is officially the first single...it was released on iTunes a couple of weeks ago (obviously before the album), has been A listed on Radio 1 and there is a video out for it. Doesn't look like it'll be getting a physical release though. I think the general public just aren't overly keen on it, it's not as commercial as previous Gorillaz hits like 'Dare' or 'Clint Eastwood'. Mind you, it has been climbing a lot on iTunes over the last few days, so I guess it could still be a hit...

Love Empire Ants.

 

The rest of what i've heard is alright, probably needs a few more listens.

I'm fairly sure Stylo has been disqualified from the chart.

I'm fairly sure Stylo has been disqualified from the chart.

Same here. I wonder why? :(

Same here. I wonder why? :(

 

I don't think they let any genuinely good songs into the Top 40 anymore.

I don't think they let any genuinely good songs into the Top 40 anymore.

If that's the case, then Gorillaz are f***ed :(

Best album of the year. Superfast Jellyfish just effortlessly infectous. On Melancholy Hill is just EPIC :wub:

I don't think they let any genuinely good songs into the Top 40 anymore.

 

Or there's a rath against animated bands entering the charts. :(

Best album of the year. Superfast Jellyfish just effortlessly infectous. On Melancholy Hill is just EPIC :wub:

Those 2 should do miles better than Stylo did. I can see Melancholy Hill going top 5. It's AMAZING!! Superfast Jellyfish's chorus is epic! The verses are good, but nothing special...great song though.

 

The whole album is solid as f***, should be a million seller.

Edited March 15, 201015 yr by Attitude

On Melancholy Hill > The rest.