A Gorillaz who's who

With the Gorillaz set to release their third studio album, Plastic Beach, on Tuesday, March 9th, it's time to take a look at the talent behind the "virtual" band that has become an unlikely worldwide phenomenon, with album sales exceeding the 15 million mark.

Singer and multi-instrumentalist Damon Albarn -- best known, of course, as the frontman for the Britpop band Blur -- and illustrator and "Tank Girl" creator Jamie Hewlett are the Gorillaz' only two permanent real-world members. (The group's core animated unit, as drawn by Hewlett, remains 2D, Murdoc, Noodle and Russel.) Each of the three Gorillaz albums have been filled out by an ever-expanding roster of talent from across the musical spectrum, including singers and musicians who have gained fame in a number of genres (hip hop, alternative rock, R&B, punk) and decades.

Below, we take a closer look at these collaborators, album by album and track by track. While you are reading, feel free to listen to Plastic Beach in its entirety, courtesy of NPR:

The New Album: Plastic Beach (Virgin, 2010)

One of 2010's most anticipated releases, Plastic Beach is just the third studio album by the virtual band. The first single "Stylo" serves as an indicator that Plastic Beach may be slightly mellower (or at least lacking an electrifying dance number) than previous efforts, but that doesn't alter the overall quality of the album: critics are once again hailing it as a major success. And, as we shall see in just a moment, the new disc's talent lineup is deeper than ever.

If you like the album as a whole ...

... then check out the work of Damon Albarn, who produced and wrote much of Plastic Beach, in addition to singing and playing on all three albums as well as co-originating the Gorillaz concept with Hewlett. Since 1989, Albarn has fronted the London-based band Blur, who achieved great fame in Britain but were somewhat less successful in the United States until their breakthrough 1997 single "Song 2." In recent years, while Blur has mainly been on hiatus, the 41-year-old Albarn has busied himself with production work and side projects, which -- in the case of the Gorillaz -- have at times brought the artist more fame than Blur ever did.

Albums Featuring Damon Albarn

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
The Best of Blur by Blur	2000	Artist	88	9.1
Welcome To Mali by Amadou & Mariam	2009	Producer	86	7.9
This Albarn-produced disc is one of several Mali-related releases for the Blur man this decade
Midlife: A Beginner's Guide To Blur by Blur	2009	Artist	86	8.3
Think Tank by Blur	2003	Artist	83	9.0
13 by Blur	1999	Artist	79	7.6
The Good, The Bad & The Queen by The Good, The Bad & The Queen	2007	Artist	76	8.5
TGTB&TQ also includes Clash bassist Paul Simonon, The Verve's Simon Tong, and drummer Tony Allen
Before The Poison by Marianne Faithfull	2005	Producer	76	8.8
Heligoland by Massive Attack	2010	Guest	74	8.2
Monkey: Journey to the West by Monkey	2008	Artist	69	n/a
Albarn paired with Hewlett to score a Chinese acrobatic opera based on a 16th century story
Music to Make Love to Your Old Lady By by Nathaniel Merriweather Presents Lovage	2001	Guest	66	9.7
Palookaville by Fatboy Slim	2004	Guest	53	9.0
Democrazy by Damon Albarn	2003	Artist	45	7.8
Key Damon Albarn albums not in Metacritic's database:
Parklife by Blur	1994	Artist
Blur's best album is a not-to-be-missed Britpop classic
Modern Life Is Rubbish by Blur	1993	Artist
The Great Escape by Blur	1995	Artist
Blur by Blur	1997	Artist
Mali Music by Damon Albarn & Friends	2002	Artist

In this and all similar tables below, the Metascore is a weighted average of individual scores given by professional music critics on a scale of 0 (bad) to 100 (good). A Metascore of 61 or higher denotes generally positive reviews, while 81 or higher indicates universal acclaim. The User Score is an average of grades assigned by Metacritic site visitors, on a scale of 0 (bad) to 10 (good). The Role indicates what primary role the listed artist (in this case, Damon Albarn) played on the album: either "Artist" (if it is a solo album or he is in the group whose album it is), "Producer" if he produced all or some of the disc, or "Guest" if he merely appeared as a guest artist on one or a few tracks.

