Humanz
by Gorillaz
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  1. troytjuh
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    Just what you would and should expect from a new Gorillaz album: something totally different! It did everything it should: it has a message, it has a reason, it has great production value. Some people complain about it having too much collabs and too little 2D. While i can understand and respect everyone's opinion, i don't think that's a problem. Gorillaz does not equal 2D singing, itJust what you would and should expect from a new Gorillaz album: something totally different! It did everything it should: it has a message, it has a reason, it has great production value. Some people complain about it having too much collabs and too little 2D. While i can understand and respect everyone's opinion, i don't think that's a problem. Gorillaz does not equal 2D singing, it equals quality and original sounds. It does just that in this album.… Expand
  2. ReubenIsAGod
    Apr 29, 2017
    9
    Humanz is a very hard, very subversive listen. It is very much part of this proto-punk faze of hip hop and indie rap that seems to be slowly being much more prevalent within more mainstream acts...and you know what, regardless of this bizarre unorthodox and very surrealist poppy take, I actually really dig it.

    Its bold. Its different, and it just sticks with you. It almost reminds me of    Humanz is a very hard, very subversive listen. It is very much part of this proto-punk faze of hip hop and indie rap that seems to be slowly being much more prevalent within more mainstream acts...and you know what, regardless of this bizarre unorthodox and very surrealist poppy take, I actually really dig it.

    Its bold. Its different, and it just sticks with you. It almost reminds me of something along the lines of Led Zepplins self-titled album. That thing was divisive as all hell when first released. Critics and audience just didn't resonate with the content. Yet overtime it became this classic within the hard-rock genre. I strangely see Gorillaz Humanz very much being much more important and impactful as the years go by.

    Its just this very different, very strange, and very poppy beast that seems to try and tackle this theme of difference and individualism. The celebration, yet also tragic story, of how us humans struggle so hard to respect and treat each other as equals, and fight, attack, kill and hate for no real reason.

    I do feel as if also Damon taking a seat back to let the other artists take over for different tracks is also a bonus, we get to see this different side of humanity NOT from his perspective, but the perspective of many adding to this very complicated intriguing listen. It all does add to the idea of identity of which the album tries to tackle and grasp.

    I actually really **** love this album. But i can definitely see where the criticism is coming from and respect the fact that this is totally not for everybody.    … Expand
  3. MariololXD
    Apr 30, 2017
    7
    It's not the best Gorillaz album, but I enjoy it a lot. The problem with this album is that almost every song in the album is hip-hop, and I really miss Damon Albarn's voice. Anyway, Let me Out and Andromeda are amazing songs.
  4. Palinodia
    May 2, 2017
    7
    After 7 years we can enjoy again a new gorillaz album. I'm so excited about this. It is an outside of the box, different album with plenty of music genres mixed in a good way. I love all the tracks one by one. Any of these tracks is unique. The guests were amazing, they match well on their tracks but I wanted more Albarn on this album. The production and the mix was very good, also youAfter 7 years we can enjoy again a new gorillaz album. I'm so excited about this. It is an outside of the box, different album with plenty of music genres mixed in a good way. I love all the tracks one by one. Any of these tracks is unique. The guests were amazing, they match well on their tracks but I wanted more Albarn on this album. The production and the mix was very good, also you couldn't say that you can hear a ''theme'' on this album. Anyways this is a weird piece of great work, welcome back Gorillaz.… Expand
  5. Fancypantser
    Oct 8, 2017
    9
    This album requires multiple listens to come into full view. Yes, it is more incoherent than previous albums, but we live in incoherent times, and each Gorillaz album seems to capture the feeling of the times. I have slowly fallen in love with it, and have been listening to it on repeat.
  6. G_Brabbs
    Apr 28, 2017
    8
    Humanz comes across more like a series of sketches than a coherent album, which is both one of its biggest draws and one of its biggest flaws. It certainly works nicely, and creates a vivid world. There's no shortage of ideas, but there certainly isn't anything as immediate or catchy as some of the songs from Demon Days and the self-titled record. Overall though, it is a hugely enjoyableHumanz comes across more like a series of sketches than a coherent album, which is both one of its biggest draws and one of its biggest flaws. It certainly works nicely, and creates a vivid world. There's no shortage of ideas, but there certainly isn't anything as immediate or catchy as some of the songs from Demon Days and the self-titled record. Overall though, it is a hugely enjoyable album, and the features all put in tremendous performances.… Expand
  7. Grooby
    Apr 30, 2017
    8
    Not gorrilaz best album, but it's definitely a must listen. The production on this album sounds like nothing they have done in the past, and in saying that "Humanz" is probably the most dazzling album they have ever created. Tracks like "Strobelight " have amazing vocals by Peven Everett with a beat that sounds like an 80's underground dance club in outer space. Then we have the trackNot gorrilaz best album, but it's definitely a must listen. The production on this album sounds like nothing they have done in the past, and in saying that "Humanz" is probably the most dazzling album they have ever created. Tracks like "Strobelight " have amazing vocals by Peven Everett with a beat that sounds like an 80's underground dance club in outer space. Then we have the track Andromeda which as production as if it was recorded on a mothership from the milky- way. And my personal favourtie "Carnival" which has outstanding vocals and has a mind-blowing production. That triple bass transition gets me every time. So in my final verdict, Gorrilaz have done better before, but they have never made an album like this. It's as if Gorillaz were born again. Anyways, a must listen :)… Expand
  8. victorcarter
    Apr 30, 2017
    7
    I really wasn't a fan of the singles leading up to this so I thought I would hate the album (like everybody else by the looks of it), especially considering I don't particularly like long albums. However, I actually found myself having a lot of fun with this and I don't really understand the amount of hate its getting
  9. remijn
    Apr 29, 2017
    8
    There are clear positive and negative sides to this album. Gorillaz haven't lost their eccentric and racy sound, and Damon certainly know how to keep a consistent feel to an album, while still jumping from genre to genre. The album does seem absolutely soaked in collaborations, but the sound of the individual tracks isn't really affected by this. The music does, however, lack realThere are clear positive and negative sides to this album. Gorillaz haven't lost their eccentric and racy sound, and Damon certainly know how to keep a consistent feel to an album, while still jumping from genre to genre. The album does seem absolutely soaked in collaborations, but the sound of the individual tracks isn't really affected by this. The music does, however, lack real instruments, like drums and guitars. The songs are really catchy, and Humanz has a pretty clear story and concept, although it isn't used and applied to the extent that it could have been. Even though I see the flaws and shortcomings on this album, I still enjoy listening to it and certainly appreciate the amount of work put into it.… Expand
  10. HGorillaz
    May 2, 2017
    8
    I've been waiting a Gorillaz comeback since "The Fall" and this album is totally worth it. Although some people hate the album but for me, it's another "Demon Days" but there are 2 things that I don't like from the album: Heavy collaborations on all tracks and political overcharged.
  11. claytastic
    May 1, 2017
    7
    Humanz is a good album, but that's it. It's not Gorillaz "most dazzling album yet", but it's still good. The reason I say this is because a number of the songs on it are nothing like Gorillaz. In some cases, this is a good thing. Songs like Andromeda, Strobelight, We Got the Power, Carnival, Hallelujah Money, The Apprentice and Saturnz Barz all demonstrate how this departure works. TheHumanz is a good album, but that's it. It's not Gorillaz "most dazzling album yet", but it's still good. The reason I say this is because a number of the songs on it are nothing like Gorillaz. In some cases, this is a good thing. Songs like Andromeda, Strobelight, We Got the Power, Carnival, Hallelujah Money, The Apprentice and Saturnz Barz all demonstrate how this departure works. The beats are catchy and vibrant, guest artists all do great work, Damon nails every lyric, and because of all this, a few of them have become some of my favourites from the band. However, it's songs like Ascension, Let Me Out, Out of Body, Circle of Friendz and Sex Murder Party that all felt like too big of a departure. To me, their biggest flaw is that none of these songs has the creative energy that Gorillaz are praised for. They just seem to be going off of what's popular rather than what's actually good.

