THIS BROKE ME! Gorillaz - Cracker Island | Album Review

Jon from ARTV gives a review of "Cracker Island", the long-awaited 8th album by the British virtual band Gorillaz! (Damon Albarn, Jamie Hewlett)
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"Cracker Island"
Parlophone Records
Release: 2/24/23
Rating: 3/5
►Favorite tracks: Oil, New Gold, Baby Queen, Cracker Island, Silent Running
►Least faves: Tormenta, Skinny Ape, Tarantula
Thumbnails by Infinity on Hannah
Editing: me, taking 10x as long vs usual
Intro Song: "Swimming Pools" (Kendrick Lamar) by Rob Scallon
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Gorillaz - Cracker Island - Album Tracklist
1. “Cracker Island” Feat. Thundercat
2. “Oil” Feat. Stevie Nicks
3. “The Tired Influencer”
4. “Silent Running” Feat. Adeleye Omotayo
5. “New Gold” Feat. Tame Impala and Bootie Brown
6. “Baby Queen”
7. “Tarantula”
8. “Tormenta” Feat. Bad Bunny
9. “Skinny Ape”
10. “Possession Island” Feat. Beck

[@ARTV-]

Bad Bunny broke my arm, I'm telling Damon 🤬 Btw...Who wants to see me rank the Gorillaz albums?? Sorry for the audio/plosives, was trying something out since I'm dealing with this injury, thanks for watching

[@syntheticreality549]

I would love that!!

[@alejandracervantes7837]

Yeah!

[@yousofalmghari2787]

Yessir

[@alessandrogattobigi8143]

Oh yeah

[@Mr.EmeraldTheGreen]

Yes please!! ❤

[@theyhateandrew8529]

Finally , an album named after every hip hop subreddit

[@ARTV-]

😆😵‍💫

[@dest_n]

Foul 💀

[@lilunde19x]

golden comment

[@daniellavaladez7820]

LMAOOOO

[@bherrin67]

😛😝🤣

[@ringer1324]

You should sue Damon for breaking all of your bones with this album jon. That’s unforgivable what he and bad bunny did to you.

[@SomethingIguess379]

Personally I love the album and I also think it targets a specific audience. It’s like fine wine to my ears

[@puttwatch]

I have a really hard time believing there's anyone who doesn't like Possession Island. I thought it was such a fitting and fantastic close to this album.

[@Grenn102]

Honestly, this might be one of my favorite albums from the Gorillaz. I love the melancholy feel from most of these songs with Skinny Ape being one of my favorites. I get most people expect high energy "Feel Good Inc/Clint Eastwood" sounding songs, but I'm always happy to hear "Melancholy Hill/The Lost Chord" chill vibes.

[@ARTV-]

I love all 4 of the songs you referenced tbh. I like chill, it's just that I didn't hear much variety in the instrumental work to differentiate the songs

[@Grenn102]

@@ARTV- That's understandable. I would see it being more difficult to enjoy songs that don't stand out or pop for you.

[@tomx.y.1954]

if there is something I have to reproach to Tormenta It's the fact that it sounds more like : Bad bunny tormenta ft (Gorillaz)

[@colewarnock8694]

just listened to it for the first time and had the exact same thought

[@AnnohaSF]

Oof. I loved Skinny Ape & Tarantula. The only track that didn’t really connect with me was Tormenta. Everything else was awesome though.

[@JavaSchoolBlues]

Cracker Island - Top 3 Gorillaz track. Oil - Banger. Skinny Ape - Banger as FUCK. Possession Island - Gorgeous. Tarantula - Groovy. New Gold - Delightful. Silent Running - Fun as Fuck. Baby Queen - Beautiful. The Tired Influencer - Sarcastic and Interesting. Tormenta - Fine. Sorry dude. Sucks you didn't enjoy it. Granted, Gorillaz isn't for everyone.

[@ARTV-]

I gave it a 3/5. I’m confused as to why you think I didn’t get enjoyment from it? Absolutely loved Oil, and some of the others I mentioned and listed in my favorites.