If you like "Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach" ...

... then you might like the work of rapper Snoop Dogg, who contributes vocals to the track. Since the early 1990s, Calvin Broadus has been one of West Coast rap's most successful artists, when not expanding his audience through acting and hosting televizzle shows.

Albums Featuring Snoop Dogg

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
Paid Tha Cost To Be Da Boss by Snoop Dogg	2002	Artist	76	7.8
Ego Trippin' by Snoop Dogg	2008	Artist	71	9.0
Tha Blue Carpet Treatment by Snoop Dogg	2006	Artist	70	7.0
Tha Last Meal by Snoop Dogg	2000	Artist	65	8.6
R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece by Snoop Dogg	2004	Artist	63	7.5
R&G features Snoop's first #1 single, "Drop It Like It's Hot"
Malice N Wonderland by Snoop Dogg	2009	Artist	61	6.2
The Hard Way by 213	2004	Artist	56	8.0
Snoop's collaboration with Nate Dogg and Warren G failed to impress reviewers
Key Snoop Dogg albums not in Metacritic's database:
Doggystyle by Snoop Doggy Dogg	1993	Artist
Tha Doggfather by Snoop Doggy Dogg	1996	Artist

If you like "White Flag" ...

... then you might like the work of grime artist Kano. The East London rapper will release his fourth album later this year. Another grime artist, Bashy, also appears on "White Flag."

Albums Featuring Kano

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
Home Sweet Home by Kano	2005	Artist	82	9.8
Key Kano albums not in Metacritic's database:
London Town by Kano	2007	Artist

If you like "Stylo" ...

... then you might like the work of R&B legend Bobby Womack. The one-time member of Sam Cooke's touring band and leader of The Valentinos, the 66-year-old Womack is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee best known for his 1970s-era solo albums and hit singles like "Woman's Gotta Have It" and "Lookin' For a Love."

Albums Featuring Bobby Womack

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
Key Bobby Womack albums not in Metacritic's database:
Communication by Bobby Womack	1971	Artist
Understanding by Bobby Womack	1972	Artist
The Facts of Life by Bobby Womack	1973	Artist
The Best of Bobby Womack by Bobby Womack	2008	Artist

If you like "Stylo" or "Sweepstakes" ...

... then you might like the work of rapper Mos Def. Better known these days as an actor, Dante Terrell Smith-Bey paired with Talib Kweli in the duo Black Star in the late 1990s before launching a successful solo career. Mos Def has starred in movies such as The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 63 and Be Kind Rewind 52.

Albums Featuring Mos Def

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
The Ecstatic by Mos Def	2009	Artist	81	9.0
Graduation by Kanye West	2007	Guest	79	8.3
The New Danger by Mos Def	2004	Artist	59	7.9
True Magic [First Version] by Mos Def	2006	Artist	45	7.2
Key Mos Def albums not in Metacritic's database:
Black on Both Sides by Mos Def	1999	Artist
Black Star by Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star	1998	Artist

If you like "Superfast Jellyfish" ...

... then you might like the work of Gruff Rhys. The Welsh musician and vocalist fronts the veteran alternative-rock band Super Furry Animals, when not busying himself with numerous side projects and guest appearances. (Note that De La Soul also contributes to "Superfast Jellyfish," but we'll get to them in a few moments when we discuss Demon Days.)

