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I can understand that Gorillaz really always spoke out about politics, but for the sake of maximum honesty, it’s worth saying that you can listen to more than one or even two Gorillaz albums and not stumble on political statements. The first example is "gorillaz" - the first album of the group, which is named after the group itself. There were no utterances in it, since there Damon simply played with musical genres, crossing them with each other. Second example: "The Fall" - the fourth album of the group, which is more about personal experiences and homesickness than about politics. And so yes Gorillaz constantly spoke with a political position. Whether it’s meditation at the main building in China with the picket “Freedom to Tibet” or criticism of capitalism in the track “Feel Good”, also direct criticism of Trump in the Now Now album.

I just think it’s weird...

I just think it’s weird that there’s people giving Gorillaz shit for responding to the Black Lives Matter movement? I can understand criticizing a giant, faceless corporation for posting a vague “we are against racism, etc” message on social media and offering nothing else, but this absolutely isn’t the same thing.

I’ve seen comments claiming that they’re somehow trying to profit off of the movement with those new shirts, even though it’s been clarified that all of the proceeds are going to charity. They’re not profiting, they’re helping to fund-raise. That’s a good thing. They’re using their huge platform to help.

Also, I saw someone on Instagram say they were unfollowing because they’re tired of Gorillaz “getting political”. I’m sorry, have you listened to a single Gorillaz album? Do you know what this band is? 

Demon Days is all about human destruction. America’s invasion of developing countries for personal gain, war, the destruction of our planet, pollution, consumerism, the mantra of “reject false icons” that they eventually named their own documentary after. 

Humanz is a huge, direct quote from Damon Albarn, “emotional response to politics”. The whole album is fueled by Damon and his collaborators’ feelings toward Donald Trump, Brexit, police brutality, a world where nothing makes sense, corruption is everywhere and doomsday seems to be just around the corner. Hallelujah Money is an extremely clear commentary on Trump’s policies, Let Me Out is full of references to police brutality, Ascension contains these lyrics:

Pull up to the pad, wipe my ass with the flag I’m just playing, baby, this the land of the free Where you can get a glock and a gram for the cheap Where you can live your dreams long as you don’t look like me Be a puppet on a string, hanging from a fucking tree

But Jamie Hewlett going on Instagram to say “black lives matter” is somehow too political? Jesus Christ. I can understand not being interested in politics, but if that’s the case why were you ever a Gorillaz fan in the first place? (And anyway, it’s kind of weird to imply it’s “political” to want justice for George Floyd? Surely any sane person would agree that he was murdered and that the people responsible deserve consequences?) 

Anyway black lives matter, justice for George Floyd, police brutality blows, I hope Trump shits the bed and dies, let Gorillaz say their piece and help out if they wanna, donate to fundraisers if you can, peace. 

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This is my attempt to introduce Tank Girl to 2-D. How do you like it? Аlways wanted to see these two characters Jamie Hewlett.