Most singers and bands nowadays always seem to focus on appearances rather than putting out good music. Pensé que esta gente hablaba más del background de sus personajes, la verdad es que no me importa en absoluto sus giras y procesos de producción de discos.

Escaping Mazuu's Sumo bodyguards, Noodle packed herself into a FedEx crate with dried fish, bottled water and a copy of Moby Dick - if she was ever to finish Melville's onerous classic, it was now. The current lineup includes 2D (vocals performed by Damon Albarn), who serves as the lead singer and plays keyboards and additional instruments. Featuring brand new artwork by Jamie Hewlett, who has invited more than forty creators to offer new interpretations of 2D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs in one expansive volume of original artwork.The only thing I could have done less with is the constant Cockney take on everything- for us Yanks, somewhat hard to fathom occasionally. This book reveals the whole story and meaning of the band and songs including their origins and "lives" from the beginning to the aftermath of Demon Days. Written in promotion of Demon Days back in 2006, this “autobiography” focuses on the lore behind the band members, what brought them together in universe and the inspiration behind their music via interviews and narrations. If the idea of reading the fake biography of a fake band wasn’t intriguing enough, then what about what about reading the fake biography about a fake band that included awesome illustrations?

For three years it served as Murdoc's home, until one day, he was offered a deal by Entertainment Internal Affairs. The motion and the atmosphere in some of his rough sketches is stunning; the examples that come to mind are the D-day storyboard and the El Mañana storyboard. Like an unloved goldfish, the music industry was in dire need of Murdoc's legendary song-writing prowess. The book is funny and very well written, and the characters show tons of personality (and the crazier side of me still wants to believe this virtual band isn't so virtual) as shown through their interviews. If you're a true Gorillaz fan, then you will love it, but you will have to go deeper into the history for the true story of the band, for this is the crude, funny, coincidential, deep, freaky, and artsy story of the band's animated characters.The book also pays homage to many of the legendary stars that have worked on the first two records and reminisces on the many difficulties they had to put up with early on in the project (for instance, live performances). The last anyone heard of Mudoc Niccals, he was living on Plastic Beach, an island in the South Pacific formed entirely from rubbish. Jammed with exclusive new artwork, including the first ever strip to star 2D and Murdoc Niccals; puzzles, games and more; plus a raft of special guest appearances from Gorillaz collaborators past and present, the Gorillaz Almanac is a compendium of delights which finally puts the most real band around on the printed page.

The band, known for their unique concept and animated characters, has been recognized as the Most Successful Virtual Band in The Guinness Book of World Records. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.Murdoc Niccals, 2D, Russel Hobbs, and Noodle are all members of one of the most mysterious bands in the 21st century: Gorillaz.