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16 minutes ago, timsimmons said:

I like the album a lot, but I will concede this, there is no flow to it. 

He probably could have done a couple more crossfades that would roll into another song much like Andromeda goes into Busted and Blue perfectly. That transition is top tier.

20 minutes ago, ghost said:

My biggest criticism of the album is flow. I don't like the way certain songs are placed, ex. Momentz after Saturnz Barz or Let Me Out after Carnival.  I keep finding myself wanting to re-organize the songs.

 

But I really like Humanz. Even with the lack of Damon, I think it's a strong Gorillaz release with great melodies and a variety of music styles. It could've have been amazing with a touch more refining and focus, but I think as it is now it's still good.  

It still makes me wish Damon had somehow been able to rope in James Murphy to produce this. DoYaThing was a fantastic solo release and his input in production would have probably helped out Damon and Tone with those rough edges.

3 minutes ago, Sunshine said:

Same. Not even mad because Radiohead. I NEEEEEEEEEED a Kid Amnesiac box (Since Kid A doesn't have any B-sides)

Kid A is my Radiohead album in terms of what I think the band is. I would drop $200+ for something like that.

Got my blue! 

4 minutes ago, ejc625 said:

The deluxe + art book is available again through their online shop. 

Was just about to post that too! http://usstore.gorillaz.com/humanz-deluxe-vinyl-art-book-1.html I feel that is the go to edition if you want both the music and the art at the same time. They also announced a UK/Euro tour this morning.

36 minutes ago, andrewlucas said:

Can we get a RSD 2018 thread going now?

What are you talking about? You're skipping RSD BF 2017!

To be honest, I'm shocked it is such a low number. FJM gets 1000 but Fleet Foxes doesn't?

24 minutes ago, YouTwo said:

Where'd you see that?  I was hoping it was the June AOTM.

Robin also confirmed that it's a signed/colored vinyl out of 250/300. It's going to be a bloodbath come next month. Good thing it's one per account lol.

3 minutes ago, duckula said:

Too much to ask for a normal 2xLP at a reasonable price? 

Apparently essentials can't be similarly priced like Mondo's LOU or Alien boxset. Nope they're gonna milk that pup. Plus that 2xlp would be shipped $50 anyways.

Just now, Number11 said:

Nope UK

Fucking lol @ amazon. Fuckboi packaging.

4 hours ago, Derek™ said:

Pretty cool that Pitchfork allow you to stream this album while you can read about how it's mediocre at best.  Just barely missed that 7.  Not that their reviews mean a whole lot, but it's just strange (to me) that any publication would dedicate a stream to something that scored so lukewarm.  But also not surprising, because money.  That's how you know it's the rull good shit.

That reviewer gave More Life a 7.8 and Pablo a 9.0. It's hard to believe that he didn't enjoy the playlist nature of like Pablo's. Keep in mind Demon Days has the same exact score on that site too.

16 minutes ago, ryantark said:

 If you like $16+ship colored 12" records with two songs, I've got a thing for you. The b-side is lit, tho. 

http://music.sufjan.com/album/carrie-lowell-live

Will be holding until i can get sone money but damn do i want that.

43 minutes ago, ASSARTOSE said:

O.K.

But why he went "all American"(even said OUR country in one of the iterviews) and always says, that this album "about the night after"(omg)

Yeah it was a framework that he had for an album. It was more of an accident that he ended up predicting Trump. He recorded alot of the album in Chicago and the majority of folks being American. Plus, Gorillaz has been the most successful of all his bands in America. The Fall was made during his PB tour. Anyways a good interview about his concept of the album: 

9 minutes ago, ASSARTOSE said:

It's not Gorillaz. There is no 2D's magic voice, no good bass lines from Murdoc, No sick drum beats from Russel no interesting guitar from Noodle. +Cover this all with sause made of BORING music, throw in some cllab artists, who sounds out of place(most of the time) and you will have this album.

I won't be surprised if Albarn wrote and recorded this album in 2 month just to bait trustful liberals on hot political theme.

He was making this record back in 2015. Trump wasn't even the Republican candidate then. Cause Albarn has never been political at all before. No way.

7 minutes ago, rogeoa8 said:

My point being that just because you and I still hear Feel Good Inc on the radio once in a while and laugh when someone plays Clint Eastwood at the bar, that doesn't make a new Gorillaz album any more relevant in 2017,  despite the flashy vinyl packages and kewl kartoonz.