[@theimpossiblesomething6773]

I’ve been obsessed with some of the singles. New Gold, Cracker Island, and Skinny Ape are absolute bangers. I enjoy the rest of the album too, I might need to spend a bit more time with it though, I’ve only listened to it once. Possession Island was a beautiful closer. I can’t see it becoming one of my favourite Gorillaz albums, but it’s still a great listen and I’ll come back to it many times. I’m itching for a Song Machine season 2 though…hopefully next year 🤞

[@KilljoyRPMX]

this was originally meant to be called song machine season 2 but damon changed the name, it basically is tho

[@surfmora]

He already said that there is no point in doing pt2

[@MrPigpom]

Same top picks for me!

[@cheerio4000]

@@KilljoyRPMX yeah i wish song machine continued but then jamie kept making art under the impression that the album was being called “the static channel” which i think is a much better name than Damon’s choice “cracker island”

[@V-grandraccoon]

What? That’s just literally not true Damon never said that. Half these songs don’t even have collaborators which was the entire point of the Song Machine project.

[@jonathanluders1564]

The album took so long to put out because of vinyl production issues aswell. Damon stated that in an interview :)

[@ParasonicxLove]

Looks like they mixed up everyone’s orders so they didn’t do a good job of sorting that out 😭

[@thehiddenpineapple]

I agree that this album had its hits and misses. My favorite track is probably new gold. I think they really nailed the collaboration on that one

[@Wh1ms1cal]

Agreed, I did enjoy skinny ape and skinny ape a lot tho, but honestly I think most of the album is very good

[@ThrasheReyes]

new gold felt like a throw back to the old days of gorillaz but other than that song this album didn’t really do anything for me. I realistically think gorillaz first 4 albums are the only ones i can fully listen to and enjoy. each album afterwards has some good songs but nothing special

[@F_Campos]

The singles kill the experience of the album. We hear the singles so much that when is time to listen to the album we skip the singles that we heard a thousand times and we are left with a few tracks only and the album feels empty. Specially when the album has half of the tracks as singles.

[@IsopropylDisinfectant]

Yess! The album makes much more sense when listened as a whole.

[@luisinpikaseca5939]

have to agree with you, the album feels really safe. Silent Running, Skinny ape, Oil and Tarantula, are musics in Plastic Beach level though. The rest is kind the meh...

[@Mr.EmeraldTheGreen]

I TOTALLY Agree With you on the fact that this record took a effing long ass time to come out. I’m still scratching my head over that one. I think I heard about it from iTunes early last summer, and I remember my first thought, “ 7 months???? We have to wait 7 months?” My only real interest in was the fact that my ALL TIME FAVORITE ARTIST, STEVIE NICKS is a guest on one of the tracks. And every week I would check iTunes to see if “Oil” would be released early. Sadly no. But OMG! It’s a masterpiece if ever there was one!! As a lifelong fan of Stevie’s, I knew I would love her contribution, but wasn’t sure if I would love the song itself. But it’s AMAZING!! I listened to the rest of the record and really liked it, but “Oil” is BY FAR my favorite song!!! Yes That is Stevie Nicks, THE QUEEN OF ALL THINGS!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@coolguy-wolf]

This album is going to great for the summer time.

[@colewarnock8694]

i feel like its better for winter tbh, lots of sad and melancholy vibes

[@_KayleeLovesMusic_]

Definitely got some summer vibes to it

[@Roderykz]

I'm generally impressed by how often Damon manages to impress me every time. This album may be the first one it doesn't deliver what I expected. In terms of narration I'm scared for what is to come. Because the theme trough the album seems to be a seize of will. A defeat from the problems and indifference for what is to come. With 2D stating that he is on the one percent and asking forgiveness because it couldn't deliver on his promises. We may be (I'm serious this time may be real) at the end of Gorillaz and Damon musical career. If you translate lyrics from tormento is the downfall and accepting that defeat, and proclaiming it could do more but chooses to abandon the cause and enjoy love and life. Which explains why we go to more instrumentals and sadder songs after that.

[@tonyluengas8160]

Damon has specified that Gorillaz will not be ending at least not any time soon, and even if it does, I doubt it will be the last time we hear Damon, we'll probably see another solo album or see him start another band, maybe even another album with blur.

