RCK032 - Gorillaz - Demon Days

Demon Days is Gorillaz’s second studio album, released on May 11, 2005. It’s a genre-blending masterpiece, combining alternative rock, hip-hop, electronic, and trip-hop into a dark, cinematic experience. Produced by Damon Albarn and Danger Mouse, the album explores themes of isolation, war, and environmental destruction, all wrapped in a surreal, animated world.

Standout Tracks:

• "Feel Good Inc." – The album’s biggest hit, featuring De La Soul, with an unforgettable bassline
• "Dare" – A funky, danceable track with vocals from Shaun Ryder (of Happy Mondays)
• "Dirty Harry" – A mix of hip-hop and orchestral sounds, with a powerful children's choir
• "Kids with Guns" – A haunting track about youth violence, featuring Neneh Cherry
• "El Mañana" – A melancholic, dreamy song with deep emotional weight
• "November Has Come" – A standout rap track featuring the legendary MF DOOM
• "Last Living Souls" – A dystopian anthem with eerie, layered vocals

The album is structured like a post-apocalyptic journey, leading to the epic closer "Demon Days," which offers a glimmer of hope after all the darkness.

With its trippy visuals, experimental sound, and deep storytelling, Demon Days became one of the defining albums of the 2000s.