Albums Featuring Gruff Rhys

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
Phantom Power by Super Furry Animals	2003	Artist	87	9.0
Rings Around the World by Super Furry Animals	2002	Artist	86	9.0
Dark Days/Light Years by Super Furry Animals	2009	Artist	84	8.0
Mwng by Super Furry Animals	2000	Artist	84	8.7
Mwng is the Furries' only album to be sung entirely in their native Welsh language
Candylion by Gruff Rhys	2007	Artist	80	8.5
Stainless Style by Neon Neon	2008	Artist	79	9.1
Fans of the Gorillaz might dig this 1980s-influenced electro-pop collaboration between Rhys and producer Boom Bip, a concept album about carmaker John De Lorean
Love Kraft by Super Furry Animals	2005	Artist	77	8.7
Hey Venus! by Super Furry Animals	2008	Artist	77	9.2
Blue Eyed In The Red Room by Boom Bip	2005	Guest	75	9.0
Dark Night of the Soul by Danger Mouse And Sparklehorse	2009	Guest	71	7.9
Temporary Pleasure by Simian Mobile Disco	2009	Guest	70	6.0
Yr Atal Genhedlaeth by Gruff Rhys	2005	Artist	69	8.5
Key Gruff Rhys albums not in Metacritic's database:
Radiator by Super Furry Animals	1997	Artist
Fuzzy Logic by Super Furry Animals	1996	Artist

If you like "Empire Ants" or "To Binge" ...

... then you might like the work of Little Dragon. The Swedish electronica outfit has released two albums to date.

Albums Featuring Little Dragon

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
Machine Dreams by Little Dragon	2009	Artist	74	8.6
Key Little Dragon albums not in Metacritic's database:
Little Dragon by Little Dragon	2007	Artist

If you like "Glitter Freeze" ...

... then you might like the work of Mark E. Smith, the unmistakable frontman for English post-punk band The Fall. A band that's impossible to describe without using the word prolific, The Fall has released 27 studio albums since the late 1970s, while changing band members more often than even the Gorillaz.

Albums Featuring Mark E. Smith

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
The Real New Fall L.P. (Formerly Country On The Click) by The Fall	2004	Artist	85	9.5
Imperial Wax Solvent by The Fall	2008	Artist	81	8.5
Fall Heads Roll by The Fall	2005	Artist	80	8.8
Tromatic Reflexxions by Von Sudenfed	2007	Artist	79	9.5
Smith joined up with German electronica outfit Mouse on Mars for this surprisingly strong one-off collaboration
The Menace by Elastica	2000	Guest	69	8.6
Reformation Post T.L.C. by The Fall	2007	Artist	67	7.2
Key Mark E. Smith albums not in Metacritic's database:
50,000 Fall Fans Can't Be Wrong – 39 Golden Greats by The Fall	2004	Artist
Hex Enduction Hour by The Fall	1982	Artist
This Nation's Saving Grace by The Fall	1985	Artist
Perverted by Language by The Fall	1983	Artist
Grotesque (After the Gramme) by The Fall	1980	Artist
The Infotainment Scan by The Fall	1993	Artist

If you like "Some Kind of Nature" ...

... then you might like the work of Lou Reed, the artist to whom nearly every alternative rock band of the last four decades owes a debt. The main songwriter for Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Velvet Underground, Reed has also enjoyed a successful solo career since the 1970s.

Albums Featuring Lou Reed

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
Animal Serenade by Lou Reed	2004	Artist	71	8.7
Berlin: Live At St. Ann's Warehouse [Live] by Lou Reed	2008	Artist	70	6.5
Ecstasy by Lou Reed	2000	Artist	69	7.5
The Raven by Lou Reed	2003	Artist	54	9.3
Key Lou Reed albums not in Metacritic's database:
The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground & Nico	1967	Artist
White Light/White Heat by The Velvet Underground	1968	Artist
Transformer by Lou Reed	1972	Artist
VU by The Velvet Underground	1985	Artist
The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground	1969	Artist
Loaded by The Velvet Underground	1970	Artist
Berlin by Lou Reed	1973	Artist
New York by Lou Reed	1989	Artist
Songs for Drella by Lou Reed and John Cale	1990	Artist

If you like "Plastic Beach" ...

