Studio Album · No. 3
Plastic Beach Songwriting Credits by Gorillaz
Produced by Damon Albarn, Gorillaz · Engineered by Jason Cox, Stephen Sedgwick
Holds writing credit on 16 of 16 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 16 / 16 documented
Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Gorillaz carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Plastic Beach keeps the writing under one roof while widening the cast: Wikipedia credits the songs to Gorillaz, which is Damon Albarn, with the featured guest added wherever one appears. The performer column is where the album spreads out, handing the lead to Snoop Dogg, Mos Def, Bobby Womack, Lou Reed and Mark E. Smith on different tracks while Albarn sings the rest, the guest-driven model at its most expansive.
Plastic Beach is the third studio album by Gorillaz, released in March 2010 and the band's most ambitious and star-studded record. Damon Albarn wrote and self-produced the album as a concept piece about pollution and artificiality, layering electronic pop with orchestral and hip hop elements. It features one of the deepest guest lists in the catalog, including Snoop Dogg, Mos Def, Bobby Womack, Lou Reed, Mark E. Smith, De La Soul and Gruff Rhys, with the singles 'Stylo' and 'On Melancholy Hill' among its highlights. Wikipedia credits the songs to Gorillaz, the writing identity for Albarn, alongside the featured collaborators who appear on each track. The album reached the top of the UK chart and was praised as a richly textured statement on modern excess.
Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Orchestral Intro
|
Not documented | Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Sinfonia Viva (Orchestra) |
| 2 |
Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach
|
Damon AlbarnCalvin Broadus | Damon AlbarnCalvin Broadus | Damon Albarn | Snoop Dogg (Rap Vocals) |
| 3 |
White Flag
|
Damon AlbarnAshley ThomasKane Robinson | Damon AlbarnAshley ThomasKane Robinson | Damon Albarn | Bashy (Rap Vocals)Kano (Rap Vocals) |
| 4 |
Rhinestone Eyes
|
Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Stylo
#1
|
Damon AlbarnDante Smith | Damon AlbarnDante Smith | Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals)Mos Def (Rap Vocals)Bobby Womack (Vocals) |
| 6 |
Superfast Jellyfish
|
Damon AlbarnDe La SoulGruff Rhys | Damon AlbarnDe La SoulGruff Rhys | Damon Albarn | De La Soul (Rap Vocals)Gruff Rhys (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Empire Ants
|
Damon AlbarnYukimi Nagano | Damon AlbarnYukimi Nagano | Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals)Yukimi Nagano (Vocals) |
| 8 |
Glitter Freeze
|
Damon AlbarnMark E. Smith | Damon AlbarnMark E. Smith | Damon Albarn | Mark E. Smith (Vocals)Damon Albarn (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Some Kind of Nature
|
Damon AlbarnLou Reed | Damon AlbarnLou Reed | Damon Albarn | Lou Reed (Lead Vocals)Damon Albarn (Vocals) |
| 10 |
On Melancholy Hill
#73
|
Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Broken
|
Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Sweepstakes
|
Damon AlbarnDante Smith | Damon AlbarnDante Smith | Damon Albarn | Mos Def (Rap Vocals)Damon Albarn (Vocals) |
| 13 |
Plastic Beach
|
Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
To Binge
|
Damon AlbarnYukimi Nagano | Damon AlbarnYukimi Nagano | Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals)Yukimi Nagano (Vocals) |
| 15 |
Cloud of Unknowing
|
Damon AlbarnBobby Womack | Damon AlbarnBobby Womack | Damon Albarn | Bobby Womack (Lead Vocals) |
| 16 |
Pirate Jet
|
Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn | Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals) |