i agree with what you said in the description about it being just for the fans. I'm a diehard Gorillaz fan and I loved this album, and I can't even point to any other reason than it just kinda speaks to me on a personal level. I know that musically it's not a very tight ship like Plastic Beach, and I can understand why so many people aren't really dazzled by it.
In short, you're right, and you's a smart man Fantano. Smart man.
The album seemed like a sketchbook, or a journal. I liked it for that, it did not feel like a fully realized album at all, and I don't think it needed to be.
I'm new to your videos, and Idk if you do movie reviews, but what did you think of the movie Natural Born Killers? and... it's (in my opinion) super awesome sauce soundtrack?
The Fall - for some reason - REALLY hit home with me. It wasn't necessarily the lyrics, but the mood it bestowed. It really was unlike any of the other albums and what a way to end it with Yodel Yokel, I got a sense of helplessness and futility from that as well as the whole album.
@Lozimia2 thats exactly what i was thinking. the mood that i got from the fall felt more personal to me than the other albums. plus im into music production so i appreciate it on that level too.
- i really can`t say anything about this album, My favorit songs are Amarillo- Shytown-HillyBilly man- Phoner to Ariznona- Snake in Dallas- But whit the other tracks i just can do anything and i don`t like them. But anyway- We can`t say that now actually Gorillaz arent good artist, ( my friend bought a Lady Gaga Album and the half of the album is shit , like everwhere but not on Gorillaz Albums..)I think i love the fall album, but theres no Gorillaz feeling when you know what i mean
I liked the album, but overall I agree. Mostly a soundscape listening experience. At the same time, I like to think of the artists possible intentions with such releases, and I'm pretty sure Damon wasn't intending much more than a simple mood catcher. He was on tour, had some ideas, was playing with a new toy, and decided to let us hear the results. What I like about this kind of album is thinking how great it sounds DESPITE it being an obvious dink-around. Damon's a genius.
I have the first two albums, third album I'll try to give a chance but it the album I came back to them on so my loyalty kinda faded away cuz I stoped listening to them for a few years
lol/ first cupple times around i purdy much felt the same as u/ lot of filler, sum of the electronica stuff i didnt get/ but now after listen' to it for ,well how ever manny months its been out, i love it, by far my fav Gorillaz album, haf ta say my fav song on it is is fur sur Amarillo, lol and Joplin Spider/ really the onley thing on it i dont care for is the Speak it Mountains.
@TheDiagnoser Yeah I definitely think so. At first it will take you by surprise and you might be a little disappointed, but after a few listens I adapted to the new sound and now I love it (:
this is actually probably one of my favorite albums from the gorillaz right next to plastic beach. revolving doors and amarillo are my favorites from this album. I also noticed there was no rapping in the album so thats another thing i enjoyed cause i dont like rap that much. :)
I have to say that I felt the same way, but I was not that big of a fan of Shytown. My favorite tracks were probably "Amarillo" and "Revolving Doors." Though I believe if he kept them a little while longer, he could've turned them into something great.
You can tell that they recorded it in America because the had a buttload of American themes in the names and lyrics of the songs so I guess I thought that was interesting. I didn't like the fluff songs at all and I was confused as to why they had Seattle Yodel on there and as to why they decided to end the album with it but whatever. I love Gorillaz and the songs revolving doors, hillbilly man, shy-town, and Amarillo were just so freaking awesome and they really make the album worth it. :)
I personaly like how it sounds and it's really good if it was done on an Ipad, they have been doing a well done job for all there albums. But everyone has there own view on music, my favourite from the fall would have to be revolveing doors. it's very moody and sounds much like 2-D's life
to be honest, im a die-hard Gorillaz fan and always will be, I feel that The Fall is Gorillaz in a new direction, one that people may or may not like. Im not usually into tech stuff or synth but Gorillaz I can do, they always seem to impress me with all their material. The one song I did LOVE was Revolving Doors. Like I said, I think this is Gorillaz in a whole new direction for better or worse. Let me know what you think! also txt 541 844 8670
i respect that music is built off of opinions, but any gorillaz fan needs to know by know how much they evolve. the jump from "gorillaz" to "demon days" was huge, and likewise for "plastic beach," but come on, people! the albums separate are (almost) completely different bands, but together we got something better: the gorillaz. although i have yet to listen to this, im looking forward to it!
I purchased the album the album 2 days ago and I personally thought this album is a bit neutral for me. The only songs I like on the album are Hillbilly Man, Detroit, and Revolving Doors. The rest of the songs I still listen to but not as much. I'm still glad i bought it though. =)
Wow, absolutely no mention of 'Amarillo'? Shocking, to say the least. Not only is it the best song on the album, but quite possibly the best Gorillaz song, period. I had a friend listen to it and she was moved to tears. It's just *that* powerful, heartbreaking, and gorgeous. 'Revolving Doors' is also pretty good.
You're absolutely right. This song.. Amazingly powerful and has a vibe which moves me so deep. The atmosphere of Amarillo is breathtaking and is imo one of Gorillaz finest. The album as a whole is another story, but it's also ridiculous to compare it to their former cd Demon Days which is one of my favorite albums ever. But dude, you're so right about this. I feel you.
Solid review! While I personally love this album, I can see how you could compare it to a Raw Steak. Actually...very good analogy! I'm a hardcore fan of Gorillaz (got their bio an everything), so this album appeals to me! It isn't for everyone, but that's what makes a delicacy, after all!
it was made on an Ipad and was meant to be a raw experimental thing i wouldnt even consider it an album more of an experiment a collectors item for the fans for those who say it sucks its going to suck when you compare it to the albums that took 4-5 years to get out there...dont be dissapointed the gorillaz will come back with an album better then ever
I am a huge Gorillaz fan, and a huge electronica/sampler fan...and I personally thought this album sucked.
The only hit is Revolving Doors. Every other song sounds like a shoved-together mess made in quick minutes between shows. They have no purpose, meaning, or entertainment.
haha, i was just going to get irrationally upset with you over your review, until i heard "i didn't like joplin spider, or hillbilly man, just as i didn't like sweepstakes or glitter freeze." that made me realize that we're coming from two different standpoints, since hillbilly man is my favorite, and i can never stop singing sweepstakes. so you're all good, won't beat you up.