I would point out to them selling out Demon Dayz and a decent portion of the shows selling out to indicated at least a good portion of folks still being interested in the concept without even hearing the new album. I think it was insane that people lined up at 2am in the morning to go to the Rough Trade show a couple days back. I remember during the PB tour, which had a string quartet and the Syrian Orchestra, not even selling out many of their venues at all. In fact, they were lined up to play at the Hollywood Bowl but instead downgraded to the Gibson Amphitheater. 

I liked the single. Reminded me of MF Doom, Madlib material. Can't wait to hear it in full.

20 minutes ago, timsimmons said:

Its a shame that carrying case isn't any nicer. But the contents look great.

 

I would think they're going to slap something that has Gorillaz - Humanz on it. This thing isn't out til August anyways.

Pics of the deluxe vinyl book: http://imgur.com/gallery/Qz3WG

If you want to be spoiled with the deluxe artwork book, you can check it scans on the Gorillaz reddit. 

10 minutes ago, lethalenforcer said:

 

Nice! Love that the book is just completely seperated from the vinyl and it is its own thing. Assuming that's what Jamie will sign. I guess we'll see if they do anything with the outer packaging later. Pretty sure it'll be some like Pazuzu's face or something like that.

Speaking of news on the art side of Gorillaz, Jamie has fully confirmed a 10-episode order for Gorillaz.

http://exclaim.ca/music/article/gorillazs_animated_tv_series_and_clothing_line_are_coming_says_artist_jamie_hewlett?&utm_source=twitteredc&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=edctwitter

18 minutes ago, timsimmons said:

Yeah, I mean, I don't know what people were expecting with this.  this is not some massive departure from the last 3 albums. I can see going "wtf" if you have been in a coma since s/t. 

People slept on Plastic Beach that's for sure. That album didn't set the world on fire in terms of sales as it barely limped to over a million copies awhile ago, a huge far cry from DD and S/T sales. Stylo flopped as a single. OMH wasn't doing so hot as a single until Miley Cyrus was covering it at a show and people got super into it. It's just becoming different strokes for folks. I wouldn't lie that I would love Damon to have actual instrumentation on certain songs and maybe even bring back the dub from S/T, but I can't really argue with the product as is because I like it. But again, that's not everyone's opinion ie Derek's right above me right now.

I can understand not liking the songs. I don't understand the V/A complaint at all though. Do you guys not remember that you had to get thru the first 3 tracks to even really hear Damon on PB? The majority of the tracks are either collab focused or him backing up others much like Humanz. RE, OMH, Broken, PB, and Pirate Jet out of 16 are the Damon only tracks and that's towards the backhalf of the album. Also Doncamatic and DoYaThing are both tracks that continued down this more electronic and collab heavy route too. The Fall was a break from the collabs mostly but that also still was electronic focused. Kinda surprised that people seemed sideswiped by this. Humanz at least has him on vocals on 10 of the 14 tracks so I think it's more how people are feeling about the production and style of the tracks more than there's a lack of 2D. That I can't fault people for not liking. But yeah if you're not feeling the album and you spent the money on the boxset, it's probably best for you to downgrade sooner than later. I'm still motivated because I'm really curious about the alternate versions and I like getting into Damon's mind with how these tracks were developed.

1 hour ago, NapalmBrain said:

Glad you like it, I just think the modern pop/r&b influence doesn't really do it for me. Not enough Damon, too much guests. I'm sure I'll hear it many more times and have a more concrete opinion.

Sorry you're feeling that way man. Its funny cause that little Damon, too many guests was my initial complaint about Plastic Beach. Now it's one of my favorite albums ever even after the fact that I knew there was more (and possibly better) material. After PB,  I sorta realized that the more collabs, less 2D is the same modus operandi of Massive Attack, another band I love that has shifted more to collabs than 3D or Daddy G still. I guess it's just awesome that Damon can get a diverse cast and have some really fun jams with them. There are some half-baked stuff (Carnival is a longer track live with a Damon section) but this album grooves the album and then is over. Highly recommend you hear the deluxe version as the bonus tracks gives the album an epilogue. It does suck however that Damon can't make everyone happy. Since DD, it seems like every release after has alienated a certain portion of the fanbase. Hopefully Humanz is a grower album for some.