    Despite all this, I think Humanz is still a good album that isn't a complete disappointment after 6 years, but still has rough edges. You should still go listen to it, as it has highlights that make it an essential. And even if you hate it, it still can't be as bad as The Fall.    … Expand
  12. CoolSmek
    May 1, 2017
    9
    This album took a few listens through to eventually grow on me. I love the performances on this album, all the featured artists were given free range it feels. I love Damon Albarn's singing on this album as well (where you can find it) Damon is not a big standout performer on this album (exception on Busted and Blue, absolutely love that track, best tack on the whole album), but where youThis album took a few listens through to eventually grow on me. I love the performances on this album, all the featured artists were given free range it feels. I love Damon Albarn's singing on this album as well (where you can find it) Damon is not a big standout performer on this album (exception on Busted and Blue, absolutely love that track, best tack on the whole album), but where you hear 2D's singing, its just as good as ever.

    It's a bit of a different album for Gorillaz from a couple standpoints. For one, it is the most inconsistently consistent album I've heard from them (let me explain). There is an overall mood that stays relatively consistent throughout the entire listen, which I would describe as dark, blown-out, harsh, dissonant, but these elements are handled in such a way that it doesn't harm the listening experience. These elements create a mood or story for the album. The other side is how each track is handled individually. On a track by track basis, most tracks are very enjoyable. My favorites are: Ascension, Saturn Barz, Strobelight, Submission, Charger, Andromeda, Busted and Blue, Carnival, Let me Out, Sex Murder Party, She's My Collar, Hallelujah Money, and The Apprentice. Most the album is very good!

    The other part that makes this a different project for Gorillaz is the variation on the instrumentation. Plastic beach had a very wide range of instruments being used, while on Humanz it stays closer to electronic and hip-hop. I think it does the project a favor, the album feels like it has more of a statement to make that plastic beach did.

    I keep coming back to a specific word to use for this album and it's "dark pop". It's synthy, it's energetic, it's moody, it's got a statement to make. It makes you want to get up and dance ironically while the rest of the world goes crazy. I don't think this album will be taking over Demon Days or anything like that as far as popularity, but it's exactly what I wanted from a new Gorillaz project: keep surprising us, keep making music that makes me think and giving us an experience I've never had before.    … Expand
  13. Razzydude
    May 3, 2017
    8
    Humanz by the Gorillaz is exactly what the Gorillaz has always been: experimental. I personally find the notion of being a fan of the Gorillaz, after listening to one album a faulty venture. Their purpose is to mold and bend what we define as music, or rather, genre. Damon Albarn, though vocally taking a back seat, I think was incredibly influential in this hodge-podge of genreHumanz by the Gorillaz is exactly what the Gorillaz has always been: experimental. I personally find the notion of being a fan of the Gorillaz, after listening to one album a faulty venture. Their purpose is to mold and bend what we define as music, or rather, genre. Damon Albarn, though vocally taking a back seat, I think was incredibly influential in this hodge-podge of genre combination. I enjoyed piecing together each songs influence, and which artist had the most contribution to each song. If your purchasing this album to hear what you believe is classic Gorillaz sound, you'll be disappointed. It's an Experiment after all, like it always has been.… Expand
  14. Copperknob
    Jun 5, 2017
    7
    Gorillaz’s brand new album ‘Humanz’ has been one of the most anticipated albums in 2017, randomly releasing 4 singles featuring artists such as D.R.A.M, Popcaan, Vince Staple and Jehnny Beth (Savages) and later a collaboration with Pusha T and Mavis Staple entitled ‘Let Me Out’.

    The album starts off with the Vince Staple collaboration ‘Ascension’, a 140 bpm fast drum loop with Vince    Gorillaz’s brand new album ‘Humanz’ has been one of the most anticipated albums in 2017, randomly releasing 4 singles featuring artists such as D.R.A.M, Popcaan, Vince Staple and Jehnny Beth (Savages) and later a collaboration with Pusha T and Mavis Staple entitled ‘Let Me Out’.

    The album starts off with the Vince Staple collaboration ‘Ascension’, a 140 bpm fast drum loop with Vince rapping the chorus (‘The sky's falling, baby Drop that ass 'fore it crash’) letting the listener know with it’s dark sounds in the back that the world is somewhat ending. The track is a good introduction to the album with it’s theme but I didn’t find it to be a good track to represent Gorillaz but instead become more of a Vince Staple track.

    Afterwards the track ‘Strobelite’ starts with a completely different theme and sound, a house style track with Peven Everett on vocals who fits so perfectly with Gorillaz’s style but just doesn’t have a great transition between ‘Ascension’ and the next track ‘Saturnz Bar’ featuring Popcaan with their dark themes.

    Later after ‘Momentz’ with De La Soul, which would’ve been a fantastic track without that awful kick, we start to see some problems with the album on the track ‘Submission’ that features Kelela and Danny Brown. Kelela ends up taking the whole track with Danny just on the bridge which is disappointing because Danny Brown is such a unique rapper with a dark but fun style which would be the perfect fit which didn’t happen whilst Kelela’s generic lyrics and vocals take over the track.

    You start to see so many missed opportunities they could of had with their collaborators like Grace Jones only singing a few lines in the back of “Charger”, barely hearing D.R.A.M in ‘Andromedia’, Anthony Hamilton’s vocals on ‘Carnival’ not fitting with the instrumental and so many empty spaces which could of had vocals on ‘Sex Murder Party’.

    The deluxe edition isn’t worth getting, most of the tracks were either fillers or not as big as they should of been (‘Out of Body’, ‘Halfway To The Halfway House’) BUT the tracks ‘The Apprentice’, which features Rag’n’Bone Man, Ray BLK and Zebra Katz, and my other favourite ‘Ticker Tape’ featuring Carly Simon & Kali Uchis are worth giving a listen.

    Overall this album is good, but it won’t be a classic as Demon Days and Plastic Beach was because these songs are so serious and deep with its political statement that has made me forget that the whole point of this band was that Gorillaz is a fun cartoon band.

    Good: Strobelite, Ticker Tape | Least: Ascension, We Got The Power    … Expand
  15. jongabr
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    Meus amigos... É assim que se faz um LP! São 26 faixas maravilhosas incluindo alguns interlúdios. Muitas participações especiais, músicas futuristas. Muito SOUL, HIP HOP, ROCK... EU amo o Gorillaz!
    As melhores faixas para mim são: Ascension, Saturn Barz, We Got the Power, Andromeda, The Non-conformist Oath (Interlude), Momentz, Busted and Blue, Let me Out, Sex Murder Party, She´s my    Meus amigos... É assim que se faz um LP! São 26 faixas maravilhosas incluindo alguns interlúdios. Muitas participações especiais, músicas futuristas. Muito SOUL, HIP HOP, ROCK... EU amo o Gorillaz!
    As melhores faixas para mim são: Ascension, Saturn Barz, We Got the Power, Andromeda, The Non-conformist Oath (Interlude), Momentz, Busted and Blue, Let me Out, Sex Murder Party, She´s my Collar, Hallelujah Money, New World (Interlude), The Apprentice, Halfway to the Halfway House, Ticker Tape.    … Expand
  16. Icarus_
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    After 7 long years of waiting,Gorillaz have finally released another studio album. In my opinion, those years were worth the wait. It's good to hear Damon's voice again over the quirky synths that Gorillaz have grown accustomed to. Every song on this record is brilliantly produced and mixed, and for the most part, there were not many lows to this album. Some highs were such tracks likeAfter 7 long years of waiting,Gorillaz have finally released another studio album. In my opinion, those years were worth the wait. It's good to hear Damon's voice again over the quirky synths that Gorillaz have grown accustomed to. Every song on this record is brilliantly produced and mixed, and for the most part, there were not many lows to this album. Some highs were such tracks like Submission, Charger, She's My Collar, and Strobelight. All these tracks had a perfect instrumental for the guest artist it was accompanying such as Strobelight, which shines the light on Peven Everett's soulful R&B voice. Although there were many highs to this record, there were also lows. An example of this is the track Sex Murder Party. Damon's verse is fantastic but, everything else in the track falls flat and feels unfinished in a sense. On the deluxe version of the record, songs like Ticker Tape and The Apprentice are very vibrant and memorable as the others (Out Of Body & Circle Of Friendz) felt unnecessary and bland. Saying all this, Humanz is an outstanding 5th album by virtual band Gorillaz, and I cannot wait for new and upcoming music.… Expand
  17. Bravo514
    May 3, 2017
    10
    Like all Gorillaz albums, this takes a few listens to hook you. Once it does you fall in love with it. When I first listened to the album I felt the same as I have seen many others express, "this doesn't sound like Gorillaz." But then again, what do the Gorillaz sound like?

