Plastic Beach

Plastic Beach is the third studio album by English virtual band Gorillaz, released 3 March 2010 on Parlophone and Virgin Records. Conceived from an unfinished Gorillaz project called Carousel, the album was recorded during June 2008 to November 2009 and produced primarily by group co-creator Damon Albarn. It features guest appearances by several artists, including Snoop Dogg, Gruff Rhys, Bobby Womack, Mos Def, Lou Reed, Mick Jones, and the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. Primarily a pop album, Plastic Beach contains lyrics concerning consumerism and ecology-related themes.

The album debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart, selling 74,000 copies in its first week. In the United States, it debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 112,000 copies, and it also charted within the top-ten in several other countries. Upon its release, Plastic Beach received generally positive reviews from most music critics. As of 6th May 2010, the album had sold 724,000 copies worldwide.

The album has produced three singles.

* " Stylo" was the first single from the album, released digitally on 26 January 2010.



* "Superfast Jellyfish" is planned as the second single from the album, due for release on 9 May 2010.
* "On Melancholy Hill" is planned as the third single from the album, due for release later in 2010.