2006 in review: rock
The Guardian, December 2006
What the artists say ...
Gorillaz: Cartoon band
Murdoc: I had mixed feelings watching the Gorillaz tribute act recreate our Demon Days album at the Apollo in Harlem. On the upside, you're watching an incredible lineup, plus a choir, orchestra and fireworks. But we were in the audience, and that felt like being Thin Lizzy and watching Twin Lizzy steal your glory. Or AC/DC being blown away by AB/CD. Or watching Earth, Wind for Hire.
2D: I really enjoyed the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Show Your Bones album. If Tim Burton drew a band, it would look like them.
Murdoc: Whitesnake's album, In the Shadow of the Blues. Best thing this decade. David Coverdale? Genius.
Gorillaz: Cartoon band
Murdoc: I had mixed feelings watching the Gorillaz tribute act recreate our Demon Days album at the Apollo in Harlem. On the upside, you're watching an incredible lineup, plus a choir, orchestra and fireworks. But we were in the audience, and that felt like being Thin Lizzy and watching Twin Lizzy steal your glory. Or AC/DC being blown away by AB/CD. Or watching Earth, Wind for Hire.
2D: I really enjoyed the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Show Your Bones album. If Tim Burton drew a band, it would look like them.
Murdoc: Whitesnake's album, In the Shadow of the Blues. Best thing this decade. David Coverdale? Genius.