The Fall
Gorillaz · 2011
43 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · hip-hop
A lo-fi exploration of electronic soundscapes, weaving fragmented narratives through playful beats and ethereal vocals.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo pacing throughout playful beats for casual listening fragmented narratives spark curiosity
- Context
- Released in 2011, 'The Fall' is Gorillaz's first album produced entirely by Damon Albarn and came out during a period of experimental transition for the band. It followed the commercially successful 'Plastic Beach' and was recorded on an iPad during their North American tour, showcasing Albarn's desire to push creative boundaries.
- If you like
- alternative rock, electronic, hip-hop
The Fall is an album by Gorillaz, released in 2011. A lo-fi exploration of electronic soundscapes, weaving fragmented narratives through playful beats and ethereal vocals. The album's unique recording process and its digital release strategy garnered significant attention, marking one of the early instances of an artist leveraging technology to create music. Despite mixed critical reception, it highlighted Gorillaz's innovative approach to music distribution and their continued influence on the art pop and electronic scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Fall sound like?
A lo-fi exploration of electronic soundscapes, weaving fragmented narratives through playful beats and ethereal vocals. Rooted in alternative rock and electronic.
What makes The Fall by Gorillaz notable?
The album's unique recording process and its digital release strategy garnered significant attention, marking one of the early instances of an artist leveraging technology to create music. Despite mixed critical reception, it highlighted Gorillaz's innovative approach to music distribution and their continued influence on the art pop and electronic scenes. Released in 2011, 'The Fall' is Gorillaz's first album produced entirely by Damon Albarn and came out during a period of experimental transition for the band. It followed the commercially successful 'Plastic Beach' and was recorded on an iPad during their North American tour, showcasing Albarn's desire to push creative boundaries.
Who is The Fall for?
The Fall works well if you're into steady mid-tempo pacing throughout, playful beats for casual listening and fragmented narratives spark curiosity.
How many songs are on The Fall?
The Fall has 15 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Phoner to Arizona Standout 4:20
- 2 Revolving Doors Standout 3:26
- 3 Hillbilly Man 3:50
- 4 Detroit 2:03
- 5 Shy-town 2:55
- 6 Little Pink Plastic Bags Standout 3:10
- 7 The Joplin Spider 3:22
- 8 The Parish of Space Dust 2:26
- 9 The Snake in Dallas 2:11
- 10 Amarillo 3:25
- 11 The Speak It Mountains 2:15
- 12 Aspen Forest 2:50
- 13 Bobby in Phoenix 3:17
- 14 California & the Slipping of the Sun 3:24
- 15 Seattle Yodel 0:39
Release Date
April 18, 2011
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
43 min 33 sec
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