@MisterBankz an experiment, most likely started by recording some ideas on an Ipad that led to a release, what I was really trying to get across was that this is not their fourth big release, you know, up to par, and i think they are aware of that, why else would the originally give it away for free
@ThisISHappanin Yeah I see. It may not seem like much to most people but to them it's their 4th big release. I do question their decision to make it that way though, it wasn't a good idea to release it for free if they were going to sell it months later, cuz now the album's all over the internet. It would've been different if they did something new with the songs like spruced them up a bit & made them sound more complete.
@MisterBankz I agree, but come in four to five years( the usual span for new Gorillaz material) most people are going to be hoping for that big something but might not get it, and I really agree with sprucing the songs up even though I love the album
@ThisISHappanin True, alot of people are anticipating this so called "P-Sides" release that will probably never happen (not being pessimistic or anything, but the possibility of that type of release isn't very likely). I feel like that sort of thing is at the fault of the listener, they set their expectations too high and end up let down, which is why alot of people were let down by Plastic Beach cuz it didn't sound like Demon Days.
@MisterBankz I didn't expect another gorillaz going into demon days so I didn't feel that way about plastic beach, the whole point of Gorillaz to me is doing whats different not repeating you're self
My favorite Gorillaz album right now. Dark, ambient, sparse, small, and raw. It's the perfect opposite to Plastic Beach. It's meant to be played as a piece, I think. Play it to synch with early sunrise, you'll see what I mean. In a way, it's the missing piece of the Gorillaz puzzle. If you put he albums in a loop, it does bridge the flash of PB and the quirk and emptiness of the debut beautifully.
The Fall was ok, even pretty good, but like you mentioned, raw, very "unpolished". I liked a few songs, but not nearly as much as others of my favourites from Plastic Beach and Demon Days. And i do understand it was all done on an iPad, but i think i would've probably liked it a lot more if it had been properly recorded and mixed. Also, I think it really depends which "kinds" of Gorillaz songs you like generally. Anyways great review, i thought you were fair :)
I liked the fall, and how you can tell each song was inspired by wherever they were in North America they were at the time. It's not their best album ever but to me it seems like a good little side project. Can't wait for the next fully produced studio album :]
I really understand your rating on this album, even though i enjoyed just a little bit more, but what i can´t understand is the fact that you pointed "hillbilly man" as one of the worse song on this "The Fall"!
I know it's just opinions but i really think "hillbilly man" is my favourite song on this one!
I agree that this is Gorillaz in one of its rawest form. I think Damon was highly experimental during the tour and wanted to get ideas down on "paper". and I like the electronics that you dubbed "obnoxious". So rough and raw, and juicy!
THIS IS A TOUR DIARY.... It's a musical tour diary... not an "album"... I think everyone obviously completely missed the point. The "selling point" is not that it was recorded on an iPad... because... it was given away for free... not sold.
i am a Gorillaz fan, and i love a lot of their music. And there are quite a few tracks on this that i like, and i love Revolving Doors. but thats it. every "real" album from the Gorillaz has several songs i love, the debut has Clint Eastwood, 19-2000, 5/4 and Punk. With Demon Days i loved too many to state, and with Plastic Beach i had several loved tracks, but the Fall has only one that i love, and the rest are likes or dislikes.
i hope they return to the album and "fix" it. 6/10
honestly, i love the Gorillaz a lot and love almost all their songs but when i heard this album i thought it wasnt even a Gorillaz album at all. To me it felt like a song emo off to sound which is the most emo :/ 6.8/10 thats pretty low for a Gorrilaz album sadly :(
@dannyboy8231995 ugh lol i hate fags like you that call everything 'emo'. whats the weather like in fucking 2007, faggot? get any new myspace friends?
I'm a hardcore gorillaz fan. What I thought about The Fall is that. Is a good album. But it could of been better. Then again, is just another chapter to the Gorillaz music. I'm waitin for the album to get released. I already have it on my iPod. Wouldnt mind buyin it. My fav song on this album.. Damn it's hard to choose. California and the slipping sun. Or hillbilly man. Long live Gorillaz u guys r the best
Fair review. I love the Gorillaz, but as with Plastic Beach, there were some songs that I just could not dig. I really don't care whether or not an iPad was involved or whether or not it was recorded on the go. I want to hear music that moves me. Amarillo was a great track with good sound and poignant lyrics, but Phoner to Arizona was just a repetitive techno beat that might make good background music for a video game select character screen.
THIS IS A TOUR DIARY.... It's a musical tour diary... not an "album"... I think everyone obviously completely missed the point. The "selling point" is not that it was recorded on an iPad... because... it was given away for free... not sold.
Bobby Womack's track is amazing... and being from Detroit (their show here was AMAZING)... I absolutely love the Detroit track. It encompasses the real sound of Detroit. I hate to say it, but I think this is a recording for "serious listeners only."
Reviews are opinions of people. With that, some will agree and others will disagree. Damon Albarn recorded on an iPad, but it was done while touring across North America and I think that's something that you missed on your review. He didn't have a recording studio to work with to "flower" things up and I think that's what's going on here. Wait, did you say it's raw or a cooked steak? Which one is it? As far as re-recording, Albarn probably won't. I can't see him sitting on this album
@ClockKing "Reviews are opinions of people. With that, some will agree and others will disagree." was the beginning of my comment and was intentionally put there so that people such as yourself, "bro", would read it, comprehend it and refrain from replies that are a waste of time. Is that what is upsetting you? Your initial comment didn't refer to anything specific, so in return you get nothing but an OK. I can't help you when you are vague.
@Sector806 lemme start off my reply with a quote as well then "recorded on an iPad... something that you missed on your review." 20 seconds in you could've easily seen an error in your frail logic bro. I'm not arguing or dissatisfied or upset by anything than the lack of attention you gave this review before commenting on his commentary.
@ClockKing I am aware that Anthony mentions that the album was recorded in North America. My comment "Damon Albarn recorded on an iPad, but it was done while touring across North America and I think that's something that you missed on your review." refers to Anthony's disregard of how and when this album was recorded. The album was made in 30 days while the band was already busy touring and it was made all with the recording abilities and limitations of an iPad. Does that help you, bro?
@ClockKing I am aware that Anthony mentions that the album was recorded in North America. My comment "Damon Albarn recorded on an iPad, but it was done while touring across North America and I think that's something that you missed on your review." refers to Anthony's disregard of how and when this album was recorded. The album was made in 30 days while the band was already busy touring and it was made all with the recording abilities and limitations of an iPad. Does that help you, bro?