[@SocialRebellion]

Daman and Jamie want the band to survive for them to pass the torch.

[@IsopropylDisinfectant]

The band may not be ending that soon, but this album definitely felt like a resignation letter (maybe a couple years beforehand).

[@gamermoviedude5533]

While somehow taking some time to come out, how does it also feel super rushed?

[@coreyhendricks9490]

Cool video as always Jon 💯

[@rogercaroso3171]

Hey Jon, have you heard the bonus track the release in the deluxe edition? It's named Controllah, it became one of my favorites, should've made into the original album

[@G4atw]

The album is pure fire.

[@ARTV-]

Out of the monkeys head? Give it time, let the hype settle and I’ll be curious to see what everyone thinks in 6 months

[@henrialvim7274]

​@@ARTV- you just didn't like the album. It's fine. When you get it that this is a pop album through and through (something Gorillaz always avoided doing) you realise how the commentary is set. I like The Now Now but as you said it didn't have any hook that made people relate to it. Cracker Island is about a less than plastic reality. A virtual ideological world where white people (or anyone with a high social status) get stuck into a cult like spiral. We see that in crypto scams, the backlash with nfts and "motivational speakers" that are mostly straight cis gender males. The Now Now was a bit less focused. But every song on Cracker Island is good story. It's just purposefully less varied, therefore Damon sees this as the first pop album for Gorillaz, something which he says he never achieved before. Although I agree with you that Tormenta is really not my cup of tea. It's not a bad song, but it doesn't feel that much of a Gorillaz hit. Something you can bet it was intentional

[@minah6535]

The title is making me chuckle, I feel bad about it tho, but I can't help it 😭 I would've took that opportunity too tho. I've added another 2 of the singles onto my playlist today but I'm not really sure if I vibe with the rest of the album yet. Might just need a little more time. They picked exactly the right songs for the singles!

[@linuxrobotgeek]

Wish you a speedy recovery

[@eljefe8149]

Yes! Glad you mentioned Silent Running. I really like that one.

[@alejandrolee8094]

This album was fire. Might be my favorite.

[@alexddragame]

It's a fine Gorillaz album, just fine, reminds me of The Now Now but with highs being a bit higher. 3/5 is deserved

[@benjaminjacobs5871]

Solid review but imma have to disagree with you, Jon. This shlappppppssssssss love it

[@G4atw]

Thank you lol, the album is pure fire.

[@williamstewart9031]

I listened to Cracker Island last night, and I won't say it's bad, but Gorillaz have done better. Around half of the tracks I really like (sorry, Skinny Ape is underrated), the rest I'm a little meh about. But I'm with you about Tormenta being the worst track on the record, it feels like it should be on a different album entirely. I'd probably give a 7, but that's just my opinion. Hope your arm gets better, Jon. (that is how your name's spelled, right?)

[@jameslarsen1728]

I loved Now, Now but I love chill/odd type music

[@The64Whore]

This felt very much like Plastic Beach. Every song runs together so well. Both albums I need to listen to the full thing no skips

[@dominicabbs2439]

I love it my favourite tracks on it is cracker island Silent running skinny ape New Gold and baby queen I'm still waiting for my copy

[@totallyrealcia]

I thought Song Machine and Humanz were better, but this album's not bad at all. I give it like a 7-7.5/10

[@officialFredDurstfanclub]

Problem is that half the songs sound too similar. The bass is tight and the funk is strong but it feels so safe and pedestrian. It’s like you’ve heard the title track and you’ve heard basically 90% of the album.

[@Falxifer95]

Bad Bunny is blasted 25/8 where I live so to say I'm sick of his music would be an understatement, and while I knew I wouldn't like his feature in this new Gorillaz albums, what I didn't expect was how low effort the song was on Damon Albarn's part, its a boring, half-assed nothing burger that feels like Damon Albarn just added vocals and the synth melody to a Bad Bunny outtake. And it befuddles me how MILLIONS of people, including so called critics just uncritically eat up whatever Bad Bunny drops.

[@genepeebody303]

AMAZING album. Holy.

[@Sclasspsycho]

The Now Now felt like you were traveling in America and then Cracker Island feels like you settled in LA.