    At first I thought there were too many featured artists and that the Gorillaz vibe was put on the backburner.    Like all Gorillaz albums, this takes a few listens to hook you. Once it does you fall in love with it. When I first listened to the album I felt the same as I have seen many others express, "this doesn't sound like Gorillaz." But then again, what do the Gorillaz sound like?

    At first I thought there were too many featured artists and that the Gorillaz vibe was put on the backburner. However, after a few listens it is apparent that the Gorillaz vibe is oozing out of this album. A few of my personal favorite tracks include "Charger," "Momentz," and "Out of Body." This album is loaded with great tracks that grow on you.    … Expand
  18. KillPatrick13
    Apr 30, 2017
    10
    Great album, maybe not as good as plastic beach (my favourite gorillaz album) but AMAZING nonetheless. Can't wait for more music videos, tv show and lore to come out as well! In my honest opinion I'd give it 8.5 or 9 out of 10 and that's just after my first listen. However since the user score is as low as 7, which it definitely deserves higher than, I'm giving it 10 to boost the score.Great album, maybe not as good as plastic beach (my favourite gorillaz album) but AMAZING nonetheless. Can't wait for more music videos, tv show and lore to come out as well! In my honest opinion I'd give it 8.5 or 9 out of 10 and that's just after my first listen. However since the user score is as low as 7, which it definitely deserves higher than, I'm giving it 10 to boost the score.
    UPDATE: After multiple listens this album deserves 10 it's so GOOOOOD    … Expand
  19. dylanhasaids
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    As with most Gorillaz albums it took a few listens to fully appreciate and catch all of the subtle nifty instruments. The transitions between each songs are some of the most smooth transitions in an album I've ever heard. Overall the album wants to make you get up and dance and that is one of the best feelings.
  20. Emerald55
    Apr 29, 2017
    10
    I really love it . There is no Song on this thing that i dislike. It's pretty hard to describe the Gorillaz but this Album makes it even harder for me .You have Songs like "Strobelite" which are crazy party tunes and then you have songs like "Busted and Blue" which make you feel very depressed . It's just a really awesome experience
  21. MisterLim
    Apr 28, 2017
    9
    In a show of political horrors that mixes disappointment, constant fear and reflections on modernity, Humanz synthesizes these themes and take them to the stars through intelligent Interludes and well vocalized metaphors. It's a memorable conceptual work that transports the listener to a chaotic and tragic scenario, but where there's still hope. A authentic political album.
  22. max15charact
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    It's weird, it's different, it's Gorillaz at their best.
    It's like people don't remember that Gorillaz always did collaborations. It's always been like that. The interludes help keep the pace going, and the constant EDM feel creates an amazing party atmosphere. I can see myself listening to this album many times.
  23. thatkidnoneliks
    Apr 30, 2017
    10
    This has to be by far one of their best albums. Some people might disagree but im sure those are the people that has heard this album only once. Listening a second time will have you hooked. Busted and Blue, Charger, She's my collar and Momentz is by far my favorite tracks in this album and they're also some of my favorite tracks from all of Gorillaz work
  24. Xtoxic711
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    Okay, let me start off by saying this is another album that took a couple of listens to really get me going, just like The Fall and Demon Days. I've listened to Gorillaz for a long time, and they are a pretty spontaneous group that you can't really guess what their track list is going to sound like. With this heavy-groove track-centered album about the world was ending and it was justOkay, let me start off by saying this is another album that took a couple of listens to really get me going, just like The Fall and Demon Days. I've listened to Gorillaz for a long time, and they are a pretty spontaneous group that you can't really guess what their track list is going to sound like. With this heavy-groove track-centered album about the world was ending and it was just time to party, I was pretty mixed up with how i felt about this album. There were songs that I hated at first like Momentz and Charger and there were songs I listened to more than anything else when I first got my hands on them like She's my Collar, Strobe lite and all of the first 5 released. Trust me when I say this, you may not like it a lot at first, but that is what I feel is so cool about Gorillaz. They always bring new light and new shades of musics and sound that isn't appealing at first, but always leaves me coming back in the end. Check it out.… Expand
  25. Swiszcz
    May 1, 2017
    10
    Great album, where every song is "different". 7 years of waiting was worth it. highly recommend this album. Great work, Gorillaz. I'm not disappointed.
  26. McGama
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    I've been a Gorillaz fan since the beginning and this is hands down my favorite. 16 of the 20 songs are EDM, hip hop, or a fusion of both with 7 interludes in between to make this album flow front to back. Andromeda has been stuck in my head like an enigma for a month now with D.R.A.M's soothing vocals and bouncing bass. Benjamin Clementine delivers an absolutely chilling performance inI've been a Gorillaz fan since the beginning and this is hands down my favorite. 16 of the 20 songs are EDM, hip hop, or a fusion of both with 7 interludes in between to make this album flow front to back. Andromeda has been stuck in my head like an enigma for a month now with D.R.A.M's soothing vocals and bouncing bass. Benjamin Clementine delivers an absolutely chilling performance in the protest song "Hallelujah Money" with topical poetry summarizing Drumpf's rise in power. I've heard criticism against the Gorillaz asserting a political view in their music but they have been political in 3 of their previous 4 albums. Gorillaz, the first self titled album, was a project to go against the grain of the music industry by removing the artist to purely showcase the art. Demon Days was a response to 9-11 and the Bush presidency. Plastic Beach was directly about pollution and capitalism. The theme in Humanz is Black Lives Matter and how toxic a Drumpf presidency will be. Another criticism I hear from this album is that the main characters took a back seat to the guest stars but that's exactly the point. It's not about the cartoons this time around... it's about the Humanz. Damon Albarn used his agency in the music industry to highlight black artists and co-produced the album with Twilite Tone who explained the tone of the production: "we chose not to use any analog or any samples, we chose to deal only with electronic instruments and tried to do something modern. Trying to do something new. Not futuristic and not nostalgic. Something RIGHT HERE! NOW! So I believe when you embark on that journey you have the possibility and potential to create something timeless" That was said during an interview at Hot 97... He also mentioned that the mantra they maintained while working on every song was "pain, joy, and urgency". TL;DR Humanz is a party album for the foreseeable doom that's just around the corner and I'm in love with it!… Expand
  27. AndersonLima
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    UMA OBRA PRIMA! Eu não poderia estar mais orgulhoso de ver o que a banda se tornou. Gorillaz é isto, é renovação, inovação, competência. Humanz é uma grande festa, onde 2D é o anfitrião, e seus convidados dançam em sua volta, enquanto lá fora o mundo se destrói. Apocalíptico, coerente e MUITO envolvente. A única crítica que deixo é ao exagero de convidados, porém, é interessante ouvirUMA OBRA PRIMA! Eu não poderia estar mais orgulhoso de ver o que a banda se tornou. Gorillaz é isto, é renovação, inovação, competência. Humanz é uma grande festa, onde 2D é o anfitrião, e seus convidados dançam em sua volta, enquanto lá fora o mundo se destrói. Apocalíptico, coerente e MUITO envolvente. A única crítica que deixo é ao exagero de convidados, porém, é interessante ouvir outras vozes na banda, Strobelite é a melhor música do disco pra mim, e nesta o 2D nem canta. Estou encantado! #WEARESTILLHUMANZ… Expand
  28. Gamexpert
    Apr 28, 2017
    7
    I now listened twice trough this album. I feel a little dissapointed.
    There are just too many guests on this album. I miss Damon Albarns voice.
    There are a few really great tracks that i will remember for years. Another point that bothers me a little bit is the general genre direction. A great deal of tracks sound just too ... modern? There are a lot of tracks that arent different    I now listened twice trough this album. I feel a little dissapointed.
    There are just too many guests on this album. I miss Damon Albarns voice.
    There are a few really great tracks that i will remember for years.
    Another point that bothers me a little bit is the general genre direction.
    A great deal of tracks sound just too ... modern?
