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So, the Gorillaz have hired some space monkeyz to remix their album? Right... The official story behind Laika Come Home is that it's the product of an intergalactic odyssey apparently undertook by D-Zire, Dubversive and Gavva, all descendents of the first chimps sent into space. And what does a lonely simian listen to in the dark coldness of space? Why bone-shaking dubscapes with enough reverb to transmit their message to the outer edges of the universe, of course.
Re-editing and producing a dub version of an album might sound like a pretty self-indulgent affair and to a certain extent Laika is. Whilst Gorillaz sounded original, it was a pop project with all the constraints that went with it – can you imagine the 6 minute remixed version of "Clint Eastwood" making it onto MTV?. But that's exactly what makes Laika so good. Listen to the "De-Punked" version of "Punk" with its meandering, decayed trumpet and computerised tweaks-- hardly recognisable as the original--or the swinging old-school ska that crops ups on "5/4". The two-tone skank of "M1/A1" (with Terry Hall) sounds like it should have been the original version, while the real killer tracks are those injected with dancehall vibes by DJ U Brown and Earl 16. Who says "you don't get paid for doing what you love"? Not Damon Albarn. --Caroline Butler
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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When this was being played in a store in London, I instantly fell in love with it. As soon as the first track starts you know that this is how Gorillaz is meant to sound. All the heavy bass and reverb in the world, all crammed into the zombie-hiphop sound that makes Gorillaz so unique. If you liked the Original, and loved the G-sides album, you'll absolutely adore this. A recommended buy for anyone.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Although some may be put off a second album of remixes of the first Gorillaz album, this is not some cynical rehash of a successful pop group’s limited back catalogue in order to generate extra income for Megabux Recordz Inc., Virgin Islands. Yes they are remixes, and yes they are brilliant. The remixes are brilliant wobbly dub monsters that lurch out of the speakers, grab your hips and set you skanking. They are more than that, though. There is delicacy and pathos here among the sonic booms. But who cares about that; fast forward to the next mental dub! Erm, no, listen to them all, they’re gigantic. And when will Russel, Murdock, 2D and Noodle knock out the next masterpiece?
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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I don't think there's any way I could even sit through the orginal album, I used to own it though, these remixes are something different and special. I love the modern dub sounds. It isn't Scientist, King Tubby, Lee Perry but it is still good to listen to. The delay suits Damon's voice very well. I am NOT a blur fan!
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Great album for the summer!
Laid back grooves, heavy dub bass lines and a much slower vibe make this album brilliant for lazing around in the sunshine. Read more
Published 12 months ago by 13thDuke
Gorillaz - Laika Come Home - very enjoyable
This CD by Gorillaz is dub reggae based, with influences of UB40 and Zion Train. It is something different, and the Gorillaz stamp of originality is definitely on this one. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Liz Allen
Top Banana!
I have been a big gorillaz fan for the best part of a decade now, i'm also a very big fan of dub. i first heard this album in a nightclub, it was a reggae/dubstep night & they had... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Llamafarmer89
monkey music
very happy with the service.arrived in good time.yes,i would buy products from this company again.
Published on 13 April 2010 by Mr. J. Singh
Dancing Amongst the Stars...
...is what this album had us doing. We've only just discovered it and whacked in CD player and spent the rest of the night moon-walking to those chilled deep dubs and and other... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2007 by Rick H
Absolutely EXCELLENT.
This is one of the best CDs I've bought in ages.
Definately not everybody's thing. Slowed down, meandering mixes of the original tracks (often drastically changed, like... Read more
Definately not everybody's thing. Slowed down, meandering mixes of the original tracks (often drastically changed, like... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2007 by Conspicuous
A bit niche, but not bad
I quite like this. It's basically the first Gorillaz album cut into a dub mix. It's good dub, too, with quite an old-fashioned feel about it. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2006 by Mr. Peter Barrett
Absolutely Excellent
This is a fantastic concept for Gorillaz and Spacemonkeyz to try. If you don't like dub, steer clear, if you do, buy this album. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2005 by spirograph
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The Remix album of the Gorillaz-Debut-disk comes in the loose electronics-Dub-style therefore! The Spacemonkeyz cut here nearly each Track (except Double bass, skirt The House &... Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2003 by Maximilian Boss
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