[@ARTV-]

Oof. Nailed it though

[@neilvarma]

Get well soon 🤞❤️🙏

[@ElliYeetYT]

I don’t know who the hell asked for a Gorillaz collaboration with Bad Bunny. Otherwise, this album’s alright. Solid job Damon.

[@croissant-kun4025]

Honestly I like this album cuz it has Silent Running and that's all that matters

[@marcosalas296]

rt

[@caleob9725]

I personally think it’s the best one since plastic beach. Song machine and humanz have great tracks but the album feels like a mess a bit. This one is like the now now with how much of a complete album it feels like 👏

[@tonyluengas8160]

I disagree The Now Now is just this album but better, and Song Machine is much better than this one.

[@caleob9725]

@@tonyluengas8160 I can’t admit the now now is better but song machine might be but thankfully music is all subjective am I right gaha

[@tonyluengas8160]

@@caleob9725 True, if you like this album maybe try giving Inner Wave a try, they do pretty sweet and fun synth stuff and vocals are similar to those of Gorillaz.

[@idk-vl5fi]

​@@tonyluengas8160 Song Machine is their worst imo

[@caleob9725]

@@tonyluengas8160 thanks for the recommendation man! Love new music all the time lol

[@nonbinaryperson1422]

I absolutely fell in love with the new album 🥰❤❤

[@harrypace7515]

Besides the one with bad bunny honestly loved the rest silent running will be forever my top in the album but everything else was beautifully made

[@demiantrippi6978]

Great review! I think this album deserves a 4/5, but i understand your points. Silent Running and The tired Influencer were my favorites and Tormenta was definitely my least favorite.

[@jackusreviewus3428]

I'd love to see a 6 years later review on bon iver's 22, a million, you never reviewed it back in the day and is seen as a cult classic nowadays so i think that would be interesting.

[@smooky1322]

Broke my heart !

[@brettoneal229]

Spot on

[@jasenjahn]

What's your "1" and what's your "5"? 5 being a Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon? Or, Abbey Road? Or Demon Days? This is a good album. I'm still listening to see if it's great.

[@ARTV-]

A valid question, but I don’t believe all ones threes are fives (ratings) are created equal. I rate partially based on what I think the artist I’m reviewing is capable of, and here I def believe Gorillaz are capable of more (plastic Beach, demon days, etc.) plastic beach is almost a 5 for me though, 4.5/5

[@parkinholotado]

I have the impression this is going to be a "I Got It Wrong" in the future.

[@ARTV-]

Nope. People really need to stop saying that every time they disagree with me 😆

[@Mthom95]

Will you do Godsmacks record

[@Wh1ms1cal]

The now now is my favorite album so I enjoy cracker Island lol, but I agree with tormenta, it was the only song I really wasn’t a crazy fan about

[@Reigam4]

I like the first album and The Now Now the most.

[@marisathekilljoy7292]

This is a good album to listen to while stoned.

[@gollo2713]

I didn’t want to BRAKE the 420 likes😮

[@_KayleeLovesMusic_]

I feel like they should've made the Bad Bunny song go on the deluxe version of the album and done either another's track with them by themselves or with a past collaborator. I honestly don't like the song because it feel more like an actual Bad Bunny song with Gorillaz shoved in there and it's just boring to me, but besides that I adore the album

[@noanproduction3300]

Tbh ... this may be my least favourite Gorillaz Album (maybe a bit better than the Fall but I didn't listen to that album all that much so I can't really say which is better). Humanz and The Now Now weren't their strongest records but at least they had somewhat of a red line and an idea behind it that made it feel cohesive. CI has the theme of cults and from what I got it tries to compare cult culture with technology and us being addicted to the digital space - at least in some of the songs. Could have been kinda interesting but in reality it sounded like a few synth pop songs that really rarely tried to expand on that. I also get island music vibes from most of the songs which is a nice touch - since we are on Cracker Island - could've also been expanded and experimented on more (even though I'm not the biggest Island music fan but Gorillaz often win me over even if they do some weird shit). This album is alright. There's nothing offensive in the sound of the album, very poppy, very dreamy, kinda kitchy. It's the kind of music you can run in the background and no one is really offended by it. Some may even like it but I doubt someone will be mind blown by this. For me it's a 6/10. Kinda middle of the road with some nice ideas here and there. Kinda sad, was really hyped for this album.

