A melancholic, trip-hop ballad featuring 2-D’s filtered vocals and a prominent melodica.
During this decade, the band released three studio albums, one iPad-recorded tour album, and two major compilations of rarities and b-sides.
Which from this era you want to learn more about By treating the cartoon band not as a
Between 2000 and 2010, Gorillaz evolved from a quirky multimedia experiment into one of the most influential acts on the planet. By treating the cartoon band not as a gimmick, but as a collaborative canvas, Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett anticipated the playlist-driven, genre-fluid nature of modern streaming culture. Whether through the apocalyptic funk of Demon Days or the plastic-coated pop of Plastic Beach, those 6 albums, 14 singles, and 136 songs formed a visionary body of work that still sounds like the future.
Originally released in Japan before expanding globally, this B-side compilation collected tracks from the debut album's EPs and singles. G-Sides offered fans a deeper look into the band’s experimental underbelly. It featured early rough cuts, English versions of rare tracks, and the highly acclaimed "Phi Life Cypher" version of their breakout hit. 3. Laika Come Home (2002) G-Sides offered fans a deeper look into the
Gorillaz frequently stepped away from traditional pop structures to build atmospheric worlds. Tracks like "Double Bass" and "68 State" relied on driving rhythms, analog synthesizers, and moody basslines to tell stories without words. These songs functioned as the cinematic scores to Jamie Hewlett's changing visual backdrops. Albarn’s Melancholic Pop
. While there isn't a single official "136 songs" count for this specific era, their total output during this decade—including album tracks, B-sides, and remixes—totals approximately 130 to 140 unique pieces of music. Albums (2000–2010) On Melancholy Hill
| 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. |