The Gorillaz are back, baby, and still know how to kick some major booty. Plastic Beach, LP number three, is proof that yes, they could, match the genius of sophomore release, Demon Days.

The overall feel of Plastic Beach is a lot different from that of Demon Days. There is still that catchy mix of hip-hop, electronic and rock that is the Gorillaz trademark. However, Plastic Beach is a longer album, and moves back and forth from sounds and genres more quickly. It’s not as dark and is almost funkier, but not quite. (“Stylo” and “Dirty Harry” are comparably funky.) For me, “Stylo” and “Superfast Jellyfish” are the highlights. I’ve already posted both, go back to them and give them a concentrated listen.

I’m not satisfied with this review, but I think the longer I wait for the album to sink in, the more likely Pitchfork is to post a scathing critique of everything the Gorillaz do. I don’t want P4K to get to you first, you see. If you loved Demon Days, if you loved the self-titled debut, hell, even if you’ve only heard “Clint Eastwood” and “Feel Good, Inc.”, LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN. Be your own judge.

Cheers.