    There are a lot of tracks that arent different from other Mainstream-Songs.
    Well, still a good album, but i really hoped for another Revolution. Maybe thats the problem.
    7/10    … Expand
  29. Fury283
    Apr 28, 2017
    7
    Having listened to all of the Gorillaz albums (Including B-Side) - I 'personally' enjoyed this more than Plastic Beach.
    But it doesn't match the greatness of that of Gorillaz and Demon Days. I'd personally put this in the middle of the pack in terms of their records, with it higher than The Fall and Plastic Beach, but not quite as good as Gorilliaz and Demon Days.
    My biggest complaint    Having listened to all of the Gorillaz albums (Including B-Side) - I 'personally' enjoyed this more than Plastic Beach.
    But it doesn't match the greatness of that of Gorillaz and Demon Days. I'd personally put this in the middle of the pack in terms of their records, with it higher than The Fall and Plastic Beach, but not quite as good as Gorilliaz and Demon Days.
    My biggest complaint is, like others, it doesn't feel like a Gorillaz record. Yeah, there's a few bits in there that do. (Songs in particular: Let Me Out feels like a spiritual successor to Clint Eastwood, though not as good, it's probably my favorite song on the record. Charger and Strobelite feel like Gorillaz songs. And Saturnz Barz is good enough to be up there as well.)
    But a lot of the songs feels like the B-Sides record and The Fall, more like experiments than actual songs.
    While it doesn't feel like a Gorillaz record, I did enjoy it enough that I'll listen to it again and often, more so than Plastic Beach and The Falls, and at this point I'm not sure anything they release will ever be as good as Demon Days.    … Expand
  30. Music_Observer
    May 14, 2017
    6
    There’s no lack of ambition or experimentation, but Gorillaz don’t make anything substantial of it due to the lack of pace or consistency, and while sounding unique the music is only best applied to very specific atmospheres. My Score: 115/180 (Good) = 6.4/10
  31. gnorfnorf
    Apr 28, 2017
    7
    the album is, if i could say it in words, a very hit/miss album. you have the bangers over here: charger, she's my collar, busted and blue, strobelight, and pretty much all of the bonus tracks as well. etc. then you have the not so great ones: saturnz barz, carnival, sex murder party, ascension. i think that if A: damon had a bit more singing in this album, since the only song he was thethe album is, if i could say it in words, a very hit/miss album. you have the bangers over here: charger, she's my collar, busted and blue, strobelight, and pretty much all of the bonus tracks as well. etc. then you have the not so great ones: saturnz barz, carnival, sex murder party, ascension. i think that if A: damon had a bit more singing in this album, since the only song he was the main lead in was busted and blue. B: the songs didn't sound too much like each other. each song was unique in its own way, but a lot of them just felt like your standard run of the mill edm songs. also the **** was carnival. those vocals hurt my ears. all in all this album is definitely not gorillaz' best. i would rank it below all the previous albums, aside from the fall.… Expand
  32. Iamthe1
    Apr 28, 2017
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've been a fan of Gorillaz since I was little. I really enjoyed the last album Plastic Beach. It had some great hits. 7 years I waited so I'm a huge fan. I preordered this thinking it would be good like I had huge hopes seeing all the Youtube videos and everything. Listening to the album today sadly I feel Albarns lost the plot on some of the tracks. Albarn is hardly in this album as a lot of his guests turn out to be the lead singers while Albarn has little background cameos. I think the album suffers from this. I think it was a case of way too many people in this. I don't understand the interludes or what they mean and I don't understand why Ben Mendelsohn narrates. I really enjoy the main singles they released and songs like 'Busted and Blue' where Damon is controlling the show. To sum it up some of the songs are disappointing and it's sad that they don't sound like Gorillaz anymore.… Expand
  33. Acemond
    May 3, 2017
    2
    The non-guest tracks are pretty cool! Ow wait, there is only one such track. Seriously though, couldn't even listen all tracks, auto-tune made me skip automatically, what a shame. Such a disappointment...
  34. cranium
    May 31, 2017
    0
    Humanz is, in my opinion, quite disappointing. I am a very big gorillaz fan, and this has left me kind of sad. I was very excited for this album, because all of the singles that were released before the album were fantastic. I heard those songs and felt like I was listening to Gorillaz. Unfortunately, I can't say that for the rest of this album. All gorillaz albums usually have thatHumanz is, in my opinion, quite disappointing. I am a very big gorillaz fan, and this has left me kind of sad. I was very excited for this album, because all of the singles that were released before the album were fantastic. I heard those songs and felt like I was listening to Gorillaz. Unfortunately, I can't say that for the rest of this album. All gorillaz albums usually have that charm, that weird vibe to them that perfectly coincides with the characters of the band. This album does not have that charm. When I listen to it I don't hear Murdoc, 2D, Noodle, and Russell, I hear collaborators. Gorillaz has collaborated in the past and it's been great, but this doesn't feel like a collab between gorillaz and the other artists, it just feels like a song from that artist with some synths in the back. I don't think this album is all bad, songs like busted and blue really feel like gorillaz, but most of the album doesn't.… Expand
  35. AngelsvsAnimals
    Apr 28, 2017
    2
    The problem with Humanz is what originally made Gorillaz great in the first place. This was always an experiment; a mishmash of elecrto-punk-hiphop and anything else you could fit into a grinder. Fans of the first few albums were fans based on which part of the mishmash they enjoyed. Me? I found songs like Punk, White Light, 19-2000, M1 A1, O Green World, Feel Good Inc., Melancholy HillThe problem with Humanz is what originally made Gorillaz great in the first place. This was always an experiment; a mishmash of elecrto-punk-hiphop and anything else you could fit into a grinder. Fans of the first few albums were fans based on which part of the mishmash they enjoyed. Me? I found songs like Punk, White Light, 19-2000, M1 A1, O Green World, Feel Good Inc., Melancholy Hill and of course Clint Eastwood to be my entry into loving what Damon was doing with music. And of course there were songs I didn't like so much, if at all. But that was the beauty of The Gorillaz. It was a little like what Hugh Hefner did with the Playboy Penthouse variety show in that it was a party of unexpected guests who wouldn't normally hang together if it weren't for Hugh. So really I can't blame anyone for liking this new album. Each song is thoughtfully put together. The only problem is most of the songs are the types of those "other" Gorillaz songs I didn't care for, only this time I straight up can't stand them. Strobelite is the perfect example. Peven Everett's vocals and tempo is reminiscent of all the cheesy 90's synth rock put into one. It's not fun retro...it's the kind that makes me cringe. Usually Damon's vocal injections are a fun, cool interlude to big beat hooks. But not this time. Sex Murder Party is full of lazy beats and lazy lyrics, and by the time Damon weighs in he just sounds, well, lazy. Like he's tired of the whole thing. I will say a few starshine's did pop out (to coin another song I loved back in the old Gorillaz days). De La Soul's Momentz had that quirk to it that was fun and a perfect union between both parties. Charger was another moment the made me smile, with its electric riff pushing the Cha-charger all the way through. I think that's my biggest takeaway. This album isn't fun. I'm sure I'll find more to like, but that's about all that's in the cage right now. The rest is just a lot of uninspired R&B with nothing that is remotely memorable or something I haven't heard before. Damon should have followed his own Interlude: The Non-Conformist Oath, "I promise to be different. I promise to be unique."… Expand
  36. YT_Guyyy
    Apr 28, 2017
    5
    I'll give some backstory to why I think this. So I have been a Gorillaz fan for a LONG time, and I've been waiting for this album for years. I feel cheated. All the years waiting for a new Gorillaz album, and it's more like a Damon Albarn solo project and he brought all his friends to sing for him. A lot of people will make the semi-valid claim of "Well you shouldn't expect their sound toI'll give some backstory to why I think this. So I have been a Gorillaz fan for a LONG time, and I've been waiting for this album for years. I feel cheated. All the years waiting for a new Gorillaz album, and it's more like a Damon Albarn solo project and he brought all his friends to sing for him. A lot of people will make the semi-valid claim of "Well you shouldn't expect their sound to not change". That's not what this is really about. It's mostly that there's no Gorillaz here, you know? It's not made like the members of the band made the music. Like I said before there's not really any singing from Albarn (or 2D).

