When burst onto the scene in 2001, the music world didn’t know what hit it. Created by Damon Albarn (of Blur fame) and Jamie Hewlett (co-creator of Tank Girl ), the band was marketed as a virtual outfit featuring four cartoon members: 2-D (vocals, keys), Murdoc Niccals (bass), Noodle (guitar, vocals), and Russel Hobbs (drums). But behind the postmodern, animated facade was a groundbreaking musical project that effortlessly fused alternative rock, hip-hop, electronic, dub, and world music.
Between 2000 and 2010, the Gorillaz released four main studio albums, two major b-side collections, and approximately 15 core singles . This era encompasses "Phases" One through Three of the band's history, covering their rise from a virtual concept to global superstars.
Songs from the Demon Days sessions or early demos that expanded the world of 2D and his compatriots. Conclusion: A Decade Redefined When burst onto the scene in 2001, the
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This decade defined the band’s legacy, producing foundational albums, iconic singles, and a vast, genre-bending catalog of over 136 songs (including, EPs, b-sides, and remixes) that bridged hip-hop, dub, indie rock, and electronic music. The Core 2000s Discography: A Journey of Six Releases Between 2000 and 2010, the Gorillaz released four
: A more experimental, electronic album recorded by Damon Albarn on an iPad during the Plastic Beach tour. The Key Singles
Recorded entirely on an iPad during the North American leg of the "Escape to Plastic Beach" tour, The Fall acts as a stark, lonely audio diary of life on the road. Released to fan club members in December 2010, it captures a minimalist, lo-fi electronic aesthetic that contrasted sharply with the grand scale of Plastic Beach . Chronological Singles Guide (2000–2010) Conclusion: A Decade Redefined This public link is
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Laika Come Home (2002) — remix/compilation (by Spacemonkeyz)
Between 2000 and 2010, Gorillaz unleashed 14 official singles that redefined what could chart on mainstream radio. These tracks were accompanied by groundbreaking animated music videos that built a continuous, serialized narrative around the virtual band members.
Driven by a bouncy flute sample and Del’s relentless bars, this track solidified the band's early hip-hop credentials.