@ClockKing I am aware that Anthony mentions that the album was recorded while touring North America. My comment "Damon Albarn recorded on an iPad, but it was done while touring across North America and I think that's something that you missed on your review." refers to Anthony's disregard as to how and when the album was made. Recording an album in 30 days with the capabilities and limitations of an iPad, while already busy touring, plays an important factor with the final product. Got it,bro?
It's true that being a Gorillaz fan I never want to hear bad reviews about it, and I can't say that The Fall was my favorite album, but I think it has amazing tracks on it, to be honest I've never been a fan of instrumentals because I love Damon's singing so much. So I love pretty much every track he sings on.
I love the synth., and beats and such. So interesting. I admit, being a fan i am a little bais, but its crazy and intoxicating. i dunno, guess its all just depending on what ya like... REVOLVING DOORS FOREVER!!!
I actually agree with you on most of the album. I don't hate it, but it is very different. As a hardcore Gorillaz fan, i have realized it is just another step in the Gorillaz stairwell. Some of the instrumentals are not my favorite, but I still like them. I agree with you that there are defiantly diamonds in here! My personal favorite is 'Little Pink Plastic Bags'
I actually thought this was their best album, but that is probably because they cut all the sh*ty rap out of it and it was so much more chill. In my opinion, plastic beach was the awful sh*ts that crawls out of your as* in the early morning.
That was a pretty good anology or comparison to the album haha, Cooked steak, no nothing, just the cooked steak. awesome review though, Gorillaz are always different from everyone else, thats what i love about them.
i think that the fall cd is like g side and d side. its just some spear songs on a cd for people to listen to if their bored or just want something different. either way its gorillaz and their always kool no matter wot!!!!!=)
I liked this album but of course not as much as their studio albums. Good songs, a few stood out more than others. I didn't mind the electronic synth stuff mainly because I've gotten used to the Gorillaz giving me what I don't expect. All their albums are very experimental and the same goes for the fall.
I think this album must be taken as it is... It isn't a great studio album like Plastic Beach, and it doesn't either has it's message... Plastic Beach in fact is a very good album, despite not catchy, but it delivers a story, and a message, they have grown on it... The fall is more an experiment, a way to keep ideas still flowing on spontaneity, and it has this feeling all over it, it has some more mistery and darkness to plastic beach because its unfinished charm
As far as I know it was sequenced on the ipad, not recorded.. also if you look at the gear list used on this thing you realize the ipad was only a small equation of the recording process, they still used more gear than most indie musicians even own.
On top of that there was still post production as well and the album has obviously been mastered, though they retained a raw feel on purpose.
it's not bad at all... You say it's weakly post-produced...
but that's just it... it's raw and it's good.. not f*cked up by a sucky producer which doesn't know good music when it is right in front of him.
IMHO it's the best album of gorillaz since their debutalbum.
Demon days sucked.. and plastic beach wasn't worth listening to more than once... this new semi-album is worth listening to much more than the previous combined, even if it was recorded on an ipad and if they are very instrumental...
Dude I think I may have been the 15,000-th!..? Hoping there's a prize if so... also very notable that there was zero rapping & few guests on in this album, unless I missed it. So that's a difference from the first 3 albums as well... yeah much more Albarn-centric.
For a reviewer of this release, it totally matters that this was made on an iPad. I believe the idea was to demonstrate the possibilities of what the thing can do, and I think Damon realized quickly that the iPad/iPhone can do incredible things. At the end of the day, yes, the music is what matters, but what a device like the iPad can do is in it's infancy. It's brave for Damon to try and be the first to release something using the iPad. Hold on folks, here comes the future....
Favorite Tracks: 1. Little Plastic Bags 2. Hillbilly Man 3. Shytown 4. Bobby in Phoenix 5. The Joplin Spider 6. Revolving Doors 7. The Parish of Space Dust 8. The Snake in Dallas 9. Aspen Forest 10. Seattle Yodel XD Sorry for doing a top 10 instead of a 5 but it was just too hard to choose a top 5 :) Amazing album. 9/10
the world while the Fall is a post apocalyptic view of the world. The instruments sound sad to convey the image of the world being over. Almost as if though someone or a group of people are walking america in hope of survivors. This is especially prevelant in Little Plastic Bags. Listen to the whole album again with that thought and you will see how it fits. Also, hint the title the Fall. And yes, I know Damon said he named it after the season in which it was recorded.
@73RULAS That's a pretty cool way of looking at it I guess. Even though it's not a concept album (well Plastic Beach/Demon Days sort of concept album). I don't think it was really supposed to convey some sort of deep message, it seems to just be a collection of songs detailing Damon's trip to America.
Honestly, I feel the only weak track on this album was Phoner to Arizona. I thought I was in for a horrendous album when I heard that. Then Revolving Doors changed my thoughts and the rest of the album was magnificent. All the tracks flowed nicely into each other. The weak point of this album is the length of the songs. There all short but still very nice. I believe the Fall can almost be a concept album, a sequel to plastic beach in being that plastic beach was showing us how we are destroying
i think it is great as a musical tour diary which if anything beefs up their back catalogue a bit. i agree with the fact that it has definate highs and lows. Plus the acoustic guitar on the album is for the most part really really nice and i personally like a lot of the synth programming. saw them at the final plastic beach show in Auckland, one of the best performances i have ever seen.
It's more of an experiment than an album, which is why it feels like there are a lot of shortcomings. Considering that the majority of it is more sparks of ideas for future songs than fully-finished songs and given that it was recorded on the iPad, I think the limitations speak for themselves throughout the album. However, I agree that there are moments like "Phoenix" with Womack that really do shine. As a big Gorillaz fan, I still greatly appreciate their scope of creativity and ingenuity.
i am a big gorillaz fan but i am very disappointed for this new "album" .... its' nothing to compare to the beautiful plastic beach , demon days and gorillaz.... and yes tell me something... why make music with an ipad?
personally i will continue to listen plastic beach because i love it....
its not supposed to be a serious album. YOU DIDNT LIKE SWEEPSTAKES AND GLITTER FREEZE WHAT THE F*CK IS WRONG WITH YOU?! whatever dude. you think its for gorillaz/ damon albarn fans only? no. its for people who ARE NOT WEAK. most would just shield their faces from things they dont understand. this album is good, and you have to give the guy the benefit of a doubt, i mean, there is only so much you can do with an iPad. i have to agree with you on the demon days part though, my favorite album.peece
The first half of hilbilly man is nice and calming. But I hear ya on the annoyance. (but I loved glitter freeze so lulz. x3 )
onionknight777 1 week ago
i agree with what you said in the description about it being just for the fans. I'm a diehard Gorillaz fan and I loved this album, and I can't even point to any other reason than it just kinda speaks to me on a personal level. I know that musically it's not a very tight ship like Plastic Beach, and I can understand why so many people aren't really dazzled by it.
In short, you're right, and you's a smart man Fantano. Smart man.
Paddlefaster93 3 weeks ago
The album seemed like a sketchbook, or a journal. I liked it for that, it did not feel like a fully realized album at all, and I don't think it needed to be.
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I guess you can say this was a filler album. But it equates to there b sides album. Just something to explore. Not a full album. But worth a listen
IngloriouszGun 1 month ago
This is what i like to call a "Homework" Album. This record is perfect to listen to while doing homework.idk thats just me : )
WoWDemondays 1 month ago
I'm new to your videos, and Idk if you do movie reviews, but what did you think of the movie Natural Born Killers? and... it's (in my opinion) super awesome sauce soundtrack?
catonyourhead 1 month ago
Lose some weight
cambodia95 2 months ago
i really hate this album
AnthropomorphicHorse 2 months ago
just fished liserning to it sounds good to me
aunit619 2 months ago
The Fall - for some reason - REALLY hit home with me. It wasn't necessarily the lyrics, but the mood it bestowed. It really was unlike any of the other albums and what a way to end it with Yodel Yokel, I got a sense of helplessness and futility from that as well as the whole album.
Lozimia2 2 months ago
@Lozimia2 thats exactly what i was thinking. the mood that i got from the fall felt more personal to me than the other albums. plus im into music production so i appreciate it on that level too.
thelegendrubyrodd 1 month ago
Amarillo, Lets Talk about Pheoniz and Hillbilly Man were the only ones that stood out for me.
ArsenalDave04 2 months ago
*WASN'T
bdebramo 3 months ago
i only liked hillbilly man. it was a "official" album. so shhhhh
bdebramo 3 months ago
what? who are these apes?
duranarts 3 months ago
I liked Amarillo, but that's just about it.
AWSOMEPOSSUM16 3 months ago
Im a dumbass. I bought it.
deadmau5FAN54675435 3 months ago
- i really can`t say anything about this album, My favorit songs are Amarillo- Shytown-HillyBilly man- Phoner to Ariznona- Snake in Dallas- But whit the other tracks i just can do anything and i don`t like them. But anyway- We can`t say that now actually Gorillaz arent good artist, ( my friend bought a Lady Gaga Album and the half of the album is shit , like everwhere but not on Gorillaz Albums..)I think i love the fall album, but theres no Gorillaz feeling when you know what i mean
PcRatte1 4 months ago
No colabs
brendanmohareful 4 months ago
I liked the album, but overall I agree. Mostly a soundscape listening experience. At the same time, I like to think of the artists possible intentions with such releases, and I'm pretty sure Damon wasn't intending much more than a simple mood catcher. He was on tour, had some ideas, was playing with a new toy, and decided to let us hear the results. What I like about this kind of album is thinking how great it sounds DESPITE it being an obvious dink-around. Damon's a genius.
Kidchair 4 months ago
sonny if u dont have hair u need to were a cap so u dont catch cold
beastlykoolaidmann 5 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
the review is pretty good but the guy is REALLY annoying
Tarzipan58 5 months ago
I liked how sad an album it was, literally, the songs were sad, they felt so melocholy and beutiful, and I don't mind the dirty synths as much.
stude444 5 months ago
A 5 THIS IS A 2 I PISSED AWAY $10 ON A SAMPLE TAPE
cell718 6 months ago
Revolving door is one of my favorites
Lushhdog11 6 months ago
I think this ia a pretty good sum up off this. Nice job. :)
GorillazTin71 6 months ago
I have the first two albums, third album I'll try to give a chance but it the album I came back to them on so my loyalty kinda faded away cuz I stoped listening to them for a few years
TXB14 6 months ago
love your word choice + pronunciation. short question: do you sit on the toilet when you do these reviews?
evertjohnvonk 7 months ago
Damon himself said " I had a great Idea at first, but it didn't turn out as planned".
FIREFRO626 7 months ago 2
i didnt really wanna know how to make a steak
icewizforlife 7 months ago
lol/ first cupple times around i purdy much felt the same as u/ lot of filler, sum of the electronica stuff i didnt get/ but now after listen' to it for ,well how ever manny months its been out, i love it, by far my fav Gorillaz album, haf ta say my fav song on it is is fur sur Amarillo, lol and Joplin Spider/ really the onley thing on it i dont care for is the Speak it Mountains.
willrump7 7 months ago
are you crazy the joplin spider and hilbilly man are great. and who doesnt like glitter freeze??? o.O
EkulCreation 7 months ago
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newgenious 7 months ago
Man Plastic Beach was such a great album. Is this one worth a listen?
TheDiagnoser 7 months ago
@TheDiagnoser Yeah I definitely think so. At first it will take you by surprise and you might be a little disappointed, but after a few listens I adapted to the new sound and now I love it (:
Jollyballz5000 7 months ago
Dude...you fail at life >:(
Selenium238 7 months ago
This is how you follow up to Plastic Beach?? :(
NemethBooshi 7 months ago
this is actually probably one of my favorite albums from the gorillaz right next to plastic beach. revolving doors and amarillo are my favorites from this album. I also noticed there was no rapping in the album so thats another thing i enjoyed cause i dont like rap that much. :)
jfrog1309 8 months ago
this album is terrible in y opinion
CheesekasterT1 8 months ago
I have to say that I felt the same way, but I was not that big of a fan of Shytown. My favorite tracks were probably "Amarillo" and "Revolving Doors." Though I believe if he kept them a little while longer, he could've turned them into something great.
