Between 2000 and 2010, the virtual band redefined pop music by blending alternative rock, hip-hop, and electronic sounds across a vast landscape of multimedia storytelling. Albums (2000–2010)
Between 2000 and 2010, Gorillaz released 14 official commercial singles in the UK and US. Each single typically contained 1-4 additional non-album B-sides, remixes, or live tracks. Many of these B-sides are on G-Sides or D-Sides because those compilations didn’t include every remix/alternate version or because certain tracks were exclusive to Japan or vinyl.
Between , the British virtual band Gorillaz—conceived by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett—experienced their most definitive and experimental decade. During this iconic golden era, the group's sprawling discography featured 6 distinct album releases, 14 official singles, and a deep catalog of 136 songs . Blending alternative rock, hip-hop, dub, electronic, and pop music, Gorillaz shattered traditional boundaries to become global chart-toppers. The Six Key Album Releases Between 2000 and 2010, the virtual band redefined
The Golden Era of a Virtual Phenomenon: Gorillaz Discography (2000–2010)
The represents one of the most explosive, genre-bending eras in modern music history, yielding 6 albums, 14 singles, and 136 songs that forever altered the landscape of alternative pop . Conceived in 1998 by Blur frontman Damon Albarn and Tank Girl co-creator Jamie Hewlett, this virtual band blended hip-hop, dub, punk, electronic, and pop music into a unified multi-media universe. Through a fictional lineup consisting of 2D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs, Gorillaz evolved from a quirky millennial experiment into a global cultural phenomenon. The Golden Decade: An Overview of the Numbers Many of these B-sides are on G-Sides or
– A hard-hitting electro-funk track featuring Bobby Womack and Mos Def.
After a four-year hiatus, Gorillaz returned with their second studio album, Demon Days , released on May 23, 2005. Co-produced by Danger Mouse, the album is a darker, more politically charged concept record that serves as a critique of the post-9/11 world. It became an even bigger success than its predecessor, selling over eight million copies worldwide and reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart. The album's 15 tracks, including the intro, "Last Living Souls," "Kids with Guns," "O Green World," "Dirty Harry," "Feel Good Inc.," "El Mañana," "Every Planet We Reach Is Dead," "November Has Come," "All Alone," "White Light," "Dare," "Fire Coming Out of the Monkey's Head," "Don't Get Lost in Heaven," and the closing title track "Demon Days" , remain some of the most beloved in the Gorillaz catalog. Blending alternative rock, hip-hop, dub, electronic, and pop
– A horn-driven, old-school hip-hop track showcasing Russel’s jazz influences.
The catalog is defined by its refusal to stick to one genre. Songs shift effortlessly between genres: : "5/4", "M1 A1", "Punk" Conscious Hip-Hop : "November Has Come", "All Alone" Orchestral Pop : "White Flag", "Cloud of Unknowing" Acoustic Minimalism : "Revolving Doors", "Amarillo" The Art of Collaboration
Following the success of their debut, Gorillaz released G-Sides on March 11, 2002. This compilation album is a collection of B-sides and remixes from the Gorillaz era. It features tracks like "19-2000 (Soulchild Remix), "Dracula," "Rock the House (Radio Edit), "The Sounder (Edit)," and "Faust" , offering fans a deeper dive into the band's early creative output.