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Drop an anvil at the recording of Demon Days, the celeb-packed second album from Gorillaz – the Technicolor front for Blur's Damon Albarn, producer Dan the Automator, artist Jamie Hewlett, and rapper Del Tha Funky Homosapien – and you'd probably have crushed a half-dozen B-list musicians, a couple of style icons, and the odd Hollywood star besides. Given that it's been co-produced by Dangermouse, creator of copyright-flaunting hip-hop epic The Grey Album, you'd be right to suspect many of these are rappers: Daisy Age legends De La Soul add zing to the tweaked disco-hop of "Feel Good Inc", while Roots Manuva adds a touch of brooding introspection to the juddering "All Alone". But there's some strange surprises, too: a cameo from Dennis Hopper, whose monologue on "Fire Coming Out Of The Monkey's Head" is an eerie highlight; ex-Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder, who rambles along enjoyably on "DARE" – even though he never gets much further than announcing the song's title; or the welcome return of Neneh Cherry, who joins Albarn in song with a snatch of Salt N Pepa's "Push It" on the menacing "Kids with Guns". A dark return from these dedicated culture vultures, but thankfully, not at the expense of their cartoonish pop presence. --Louis Pattison
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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This album is the best album in 2005. The music is varied, excellent and imaginative. A much much better album than the first one. A highly underrated band.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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This is simply a great album!!!!, Feel good inc is a great single & from the first listen the sounds like you have heard it & loved for for many months. Stand out tracks are Dirty Harry, Feel Good Inc, Dare and Fire Coming Out Of The Monkey's Head. I cannot believe people giving this a poor review. This is the album Damon would have made if blur had let him.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By J. FARIA
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Apart from thier very first single from their first album back in 2001, Gorillaz didn't really appeal to me. And then came the first single off thier second album, the incredibly infectious Feel Good Inc. (with De La Soul on vocals) and i was converted. A lot of people who might buy this album based on the strength of the single might end up being disappointed as Feel Good Inc is really the most accesible track; on the initial listen i was, but i went back and actually paid attention to the songs and was blown away. The production and mixing is just flawless and the fusion of pop, hip-hop and electronic-disco-funk creates an incredibly intriguing listening experience.
Running through the tracklisting, you'll notice that this album is dark and this mood is set right from the Intro which uses a sample from 'Dark Earth' out of the 'Dawn of the Dead' OST. There's alot of irony and social commentary in here especially in track 'Kids with Guns', 'Dirty harry' (with it's lyrics "I need a gun, to keep myself from harm" sung by the San Fernandez Children's Choir) 'O Green World' and 'Fire Comming Out of the Monkey's Head' (with a creepy monologue read out by a deadpan Dennis Hopper - one of the many celebrities and guest vocalists/mixers on this album). But unlike many other artists, like Radiohead and Muse which use themes of doom and gloom, Gorillaz don't become bogged down in it and or take themselves too seriously, giving a cool, trippy, cartoonish - if a little bit eerie - listening experience.
Running through the tracklisting, you'll notice that this album is dark and this mood is set right from the Intro which uses a sample from 'Dark Earth' out of the 'Dawn of the Dead' OST. There's alot of irony and social commentary in here especially in track 'Kids with Guns', 'Dirty harry' (with it's lyrics "I need a gun, to keep myself from harm" sung by the San Fernandez Children's Choir) 'O Green World' and 'Fire Comming Out of the Monkey's Head' (with a creepy monologue read out by a deadpan Dennis Hopper - one of the many celebrities and guest vocalists/mixers on this album). But unlike many other artists, like Radiohead and Muse which use themes of doom and gloom, Gorillaz don't become bogged down in it and or take themselves too seriously, giving a cool, trippy, cartoonish - if a little bit eerie - listening experience.
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Demon Days
love this album, love this band makes my day so much better going to buy another Gorillaz album and some merchandise
Published 3 months ago by Angie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great cd
Pressy for hubby who loved this. Great music, really good quality sound, no problems with delivery. What more can I say! If you are a fan buy it!
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. M. E. Edwards
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Happy with the purchase
The item was in a very good condition, as described by the seller, good price and fair delivery time. For the price I was not expecting a super fast delivery, so fair enough. Read more
Published 19 months ago by miranda
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One of the best Albums of the Decade!
The Gorillaz second album(not counting the sides albums) was a triumph! Demon Days is the best album of 2005 and one of the best of the decade! Read more
Published on 17 May 2011 by IndieGorilla
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Great CD
I love the Gorillaz, their sound is such a perfect mixture between delicate, beautiful, melodious riffs, quirky techno sounds and a bit of clever rap. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2010 by JayneG
5.0 out of 5 stars
Damon has a more serious side
This album is where the fun experiment of Gorillaz really started to work.
Demon Days doesn't have as much room for funny lyrics as the debut album, but there are some... Read more
Demon Days doesn't have as much room for funny lyrics as the debut album, but there are some... Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2010 by iconoclast
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Love it, love it, LOVE IT!
It's one of those albums that have to be on full blast to appreciate the base, the drums and Damon's voice and there isn't a single song I'd... Read more
It's one of those albums that have to be on full blast to appreciate the base, the drums and Damon's voice and there isn't a single song I'd... Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2010 by Ali
5.0 out of 5 stars
Seminal
I'm 50, male, married with kid who introduced me to these guys a few years ago. Bought the album and never looked back. I find it seminal in so many ways. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by 81641
3.0 out of 5 stars
Demon Days
Excellent qaulity, easy to use, and this was my first ever down load albumn,
Ive always been intreged by the Gorrilaz, this albumn had lots that I expected,yet it also showed... Read more
Ive always been intreged by the Gorrilaz, this albumn had lots that I expected,yet it also showed... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2010 by ricky baker
1.0 out of 5 stars
disc was scratched
the disc was scratched when i got it, but the dvd wasnt, although it is sort of a waste as it has feel good inc viddeo only on there, with a few other random clips, not really... Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2009 by Abdul Ullah
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