On Melancholy Hill kicks off with a drum beat and floats away to a heavenly atmosphere that is covered with a feeling of melancholy (fitting title then, eh?) and longing. Even before Damon sings a single lyrics, the song gives me a really sad feeling of someone looking back, missing something.
Damon really hit's his stride here with all the makings of a pretty damn perfect pop song. It has a sad nature, but parts of it point towards a sunny feeling deep below. Just like Rhinestone Eyes, On Melancholy Hill is a song that I loved right from the get-go. It is just an incredible song that is different from anything on this album, or in the Gorillaz song collection in general. It has pure feeling and substance.
Damon sings in a really emotional tone. But even if he didn't sing you would get the feel that this song is drenched with feelings of melancholy. I can picture this gorgeous hill that is peaceful, elegant, and full of color. Damon is there sitting, waiting for you to listen. How is that for a music video? - We All Want Someone
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J Meagher
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Apr 23, 2010
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I have better luck reviewing albums as a whole and not focusing on specific tracks. I like albums that play with themes and concepts to the point where the sum of the album is greater than it's parts. I have NEVER been able to do that with a Gorillaz...
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Joshua Mellin
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Oct 17, 2010
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The Gorillaz "Escape to the Plastic Beach" is an engulfing concert experience, full of prolific musicianship, stunning visual conceptualization, and profound cultural statements.The world's most successful virtual band has had an inherently difficult...
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searra ruggeri
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Jul 27, 2016
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The artist name, track title, and subject matter of this one are all unfortunately relevant- especially if you're in the US. With all the chaos and turmoil in the world, we need groups like Kids Of The Apocalypse to remind us "we can make a better li...
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Aaron Blum
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Feb 13, 2014
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Swedish trip hop band Little Dragon is back with a new album called Nabuma Rubberband, and they've released the first single, called "Klapp Klapp." It's a good one. It's like they haven't skipped a beat since their 2011 album Ritual Union.Following t...
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