[@mrtnmgl13]

Reviews are cool and all but we gotta remember that it just someone’s opinion. I think this album it’s great. Bad bunny doing bad bunny was a little odd for me, but regardless. The album slaps.

[@lucasp7931]

my favorite track is skinny ape, especially the ending, was disappointed from the beck feature, wished he had a more prominent spot on the song.

[@Snippyyy]

everyone has different musical tastes, but im glad everyone can unanimously agree that tormenta kind of sucked

[@henrialvim7274]

I dunno man, I didn't like it the first time I listened to it... but then I started to actually stop to listen to hits like Baby Queen, Oil, Crocodillaz, Controllah and Possession Island. Even Skinny Little Ape grew on me. Also the singles are outstanding. Silent Running is breath taking and exciting, New Gold is way better than people give it credit, and Cracker Island is just insane in the best Gorillaz way. Nothing beats Demon Days and Plastic Beach. But you can't look at albuns that are mostly perfect and expect the band to maintain this godlike level of quality. Humanz was such a difficult album to make and was mostly in order to make money to refund the band, The Now Now was lackluster but way underrated imo and Cracker Island is a peak perfomance when it comes to this new more poppy phase after plastic beach.

[@timtimslimjim]

Honestly not a huge bad bunny song but i fucking loved tormenta as well as skinny ape. The only one i didn't like was posession island

[@r.ceciliaraygadas1227]

I think it's just me and my approach to Bad Bunny. Here in Mexico everywhere you go is Bad Bunny so I got used to his music and sound so much... And I really don't like it... But I do enjoy Tormenta and makes me feel a bit sad that a lot of people would never even consider listen to de singles just because this one collaboration, believe when I say that this is one of the best songs he has, I'm sick and tired of the titi me preguntó 🤨 And I not even a fan of Gorillaz, I found most of their music boring and just lifeless but this album I genuinely liked it.

[@logiclunacy606]

Yeah I found that they released most of their good songs before the album, so I felt less impressed overall. I do think the Beck song is under rated though, it does a lot interesting things but having a slow song at the end of the disappointing section I can definitely see leaving a sour note unfortunately.

[@blumpy18]

kinda disagree. I like Tormenta and Tarantula, and how could you say that about Skinny Ape? People are saying that the second half is worse, but personally I don't have many problems with it

[@Dsaintmoon]

I knew!! there was something wrong with that much PINK😏

[@alex_le_vrai4452]

Is this normal that every album I listen to, I love them all.. like, every song ?

[@ARTV-]

probably not

[@JahBeatSoundSystem]

Just been informed by my bank that £34 has been paid to Rough Trade. GOD DAMN YOU ROUTH TRADE PRE ORDERS..... Not sure what I'm going to think about this album, as the Gorillaz are very hit or miss. Another 12" album in the collection though. In purple vinyl. Their first few album's are best in my view.

[@DaSpartanProductinos]

Love you Jon, but Tormenta is a banger. Definite highs and lows, but the highs still outweigh some of the real lows.

[@EdgarG02]

As a latin guy... I have to say... sorry for Bad bunny being the most representative latin artist, i just feel like we let a monster out by giving him the spotlight, i swear there are way better artist than Benito, please just listen to Zoé, Ximena Sariñana or Natalia Lafourcade

[@ricardoalbertomeridaloeza453]

I agree with most of what you say, but as for good music as Zoe makes, the lead is also not really a person you want more in the spotlight, being an alcoholic and drug addict, especially with most of his fans being underaged girls. Just to recall he made a tribute to Gustavo Cerati, and was clearly high and just barely mumbling the words across, not an uncommon thing for artists, but to do that when you're tributing perhaps latin America's most respected artist is pretty distasteful. As well as the idea of "oh I'm latin so I have to apologize for this person being represented" being the most cringe thing ever. Apologize for cartels or something that does actually matter and not just something that isn't your personal preference.

