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D-Sides

Gorillaz · 2007

117 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · hip-hop

A kaleidoscopic blend of eclectic sounds and genres showcasing Gorillaz's adventurous spirit and collaborative ethos.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • kaleidoscopic sound explorations
  • dynamic remixes for varied moods
  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • for adventurous listening
  • collaborative spirit of discovery

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song formats
  • need instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A compilation of B-sides and remixes, appealing to dedicated fans but not a primary entry point.
Themes
club-ready remixes· collaborative creativity
Career context
Released on November 19, 2007, 'D-Sides' is a compilation album that follows Gorillaz's highly successful 'Demon Days,' which had positioned them as a major force in alternative music. At this point, the band was exploring remix culture and fostering collaborations with various artists, marking a significant phase of creative expansion.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· Beastie Boys· Massive Attack
If this clicks, go next to
Plastic Beach — Continues the eclectic sound with a stronger thematic focus on environmental issues.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The In Sound from Way Out! by Beastie Boys — Shares a playful mix of genres and eclectic soundscapes, blending hip-hop with instrumental experimentation.
Saturdays = Youth by M83 — Captures a similar kaleidoscopic atmosphere with lush synths and nostalgia-infused melodies.
Since I Left You by The Avalanches — Combines diverse samples and collaborations to create a vibrant, genre-blurring sonic tapestry.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "68 State".

Disc 1

  • 1 68 State Start here 4:48
  • 2 People 3:27
  • 3 Hongkongaton 3:33
  • 4 We Are Happy Landfill 3:39
  • 5 Hong Kong 7:14
  • 6 Highway (Under Construction) 4:20
  • 7 Rockit 3:33
  • 8 Bill Murray 3:52
  • 9 The Swagga 4:57
  • 10 Murdoc Is God 2:26
  • 11 Spitting Out the Demons 5:10
  • 12 Don’t Get Lost in Heaven (original demo version) 2:29
  • 13 Stop the Dams 5:38

Disc 2

  • 1 Dare (DFA remix) 12:14
  • 2 Feel Good Inc. (Stanton Warriors remix) 7:24
  • 3 Kids With Guns (Jamie T’s Turns to Monsters mix) 4:22
  • 4 Dare (Soulwax remix) 5:42
  • 5 Kids With Guns (Hot Chip remix) 7:09
  • 6 El mañana (Metronomy remix) 5:44
  • 7 Dare (Junior Sanchez remix) 5:26
  • 8 Dirty Harry (Schtung Chinese New Year remix) 3:53
  • 9 Kids With Guns (Quiet Village remix) 10:08

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata