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Gorillaz - Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez

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Gorillaz Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez is a much welcomed addition to the discography of the world's most famous virtual band that successfully presents strong melodic songs with a collaborative mosaic approach, which utilizes a variety of influences and feels new.   Gorillaz is a virtual band created in 1998 by Blur front man Damon Albarn and cartoonist Jamie Hewlett, but now also includes Remi Kabaka Jr. The band members of this creation include    four cartoon individuals Russel Hobbs (drummer), Noodle (guitarist), Murdoc Niccals (bassist) and Stuart ‘2-D” Pot (vocalist).   However, it is important to note that it is typical for each album of the band to feature a distinct producer that assists in directing the musical soundscape of the album.   This distinct direction is clearly evident in the exceptional debut album “The Gorillaz", and their subsequent classic “Demon Dayz”. It is also typical for each Gorillaz project to feature a unifying theme or concept, whic