... then you might like the work of Mick Jones and Paul Simonon, two members of legendary punk band The Clash. The album's title track marks the first time that Jones and Simonon have recorded a song together in nearly three decades. In the years since The Clash dissolved, Simonon formed the band Havana 3am and played in Albarn's The Good, The Bad & The Queen project, while Jones, after a brief stint in the English Beat spinoff General Public, achieved success in the 1980s with his group Big Audio Dynamite, and recently produced albums by The Libertines.

Albums Featuring Mick Jones and/or Paul Simonon

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
London Calling [25th Anniversary Legacy Edition] by The Clash	2004	Artist	100	9.1
Even in its original format (the '04 reissue adds rare early recordings of the songs), this 1979 double album is widely regarded as one of the best rock albums ever recorded
Live at Shea Stadium by The Clash	2008	Artist	81	9.4
The Libertines by The Libertines	2004	Producer	80	8.8
Up the Bracket by The Libertines	2003	Producer	78	8.8
The Good, The Bad & The Queen by The Good, The Bad & The Queen	2007	Artist	76	8.5
Down in Albion by Babyshambles	2006	Producer	56	7.4
Key Mick Jones and/or Paul Simonon albums not in Metacritic's database:
The Clash on Broadway [Box Set] by The Clash	1991	Artist
While you'll still want to seek out most of their individual albums if you haven't already, this 64-song compilation includes a big dose of non-album tracks and great liner notes
Sandinista! by The Clash	1980	Artist
How did The Clash follow their acclaimed double-LP London Calling? With a triple album
Combat Rock by The Clash	1982	Artist
The Clash by The Clash	1977	Artist
Give 'Em Enough Rope by The Clash	1978	Artist
This Is Big Audio Dynamite by Big Audio Dynamite	1985	Artist
Look for a remastered, 2-disc "Legacy Edition" of BAD's sterling debut later this spring
No. 10, Upping St. by Big Audio Dynamite	1986	Artist
A reunion of Jones and fellow Clash member Joe Strummer, who produced BAD's second LP
Megatop Phoenix by Big Audio Dynamite	1989	Artist
Tighten Up Vol. 88 by Big Audio Dynamite	1988	Artist
Kool-Aid by Big Audio Dynamite II	1990	Artist
The Globe by Big Audio Dynamite II	1991	Artist
All The Rage by General Public	1984	Artist

The Second Album: Demon Days (Virgin, 2005)

While Demon Days may be best known for the absolutely irresistible single "Feel Good Inc.," the album is stocked with great tracks from beginning to end, and was the second straight commercial success for the virtual band.

If you like the album as a whole ...

... then you might like the work of Danger Mouse, who produced much of Demon Days. Born Brian Joseph Burton, the DJ and producer has been associated with a number of memorable albums over the past decade, and is a member of Gnarls Barkley. "Crazy" and "Feel Good Inc."? The guy knows how to produce a hit single.

Albums Featuring Danger Mouse

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
The Mouse and the Mask by DangerDoom	2005	Artist	81	8.3
Danger Mouse collaborated with another Gorillaz contributor, rapper MF Doom, on an album tied to Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming
St. Elsewhere by Gnarls Barkley	2006	Artist	81	8.3
The Grey Album by Danger Mouse	2004	Artist	79	7.9
The LP that launched his career, The Grey Album is an attention-grabbing mash-up of Jay-Z's 'The Black Album' and music from The Beatles' 'The White Album.'
Dreamt For Light Years In The Belly Of A Mountain by Sparklehorse	2006	Guest	78	8.0
A Healthy Distrust by Sage Francis	2005	Guest	78	9.0
Fear Of A Black Tangent by Busdriver	2005	Guest	78	9.0
Modern Guilt by Beck	2008	Producer	77	8.0
The Good, The Bad & The Queen by The Good, The Bad & The Queen	2007	Producer	76	8.5
The Odd Couple by Gnarls Barkley	2008	Artist	76	8.2
Attack & Release by The Black Keys	2008	Producer	76	9.0
Pieces Of The People We Love by The Rapture	2006	Producer	74	7.2
The Last Laugh by Joker's Daughter	2009	Producer	72	10.0
Dark Night of the Soul by Danger Mouse And Sparklehorse	2009	Artist	71	7.9
Replica Sun Machine by The Shortwave Set	2009	Producer	65	8.0
Key Danger Mouse albums not in Metacritic's database:
The Blue God by Martina Topley-Bird	2008	Producer

