Essential listening. "D-Sides" contains treasures like "Hong Kong" and "People," which many fans prefer over main album tracks.
The catalog stretched far beyond Western pop, incorporating the Lebanese National Orchestra for Oriental Arabic Music ("White Flag") and the Ibrahim Ferrer of the Buena Vista Social Club ("Latin Simone").
Recorded entirely on an iPad during the North American leg of the "Escape to Plastic Beach" tour, The Fall acts as a stark, lonely audio diary of life on the road. Released to fan club members in December 2010, it captures a minimalist, lo-fi electronic aesthetic that contrasted sharply with the grand scale of Plastic Beach . Chronological Singles Guide (2000–2010) Essential listening
Between 2000 and 2010, the Gorillaz released four main studio albums, two major b-side collections, and approximately 15 core singles . This era encompasses "Phases" One through Three of the band's history, covering their rise from a virtual concept to global superstars.
Looking back at the 2000-2010 window, we see a band that was unafraid to change. They went from zombie-apocalypse hip-hop ("Clint Eastwood") to dystopian pop ("Kids With Guns") to grand orchestral environmentalism ("Rhinestone Eyes"). Recorded entirely on an iPad during the North
A standalone, upbeat pop single featuring British singer Daley, acting as a bridge out of the Plastic Beach era. The Deep Cut Universe: 136 Songs
What is your favorite track from the first decade of Gorillaz? Let us know in the comments below! This era encompasses "Phases" One through Three of
| Year | Album | Type | Key Singles | Notes | |------|-------|------|--------------|-------| | 2001 | (self-titled) | Studio | Clint Eastwood , 19-2000 , Rock the House | Alt-rock, trip-hop, dub. Launched the concept. | | 2002 | G-Sides | B-side / Rarities | Latin Simone (English) , 19-2000 (Soulchild Remix) | 10 tracks. Essential for completists. | | 2005 | Demon Days | Studio | Feel Good Inc. , DARE , Dirty Harry , Kids with Guns | Darker, political, orchestral. Commercial peak. | | 2006 | D-Sides | B-side / Remixes | Rockit , Hong Kong , People | 2 discs: 14 B-sides + 10 remixes. Cult favorite. | | 2007 | Demon Days Live at the Manchester Opera House | Live (DVD/CD) | Live versions of Demon Days tracks | Noodle’s hologram debut on stage. | | 2010 | Plastic Beach | Studio | Stylo , On Melancholy Hill , Rhinestone Eyes , Superfast Jellyfish | Synth-heavy, environmental theme, orchestra & guests. |
A hypnotic electronic track fueled by raw synth loops, acting as a crucial narrative pivot point. "Doncamatic" Non-Album Single
The Definitive Guide to the Gorillaz Discography (2000–2010): 6 Albums, 14 Singles, and 136 Songs of Virtual Brilliance
Wait – let’s be precise. November 19, 2007 (UK), December 4, 2007 (US) Phase: 2 B-side/remix compilation. Disc 1 = previously unreleased B-sides and demos from Demon Days . Disc 2 = remixes.
