I adore this virtual group of humanoids! I got their first CD the day it came out and have been collecting every single piece of music they've released since that time, and I cream my Noodle-themed panties thinking of the release of Plastic Beach. I didn't listen to them for the longest time though, only collected their music and somehow became addicted to drawing the guys in my own zany, scary comic strips. Damon Albarn and the many, many other artists that appear in the group are so talented and mesh fantastically. It's difficult to pin any one genre to the band; a testament to their diversity. I get the feeling that despite the intertwined, deep storyline of the fictional group, all the rumors surrounding the artists themselves (well, not so much anymore but rather when they first came into the scene), and the time spent on each album, the songs have a laid-back, 'self-parody' feeling to them.
I just recently got back into them when I bought the new Stylo promo; their first single for Plastic Beach. Anyway, I really enjoy their music and they are to this day my favorite live performance; really trippy, crazy shows.
Oh yeah, um...I guess we can do a favorite songs/albums, to spice things up a tad. My favorite songs are: The Sounder, Rock The House, Re Hash, Strictly Rubbadub, New Genius (Brother), Slow Country and Stylo. I could probably pick more but it'd get ridiculous. Favorite album is their S/T first release. Favorite LP/EP is G-Sides. Anyone else into these guys/gals/animals? Are the fans of this band as into their story as I am? It's pretty crazy, ridiculously exaggerated and complete bullshit but it's awesome on so many levels. Appreciated.