More exotic versions of the album include the Asian two and three CD editions featuring much enhanced content, and the French double CD version which remains the only place the full version of 'The Sounder' was released commercially. ![]() When 19/2000 became successful in the UK and Europe, the album was reissued with the Soulchild Remix of the song, and the Ed Case Refix of Clint Eastwood was taken into the main listed tracklisting (although inexplicably it was the edit, not the full version of the song, that appeared on these reissues). It is strange to think that initially it had not been planned to release the Gorillaz album in the US, but when US radio and television started picking up on Clint Eastwood the album was released as soon as possible, with two 'purchase incentive' B-sides tagged on the end before the hidden track. The Ed Case Refix of Clint Eastwood as a hidden track was probably a last minute inclusion due to the success of the Refix in the UK. This is the album Damon Albarn really wanted to make for years not having to try to be arch but just writing fun music in the genres that interest him. Featured peformers: Gorillaz (writer, performer, producer), Dan the Automator (producer), Tom Girling (co-producer, engineer), Jason Cox (co-producer, engineer), Miho Hatori (background vocals), Tina Weymouth (backing vocals), Jamie Hewlett. The songs are well placed though, and as well as old favourites like Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz, True Colours by Cyndi Lauper and D.A.N.C.E by Justice, there are original. Released 25 June 2001 on Parlophone (catalog no. Perhaps the great skill in this album is that the genres really don't jar against each other, although the overriding pop sensibility may play a part in that too. It is when the Trolls get to Bergen Town that the pacing of the film falters, going off on a tangent that eventually ties into the main plot, but feels like a distraction. Lyrically it is very oblique and aside from the raps doesn't really make sense for the most part, but the vocals remain interesting despite that. Collaborators are also used to great effect Del Tha Funkee Homosapien's rapping on his two cuts matches anything on Deltron 3030 whilst Miho Hatori and Ibrahim Ferrer contribute captivating vocal tracks. Dan The Automator (producer)'s influence is also felt in the programming and the unusual juxtaposition of sounds and samples. Damon Albarn's ear for a tune does not desert him, as evidenced by the string of successful singles this album spawned. ![]() The debut album from Gorillaz spans a huge range of genres from reggae, hip hop, punk to world music and unadulterated pop.
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