When creating
Gorillaz in the late-90s, both artists were likely aware it could easily be dismissed as a gimmick. To transcend doubtful preconceptions, quality would be paramount.
Their debut album left no room for doubt: Albarn s effortless collage of dub, hip hop, psych and indie rock was seamless, and a couple of indie hits in Clint Eastwood and 19-2000 meant Gorillaz became stars before doubters had much chance to question the concept.
Two decades on from that debut album, we look at Gorillaz brilliant career and the many different musical moods they ve concocted over their seven albums so far.