1.1 The Mountain (feat. Dennis Hopper, Ajay Prasanna, Anoushka Shankar, Amaan ; Ayaan Ali Bangash)
1.2 The Moon Cave (feat. Asha Puthli, Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Jalen Ngonda and Black Thought)
1.3 The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)
1.4 The Hardest Thing (feat. Tony Allen)
1.5 Orange County (feat. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson and Anoushka Shankar)
1.6 The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)
1.7 The Empty Dream Machine (feat. Black Thought, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
1.8 The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)
1.9 The Plastic Guru (feat. Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
1.10 Delirium (feat. Mark E. Smith)
1.11 Damascus (feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey)
1.12 The Shadowy Light (feat. Asha Bhosle, Gruff Rhys, Ajay Prasanna, Amaan ; Ayaan Ali Bangash)
1.13 Casablanca (feat. Paul Simonon and Johnny Marr)
1.14 The Sweet Prince (feat. Ajay Prasanna, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
1.15 The Sad God (feat. Black Thought, Ajay Prasanna and Anoushka Shankar)
Description:
"The Mountain" is a CD release by the innovative virtual band Gorillaz, presented here in collaboration with the manufacturer Kong. This physical edition focuses on high-quality audio and a carefully curated track sequence that showcases the group's trademark blend of alternative, electronic, hip-hop and pop elements. The album title evokes ascent, tension and atmospheric breadth, and the music follows suit with layered arrangements, rich beats and a cinematic feel that fans of the band's genre-spanning sound will appreciate. Designed for repeated listening, this CD format is perfect for collectors who value a tangible, durable version of their music and who want to enjoy Gorillaz' detailed production work in full fidelity.
Gorillaz, created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, are known for redefining what a band can be, mixing animated visuals with an ever-changing musical cast. Over the years they have achieved worldwide recognition with multi-platinum albums and global hits, collaborating with a wide range of guest artists and continually reinventing their sound. Their work has earned them major awards and nominations, and they are regarded as pioneers of cross-genre, multimedia music projects. "The Mountain" fits into this legacy as another concept-driven release that plays with atmosphere and storytelling through sound.
The CD edition by Kong puts emphasis on solid manufacturing and a clean, no-nonsense presentation. The disc is designed for reliable playback, while the packaging offers a practical, easy-to-store form factor that fits neatly into any music library. Kong focuses on straightforward, functional design that protects the disc and highlights the core product: the music itself. This makes "The Mountain" in the Kong CD edition a suitable choice for listeners who want a robust physical copy and a focused listening experience without unnecessary extras.
Whether you are discovering Gorillaz for the first time or adding to an existing collection, this CD gives you a compact, physical way to experience the band's characteristic mix of styles. With its atmospheric concept, quality audio and durable production by Kong, "The Mountain" is aimed at fans who still value the ritual of putting on a disc and listening through a complete album from start to finish.