Vinyl Record

Gorillaz - The Fall

Buy Gorillaz – The Fall on LP at Kilmorna near Listowel: a road-hazed, electronic-leaning set with sketchbook charm and deep headphone appeal.

LP · 2021

Available from Kilmorna Collection in Listowel.

Buyer notes: 2021 LP, currently available from the Kilmorna Collection vinyl shelf. Pay for pickup in Listowel or ship within Ireland for EUR 5.50.

Originally shaped like a travel diary, The Fall catches Gorillaz in motion—quick snapshots, late-night loops, and melodies that feel like they were written between soundchecks. It’s less about big singles and more about atmosphere: short scenes that drift from hazy electronics into bruised pop hooks, with a steady sense of forward movement. On vinyl, the album’s “sketchbook” character becomes part of the charm. Tracks like “Phoner To Arizona” and “Revolving Doors” set the tone early, while pieces such as “Amarillo” and “Aspen Forest” lean into widescreen mood and reflective pacing. It plays like a continuous drive across different climates—minimal in places, surprisingly warm in others. This 2021 LP reissue is a great way to keep the Gorillaz story complete on wax: a quieter, more intimate chapter that rewards repeat listens, especially if you enjoy albums that feel like places rather than playlists.

The Fall is one of the most human Gorillaz records: immediate, diary-like, and intentionally unpolished. It’s a reminder that their world isn’t only built on blockbuster collaborations—sometimes it’s about capturing a moment, a mood, and the blur of travel, then letting the listener live inside it.

A handy pick-up for anyone filling gaps in the Gorillaz LP run, especially if your shelves already have the big headline albums. This 2021 reissue keeps the record in circulation at a sensible price point, making it an easy “grab it while you see it” title rather than a long hunt. Expect a one-LP listen that flows best when played straight through.

Hazy, mid-tempo electronic grooves with a lo-fi, on-the-road feel—warm synths, clipped drums, and melodic hooks that arrive quietly then stick. Best on headphones or a forgiving hi-fi.

Recommended for: Gorillaz completists who want the deeper catalogue on vinyl; Listeners who prefer mood albums over singles-driven records; Fans of downtempo, leftfield pop, and travelogue-style electronica; Late-night listening, reading, or low-light sessions.

Is this a studio album or a compilation? It’s presented as a proper Gorillaz album, but it plays like a cohesive travel diary—shorter scenes and ideas that connect into one mood-led listen. What’s the overall vibe compared to other Gorillaz records? More intimate and understated: fewer “big event” moments, more atmosphere, loops, and late-night melodies. It rewards repeat, start-to-finish plays. Is this release on a single LP? Yes—this edition is a 1xLP reissue, making it a straightforward, shelf-friendly way to own the album on vinyl.