If you like "Kids with Guns" ...

... then you might like the work of Neneh Cherry, the Swedish artist best known for her hit 1989 single "Buffalo Stance."

Albums Featuring Neneh Cherry

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
Present/Future by Eagle Eye Cherry	2001	Guest	53	8.0
Key Neneh Cherry albums not in Metacritic's database:
Raw Like Sushi by Neneh Cherry	1989	Artist

If you like "Dirty Harry" ...

... then you might like the work of Bootie Brown, a rapper who was one of the founding members of West Coast hip-hop outfit The Pharcyde.

Albums Featuring Bootie Brown

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
Plain Rap by The Pharcyde	2000	Artist	65	10.0
Key Bootie Brown albums not in Metacritic's database:
Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde by The Pharcyde	1992	Artist
Labcabincalifornia by The Pharcyde	1995	Artist

If you like "Feel Good Inc." (and, really, who doesn't) ...

... then you might like the work of De La Soul. Since the late 1980s, the New York trio has been one of hip-hop's most innovative groups. De La Soul's one Grammy Award, however, comes from their work on this Gorillaz track.

Albums Featuring De La Soul

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
The Grind Date by De La Soul	2004	Artist	80	9.5
AOI: Bionix by De La Soul	2001	Artist	77	8.1
Art Official Intelligence (Mosaic Thump) by De La Soul	2000	Artist	75	9.6
Are You In? by De La Soul	2009	Artist	71	8.5
Key De La Soul albums not in Metacritic's database:
3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul	1989	Artist
The group's hugely influential debut spawned the hits "The Magic Number" and "Me Myself and I"
De La Soul is Dead by De La Soul	1991	Artist
Stakes Is High by De La Soul	1996	Artist

If you like "November Has Come" ...

... then you might like the work of rapper and producer MF Doom. Known to his parents as Daniel Dumile, Doom has recorded under a number of aliases in the years since departing from the group KMD.

Albums Featuring MF Doom

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
Madvillainy by Madvillain	2004	Artist	93	8.8
A modern hip-hop masterpiece, Madvillain was a collaboration between MF Doom and Madlib
Fishscale by Ghostface Killah	2006	Producer	88	8.7
MM..Food by MF Doom	2004	Artist	81	8.5
The Mouse and the Mask by DangerDoom	2005	Artist	81	8.3
The Grind Date by De La Soul	2004	Guest	80	9.5
Born Like This by DOOM	2009	Artist	77	8.6
Droppin' Science Fiction by The Mighty Underdogs	2008	Guest	75	n/a
White Van Music by Jake One	2008	Guest	73	8.5
Venomous Villain [VV:2] by Viktor Vaughn	2004	Artist	71	8.5
Exquisite Corpse by Daedelus	2005	Guest	66	9.0
Made In Brooklyn by Masta Killa	2006	Producer	66	6.5
Unexpected Guests by DOOM	2009	Artist	65	7.0
Key MF Doom albums not in Metacritic's database:
Vaudeville Villain by Viktor Vaughn	2003	Artist
Operation: Doomsday by MF Doom	1999	Artist
Mr. Hood by KMD	1991	Artist

If you like "All Alone" ...

... then you might like the work of Roots Manuva. The London-based rapper has been recording for over a decade.

