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dj_ghostcat t1_jdzmiml wrote
The first album had something really special. The original set of collaborators brought a LOT of creative energy and interest to the project (Miho Hatori in particular, but of course also Del and Automator).
The collaborations on Demon Days weren't as strong. Danger Mouse brought some great sounds, but his productions don't have the level of personality (or even quality imo) as those of Dan Nakamura. Miho and Del were also both absent, so the sort of goofy, playful quality was really pulled back.
I haven't heard anything great from the band since then, with the exception of Plastic Beach, which has a handful of really good cuts, and is a more cohesive album than most of the stuff since DD.
It seems like Damon is just wanting to collaborate with a lot of different people, but he's not picking artists with very strong, unique voices comparable to the original Gorillaz. The albums end up being just sort of left-field-ish pop projects with tons of features, really not too far off a Bruno Mars record.
These days Gorillaz represent average songwriting, good production, inconsistent narrative and style, awesome visuals, and Damon's vocals (which are always solid imo).
dj_ghostcat t1_jdycbj9 wrote
They are regarded as two of the best and most inventive/innovative acoustic guitarists ever.
Drake in particular is regarded as sort of a guitar wizard.
I'd say they're rated.
dj_ghostcat t1_jdy09lm wrote
Reply to comment by _Asparagus_ in To those who decided to plant Bradford Pears around the city by _Asparagus_
Will I be paid to smell the specimens? Do I need a degree?
dj_ghostcat t1_jdxp3xt wrote
I love the smell. It's kinda jasmine-y.
dj_ghostcat t1_jdxl6io wrote
Reply to Jury Duty Question by hyperseamonkey
Just reschedule your duty.
dj_ghostcat t1_jaa5sc5 wrote
Reply to comment by awaybaltimore410 in Eastern Shore festival celebrates skinning, eating muskrats by Cody_in_Baltimore
Oh yeah, parts are very economically depressed.
Also, I avoid Ocean City like the plague. It's pretty trashy compared to other beaches nearby (especially in Delaware).
I can understand having had a bad experience though. It happens!
dj_ghostcat t1_ja9v42f wrote
Reply to comment by awaybaltimore410 in Eastern Shore festival celebrates skinning, eating muskrats by Cody_in_Baltimore
The Eastern Shore of Maryland is really beautiful. Lots of water, lots of farms, lots of forest, and a few amazing beaches. Come visit sometime!
dj_ghostcat t1_ja7sms9 wrote
Reply to “ Prime Video's The Consultant Is a Little Weird, a Little Unsettling, and Mostly Mediocre.” by Hidethegoodbiscuits
Everything on Prime is basically terrible. They're getting owned by HBO and Apple TV.
dj_ghostcat t1_j85l2ta wrote
- Pretty queer friendly in my experience.
- Very accepting.
- Easy to make connections here.
- Lots of good international food (especially in the metro area).
- Comcast sucks but the service is generally fast and consistent.
dj_ghostcat t1_j6dlb59 wrote
Reply to This is my third flash sheet of tattoo designs and they're just getting weirder and weirder by daveclampart
How many people are legit going to get tattoos from these? I'd guess... four.
dj_ghostcat t1_j5w9jkj wrote
Reply to Sub Demographic by Kaffikup
a walking corpse
dj_ghostcat t1_j3n0u7a wrote
the aquarium is dope get after it
dj_ghostcat t1_jdzqzh2 wrote
Reply to comment by Fooking-Degenerate in Is it just me or did Gorillaz give up long ago? by Fooking-Degenerate
I wouldn't think very much. It's a pretty bankable project, so he should be able to do more or less what he wants.
He also knows a lot of really interesting international artists through his work with Honest Jon's. He has his pick of cool, unusual collaborators, but lately seems more interested in Gorillaz being a pop project with kinda goofy concepts.