Gorillaz – Cracker Island [Black Vinyl LP]

City pop glow meets midnight funk on Cracker Island, a sleek Gorillaz chapter that folds guests and hooks into tight, radio-ready shapes. This black vinyl LP edition carries the albums punchy production to the turntable, framing Damon Albarn’s melodies, Jamie Hewlett’s visual world, and the project’s genre-hopping spirit in a focused, modern set.

The sound moves between glossy synth pop, bass-driven grooves, and melancholy ballads. Standout moments include “Cracker Island” with Thundercat’s elastic bass and falsetto lift, “New Gold” linking Tame Impala’s shimmer to Bootie Brown’s verses, and “Oil” with Stevie Nicks adding a cool, haunting sheen. Cuts like “Silent Running” and “Skinny Ape” deepen the mood and momentum.

On vinyl, low end stays firm without clouding the mids, percussion is crisp, and vocals sit centered with clear space around the edges. This standard-weight LP in a single-pocket jacket, a straightforward presentation that suits daily spins and keeps the focus on the music. A clean, shelf-friendly copy for fans and collectors who want the core album on black wax.

• Format: Black Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: “Cracker Island,” “New Gold,” “Oil”
• Pressing details: Standard-weight LP, single-pocket jacket
• Genre/style: Synth Pop, Alternative, Electronic, Art Pop
• UPC: 5054197199738

If sleek grooves and smart collaborations are your lane, Cracker Island is a tight listen that rewards repeat plays without overstaying its welcome.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Cracker Island (Feat. Thundercat)
2. Oil (Feat. Stevie Nicks)
3. The Tired Influencer
4. Tarantula
5. Silent Running (Feat. Adeleye Omotayo)

Side B:

1. New Gold (Feat. Tame Impala & Bootie Brown)
2. Baby Queen
3. Tormenta (Feat. Bad Bunny)
4. Skinny Ape
5. Possession Island (Feat. Beck)