    I do have an actual review. I think the political lyrics ( while not particularly good) are nice. The instrumentals are alright and most of the featured artist aren't all that bad. Some critics have likened it to Drake's 'More Life' in structure, with it being a similarly disjointed "playlist". I don't really mind it. It's not a bad or good attribute.

    It's a case of unfulfilled promises. I was promised a Gorillaz album, but that I did not get. I think if you didn't go through the new album hype-cycle then you should be able to like the album more than I do. It's a decent electronica album.    … Expand
  37. AaAaAa22
    Apr 28, 2017
    3
    As a longtime Gorillaz fan i have to say this album is a major disappointment. On this record Damon Albarn takes a backseat to his guests (Who all put in extremely sub par performances, apart from Peven Everett, Benjamin Clementine and Vince Staples) and fails because of it. Some songs on it are almost unbearable to listen to (Momentz springs to mind as I write that with its god awfulAs a longtime Gorillaz fan i have to say this album is a major disappointment. On this record Damon Albarn takes a backseat to his guests (Who all put in extremely sub par performances, apart from Peven Everett, Benjamin Clementine and Vince Staples) and fails because of it. Some songs on it are almost unbearable to listen to (Momentz springs to mind as I write that with its god awful children nursery rhyme like instrumental to its De La Soul feature which sees them try and use a vocoder which makes my ears almost bleed). Its pointless interludes do nothing at all; they dont even try to bump up the album run time as the interlude 'Elevator going up' is four seconds long, has no instrumental and only has one meaningless line of vocals saying 'elevator going up'. The album feels more like a collection of terrible generic EDM singles than an album.… Expand
  38. urukusaki
    Apr 28, 2017
    5
    I wouldn't say it's horrible but it sounds nothing like Gorillaz. I don't really like the choice of vocalists here (which is new compared to all their previous stuffs) even De La Soul sounds a bit unrecognizable through lame vocoders. It would be fun to listen to the instrumental version of the songs.
  39. indierokdunstop
    May 2, 2017
    5
    When you wait 8 years to follow up your last major album, its got to be special. The build up over the 6 months prior to release built up my expectations so much. Many of the featuring artist are favourites of mine but this feels so far from the Gorillaz albums which sit so highly in my list of favourites. There is nothing special about any of the beats, they could be found on any modernWhen you wait 8 years to follow up your last major album, its got to be special. The build up over the 6 months prior to release built up my expectations so much. Many of the featuring artist are favourites of mine but this feels so far from the Gorillaz albums which sit so highly in my list of favourites. There is nothing special about any of the beats, they could be found on any modern hip hop release. I can't say this is a bad album, but there are few tracks I actually enjoyed and I doubt I will listen to it front to back again anytime in the near future. Considering the months and months of build up and teasers, Humanz is an immensely disappointing album.… Expand
  40. thedaywalker
    Apr 28, 2017
    7
    A very decent album
    Seems like they tried incorporating a more hip hop ish techno style, that certainly not everyone will like, but it's pleasent to listen to.
    Far from their best, but their experiments worked in some kind of way
  41. frankrog29
    Apr 28, 2017
    2
    I'm a fan of G-Sides and some of the songs on Demon Days. I gotta say, however, that Humanz is terrible. Gorillaz used to combine indie rock and hip-hop in their music, and the results were often pretty good. However, it appears that they're going for straight-up hip-hop now...and not even good hip-hop - the mainstream, pop and EDM-influenced kind. There's a skit on Humanz called "TheI'm a fan of G-Sides and some of the songs on Demon Days. I gotta say, however, that Humanz is terrible. Gorillaz used to combine indie rock and hip-hop in their music, and the results were often pretty good. However, it appears that they're going for straight-up hip-hop now...and not even good hip-hop - the mainstream, pop and EDM-influenced kind. There's a skit on Humanz called "The Non-Conformist Oath", which is very ironic, because this album proves that Gorillaz have become conformists. I'm guessing that Gorillaz were just trying to stay current and relevant on this album, but they ended up making something that sounds exactly like all of the other mindless crap on the radio instead.… Expand
  42. Koolcorp
    May 2, 2017
    3
    The Hip-Hop album by Damon Albarn & Friends dubbed as an Gorillaz album. It is too focused on the guest vocals. I hate it when artists do this because it ruins their music.
  43. SpiralError
    Apr 28, 2017
    4
    I have been a fan since the first album, and needless to say I am disappointed. Gorillaz is a fantastic band that has so much meaning behind each of their songs, and my favorite part about this band is that they don't commit to a genre, Each song sounds so radically different, but in my perception they all had that Gorillaz feel. I'd be able to turn on a random playlist and be able to pickI have been a fan since the first album, and needless to say I am disappointed. Gorillaz is a fantastic band that has so much meaning behind each of their songs, and my favorite part about this band is that they don't commit to a genre, Each song sounds so radically different, but in my perception they all had that Gorillaz feel. I'd be able to turn on a random playlist and be able to pick out any Gorillaz song that was on it because of their distinct flavor. This album detracts from that feeling, that taste with most of the songs. Now hear me out, most of the songs have a great sound to them, especially the ones released before the album was, Saturnz Barz and Andromeda had that taste but most of the others just felt empty in comparison and sort of lazy. Now, I can understand songs not being my taste, but with Gorillaz I have enjoyed almost every other song they have ever put out, but this album I only can truly enjoy half of the tracks, and I dread the day that these songs are on all of my Gorillaz playlists.