egge5027 8 months ago
You can tell that they recorded it in America because the had a buttload of American themes in the names and lyrics of the songs so I guess I thought that was interesting. I didn't like the fluff songs at all and I was confused as to why they had Seattle Yodel on there and as to why they decided to end the album with it but whatever. I love Gorillaz and the songs revolving doors, hillbilly man, shy-town, and Amarillo were just so freaking awesome and they really make the album worth it. :)
kittypopsoda 9 months ago
The Joplin Spider is amazing!
talkingbeatlehead 9 months ago
you're analogies are nonsense. Detroit is much more than 'bumpin'
bunchofidiots321 9 months ago
His least favourite songs are some of my favourite songs..
xtremehrmhn 9 months ago
I personaly like how it sounds and it's really good if it was done on an Ipad, they have been doing a well done job for all there albums. But everyone has there own view on music, my favourite from the fall would have to be revolveing doors. it's very moody and sounds much like 2-D's life
pupkk2102 9 months ago
Phoner to arizona and shytown ftw
KrazyKKid 9 months ago
this is the first review on The Fall that ive seen... kudos to this guy he knows how to review awesome job man
Chavez8697 9 months ago
In my opinion 2 of my favorite albums of Gorillaz is 2001-Gorillaz and 2005-Demon Days
reymisterio56 7 months ago
i love all of their albums to bits! When i listen to the fall i don't usually skip any songs.....the album is defently worth buying =D
dob118 9 months ago
Want the point of view of a music producer and musicologist? Try my review. I think it has some insightful bits not considered here:
w w w . l a s t .f m/user/-Asterisk-/journal/2011/04/09/4bie4o_gorillaz_--_the_fall_album_review
(fix the w w w and the l a s t . f m in the url)
However, I pretty much parallel the same sentiments as in the video.
xxAsteriskxx 9 months ago
to be honest, im a die-hard Gorillaz fan and always will be, I feel that The Fall is Gorillaz in a new direction, one that people may or may not like. Im not usually into tech stuff or synth but Gorillaz I can do, they always seem to impress me with all their material. The one song I did LOVE was Revolving Doors. Like I said, I think this is Gorillaz in a whole new direction for better or worse. Let me know what you think! also txt 541 844 8670
NotSoDailyReview 9 months ago
The Parish, Joplin Spider, the speak it mountains, end of california and seattle yodel amounted me to disliking The Fall as a whole.
Really weak album imo.
ldiotProof 9 months ago
I. HAVE. THAT. SAME. MUG.
ReisNJake 9 months ago
i respect that music is built off of opinions, but any gorillaz fan needs to know by know how much they evolve. the jump from "gorillaz" to "demon days" was huge, and likewise for "plastic beach," but come on, people! the albums separate are (almost) completely different bands, but together we got something better: the gorillaz. although i have yet to listen to this, im looking forward to it!
THEalfalfa1 9 months ago
I disliked The Fall for pretty much the same reasons you specified in this review. Sorry Gorillaz but this new album is The Fail.
EnonCA 9 months ago
Do you make music, Anthony?
Sector806 10 months ago
Great Review! Thanks!
And as for foxhound1976, i liked "Broken" and "Empire Ants" because the vocals are amazing in both!!!
CarlanBruns 10 months ago
I purchased the album the album 2 days ago and I personally thought this album is a bit neutral for me. The only songs I like on the album are Hillbilly Man, Detroit, and Revolving Doors. The rest of the songs I still listen to but not as much. I'm still glad i bought it though. =)
animeluver347 10 months ago
I liked "Amarillo" so much ...not sure about "Revolving doors"
yassomusic 10 months ago
Wow, absolutely no mention of 'Amarillo'? Shocking, to say the least. Not only is it the best song on the album, but quite possibly the best Gorillaz song, period. I had a friend listen to it and she was moved to tears. It's just *that* powerful, heartbreaking, and gorgeous. 'Revolving Doors' is also pretty good.
hateismine 10 months ago 6
@hateismine
You're absolutely right. This song.. Amazingly powerful and has a vibe which moves me so deep. The atmosphere of Amarillo is breathtaking and is imo one of Gorillaz finest. The album as a whole is another story, but it's also ridiculous to compare it to their former cd Demon Days which is one of my favorite albums ever. But dude, you're so right about this. I feel you.
klyfas 9 months ago 11
Solid review! While I personally love this album, I can see how you could compare it to a Raw Steak. Actually...very good analogy! I'm a hardcore fan of Gorillaz (got their bio an everything), so this album appeals to me! It isn't for everyone, but that's what makes a delicacy, after all!
acescouter1992 10 months ago
if you want to hear a beautiful electronic album check out
Shipwrek - Journal
canecreek00 10 months ago
it was made on an Ipad and was meant to be a raw experimental thing i wouldnt even consider it an album more of an experiment a collectors item for the fans for those who say it sucks its going to suck when you compare it to the albums that took 4-5 years to get out there...dont be dissapointed the gorillaz will come back with an album better then ever
DudButVideos 10 months ago
You should review Dir en Grey's single "Lotus" sometime, its a good single :]
LayneSykora 10 months ago
I am a huge Gorillaz fan, and a huge electronica/sampler fan...and I personally thought this album sucked.
The only hit is Revolving Doors. Every other song sounds like a shoved-together mess made in quick minutes between shows. They have no purpose, meaning, or entertainment.
I will not be purchasing this album.
HaloHocico 10 months ago
haha, i was just going to get irrationally upset with you over your review, until i heard "i didn't like joplin spider, or hillbilly man, just as i didn't like sweepstakes or glitter freeze." that made me realize that we're coming from two different standpoints, since hillbilly man is my favorite, and i can never stop singing sweepstakes. so you're all good, won't beat you up.
sempercras 10 months ago
actually really like this guy.
reviews everything .. skrillex, gorillaz, justice ...
Did you do The Strokes new album??
cause if not .. GET ON IT :D
DoubleDz2k11 10 months ago
@DoubleDz2k11 He did review it xD Fantano is full of win hahaaaha
R2akaThuNDaChiCkeN 10 months ago
it's really not an album..in my opinion, and it's good very good, but not an album
ThisISHappanin 10 months ago
@ThisISHappanin Lol then what is it? (just curious)
MisterBankz 10 months ago
@MisterBankz an experiment, most likely started by recording some ideas on an Ipad that led to a release, what I was really trying to get across was that this is not their fourth big release, you know, up to par, and i think they are aware of that, why else would the originally give it away for free
ThisISHappanin 10 months ago
@ThisISHappanin Yeah I see. It may not seem like much to most people but to them it's their 4th big release. I do question their decision to make it that way though, it wasn't a good idea to release it for free if they were going to sell it months later, cuz now the album's all over the internet. It would've been different if they did something new with the songs like spruced them up a bit & made them sound more complete.
