Triple J: Feature Albums Of The Week

Gorillaz - Demon Days
System Of A Down - Mezmerize

The cartoon band, Gorillaz, had such a huge success with their last self-titled debut record, that a follow-up is no suprise even if its just a side-project. Created by Blur frontman, Damon Albarn and his good friend, illustrator Jamie Hewlett; the four-piece cartoon characters are back with Demon Days that has already released a catchy first single, Feel Good Inc. (features De La Soul and has recently been announced as the latest "jingle" for the new iPod TV spots in the US). In the last record, Dan "the Automator" Nakamura produced but this time round The Grey Album's DJ Danger Mouse is on board the project plus other cameos from Roots Manua, Martina Topley-Bird, Happy Mondays' Shaun Ryder and even, actor Dennis Hopper doing a spoken-word narrative on the track, Fire Coming Out Of The Monkey's Head.

System Of A Down are releasing, Mezmerize, the first half of a double album release, Mezmerize/Hyponotize, which features the hit single, B.Y.O.B. and the radio favourite, Cigaro. One of the best live rock acts (as Australians have got a taste of at their recent successful stint at the Big Day Out) and about to start a massive U.S. tour (supported by one of my favourites, The Mars Volta), don't forget to grab a copy of this long-awaited record when it comes out next Sunday.

Starting this Friday, you get to hear all the tracks from both albums at various times for 1 week on Triple J, which you can listen to live online here.

Both albums will be released on Sunday, May 22nd.

Official Websites:
Gorillaz
System Of A Down