    TLDR: Collection of good different songs, but as a Gorillaz album, falls short in keeping the Gorillaz feel. Should have had (feat. Gorillaz) next to most of the tracks so fans had less expectations.    … Expand
  44. Stone_Rob
    Apr 29, 2017
    5
    After seeing so many featured artists that i thought would bring so much to the awesome sound that Gorillaz makes i was excited. After listening to the whole album i was disappointed to hear bland beats and even more bland contributions from all these collaborators. For all the energy that these songs want to project it didn't move me in the way it wanted to.
    Best songs: "Charger" and    After seeing so many featured artists that i thought would bring so much to the awesome sound that Gorillaz makes i was excited. After listening to the whole album i was disappointed to hear bland beats and even more bland contributions from all these collaborators. For all the energy that these songs want to project it didn't move me in the way it wanted to.
    Best songs: "Charger" and "Saturn Barz"    … Expand
  45. daniel_franke
    Apr 28, 2017
    4
    The new Gorillaz album is so stale and lifeless and only feels like a compilation of radio timeslots. The Fall was a better album in my opinion than this album, and that was made on an iPad.
  46. royben14
    Apr 28, 2017
    5
    none of the track aren't well produced, but none are well made, this is Gorillaz at their worst, something I've never wanted to hear. the main track Saturnz Barz is the least enjoyable and most disappointing.
  47. Ricko
    Feb 9, 2018
    7
    All of Gorillaz releases to date have been diverse, even those that supposedly follow a particular theme. "Humanz" plays like an eclectic house party mixtape rather than an album by one artist. Of course the nature of Gorillaz means it is more of a cooperative under direction rather than an artist as such but up to this point I always felt there were links between the material that meantAll of Gorillaz releases to date have been diverse, even those that supposedly follow a particular theme. "Humanz" plays like an eclectic house party mixtape rather than an album by one artist. Of course the nature of Gorillaz means it is more of a cooperative under direction rather than an artist as such but up to this point I always felt there were links between the material that meant you could recognise it was Gorillaz. This is not the case on "Humanz". This album, if you can call it that, is quite strong but lacks a few recognisable singles and cohesiveness.… Expand
  48. Eggs
    Aug 23, 2017
    6
    Gorillaz have lost their virtual band feel and are now a disjointed mix of guest artists that sounds more like a playlist experience than an album experience. Disappointing.
  49. Zombiekiller6
    Mar 7, 2020
    6
    Too much Humanz, not enough Gorillaz. People suck, animals rock! I don't want to be in the way of other new talents expressing themselves, but I didn't like most songs from the album, and I just really love Albarn's voice. So only songs that had him, were good. The songs were all over the place. Sad, but they have other albums that are all really good. I'm just very disappointed.
  50. krazyyeti555
    Feb 21, 2018
    6
    Anyone knows the Gorillaz past work knows that they never shy away from a musical challenge - on the contrary, nearly every song they make breaks new ground for them, and in the past, this has been a large reason for their endearment. On the highly anticipated Humanz, the Gorillaz first proper album since 2010's Plastic Beach, Damon Albarn's dedication to a musical challenge and emphasisAnyone knows the Gorillaz past work knows that they never shy away from a musical challenge - on the contrary, nearly every song they make breaks new ground for them, and in the past, this has been a large reason for their endearment. On the highly anticipated Humanz, the Gorillaz first proper album since 2010's Plastic Beach, Damon Albarn's dedication to a musical challenge and emphasis on collaboration are present in full force, but a first listen to the album leaves the listener a little bit aloof. The danger that has always been present with Gorillaz albums is that with too much emphasis on experimentation and collaboration, there is the possibility of losing a solid foundation to the music that makes it a cohesive project. With a large portion of Humanz, this is precisely what happens. Many fans would argue that it is the voice of group leader Damon Albarn that is the backbone of the band, and on Humanz, it is a rare occurrence to hear his signature croon, and though there are interesting ideas here, most fall flat and really leave the listener aching for Albarn's voice. Beyond just the fact that Albarn's voice is missing on many tracks, the album's tone is confusing and does not come across as cohesive as their 2006 classic Demon Days and even the highly experimental Plastic Beach. Overall, a slight step backwards for the Gorillaz legacy, but still an enjoyable album for Gorillaz fans. I would not recommend a full listen for non-Gorillaz fans however.

    Recommended tracks: "Andromeda", "Busted and Blue", "Let Me Out", "Hallelujah Money" - and most of the tracks added onto the deluxe edition.    … Expand
  51. tomassmethurst
    May 8, 2017
    4
    Just a bit meh. 8 years wait for a follow up to a fantastic album obviously created a large amount of hype. This album fell flat on so many levels, and the artists featured often do not provide anything interesting to the tracks, some are used completely out of place. Not great.
  52. Meowsicc
    Apr 29, 2017
    2
    Gorillaz is my childhood, as I'm sure it is to many people. However, after seven years they have returned, bringing us a boring multi-feature full of nothing that gives the Gorillaz an original all of everything feel, but instead, acts as a playlist of rap artists that I would never have listened to otherwise.
    My biggest wish is that Damon Albarn would sing more, in this whole album he    Gorillaz is my childhood, as I'm sure it is to many people. However, after seven years they have returned, bringing us a boring multi-feature full of nothing that gives the Gorillaz an original all of everything feel, but instead, acts as a playlist of rap artists that I would never have listened to otherwise.
    My biggest wish is that Damon Albarn would sing more, in this whole album he appears in less than half of his own album.    … Expand
  53. Mizuru
    May 9, 2017
    9
    Gorillaz has some new concept that differs this album from another ones, Humanz have a lot of collaboration's with... well... humans; the concept is good, but the fans was hoping hear Damon Albarn voice more (well... I can assume I was willing to hear more of his voice too).

    Highlights: Ascension, Let Me Out, Momentz, Out Of Body, Saturn Barz, Sex Murder Party, She's My Collar,    Gorillaz has some new concept that differs this album from another ones, Humanz have a lot of collaboration's with... well... humans; the concept is good, but the fans was hoping hear Damon Albarn voice more (well... I can assume I was willing to hear more of his voice too).

    Highlights: Ascension, Let Me Out, Momentz, Out Of Body, Saturn Barz, Sex Murder Party, She's My Collar, Strobelite.

    My Score: 9/10. A triumphant return from: The Fall, album. Lot of tracks with a hidden concept behind, just loved it, It's has that spicy tunes that only Damon Albarn can create.    … Expand
  54. LUKEOPERCOUP
    Jan 7, 2018
    6
    I waited for them for years, and see the album with full of Featurings makes me sad, this album really needed more from Noodles and 2D, i felt i was listening to other people the whole album, seriously.
    For moments it's enjoyable, but i needed more from then than the feats that sometimes don't feel natural for me. It really has it's moment but most of the songs don't sound ''full of    I waited for them for years, and see the album with full of Featurings makes me sad, this album really needed more from Noodles and 2D, i felt i was listening to other people the whole album, seriously.
    For moments it's enjoyable, but i needed more from then than the feats that sometimes don't feel natural for me. It really has it's moment but most of the songs don't sound ''full of Gorillaz'' for me.    … Expand
  55. PeppaBoi
    Apr 29, 2018
    4
    I'm soooo divided on this album. While some songs are amazing that feel just at home 'Momentz', 'Charger', and 'Busted and Blue', the rest of the songs are just bad. It really feels like a mix tape, just other artists singing under the Gorrilaz name. And the songs where Damon has more of a place are the highlighted moments of the album just, it really doesn't help when about half ofI'm soooo divided on this album. While some songs are amazing that feel just at home 'Momentz', 'Charger', and 'Busted and Blue', the rest of the songs are just bad. It really feels like a mix tape, just other artists singing under the Gorrilaz name. And the songs where Damon has more of a place are the highlighted moments of the album just, it really doesn't help when about half of the songs are bad or interludes.… Expand
  56. Hendo250
    Mar 29, 2021
    8
    this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8
  57. anthony711
    May 8, 2017
    9
    It took me a few listenings to completely fall in love with this record, but now I can't stop listening. It is truly "the soundtrack for the party at the end of the world". A natural and nice continuation of Gorillaz's career.
  58. Animase91
    May 13, 2017
    9
    I'm awestruck by this album. Some of the sounds in this are nectar to the ears, and the rap features are really well done, and I liked them a lot since I'm a big hip hop head. My favorite song is easily Andromeda with DRAM. All of the songs are memorable and it's definitely inspired me to look at their older stuff for sure!
  59. MikaBeeWall
    May 14, 2017
    8
    This album matches up with their previous work.
    This album has a few boring, unmemorable or lame songs on it (carnival, We got the power, Sex murder party.)
    but when it has a good track THAT TRACK IS GOOD here's a score out of ten for every track on this album. (not including the interludes) ASCENSION: 9/10 STEROBILITE: 8/10 SATURNZ BARZ: 10/10 MOMENTZ: 8/10 SUBMISSION: 9/10    This album matches up with their previous work.
    This album has a few boring, unmemorable or lame songs on it (carnival, We got the power, Sex murder party.)
    but when it has a good track THAT TRACK IS GOOD here's a score out of ten for every track on this album. (not including the interludes)
    ASCENSION: 9/10
    STEROBILITE: 8/10
    SATURNZ BARZ: 10/10
    MOMENTZ: 8/10
    SUBMISSION: 9/10
    CHARGER: 10/10 (my personal favorite)
    ANDROMEDA: 8/10
    BUSTED AND BLUE: 9/10
    CARNIVAL: 5/10
    LET ME OUT: 7/10
    SEX MURDER PARTY: 6/10
    SHE'S MY CALLER: 8/10
    HALLELUJAH MONEY: 10/10
    WE GOT THE POWER: 6/10

