With over 1.5 million copies of their self-titled album selling in the States alone, most hard-edged fans of the tunes know about Gorillaz by now. If not, it’s time to get on the bandwagon. This band, fronted entirely by four cartoon characters, started essentially as a side project created by frontman Damon Albarn (the most underrated musician out there in my opinion) and illustrator Jamie Hewlett (best known for the Tank Girl comics) but has quickly rolled into a full on blitzkrieg. The supergroup is comprised of one of the most innovative collections of musicians around: 2D, aka Damon Albarn (vocals, keyboards), Murdoc Niccals (bass), Noodle (guitars) and Russel Hobbs (drums). The mix of musical backgrounds in hip-hop, rock and funky beats really blends into an awesome collaboration.

This time around on their sophmore album, ‘Demon Days’, original producer Dan “the Automator” Nakamura has been replaced by producer Danger Mouse (most famed probably for the controversial ‘Grey Album’). The new album seems to have taken an approach to more sounds, strings, pianos and synth throughout. 2D describes ‘Demon Days’ as “like someone had taken the first album and colored it in”.

The video for ‘Feel Good Inc.’ is really amazing. It’s probably the coolest video I’ve ever seen. Most notably Noodle playing her six string on the edge of a flying island propelled by a windmill. The bass line is so catchy you’ll have it in your head for days, so be warned. And De La Soul makes a noteworthy feature in this song, making you forget they were ever missing from the music scene. Ha ha ha ha haaaaa!

Click here to watch ‘Feel Good Inc.’

‘Demon Days’ hits the shelves next Tuesday, May 24.