Gorillaz reveal third album details

Gorillaz have announced details of their upcoming third LP Plastic Beach, which is due for release on March 8.

The animated band's creators Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett told NME that the album is now complete and will feature collaborations with the likes of Lou Reed, Mos Def, Mark E Smith, Snoop Dogg, Bobby Womack, De La Soul and Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys.

The Clash duo Mick Jones and Paul Simonon will also feature on the record's title track.

"Leeching is the wrong word now, isn't it?" said bassist Murdoc Niccals of the record's guest appearances.

"It's not like I've drawn blood or anything. No, I think the word 'coerced' sings the deal a little better. Although, yes, the coercion did come via chloroform and rohypnol."

Plastic Beach's full tracklisting is as follows:

• 'Orchestral Intro'


• 'Welcome To The World Of The Plastic Beach' (feat. Snoop Dogg)


• 'White Flag (feat. Kano & Bashy)


• 'Rhinestone Eyes'


• 'Stylo' (feat. Bobby Womack and Mos Def)


• 'Superfast Jellyfish' (feat. Gruff Rhys and De La Soul)


• 'Empire Ants' (feat. Little Dragon)


• 'Glitter Freeze' (feat. Mark E Smith)


• 'Some Kind Of Nature' (feat. Lou Reed)


• 'On Melancholy Hill'


• 'Broken'


• 'Sweepstakes' (feat. Mos Def & Hypnotic Brass Ensemble)


• 'Plastic Beach' (feat. Mick Jones & Paul Simonon)


• 'To Binge' (feat. Little Dragon)


• 'Cloud Of Unknowing' (feat. Bobby Womack)


• 'Pirate Jet'