MisterBankz 10 months ago
@MisterBankz I agree, but come in four to five years( the usual span for new Gorillaz material) most people are going to be hoping for that big something but might not get it, and I really agree with sprucing the songs up even though I love the album
ThisISHappanin 10 months ago
@ThisISHappanin True, alot of people are anticipating this so called "P-Sides" release that will probably never happen (not being pessimistic or anything, but the possibility of that type of release isn't very likely). I feel like that sort of thing is at the fault of the listener, they set their expectations too high and end up let down, which is why alot of people were let down by Plastic Beach cuz it didn't sound like Demon Days.
MisterBankz 10 months ago
@MisterBankz I didn't expect another gorillaz going into demon days so I didn't feel that way about plastic beach, the whole point of Gorillaz to me is doing whats different not repeating you're self
ThisISHappanin 10 months ago
@ThisISHappanin I agree .
MisterBankz 10 months ago
not their best album, sorry folks.
rbouphaphanh 10 months ago
gorillaz are the best!
ClaymashuFAIL 10 months ago
this guy looks lik a bigger Steve-O..doesnt he??
jeff2v 10 months ago
are you a black white guy? or a white black guy? Anywayz thumbs up if Rhinestone Eyes and Meloncholy Hill is the best on Plastic Beach.
foxhound1976 10 months ago 51
@foxhound1976 He looks 1/8th or 1/16th black
trevor2594 10 months ago
@foxhound1976 also empire ants
Caspasho 10 months ago
@foxhound1976 This is about The Fall, not Plastic Beach..
sabermanesh 8 months ago
are you a black white guy? or a white black guy?
foxhound1976 10 months ago
My favorite Gorillaz album right now. Dark, ambient, sparse, small, and raw. It's the perfect opposite to Plastic Beach. It's meant to be played as a piece, I think. Play it to synch with early sunrise, you'll see what I mean. In a way, it's the missing piece of the Gorillaz puzzle. If you put he albums in a loop, it does bridge the flash of PB and the quirk and emptiness of the debut beautifully.
DulBeat 11 months ago
Really accurate review
daft3ndir3kt 11 months ago
Really good review cause it's not obnoxious or biased... Shoveling snow part was weird...
crazyweirdstrange 11 months ago
I actually love hillbilly man:D
dpnlnu 11 months ago
The Fall was ok, even pretty good, but like you mentioned, raw, very "unpolished". I liked a few songs, but not nearly as much as others of my favourites from Plastic Beach and Demon Days. And i do understand it was all done on an iPad, but i think i would've probably liked it a lot more if it had been properly recorded and mixed. Also, I think it really depends which "kinds" of Gorillaz songs you like generally. Anyways great review, i thought you were fair :)
MultiAnimeChick 11 months ago
the fall was recorded on damons ipad it wasant meant to be like plastic beach or demon days or any of the other albums
XTWDeadShot 11 months ago
hey faggot we don't need to see you shoveling snow
dailysnap 11 months ago
@The2dlover4ever I know that :P
CartoonAccordion 11 months ago
you dont fucking like hillbilly man? fuck you. fuck everything about you
sansdeity420 11 months ago
I liked the fall, and how you can tell each song was inspired by wherever they were in North America they were at the time. It's not their best album ever but to me it seems like a good little side project. Can't wait for the next fully produced studio album :]
AdamRocksAtLife 11 months ago
But i agree tht the fall wasnt worked on much :/. But plastuc beach was badass :D
OblivionDeath1 11 months ago
Overall my all time favorite song for gorillaz is amarillo =^.^=
OblivionDeath1 11 months ago
amarillo becomes my ringtone.
LBPThe2nd 11 months ago
I really understand your rating on this album, even though i enjoyed just a little bit more, but what i can´t understand is the fact that you pointed "hillbilly man" as one of the worse song on this "The Fall"!
I know it's just opinions but i really think "hillbilly man" is my favourite song on this one!
Shibby21 11 months ago
I have all there cds i have
1:gorillaz
2:g-sides
3:demon days
4:d-sides
5:plastic beach
6:the fall
7:stylo single!
iam so proud of meself!
blackandwhitepro34 11 months ago
@blackandwhitepro34 You're missing "Laika Come Home"
msargedotcom 11 months ago
I like your taste in music man
Slaylimpbizkit 11 months ago
I agree that this is Gorillaz in one of its rawest form. I think Damon was highly experimental during the tour and wanted to get ideas down on "paper". and I like the electronics that you dubbed "obnoxious". So rough and raw, and juicy!
Luap0 11 months ago
PLUUUUUSSSS there all recorded were they went over the tour, o saw them in oakland, bt big gorillaz fan, got all there cds haha 7 shirts
RZ360ViDZ 1 year ago
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THIS IS A TOUR DIARY.... It's a musical tour diary... not an "album"... I think everyone obviously completely missed the point. The "selling point" is not that it was recorded on an iPad... because... it was given away for free... not sold.
hellakooked 1 year ago
i am a Gorillaz fan, and i love a lot of their music. And there are quite a few tracks on this that i like, and i love Revolving Doors. but thats it. every "real" album from the Gorillaz has several songs i love, the debut has Clint Eastwood, 19-2000, 5/4 and Punk. With Demon Days i loved too many to state, and with Plastic Beach i had several loved tracks, but the Fall has only one that i love, and the rest are likes or dislikes.
i hope they return to the album and "fix" it. 6/10
theKillahwatts 1 year ago
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@theKillahwatts fix it? you're not much of a fan.
sansdeity420 11 months ago
honestly, i love the Gorillaz a lot and love almost all their songs but when i heard this album i thought it wasnt even a Gorillaz album at all. To me it felt like a song emo off to sound which is the most emo :/ 6.8/10 thats pretty low for a Gorrilaz album sadly :(
dannyboy8231995 1 year ago
@dannyboy8231995 ugh lol i hate fags like you that call everything 'emo'. whats the weather like in fucking 2007, faggot? get any new myspace friends?
sansdeity420 11 months ago
I'm a hardcore gorillaz fan. What I thought about The Fall is that. Is a good album. But it could of been better. Then again, is just another chapter to the Gorillaz music. I'm waitin for the album to get released. I already have it on my iPod. Wouldnt mind buyin it. My fav song on this album.. Damn it's hard to choose. California and the slipping sun. Or hillbilly man. Long live Gorillaz u guys r the best
sickassgrim 1 year ago
Fair review. I love the Gorillaz, but as with Plastic Beach, there were some songs that I just could not dig. I really don't care whether or not an iPad was involved or whether or not it was recorded on the go. I want to hear music that moves me. Amarillo was a great track with good sound and poignant lyrics, but Phoner to Arizona was just a repetitive techno beat that might make good background music for a video game select character screen.
joeseatat 1 year ago
THE FALL WAS GREAT!
