If someone took the music I listened to as an indicator of my age, they would probably guess that I was born somewhere between 1980 and 1990. Maybe I'm a passionate about disco dancing, -a "fashionable" guy at heart. . . but certainly not in the body. Music permeates my life, providing background to even the smallest and most menial tasks. Of all the music I've had the pleasure of listening to, no band sounds as similar yet so very different as Weezer and Gorillaz. While Weezer creates traditional punk rock feelings, Gorillaz mixes contemporary elements to bring fun to their music. The two areas in which their differences are most visible are the groups' instrumentals and their lyrics. Analyzing each group's greatest hits clearly shows the divide between their unique styles. The melodic genius that is Gorillaz – and only “Gorillaz”, never “the Gorillaz” as any avid listener knows – combines several sonic elements that please the ear. “Intro,” the first track from Gorillaz Demon Days, lacks lyrics. It is an entirely instrumental piece. Immediately, the music sends sinister shockwaves via the descending solo of a trumpet. Surprising a first-time listener, the song is a harbinger of the album's greatness. “The Joplin Spider,” a track from Gorillaz’s latest album The Fall, chills the listener with a constant synthetic buzz. Rolling, vibrating sounds riddled with effects pass through the ears, creating an experience like no other. -titled), "DARE" makes me want to dance, and I hate dancing. The techno vibes emanating from the song are like the buzzing of bees and the music systems of retro game consoles. The Gorillaz's synthetic rhythms create infectious catch. .... middle of paper ...... coming out of the monkey's head". The lyrics regularly allude to other songs. Most Gorillaz albums are "concept albums" or albums that tell a story big story or convey a single message As Gorillaz songs are ideas and concepts, they are not as concrete Gorillaz does not create a mental image, but implants ideas through its songs connected to the one who listens. Both Weezer and Gorillaz might think that comparing the two is pointing out the subtle differences between identical twins, but it's the subtle differences that make it all different. While Weezer conforms to tradition, Gorillaz stands out. in a contemporary way. Weezer tells a story and creates an image; Gorillaz conveys a deeper idea through allegory in related songs. Two of my favorite bands of all time couldn't be more different, but that's their differences. which makes them Weezer and Gorillaz..