TRACK OF THE WEEK
Written by Jodie Lynn
Written by Jodie Lynn
This week has been Gorillaz central for me. Rumours have been rife lately about a fourth phase to Gorillaz and what better excuse do I need to go back over their catalogue?
I could have went for the obvious Clint Eastwood or Feel Good Inc but let’s be honest, who doesn’t love those ones? So my chosen track this week is Rhinestone Eyes. It may not be the most prominent of theirs but there’s a reason why it always sticks out for me.
A while ago through a long YouTube binge I came across a live version of Rhinestone Eyes for an Australian radio station. It blew my mind. Gorillaz at the time was what, like 60 people together? This radio performance was down to just four of them and it sounded excellent. Weird, but excellent.
I’ve had great enjoyment going back over Gorillaz’s work and I can’t help but think that 2016 is the perfect time for another album from those epic animated genius’. The concept for Gorillaz always seemed to be about bringing people together who may not necessarily have the chance to unite. 2016 needs more of that.
Rumour has it that there might even be a Bowie collab somewhere in the mix. Even so, with or without the wonderful Bowie, a Gorillaz album in 2016 is definitely what the world needs.
Have a listen and get yourself excited.