CartoonAccordion 1 year ago
THIS IS A TOUR DIARY.... It's a musical tour diary... not an "album"... I think everyone obviously completely missed the point. The "selling point" is not that it was recorded on an iPad... because... it was given away for free... not sold.
Bobby Womack's track is amazing... and being from Detroit (their show here was AMAZING)... I absolutely love the Detroit track. It encompasses the real sound of Detroit. I hate to say it, but I think this is a recording for "serious listeners only."
hellakooked 1 year ago
Reviews are opinions of people. With that, some will agree and others will disagree. Damon Albarn recorded on an iPad, but it was done while touring across North America and I think that's something that you missed on your review. He didn't have a recording studio to work with to "flower" things up and I think that's what's going on here. Wait, did you say it's raw or a cooked steak? Which one is it? As far as re-recording, Albarn probably won't. I can't see him sitting on this album
Sector806 1 year ago 18
@Sector806 he said that about 20 seconds in bro
ClockKing 10 months ago
@ClockKing Ok, "bro".
Sector806 10 months ago
@Sector806 "Ok" as in you looked back and saw this was indeed, fact? QQ more bro
ClockKing 10 months ago
@ClockKing "Reviews are opinions of people. With that, some will agree and others will disagree." was the beginning of my comment and was intentionally put there so that people such as yourself, "bro", would read it, comprehend it and refrain from replies that are a waste of time. Is that what is upsetting you? Your initial comment didn't refer to anything specific, so in return you get nothing but an OK. I can't help you when you are vague.
Sector806 10 months ago
@Sector806 lemme start off my reply with a quote as well then "recorded on an iPad... something that you missed on your review." 20 seconds in you could've easily seen an error in your frail logic bro. I'm not arguing or dissatisfied or upset by anything than the lack of attention you gave this review before commenting on his commentary.
ClockKing 10 months ago
@ClockKing I am aware that Anthony mentions that the album was recorded in North America. My comment "Damon Albarn recorded on an iPad, but it was done while touring across North America and I think that's something that you missed on your review." refers to Anthony's disregard of how and when this album was recorded. The album was made in 30 days while the band was already busy touring and it was made all with the recording abilities and limitations of an iPad. Does that help you, bro?
Sector806 10 months ago
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@ClockKing I am aware that Anthony mentions that the album was recorded in North America. My comment "Damon Albarn recorded on an iPad, but it was done while touring across North America and I think that's something that you missed on your review." refers to Anthony's disregard of how and when this album was recorded. The album was made in 30 days while the band was already busy touring and it was made all with the recording abilities and limitations of an iPad. Does that help you, bro?
Sector806 10 months ago
@ClockKing I am aware that Anthony mentions that the album was recorded while touring North America. My comment "Damon Albarn recorded on an iPad, but it was done while touring across North America and I think that's something that you missed on your review." refers to Anthony's disregard as to how and when the album was made. Recording an album in 30 days with the capabilities and limitations of an iPad, while already busy touring, plays an important factor with the final product. Got it,bro?
Sector806 10 months ago
great album, however 1-2 duds
sussinghammer 1 year ago
I would burn my tounge trying to eat that cooked stake after losing the feel of my hands turning black from being burnt..
datkid56 1 year ago
It was recorded on an iPad.
1NotEvenFunny1 1 year ago
fuck you man
MATALE0N 1 year ago
i liked some of the songs. i guess i would buy it
goldthylacine 1 year ago
I really think you have to be a gorillaz fan to enjoy the whole album
RushRules4 1 year ago
No offense. the gorillaz had about 5 albums
TheAdventuresOfQuinn 1 year ago
It's true that being a Gorillaz fan I never want to hear bad reviews about it, and I can't say that The Fall was my favorite album, but I think it has amazing tracks on it, to be honest I've never been a fan of instrumentals because I love Damon's singing so much. So I love pretty much every track he sings on.
ScaryMonstahh 1 year ago
@ScaryMonstahh This is probably the most modest post from a Gorillaz fan I've ever seen.
NeocentricHybrid 1 year ago
I love the synth., and beats and such. So interesting. I admit, being a fan i am a little bais, but its crazy and intoxicating. i dunno, guess its all just depending on what ya like... REVOLVING DOORS FOREVER!!!
Nearsh0t 1 year ago
Hillbilly man
Detroit
Shytown
Little Plastic Bags
The Parish of Space Dust
Bobby in Phoenix
and
California and the slipping of the sun
are just fucking amazing.
Like, how could someone make such beautiful music?
DrChevystep 1 year ago
I actually agree with you on most of the album. I don't hate it, but it is very different. As a hardcore Gorillaz fan, i have realized it is just another step in the Gorillaz stairwell. Some of the instrumentals are not my favorite, but I still like them. I agree with you that there are defiantly diamonds in here! My personal favorite is 'Little Pink Plastic Bags'
gwazi57 1 year ago
GLITTER FREEZ IS BOMB! OPEN YOUR EYES! ... or ears rather..
emptyvid 1 year ago
I actually thought this was their best album, but that is probably because they cut all the sh*ty rap out of it and it was so much more chill. In my opinion, plastic beach was the awful sh*ts that crawls out of your as* in the early morning.
