Album Review

Gorillaz - Cracker Island

One of Gorillaz’s most restrained, contemplative releases yet.

Gorillaz - Cracker Island
The sentiment at the crux of ‘Cracker Island’ you suspect comes as the warm mid-tempo of Stevie Nicks-featuring second track ‘Oil’ reaches its drum-pounding crescendo. Though, in classic Gorillaz fashion, the preamble to the record arrived with an array of wild storylines and an invitation for listeners to join The Last Cult, there are evidently very real preoccupations nestled just below the surface of their animated escapades. “Individual actions change the world,” harmonise Damon Albarn and Stevie. “Fill them up with love.”

Tags: Gorillaz, Reviews, Album Reviews

Read More

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Stay Updated!

Get the best of DIY to your inbox each week.

Latest Issue

April 2024

With Bob Vylan, St Vincent, girl in red, Lizzy McAlpine and more.

Read Now Buy Now Subscribe to DIY