Albums Featuring Roots Manuva

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
Awfully Deep by Roots Manuva	2005	Artist	80	8.9
Slime & Reason by Roots Manuva	2008	Artist	76	9.0
Key Roots Manuva albums not in Metacritic's database:
Brand New Second Hand by Roots Manuva	1999	Artist
Run Come Save Me by Roots Manuva	2001	Artist

... or you might like the work of Martina Topley-Bird, who also sings on "All Alone." Best known for her collaborations with one-time boyfriend Tricky, the singer has released a pair of solo albums and also guests on the new Massive Attack album.

Albums Featuring Martina Topley-Bird

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
Bow Down to the Exit Sign by David Holmes	2000	Guest	84	8.5
Anything by Martina Topley-Bird	2004	Artist	76	8.5
This American version of 'Quixotic' lacks several of the tracks found on that UK release
Heligoland by Massive Attack	2010	Guest	74	8.2
Quixotic by Martina Topley-Bird	2003	Artist	71	10.0
Key Martina Topley-Bird albums not in Metacritic's database:
Maxinquaye by Tricky	1995	Guest
Pre-Millennium Tension by Tricky	1996	Guest
Nearly God by Nearly God	1996	Guest
The Blue God by Martina Topley-Bird	2008	Artist

If you like "Dare" ...

... then you might like the work of Shaun Ryder, the frontman for seminal "Madchester" band the Happy Mondays. While the Mondays have been an on-again, off-again proposition since the early 1990s, Ryder formed another band (Black Grape) and released a solo album.

Albums Featuring Shaun Ryder

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
24 Hour Party People OST by Various Artists	2002	Artist	86	8.2
The soundtrack to Michael Winterbottom's film about the Manchester music scene features several songs by the Happy Mondays, including the title track
Uncle Dysfunktional by Happy Mondays	2007	Artist	57	8.0
Amateur Night In The Big Top by Shaun William Ryder	2003	Artist	51	9.2
Key Shaun Ryder albums not in Metacritic's database:
Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches by Happy Mondays	1990	Artist
While the Mondays had standout tracks on several of their other albums, none of their LPs comes close to topping Pills 'n' Thrills, which excels from start to finish
Hallelujah [EP] by Happy Mondays	1989	Artist
Bummed by Happy Mondays	1988	Artist
It's Great When You're Straight... Yeah by Black Grape	1995	Artist

The First Album: Gorillaz (Virgin, 2001)

The album that started it all, Gorillaz' eponymous 2001 release featured the unexpected hit single "Clint Eastwood." In fact, the entire album was a surprising success, selling over 7 million copies worldwide.

If you like the album as a whole ...

... then you might like the work of Dan the Automator, who produced much of the LP. The San Francisco-based producer (born Daniel M. Nakamura) has released albums under several different names, and his eclectic and humorous production style proved a perfect foil for Albarn's songwriting on the Gorillaz debut.

Albums Featuring Dan the Automator

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
So… How's Your Girl? by Handsome Boy Modeling School	1999	Artist	79	8.6
This "Get a Life"-sampling album featured appearances by several artists who would return for the Gorillaz disc, including Del tha Funkee Homosapien and Miho Hatori
Wanna Buy a Monkey? by Dan The Automator	2002	Artist	72	8.0
Naturally by Men Without Pants	2008	Artist	71	n/a
Stand Your Ground by Little Barrie	2007	Producer	68	10.0
West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum by Kasabian	2009	Producer	68	8.2
White People by Handsome Boy Modeling School	2004	Artist	66	8.2
Music to Make Love to Your Old Lady By by Nathaniel Merriweather Presents Lovage	2001	Artist	66	9.7
Peeping Tom by Peeping Tom	2006	Producer	64	8.4
Key Dan the Automator albums not in Metacritic's database:
Dr. Octagonecologyst by Dr. Octagon	1996	Producer
Deltron 3030 by Deltron 3030	2000	Artist
Another precursor to the Gorillaz album in some ways, Deltron 3030 was a trio consisting of Dan the Automator, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, and Kid Koala

If you like "Re-Hash" or "19-2000" ...