    EXACT ALBUM SCORE CALCULATED WITH DIVISION AND ADDITION IS (personal opinion) (rounded to the nearest 1) 8.1/10    … Expand
  60. WhiskeyStories
    May 23, 2017
    7
    Humanz has a certain kind of originality and exciting freshness, but looking at it as a whole it's a quite inconsistent album. The tracks don't have a nice flow and some of them clearly stand out, while a few are just straight disappointing. Some of my favourites: Ascension, Saturnz Barz, Let Me Out and Hallelujah Money. It's not the best from Gorillaz, which is a shame, since we are usedHumanz has a certain kind of originality and exciting freshness, but looking at it as a whole it's a quite inconsistent album. The tracks don't have a nice flow and some of them clearly stand out, while a few are just straight disappointing. Some of my favourites: Ascension, Saturnz Barz, Let Me Out and Hallelujah Money. It's not the best from Gorillaz, which is a shame, since we are used to getting some amazing albums from the "band", but Humanz falls short from greatness, it's just simply a good, solid record,… Expand
  61. Neng-
    Jul 5, 2017
    7
    Gorillaz always seems to have that way of thinking that makes their albums totally unexpected, and i love that. Even though I was thirsting for an “only Gorillaz” album, I am not disappointed with the final outcome, they had a huge variety of songs with very good collaborations with not so well known artists, and they are, in a way trying to mesh that sound as well as Daft Punk is doingGorillaz always seems to have that way of thinking that makes their albums totally unexpected, and i love that. Even though I was thirsting for an “only Gorillaz” album, I am not disappointed with the final outcome, they had a huge variety of songs with very good collaborations with not so well known artists, and they are, in a way trying to mesh that sound as well as Daft Punk is doing lately.
    It sounds funky and it’s a great listen, but i doubt any of those songs will transcend as their previous songs did, and that bugs me, because i think is a good album, but I’m don’t really feel the need to come back to it as often as i wish i would, sometimes is almost tiring to listen the whole album at once. I think it works better as a compilations of singles than an album overall.    … Expand
  62. dvjmarcomatheus
    May 4, 2020
    4
    26 tracks... and I like only 5 or 6.

    If it was a 10 track album could be much better.

    Lot of songs just look like B-sides...
  63. DiegoDietz
    Jul 21, 2020
    7
    Una buena vuelta de Gorillaz pero no al nivel que esperábamos.
    Empezando por la producción y grabación del disco, que si bien entiendo se buscó que suene caótico y "artificial" por momentos se hace pesado y repetitivo. Se extraña escuchar instrumentos reales (baterías, bajos, guitarras) como hicieron desde su primer álbum (donde siempre mezclaron estos con elementos electrónicos)
    La    Una buena vuelta de Gorillaz pero no al nivel que esperábamos.
    Empezando por la producción y grabación del disco, que si bien entiendo se buscó que suene caótico y "artificial" por momentos se hace pesado y repetitivo. Se extraña escuchar instrumentos reales (baterías, bajos, guitarras) como hicieron desde su primer álbum (donde siempre mezclaron estos con elementos electrónicos)
    La cantidad de feats. en el álbum es excesivo y si bien muchos funcionan muy bien, se hace raro que por momentos haya canciones donde Damon ni siquiera mete una frase.
    Los interludios también molestan y podrían haberse agregado a las canciones como parte de ellas o directamente borrarlos.
    El album tiene puntos altos como: Ascension, Saturnz Barz, Momentz, Charger, Andromeda, B&B, Let Me Out, We Got The Power y considerando los tracks de la versión de Deluxe: The Apprentice, Ticker Tape y Out of Body. (quizás alguno más, haciendo 11-13 canciones muy buenas) pero tengamos en cuenta que termina siendo un álbum con 20 tracks (26 si contamos interludios) y es ahí donde se nota mucho la diferencia abismal entre canciones que están geniales con otras que parecen puro relleno.    … Expand
  64. Ruto
    May 9, 2017
    7
    Un álbum consistente que cumple bien su función, al menos en su mayoría. Si bien este baja su calidad a ratos con temas que no son muy buenos, aprovecha sus cinco interludios para intentar generar ambientes distintos mientras avanza el disco. Las canciones fluyen como agua y experimentan en buena forma este estilo de electrónica que incorporó Gorillaz. Un disco digno de ser escuchado enUn álbum consistente que cumple bien su función, al menos en su mayoría. Si bien este baja su calidad a ratos con temas que no son muy buenos, aprovecha sus cinco interludios para intentar generar ambientes distintos mientras avanza el disco. Las canciones fluyen como agua y experimentan en buena forma este estilo de electrónica que incorporó Gorillaz. Un disco digno de ser escuchado en fiestas y en festivales de música electrónica.… Expand
  65. gilsimcha10
    Jun 29, 2018
    7
    after hearing the deluxe humanz album i think it got a liitle bit better,some of the bonus tracks are good and the good songs are not amazing but there was some amazing songs.

    FAV TRACKS:saturnz barz,strobelite,acsension,momentz,submission,charger,andromeda,ticker tape,busted and blue,carnival,let me out,shes my collar,we got the power,the appretice,halfway to the halfway house,out of    after hearing the deluxe humanz album i think it got a liitle bit better,some of the bonus tracks are good and the good songs are not amazing but there was some amazing songs.