EverStray 1 year ago
That was a pretty good anology or comparison to the album haha, Cooked steak, no nothing, just the cooked steak. awesome review though, Gorillaz are always different from everyone else, thats what i love about them.
bigblackisdagreatest 1 year ago
i think that the fall cd is like g side and d side. its just some spear songs on a cd for people to listen to if their bored or just want something different. either way its gorillaz and their always kool no matter wot!!!!!=)
2cartoonlover2 1 year ago
by gorillaz standard its quite dissapointing
youpooed78 1 year ago
love the tim & eric comedy in this.
jascrystalspike 1 year ago
i was just wondering:
when you get an album, do you sit and enjoy it or are you really serious and take notes of what you do and don't like when you listen to it?
MrBeesknees95 1 year ago
why are people always tlaking this much before they get to the point
WartenFarten 1 year ago
I liked this album but of course not as much as their studio albums. Good songs, a few stood out more than others. I didn't mind the electronic synth stuff mainly because I've gotten used to the Gorillaz giving me what I don't expect. All their albums are very experimental and the same goes for the fall.
AndySarvis 1 year ago
RxOxTxO by shing02 should be reviewed when it comes out!!!
phathead524 1 year ago
Your review is brilliant.. spot on
katlovinn 1 year ago
I think this album must be taken as it is... It isn't a great studio album like Plastic Beach, and it doesn't either has it's message... Plastic Beach in fact is a very good album, despite not catchy, but it delivers a story, and a message, they have grown on it... The fall is more an experiment, a way to keep ideas still flowing on spontaneity, and it has this feeling all over it, it has some more mistery and darkness to plastic beach because its unfinished charm
Recedebo 1 year ago
You brighten up my day.
srimecrime 1 year ago
As far as I know it was sequenced on the ipad, not recorded.. also if you look at the gear list used on this thing you realize the ipad was only a small equation of the recording process, they still used more gear than most indie musicians even own.
On top of that there was still post production as well and the album has obviously been mastered, though they retained a raw feel on purpose.
SunbeltRyders 1 year ago
it's not bad at all... You say it's weakly post-produced...
but that's just it... it's raw and it's good.. not f*cked up by a sucky producer which doesn't know good music when it is right in front of him.
IMHO it's the best album of gorillaz since their debutalbum.
Demon days sucked.. and plastic beach wasn't worth listening to more than once... this new semi-album is worth listening to much more than the previous combined, even if it was recorded on an ipad and if they are very instrumental...
Bennie98 1 year ago
Dude I think I may have been the 15,000-th!..? Hoping there's a prize if so... also very notable that there was zero rapping & few guests on in this album, unless I missed it. So that's a difference from the first 3 albums as well... yeah much more Albarn-centric.
burnsideo7 1 year ago
For a reviewer of this release, it totally matters that this was made on an iPad. I believe the idea was to demonstrate the possibilities of what the thing can do, and I think Damon realized quickly that the iPad/iPhone can do incredible things. At the end of the day, yes, the music is what matters, but what a device like the iPad can do is in it's infancy. It's brave for Damon to try and be the first to release something using the iPad. Hold on folks, here comes the future....
jahjah67 1 year ago
yo, do MillionYoung - Replicants please!!!
bennybumtit 1 year ago
lol "selling point" of a free album.
IHaveDimensia 1 year ago
73RULAS 1 year ago
the world while the Fall is a post apocalyptic view of the world. The instruments sound sad to convey the image of the world being over. Almost as if though someone or a group of people are walking america in hope of survivors. This is especially prevelant in Little Plastic Bags. Listen to the whole album again with that thought and you will see how it fits. Also, hint the title the Fall. And yes, I know Damon said he named it after the season in which it was recorded.
73RULAS 1 year ago
@73RULAS That's a pretty cool way of looking at it I guess. Even though it's not a concept album (well Plastic Beach/Demon Days sort of concept album). I don't think it was really supposed to convey some sort of deep message, it seems to just be a collection of songs detailing Damon's trip to America.
iFranxo 1 year ago
@iFranxo I know... I just couldnt help but think about it that way :3
73RULAS 1 year ago
Honestly, I feel the only weak track on this album was Phoner to Arizona. I thought I was in for a horrendous album when I heard that. Then Revolving Doors changed my thoughts and the rest of the album was magnificent. All the tracks flowed nicely into each other. The weak point of this album is the length of the songs. There all short but still very nice. I believe the Fall can almost be a concept album, a sequel to plastic beach in being that plastic beach was showing us how we are destroying
73RULAS 1 year ago
i think it is great as a musical tour diary which if anything beefs up their back catalogue a bit. i agree with the fact that it has definate highs and lows. Plus the acoustic guitar on the album is for the most part really really nice and i personally like a lot of the synth programming. saw them at the final plastic beach show in Auckland, one of the best performances i have ever seen.
SnarlDreadwood 1 year ago
Band: Kvelertak Album: Kvelertak
TheNarcoleptics 1 year ago
It's more of an experiment than an album, which is why it feels like there are a lot of shortcomings. Considering that the majority of it is more sparks of ideas for future songs than fully-finished songs and given that it was recorded on the iPad, I think the limitations speak for themselves throughout the album. However, I agree that there are moments like "Phoenix" with Womack that really do shine. As a big Gorillaz fan, I still greatly appreciate their scope of creativity and ingenuity.
fish128812 1 year ago
lol I love Glitter freeze
da1on2 1 year ago
i am a big gorillaz fan but i am very disappointed for this new "album" .... its' nothing to compare to the beautiful plastic beach , demon days and gorillaz.... and yes tell me something... why make music with an ipad?
personally i will continue to listen plastic beach because i love it....
domyne 1 year ago
I fucking love to hate cal
laketop 1 year ago
Gorillaz have more albums than you are accounting for Anthony, just lettin ya know
tylerjg33 1 year ago
Hillbilly Man Is Sweet
shrubs0077 1 year ago
young the giant
dodgrlover 1 year ago
cash4u
TheZuah 1 year ago
its not supposed to be a serious album. YOU DIDNT LIKE SWEEPSTAKES AND GLITTER FREEZE WHAT THE F*CK IS WRONG WITH YOU?! whatever dude. you think its for gorillaz/ damon albarn fans only? no. its for people who ARE NOT WEAK. most would just shield their faces from things they dont understand. this album is good, and you have to give the guy the benefit of a doubt, i mean, there is only so much you can do with an iPad. i have to agree with you on the demon days part though, my favorite album.peece
uskyler05 1 year ago
Bobby In Phoenix is amazing =)
twistedknightmare 1 year ago