Gorillaz – Cracker Island (RSD 2024 – Pink and Magenta Coloured Vinyl)

Gorillaz’s eighth studio album, Cracker Island, is a sun-drenched sonic vacation with a dark underbelly. Imagine cruising down a Los Angeles highway at dusk, windows down, the bass and synths pulsating like a neon sunset. The laid-back grooves mask a deeper commentary on society’s echo chambers, where cults of personality and warped ideologies thrive. Featuring an eclectic mix of collaborators, from the smooth stylings of Tame Impala to the legendary Stevie Nicks, Cracker Island is a genre-bending journey that’s both catchy and thought-provoking. It’s a party with a twist, a reminder that paradise can be a little bit unsettling.