    FAV TRACKS:saturnz barz,strobelite,acsension,momentz,submission,charger,andromeda,ticker tape,busted and blue,carnival,let me out,shes my collar,we got the power,the appretice,halfway to the halfway house,out of body.circle of friends

    LEAST FAVE;sex murder party,halleluja money    … Expand
  66. Orli_Aguilar
    Jun 6, 2017
    8
    Hay mucho más aquí de Albarn y de su voluntad por experimentar con el proyecto, que de la icónica banda virtual. La sobrecogedora cantidad de colaboraciones no siempre nos dejará ver lo que uno entiende y espera por Gorillaz y su regreso, pero sin embargo, en su mayoría, dejan un muy buen sabor de boca y la sombra de que se trabajó con mucho cerebro y de crear un álbum con un ritmoHay mucho más aquí de Albarn y de su voluntad por experimentar con el proyecto, que de la icónica banda virtual. La sobrecogedora cantidad de colaboraciones no siempre nos dejará ver lo que uno entiende y espera por Gorillaz y su regreso, pero sin embargo, en su mayoría, dejan un muy buen sabor de boca y la sombra de que se trabajó con mucho cerebro y de crear un álbum con un ritmo enteramente propio.… Expand
  67. SIYDLFILLY
    Dec 28, 2017
    10
    An album with the theme of the world right now. It's like a party to the end of the world. YES!
  68. YizuzFF
    Jul 14, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After the 7 long years, they finally came back and this time, they did not break my expectations, but they already dodged them, it's a very lively and fun album, with songs whose lyrics are dark and talks about an ending that we are not very Far from living, the world is going to **** friends, and Gorillaz knew how to explain, although I have to admit that little or no participation of Damon in some songs, like many, bothered me, but still, excellent album , Such as "She's my collar", "Momentz", "Ascension", "Saturnz Barnz", "Ticker Tape", "Strobelite", "Let me out", "Busted and Blue", "Andromeda", "Hallelujah Money "(Whose lyrics are so deep and full of double meaning phrases, I did not understand why few liked it, a very good song if you want to know what Humanz will talk about)… Expand
  69. TheEternalStar
    Feb 26, 2018
    8
    'Humanz' is an album that focuses more on the music than the virtual band members. This album may not satisfy some Gorillaz fans for it's absence of 2D's vocals, a sound that doesn't sound like 4 people made it, and choices of collaborators. However, the music is still promising, with it's enjoyable songs, creative direction, and an album that people can still love even with it's'Humanz' is an album that focuses more on the music than the virtual band members. This album may not satisfy some Gorillaz fans for it's absence of 2D's vocals, a sound that doesn't sound like 4 people made it, and choices of collaborators. However, the music is still promising, with it's enjoyable songs, creative direction, and an album that people can still love even with it's polarizing topic. In conclusion, 'Humanz' is the Gorillaz album that promises great music after a long hiatus, but will leave you still asking for another 'Demon Days' for good reason.… Expand
  70. davidpirtle
    Oct 18, 2017
    7
    Without having seen the cover, a casual listener could be excused for not identifying this as being released under the same band name as Gorillaz' self-titled debut, which remains their most genuine-sounding release. Not that this should be taken as a serious criticism, since Gorillaz isn't a genuine band. Humanz is much more in line with Demon Days, at least in spirit, though with aWithout having seen the cover, a casual listener could be excused for not identifying this as being released under the same band name as Gorillaz' self-titled debut, which remains their most genuine-sounding release. Not that this should be taken as a serious criticism, since Gorillaz isn't a genuine band. Humanz is much more in line with Demon Days, at least in spirit, though with a significantly updated sound. In short, it's a party record, and a well-assembled one, which should please most long-time fans and new listeners alike, as long as that's for what they're looking.… Expand
  71. tekkara
    Sep 20, 2017
    7
    The long almost seven year wait for a fourth album by the genre smashing Gorillaz is finally over. The album has some great well put together and catchy songs with a new R&B, rap and pop feel
  72. maningrey
    Sep 16, 2018
    9
    After brake Gorillaz are back with again totally different album and it's so much cool.
  73. Sadvilliany
    Mar 31, 2020
    7
    Let me start off by saying I'm just talking about the base album, NOT the deluxe tracks.
    Anyways, this album has some amazing tracks on it. Busted and blue is lovely, Andromeda is gorgeous and slow, Ascension and Let Me Out are some surprisingly intense rap tracks, but there's something about this album I can't quite dig. Whether it be the annoying amount of interludes that are very short    Let me start off by saying I'm just talking about the base album, NOT the deluxe tracks.
    Anyways, this album has some amazing tracks on it. Busted and blue is lovely, Andromeda is gorgeous and slow, Ascension and Let Me Out are some surprisingly intense rap tracks, but there's something about this album I can't quite dig. Whether it be the annoying amount of interludes that are very short and could easily just be stuck on the beginning or end of tracks, or just removed completely, or the ungodly amount of features which sometimes hit and other times fall flat, but something is keeping me from loving this. It's much better than I remember it being when I first heard it on its initial release, so that's nice. Overall, this album has some pretty good ideas and tracks, and while a bit redundant at times, still is an enjoyable listen.

    Favorite Tracks: Busted and Blue, Andromeda, Ascension, Let Me Out, Carnival
    Least Favorite Tracks: We Got The Power, Charger, Sex Murder Party
    Least Favorite Tracks:    … Expand
  74. Dancho
    Jun 25, 2019
    7
    I like the album and it has a lot of solid and good songs, but after 2 years I don't come back to the album like I do with the band's other projects. The album is messy but the good songs make up for it.
  75. Axxypie
    Sep 12, 2021
    7
    Although a little all over the place and sometimes even chaotic, „HUMANZ“ stands out with some really fun tunes and shows the band doesn’t fear from stepping out of their comfort zone.
  76. itshmichelle
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Nghe rất lạ tai và hoàn toàn độc lạ hơn so với Gorillaz từ bấy giờ. Humanz gồm những bài mà mình cho là khá experimental và mạo hiểm nhưng Damon đã làm rất rất tốt :)
  77. MrJulian_
    Nov 12, 2020
    9
    This is by far the Best Gorillaz Album i've heard so far! i don't unserstand why some People think it's a Bad Album, yes it's different, but that's the Reason why i love it!
  78. Le_Username
    Nov 9, 2020
    6
    Too much different songs in this one, unlike other Gorillaz albums it doesn't have a sense of connection, there's too much inconsistency in this one. There's great longs like Andromeda, Ascension, Let me Out, Busted and Blue, but they don't completely make up the other average songs in this one. In my eyes, it's one of the worse Gorillaz main projects, still good, but definitelyToo much different songs in this one, unlike other Gorillaz albums it doesn't have a sense of connection, there's too much inconsistency in this one. There's great longs like Andromeda, Ascension, Let me Out, Busted and Blue, but they don't completely make up the other average songs in this one. In my eyes, it's one of the worse Gorillaz main projects, still good, but definitely underwhelming. 6/10… Expand
  79. Fishyman69
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    So good... The songs are the best and this is one of the best Gorillaz albums ever.
  80. GorillazUnoffic
    Aug 21, 2022
    4
    Not much to go on. One of it's biggest let downs is some of the collaborators don't suit the song the feature in. Also another problem is that every song has a collaborator on it which means there's less of Damon. I love that Gorillaz are always trying to be experimental but this time it just doesn't work.

    Notable tracks are: Ascension (ft. Vince Staples) Momentz (ft. De La Soul)    Not much to go on. One of it's biggest let downs is some of the collaborators don't suit the song the feature in. Also another problem is that every song has a collaborator on it which means there's less of Damon. I love that Gorillaz are always trying to be experimental but this time it just doesn't work.

    Notable tracks are:
    Ascension (ft. Vince Staples)
    Momentz (ft. De La Soul)
    Charger (ft. Grace Jones)
    She's My Collar (ft. Kali Uchis)
    Out Of Body (ft. Kilo Kish, Zebra Katz & Imani Vonsha)
    Ticker Tape (ft. Carly Simon & Kali Uchis)    … Expand

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Mixmag
    Jun 5, 2017
    80
    If you’re a fan, you won’t be disappointed. ... If you’re new to the zoo, prepare for a 20-track musical trip you won’t forget in a hurry.
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  2. Resident Advisor
    May 15, 2017
    70
    The lyrics on Humanz might be Gorillaz's darkest, but the album has lots of bright music.
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  3. The Telegraph (UK)
    May 11, 2017
    80
    Humanz is a giddy celebration of unity in difference, the sound of eccentrics, weirdos, outsiders and freaks partying together in defiance of convention. It is music where anything goes, as long as it’s got a groove and a heart.
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