Lush, satirical, and kaleidoscopic—Plastic Beach is Gorillaz’s sprawling 2010 concept album, a vivid critique of consumerism, environmental decay, and pop-culture excess. Blending hip-hop, synth-pop, dubstep, funk, and orchestral arrangements, Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s virtual band created their most ambitious record to date—an album that is as playful as it is urgent.
The vinyl edition (UPC 5099962616614) presents the album across two LPs, giving its dense production the room to breathe with analog depth and warmth.
Label: Parlophone / EMI Released: 2010 (original); multiple reissues including this double-vinyl edition
Track Highlights:
“On Melancholy Hill” – A dreamy, bittersweet pop anthem, one of Gorillaz’s most beloved tracks.
“Stylo” (feat. Mos Def & Bobby Womack) – A dark, driving electro-soul cut with a legendary Womack vocal.
“Empire Ants” (feat. Little Dragon) – Starts as a hazy lullaby before bursting into shimmering synth-pop brilliance.
