Hello all! This week, I'm recommending a fairly recent album that's also a favorite of mine. It's Cracker Island by Gorillaz! With their ninth studio album releasing in a few months, it's only right to recommend their eighth. Cracker Island balances moody, spacey synth pop with beautiful melodies and plenty of groove as well. The lyrics are at times touching, while other times surreal and sinister, supporting the underpinned themes of conspiracy and the occult on the album. New Gold is among my favorites, which is ridiculously funky, drenched in 70s grooviness and sporting sarcastic lyrics about excess. Baby Queen is soft and wistful, while Skinny Ape builds calmly toward an explosive, anthemic finish. Silent Running feels both climactic and melancholy. However, my very favorite has to be the opening title track Cracker Island, which is nothing short of addictive, owed to the spooky melodies and Thundercat's shredding bass. Give Cracker Island a try now!
Alex Kunce
On Cracker Island it was born...
Hello all! This week, I'm recommending a fairly recent album that's also a favorite of mine. It's Cracker Island by Gorillaz! With their ninth studio album releasing in a few months, it's only right to recommend their eighth. Cracker Island balances moody, spacey synth pop with beautiful melodies and plenty of groove as well. The lyrics are at times touching, while other times surreal and sinister, supporting the underpinned themes of conspiracy and the occult on the album. New Gold is among my favorites, which is ridiculously funky, drenched in 70s grooviness and sporting sarcastic lyrics about excess. Baby Queen is soft and wistful, while Skinny Ape builds calmly toward an explosive, anthemic finish. Silent Running feels both climactic and melancholy. However, my very favorite has to be the opening title track Cracker Island, which is nothing short of addictive, owed to the spooky melodies and Thundercat's shredding bass. Give Cracker Island a try now!
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