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 Plastic Beach ironically felt artificial. July 30, 2010
Zachary T. Hill
I loved the previous Goriilaz albums, but this one didn't have any of the funk, morbidity or humor the others did. It felt souless and hollow, like I was only hearing a part of each song.
 really good tunes July 24, 2010
M. Kelly (New Haven)
I'm really enjoying this album. The first time I popped it in my car I listened all the way through and was disappointed. I think there were just too many styles and sounds going on for me to wrap my head around. However, a second listening and I was getting more into each song. Now I've probably listened to the whole thing 15 times and am loving it! The whole album flows one song into the next despite there being so many different types of songs. I also know all Gorillaz older albums and I really do prefer this one overall to the others. Demon Days and this album are on the same level as far as my listening ears are concerned.
 A tad disappointing July 12, 2010
Jin
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's not as if this album doesnt have some tight tracks, or anything. My main problem with this one is that the album does not feel entirely inspired or interesting. I can appreciate the variety in sounds and vibes and such... but I am always left disappointed at the end of most songs.
The album's strongest tracks are, in my opinion, "Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach," "Rhinestone Eyes," "Stylo," "Empire Ants," and the title track. To its credit, it does have the genuine Gorillaz style that is a rather unique sound. If you've followed this group (or is it one guy?), you'll know what Im talking about.
My assumption, when building a strong album, is you have a few tracks in the beginning to grab the attention and interest of the listener, set in some good songs to add some texture and spirit to the overall package, and then finish strong with something a little prolific or... well, just a solid song. Not only am I not engaged within the first two or three songs, but after the second song (one of my favorites), it goes back into this very drawn out and dull song. Whatever interest that was built with the first and second pieces, is immediately lost within the third one. And the last half of songs aint much neither.
It really is a shame that Gorillaz cant really nail it with this one. I thought they were VERY close with Demon Days, and all they needed to do was come up with some more inspired material. Perhaps this is the maximum of their creative abilities. I dont find much in this album that would promise, or hint, at any sort of improvement in the future. I know that sounds harsh, however, I am very confident that a majority of listeners out there would agree that this album just doesnt cut it. I know they're better than this... It's a shame that Demon Days may have been their peak. Ill be on the lookout for the next, with my enthusiasm curbed.
Seriously a bad album July 12, 2010
Maurice C Seebeck Jr
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I really did give this one a solid listen; actually two solid listens, but I can't seem to find even one good song. What a waste of money. Please take my advice and listen to the CD previews before you buy this. Simply put, the songs are awful. I've liked all of the other Gorillaz albums, but this one is a reject.
 Quite pleased June 25, 2010
HappiCustomer
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was quite pleased. The item arrived in a timely manner and was in good condition.
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