Aries (song)

"Aries" is a song by British virtual band Gorillaz featuring London musician Georgia and Peter Hook of the bands Joy Division and New Order. The track was released on 9 April 2020 as the third single for Gorillaz' Song Machine project, which involves the ongoing release of various Gorillaz tracks featuring previously unannounced guest musicians over the course of 2020.[4]

"Aries"
Single by Gorillaz featuring Peter Hook and Georgia
from the EP Song Machine, Ep. 3
Released9 April 2020 (2020-04-09)
Format
Recorded2019
StudioStudio 13
Genre
Length4:13
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Gorillaz singles chronology
"Désolé"
(2020)		 "Aries"
(2020)		 "How Far?"
(2020)
Peter Hook singles chronology
"Waiting for the Sirens' Call"
(2005)		 "Aries"
(2020)
Georgia singles chronology
"24 Hours"
(2020)		 "Aries"
(2020)

Music video

The video, directed by Jamie Hewlett, features the band members driving vehicles across a highway landscape. 2-D and Murdoc are riding together on a motorcycle, followed by Noodle in a dune buggy (where just prior she is texting someone about 2-D's whereabouts and has grown concerned for him) and finally Russel in a golf kart. Near the end of the video all four of them ride up close to one another. As 2-D continues to sing, Murdoc pulls out a syringe and smiles in a sinister fashion.

The single cover apparently depicts the aftermath with Murdoc being choked out by Russel while Noodle tries to sequester him. 2-D was apparently poked in his abdomen.

Personnel

Gorillaz

  • Damon Albarn – keyboards, vocals, production, programming
  • Remi Kabaka Jr. – additional drum programming, live drums, additional vocals, production

Additional musicians and personnel

  • Georgia – featured guest, drums, percussion
  • Peter Hook – featured guest, vocals, bass
  • John Davis – mastering engineer
  • P2J – additional drum programming
  • James Ford – synthesizers, live drums production
  • Stephen Sedgwick – mixing engineer

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[5] 42
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 29

References
  1. Leas, Ryan (9 April 2020). "Gorillaz – "Aries" (Feat. Peter Hook & Georgia)". StereoGum. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  2. Morse, Ryan (9 April 2020). "The UK animated electronic band teams up with Peter Hook and Georgia on the new track, "Aries"". Conscious Electronic. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  3. Schatz, Lake (9 April 2020). "Gorillaz and Peter Hook Go for a Ride on New Single "Aries": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  4. Blistein, Jon (29 January 2020). "Gorillaz Detail New Music, Video Series 'Song Machine'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  5. "Ultratop.be – Gorillaz – Aries" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  6. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 20 April 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
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