NSW

I'd like a link for Picture Atlantic por favor...gracias!!

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Gladly.

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Mr Sensitive

Probably one of my favorite opening tracks ever.

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Mr Sensitive

Get on msn foo'.

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sweet_nothing

Gorillaz- Demon Days

In 1998 Damon Albarn stepped out of the comforts of the best british band of the 90’s Blur to team up with Jamie Hewlett (creator of the comic book Tank Girl) to create a virtual band that would mix elements of rap, techno, electronica, alternative rock, pop and a multitude of other genres and would create orgasmic sounds. They succeeded, with Damon's ear for good music and Jamie’s eye for art they created something that was musically appealing as it is wonderful to look at (have you seen their music videos?). I remember when I got their debut album in the 4th grade, I was blown away but in time I forgot about it as we do only many years later when I became a Blur fan did I find out it was the singer Damon Albarn behind the Gorillaz. So I went out and got Demon Days (Piss me off recommended it to me). The opening track is the sound of the breakdown of society with police sirens and whatnot, the next track which is about the aftermath (as is the rest of the album) Last Living Souls completely fucked my mind. It had elements of hip hop but also classical music and Damon’s detached vocals echo throughout the album. I consider it to be my favorite album ever. I’ve never heard such a span of genres mixed so well (courtesy of producer Danger Mouse) not even Beck could match what goes on in Demon Days. Though Gorillaz ‘band members’ maybe the colorful cast of 2-D (vocals), Murdoc (bass), Noodles (guitar), and Russell (drums) they are also joined by a cast of other musicians including Shaun Ryder from legendary Madchester band Happy Mondays, rapper MF Doom, rap group De la Soul, and even actor Dennis Hopper (Fire Coming Out of the Monkey's Head) join the ensemble cast of characters. Lyrically the album isn't strong their isn't alot of memorable lines but the music manages to make up for this with themes of desolation and emptiness which ring throughout the album but are often cloaked in catchy beats. From the eternal hopelessness of Last Living Souls to the hopeful Don’t Get Lost in Heaven/Demon days and the ever beautiful Hong Kong the album doesn’t disappoint. I consider this album a modern classic and must be heard at least once by someone who likes good music. I dont know man.



Favorite tracks:
Hong Kong
Last Living Souls
El Mañana
November Has Come
Feel Good Inc

WATCH THESE (we both know you have nothing better to do)

Feel Good Inc


Dare


Hong Kong (live in Manchester)

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jackhammer

This is my favourite video from the live at Manchester gig. I just think the idea of the kids on stage is done so well without it turning into a sickly cheap exercise. The one kid with the baseball cap and glasses is having the time of his life bless him.

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sweet_nothing

That kid reminded me alot of Shaun Ryder from the Harlem show (which is the only live show ive seen of them) possible relation?

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jackhammer

No I would doubt it. They were kids from a local school I think.

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One of my earliest childhood, music-related memories consists of me driving down an old dirt road with my dad in his big blue jeep on a summer day, listening to The Offspring's Bad Habit on full blast and singing along. The version he made up for me to sing was worthy of a Samuel L. Jackson TV edit. It was quite a sight to see... my six year old mouth yelling at the top of my lungs, "you stupid dumbspit gosh-ham mothertrucker." Yes, my love for The Offspring is like a truck (10 points if you get the reference).

As I got older and my appreciation for music deepened, I never stopped being a fan of this classic pop-punk group, and my dreams came true when I got to see them live last weekend. Now, the concert was less than satisfactory (I couldn't see a damn thing and there was a problem with the sound), and it made me reevaluate what it is that I love about The Offspring. I love the catchy vocals and buzzsaw guitar, I love how every album is filled with memorable songs and little to no filler, but most of all I love The Offspring's whole original sound. And the best place to find this sound is on their fourth album, Ixnay on the Hombre.

No matter how many times I listen to this album, after one song ends I'm always excited for the next. While the bands commercialized sound is obvious on the the album, the songs on Ixnay are more experimental (I use that term loosely) than their usual work, which is fun and interesting to listen to. If you haven't yet "gotten into" The Offspring, this album is where you should start, and if you're already a fan, then you'll probably agree that Ixnay is one of their best.





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LoathsomePete

Great album, my personal favorite. "Gone Away" has gotta be my favorite song off that album... actually come to think of it it's my favorite song by them.

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