Album review - Demon Days, Gorillaz

I was intrested in the Gorillaz since i first heard their self titled album 'Gorillaz'. Created musically by Damon Alburn and with artwork by Jamie Hewlett, the concept that an animated band should become so popular seemed bizzare. Their music is as strange as the graphics that acompany it, however I do mean this as a compliment. Very rarely does something appear in the music industry that is truly original; While there have been some animated bands before them, Gorillaz have become the most successful. This is probably due to their fantastic music. Although their music doesn't quite fit into any set genre, most people describe it as techno though the signiture haunting voice of Damon Alburn and reliable synth in the background distinguishes it from other artists. Demon Days is a collection of beautifully produced songs with every detail thought over and every layer of the song audible with its own unique subtleties. The layers of diffrent repetitive riffs make it catchy but not at all in a bad way. Although i loved the enire album, possibly my favourite song is 'El Manana', so heartfelt and delicate compared to the other songs. Also, the track 'Dirty Harry' is worth a listen, a catchy baseline plays over a haunting child choir singing unsettling vocals. All in all, an excelent album.
Favourite songs: 'Feel Good Inc', 'Dirty Harry' and El Manana'