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The Best of the Thistle & Shamrock, Vol. 1
Veress: Glasklängespiel; Santi Augustini Psalmus Contra Partem Donati
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The Gorillaz claim to have found their motley crew of cartoon characters sleeping in Leicester Square, but Blur's Damon Albarn (a.k.a. 2-D) and cult cartoonist Jamie Hewlett (Murdoc) aren't fooling anyone. As the ultimate experiment in manufactured image, the Gorillaz are a virtual cartoon-character-based hip-hop band who bring together witty, silly lyrics and talented musicians. Infectious old-school hip-hop rhythms, rhymes, and effects courtesy of Deltron 303's Kid Koala and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien (Russel) are combined with Albarn's passion for chugging lo-fi and edgy melodies to create a seemingly raw but ultimately slick blend of styles. This is nowhere more evident than on the hit single "Clint Eastwood," which is carried along by the sound of 2-D's slurred voice and a bluesy harmonica melody interrupted by Russel's punching rhymes. But the surprises don't stop there: Ibrahim Ferrer's appearance on "Latin Simone" could have come straight from Buena Vista Social Club but for the obvious Blur-influenced piano style, while the spooky intro to "M1 A1" wouldn't sound out of place on Michael Jackson's Thriller. Backed by Jamie Hewlett's death-wish character on bass, Cibo Matto's Miho Hatori (Noodle) on guitar and occasional hyperactive vocals, and produced by Dan "The Automator" Nakamura, it's hardly surprising that Gorillaz is marked both by a sense of playfulness and a passion for experimentation. --Caroline Butler --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Album Description
Updated 2002 Asian only triple CD set now includes another bonus enhanced CD which features, 'Rock The House (Video)', 'Noodle Game (Enhanced)', 'Cymbalism (Enhanced)', 'Gorillaz Wallpaper', 'Rock The House Screensaver' & '19-2000 Driving Game'. The 2nd bonus disc includes one VCD track (viewable on most DVD players) '19-2000' + 4 non-LP audio tracks, 'Dracula', '12D3', 'Left-Hand Suzuki Method' & 'Hip Albatross'. The first CD includes 3 tracks unavailable on the US pressing, 'Clint Eastwood (Ed Case Sweetie Irie Re-Fix Edit)', '19/2000 (Soulchild Remix) + an interactive enhanced element. Please note there is no special packaging for this edition (standard jewel case, slimline jewel case & paper sleeve in a plastic re-sealable bag). There is no tracklisting for the 2nd CD on the artwork.