[@EdgarG02]

@@ricardoalbertomeridaloeza453 what i realing mean is that when most of people think about latin music is bad bunny or regeton in general, but there are a big variett of rythms that are from latin america. And yes maybe could be cringy that I apology for some people and I dont disagre that are far worst things to be ashamed that come form latam but for one thing that Im very proud is for the art we have here, music, poetry, movies or books. So when I saw that he gets most of the spotlight It made me cringe becouse we are more that regeaton, drugs (as you say), misogynistc lyrcs. If someone enjoys his music its cool have fun, no problem. Un abrazo Ricardo lo bonito del arte es que a todos nos gusta y nos dicen cosas distintas aun cuando den cringe aveces jajaja

[@lourdesrivera9913]

We latinos are supporting Bad 100! Give a little respecto to him. He can sing any Kind of rhythym Some respect to once to one of thetop artistas of the World. Not said by me. Sai d Spotify, Apple music Rolling stone and Bloomberg

[@lourdesrivera9913]

@Gabriel Mac Dougall with a name like that where are you from. Let me put in another form puertoricans 100 Back him up 100 porcentaje all the papers saidbad broke all the récords of attendancein central us and central americaSinceramente you calledme called me a liar s0i take the liberty to call you a mala leche saramambiche. Hace a good day mamaguevo

[@ARTV-]

You don’t speak for everyone clearly lol

[@lourdesrivera9913]

@@ARTV- Im speaking of a great majority. Thank you

[@rayadoz6]

Loved tormenta this guy doesn’t even understand what’s bad bunny saying lol

[@meagan4605]

2017- Gorillaz fan here. I agree, this was a bit underwhelming. But I still enjoyed most of it. (Tormenta was the exception, it's so forgettable.)

[@carter2923]

I actually didn't care for this album compared to the last two. I felt that leaned into a more pop vibe than hip hop vibe. Just not my thing, but hey if ya like it that's all good.

[@Snippyyy]

tarantula was actually my favorite song on the album, but hey, to each there own, i also think that tormenta should just be shortened to torment, cuz thats what it is

[@TheInuyasha90]

there are some bangers here, definitely, i ADORE cracker island and have listened to it for hours on repeat. Skinny ape, silent running, and new gold i like too. but overall...this entire album feels almost, one note. Damon didn't push the boundaries on what these genres of music can do. and, really, i feel like that is where Damon shines. he shines when he pushes and keeps pushing tracks to go beyond where anyone can even dream of pushing these types of songs. i like the quiet tone of this album, i like a few songs on this album. but it didnt blow my mind away with these tracks like some tracks from his other albums have done. but idk, i thought this way with other albums too and when i kept listening to them they turned out to be some of my favorite albums from gorllaz. but however, i would say i hate bad bunny's song. its one of the few songs that i have hated from gorllaz (if you don't count the fall, every single song on there i hate). if they had removed that song i don't think any of us would've complained.

[@abbywaldow6287]

kinda disagree with you again I really love this album and it might be an all time favorite Gorillaz album for me. But yes Silent Running is the best and Bad Bunny's and Tarantulla aren't great. I do think you're more accurate on this review than the This Is Why review tho ;)

[@ytrandomchannels6478]

Why the hate with bad bunny

[@ARTV-]

Bc I think he’s a fucking horrible artist I genuinely see no appeal

[@jankompos2330]

personal opinion,damon wants out of hollywood on this album...he has somuch influence his own studio ,he did what he had to do ,he wants to go independent now,we can only hope he didnt sold his soul,otherwise he dead um sorry sacrificed,sorry again " had an accident" or "bad health issues"....

[@DanceLouisDance]

Demon Days is my favorite album by Gorillaz. Thus album is a "eh" 6/10 for me. It felt too safe for me and didn't do anything to make go "wow!"

[@addiefalloutgirl313]

First throwing his fans’ phone and now causing Jon to get a broken arm... el conejo malo is actually really bad and needs to get stopped 😂😂😂

[@thorntailband]

1:23 u talkin about mrmoony1235? haha

[@ARTV-]

👀

[@iliketrains3495]

Bad Bunny’s music blows, but I have to give him credit for his tenure in WWE given how quickly he picked it up

[@matthewgoggin9839]

Pls do review of new song from chvrches

[@ARTV-]

Mid 😵‍💫 very safe and repetitive

[@riquiffer]

Humanz level album

[@JasonRasmussen]

Humanz was their worst album. Better to not discuss it.

