I know musicians need to make money. And I know that Xmas is a great time to make said $$$. So when the Gorillaz offered a free iPad album, I was like “Sure. Sounds like the holiday spirit. Lenny Kravitz and Adam Sandler never offered me a free Hannukah album, but whatevs.”
So I went to download this free album. I figured it couldn’t be too much worse than Plastic Beach. But it turns out some people don’t interpret ‘free’ like most people do.
Because at best, after giving my email and info, I could stream the tracks online. Not on Myspace (because that’s too normal and boring). No no no. Only on their website. And if I want to download the album ‘for free’, I need to become a Gorillaz member for about 50 bucks. Fuck that. Bitches don’t understand what an Xmas present really is.
I think this is the album art?
Look. The album is pretty nifty. If my friend had made it, I would listen and think it was pretty freaking inventive. But this is exactly what you would expect from Damon Albam. All digital and synth-y. If you like that type of music, head on over to the site.
But if you prefer free music and need more electronic/dance in your expansive iTunes collection, find a torrent and download it. No way in hell do I care enough to be in ANY bands fan club. Worse fake Xmas gift ever.
