Gorillaz are back with their eighth studio album ‘Cracker Island’. 

The new LP from the group serves as the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Song Machine, Season One – Strange Timez‘ and is preceded by the single New Gold featuring Tame Impala and Bootie Brown.

It’s one of a number of collaborations on the record, which also includes guest appearances from Stevie Nicks, Bad Bunny, Beck, Thundercat, Adeleye Omotayond. 

A press release about the new album from Damon Albarn and co says: “Originally based at Kong Studios in West London, the group of musical misfits – Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D – have relocated to Silverlake, California as they recruit new members to join The Last Cult in search of the one truth to fix the world. 

“Reports from the Golden State indicate that Murdoc is in love with the lady next door. Russel is glued to the TV. Noodle is compiling a handbook of wisdom and knowledge. And 2D is busy being 2D.”

“‘Cracker Island’ is the sound of change and the chorus of the collective,” explains guitarist Noodle, with drummer Russel adding: “When the reckoning comes, gotta be ready to step through the gateway. Cracker Island’s got the entry codes…”.

“The path to Cracker Island isn’t easy to find ‘cos it’s underwater”, continues singer 2D, while bassist Murdoc concludes: “The hallowed tones of Cracker Island will soundtrack our collective ascension into the new dimension! JOIN ME!”

‘Cracker Island’ is out February 24 and available to pre-order now.

Tracklist: Gorillaz – Cracker Island

1. Cracker Island feat. Thundercat
2. Oil feat. Stevie Nicks
3. The Tired Influencer
4. Tarantula
5. Silent Running feat. Adeleye Omotayo
6. New Gold feat. Tame Impala & Bootie Brown
7. Baby Queen
8. Tormenta feat. Bad Bunny
9. Skinny Ape
10. Possession Island feat. Beck