Released hot on the heels of the debut, G-Sides collected the B-sides and remixes from the first album’s singles. Far from a lazy cash-in, this compilation added crucial depth to the band's early sound. It featured hidden gems like the English version of "Latin Simone" and the hauntingly minimalist "The Sounder," proving that even Gorillaz's throwaways were better than most bands' lead singles. 3. Laika Come Home (2002)
The year 2010 marked a specific turning point. With the release of Plastic Beach and the subsequent Escape to Plastic Beach tour, the decade closed out on a high note of maximalism. The storylines involving the band members—Noodle’s supposed death, Murdoc’s piracy, and the construction of the plastic island—reached a fever pitch.
The 14 singles released during this timeframe—later compiled in The Singles Collection 2001–2011 —track the band's sonic progression: Released hot on the heels of the debut,
List the that appeared between 2000-2010.
During these ten years, 14 key singles—from the 2000-2010 era—defined the sound of the era, heavily promoted by MTV and radio. 1. The Debut Era: "Gorillaz" (2000-2002) soul legends (Bobby Womack
The total of 136 songs from this period is a culmination of all the tracks from the six albums mentioned above, each of which contributed a specific number of songs to the overall count:
Originally debuting in Japan before expanding worldwide, collected the B-sides and extra tracks from the first album's singles. It showcased the band’s raw, experimental side with highlights like the eerie "Faust" and the hyper-kinetic "Ghost Train." 3. Laika Come Home (2002) and alternative trailblazers (Lou Reed
– The breakout hip-hop/reggae hybrid featuring Del the Funky Homosapien.
Produced by Danger Mouse, this album elevated the band from a novelty act to a musical institution, often cited as one of the best albums of the 2000s [5.4].
| Album | Year | Songs (new studio tracks) | |-------|------|---------------------------| | Gorillaz | 2001 | 15 | | G-Sides | 2001/2 | 9 (B-sides) | | Demon Days | 2005 | 15 | | D-Sides (Disc 1 only) | 2007 | 12 (non-live, non-remix) | | Plastic Beach | 2010 | 16 | | The Fall | 2010 | 15 | | | | 82 songs |
Across these tracks, Damon Albarn acted as a master curator, assembling an impossible tapestry of musical royalty. The 136 tracks feature contributions from old-school hip-hop pioneers (Snoop Dogg, MF DOOM, Roots Manuva), punk rock icons (Mick Jones and Paul Simonon of The Clash), soul legends (Bobby Womack, Ibrahim Ferrer), and alternative trailblazers (Lou Reed, Mark E. Smith).