[@jasmeerlabeer4591]

Couldn't disagree more. I think Cracker Island and The Now Now are right up there with Plastic Beach. With that being said, I agree. The Bad Bunny track is the worst on the album.

[@buckybarz3779]

I thought this album was pretty great. Idk why theirs so much hate .

[@kiatsu7107]

MC Bin Laden

[@blondedyo]

goofy ahhh synthpop

[@BG12sofia]

I'm sorry, don't mean to laugh at your misfortune, but I find the idea that a song actually broke your arm too funny. 😂

[@ARTV-]

Don’t feel bad, it’s kinda hilarious 😆

[@frontrowruby6725]

very much a 5/10 album I thought it had some nice or decent moments but overall pretty forgettable and nothing special

[@wozo9210]

Just overall disappointment. Was hoping for some actual depth and a dark cult vibe instead we got a weak album that's pandering to pop culture sounds with a certain track

[@Naeldays]

This whole album was quite disappointing. Only two song were personally okay. The singles felt like fillers and tormenta wasn’t bad but it didn’t belong in this album. Cracker Island is mid

[@holaerrs6923]

Música gringa: zzzzz 🗑️ BenitoGOD, MoraDios, Ferxxo, Jhayco, Duko, ElaDios: 🤑🔥

[@galatorres8065]

Im a bad bunny fan and Gorillaz fan but it was just not a good combo 🥲

[@kcjc]

Ironically I like all but one song in the first half (sorry Tired Influencer) and only liked one song (Skinny Ape) in the second half. A lot of the second half feels like they’re kinda just going through the motions until it ends sort of with a thud. It’s not bad but to me there’s only about an EP’s worth of stuff I really dig on it.

[@JasonRasmussen]

Tormenta was the worst song. Still better than anything on Humanz. Overall the first 2/3 of Cracker Island is great.

[@logiclunacy606]

Tormenta is probably the worst song ever made by the Gorillaz and Humanz isn't a bad album, there's lots of good tracks, I don't think people ever gave it a chance because of that nail to chalkboard autotuned regae man on satanz barz.

[@ShadowBoy609]

From the deluxe version. Only 4 songs. Only 4 were somewhat good. The rest were mid

[@89krx]

Tormenta is the worst bad bunny song. And I love BB

[@nunya5136]

The bad bunny song is just forgettable. I'd rather listen to "Empire Ants". It's meh. If you told me this was 100% bad bunny (no Gorillaz) I would believe you 🤷‍♀️

[@arcanemaster8722]

I’m kinda surprised how polarizing this record seems to be for people. For me this album is jam packed with bangers, it’s kind of like a more upbeat version of The Now Now. The grooves on Tarantula, Oil, and Silent Running are absolutely infectious, some of their catchiest tunes ever. Granted, for people looking for more “out there” and “unique” songs from Gorillaz, I’d say Skinny Ape and Tormenta satisfy that criteria. It’s not one of their best records or ambitious records, but for me it’s consistently enjoyable and fun. The lyrics aren’t exactly empty either, I find them to be more substantial than their previous efforts. Tarantula being my favorite, the bass and production on that song goes dummy hard with a super catchy hook. Least favorite is probably Baby Queen, it kinda just sounds like a boring The Now Now B side and a worse version of Sorcererz.

[@tonyluengas8160]

In my opinion the album feels like you mentioned very half-baked and almost like a B-sides, I do agree that they dragged the release for this album for too long, it was one I wasn't really looking forward to tbh, I kind of understood what the album would be once the third single dropped, So I kept my expectations very low, It ended up being better than I expected but gets no better than a 6/10, I'll try to give it another listen but I just feel like after that this album should just be pushed to the side and think of it as a side project, I also believed that the band Inner Wave has done this album but better. The track Cracker Island was a banger tho. Also, I find that the Album title, cover, and even some of the tracks also had little effort into them.

[@NGU7754]

Gorillaz ripping off 2020-2022 Black Eyed Peas is painful. This album is trash.