Humanz
by Gorillaz
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  1. 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
  2. Fishyman69
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    So good... The songs are the best and this is one of the best Gorillaz albums ever.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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!
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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...
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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 :)
  12. 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.
  13. maningrey
    Sep 16, 2018
    9
    After brake Gorillaz are back with again totally different album and it's so much cool.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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!
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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