... then you might like the work of Miho Hatori. The Japanese singer and musician is best known for fronting the 1990s college-rock group Cibo Matto.

Albums Featuring Miho Hatori

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
Key Miho Hatori albums not in Metacritic's database:
Viva! La Woman by Cibo Matto	1996	Artist
Stereo Type A by Cibo Matto	1999	Artist

If you like "19-2000" ...

... then you might like the work of Tina Weymouth, bassist for influential alt-rock band Talking Heads and co-founder of the Tom Tom Club. Weymouth is married to the drummer for each of those groups, Chris Frantz.

Albums Featuring Tina Weymouth

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
The Name Of This Band Is Talking Heads [2004 Version] by Talking Heads	2004	Artist	93	9.1
Once in a Lifetime [box set] by Talking Heads	2003	Artist	83	8.0
The Good, the Bad, and the Funky by Tom Tom Club	2000	Artist	71	9.0
Key Tina Weymouth albums not in Metacritic's database:
Remain in Light by Talking Heads	1980	Artist
While you really need to own every Talking Heads album, if you have to start somewhere, try this groundbreaking set, one of several of the band's collaborations with producer Brian Eno
Fear of Music by Talking Heads	1979	Artist
More Songs About Buildings and Food by Talking Heads	1978	Artist
Talking Heads: 77 by Talking Heads	1977	Artist
Speaking in Tongues by Talking Heads	1983	Artist
Stop Making Sense [1999 edition] by Talking Heads	1999	Artist
Naked by Talking Heads	1988	Artist
Tom Tom Club by Tom Tom Club	1981	Artist
Weymouth and Frantz used a break between Talking Heads albums to launch their side project Tom Tom Club, whose eponymous debut includes the enduring club hit "Genius of Love"
Little Creatures by Talking Heads	1985	Artist
Close to the Bone by Tom Tom Club	1983	Artist

If you like "Clint Eastwood" or "Rock the House" ...

... then you might like the work of Del Tha Funkee Homosapien. The 37-year-old rapper released his first album in 1991 -- at the age of 18 -- with some help from his cousin, Ice Cube. Del appears as an animated ghost in the videos for his two hit Gorillaz tracks.

Albums Featuring Del Tha Funkee Homosapien

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
So… How's Your Girl? by Handsome Boy Modeling School	1999	Guest	79	8.6
Parallel Uni-Verses by Del The Funky Homosapien & Tame One	2009	Artist	73	8.5
Eleventh Hour by Del The Funky Homosapien	2008	Artist	69	7.4
Key Del Tha Funkee Homosapien albums not in Metacritic's database:
Deltron 3030 by Deltron 3030	2000	Artist
I Wish My Brother George Was Here by Del Tha Funkee Homosapien	1991	Artist
No Need for Alarm by Del Tha Funkee Homosapien	1993	Artist

If you like "Latin Simone (¿Qué Pasa Contigo?)" ...

... then you might like the work of Ibrahim Ferrer, who sings on the track. The late Cuban singer and musician enjoyed a 50+ year musical career in his native country, and achieved international stardom in his final decade as part of the Buena Vista Social Club.

Albums Featuring Ibrahim Ferrer

Album	Year	Role	Metascore	Users
Key Ibrahim Ferrer albums not in Metacritic's database:
Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club	1997
Buena Vista Social Club Presents: Ibrahim Ferrer by Ibrahim Ferrer	1999
A Toda Cuba Le Gusta by Afro-Cuban All Stars	1997
Buenos Hermanos by Ibrahim Ferrer	2003

Your turn

Are you a Gorillaz fan? Who is your favorite Gorillaz contributor, and what are your favorite tracks and/or albums by the Gorillaz? Let us know in the comments section below.