: A collection of b-sides and remixes from the debut album era.
The pinnacle of this decade arrived in 2005 with Demon Days. Produced by Danger Mouse, the album was a dark, sophisticated exploration of a world in crisis. It produced some of the most recognizable singles of the 2000s, including the upbeat funk of Feel Good Inc. and the disco-tinged DARE. Demon Days didn't just increase the song tally; it elevated the band’s prestige, featuring high-profile collaborations with legends like De La Soul, MF DOOM, and Ike Turner. This was supplemented by D-Sides in 2007, a sprawling collection of demos and B-sides that showcased the sheer volume of Albarn’s creative output during the mid-2000s. : A collection of b-sides and remixes from
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. It produced some of the most recognizable singles
During its first decade (2000–2010), evolved from a "cartoon gimmick" into a genre-defying musical powerhouse, releasing a prolific body of work that redefined pop collaboration. This period, often divided into three "Phases," saw the release of six major albums 14 pivotal singles This was supplemented by D-Sides in 2007, a
Between 2000 and 2010, the Gorillaz established themselves as a global powerhouse, releasing a significant portion of their discography that defined the "Phase" system of their virtual narrative.