I remember seeing the video for Clint Eastwood on MTV and being struck by the strangeness and beauty of both the visuals and the song. The same can be said for the Gorillaz self-titled debut album - a delightful, original mix of hip-hop, pop and dub.
On first listen, I was confused - the lyrics at times are nonsensical - but I started enjoying the album after a few complete spins. ... read more
Description:Gorillaz is the debut album by the British band Gorillaz, released in March 2001. It includes the singles "Clint Eastwood", "19-2000", "Rock the House" and "Tomorrow Comes Today". The album reached #3 in the UK, and was an unexpected hit in the U.S., hitting #14 and selling over ten million copiGorillaz is the debut album by the British band Gorillaz, released in March 2001. It includes the singles "Clint Eastwood", "19-2000", "Rock the House" and "Tomorrow Comes Today". The album reached #3 in the UK, and was an unexpected hit in the U.S., hitting #14 and selling over ten million copies worldwide.... (more)(less)
Manufacturer : Parlophone Release date : 26 March 2001 Number of discs : 1 EAN: 0724353113803 UPC: 724353113803
"NEW GENIUS (BROTHER) :: I remember not really digging this track to begin with until I saw it included in some sort of "Soul" mix. I thought that was silly, but gave the song a second chance and it rose to the top of my favorites on this album, beating out the tired classics like "Tomorrow Comes Today" and "Clint Eastwood."
Brother, sister, too,
do what you must do.
Don't trust people you meet.
They might promise you
that the river ain't deep.
"
"April 1st-7th
"Tomorrow Comes Today"
Got on a Gorillaz kick this week after playing songs from their first two albums to help my daughter calm down & fall asleep. They did the trick."
"Released - 2001
Track listing:
01 Re-Hash (feat. Miho Hatori)
02 5/4
03 Tomorrow Comes Today
04 New Genious (Brother)
05 Clint Eastwood (feat. Del tha Funkee Homosapien)
06 Man Research (Clapper)
07 Punk
08 Sound Check (Gravity)
09 Double Bass
10 Rock the House(feat. Del tha Funkee Homosapien)
11 19-2000 (feat. Miho Hatori and Tina Weymouth)
12 Latin Simone (¿Qué Pasa Contigo?)(feat. Ibrahim Ferrer)
13 Starshine
14 Slow Country
15 M1 A1"
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“I remember seeing the video for Clint Eastwood on MTV and being struck by the strangeness and beauty of both the visuals and the song. The same can be said for the Gorillaz self-titled debut album - a delightful, original mix of hip-hop, pop and dub.
On first listen, I was confused - the lyrics at times are nonsensical - but I started enjoying the album after a few complete spins. The music is very up-beat and will have your head bopping constantly.
Favorite tracks: Re-Hash, Clint Eastwood, Tomorrow Comes Today, Double Bass, Rock The House, 19-2000, Latin Simone and M1 A1.” read more