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The Singles Collection 2001–2011 by Gorillaz is a dynamic retrospective that captures the genre-blending innovation of the virtual band’s first decade. The album features standout hits like Clint Eastwood, Feel Good Inc., and DARE, showcasing the group’s signature fusion of hip hop, dub, rock, and electronic music. With the involvement of diverse collaborators such as De La Soul, Neneh Cherry, and Bobby Womack, each track offers something distinct while still maintaining the moody, offbeat vibe that defines Gorillaz. More than just a greatest hits compilation, the album serves as a sonic timeline of the band’s evolution, highlighting Damon Albarn’s creative versatility and Jamie Hewlett’s stylistic vision. While hardcore fans might wish for deeper cuts or alternate versions, The Singles Collection is a strong, accessible gateway for newcomers and a nostalgic journey for longtime listeners. It's a testament to how Gorillaz reshaped the landscape of 21st-century pop with their boundary-pushing sound.
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**The Singles Collection 2001–2011** is a compilation album by British virtual band Gorillaz, released on November 28, 2011 in the United Kingdom and November 29, 2011 in the United States. The album features a selection of the band's most popular singles released between 2001 and 2011, including tracks from their first three studio albums: *Gorillaz* (2001), *Demon Days* (2005), and *Plastic Beach* (2010), as well as the standalone single "Doncamatic". The album was released by Parlophone in the UK and Virgin Records in the US, both part of EMI at the time. It achieved a peak chart position of number 19 on the UK Albums Chart and number 60 on the US Billboard 200. Recording took place in various studios over the span of a decade, including the band's Kong Studios (a fictional studio location) and real studios such as 13 in London. Multiple producers contributed to the tracks, including Gorillaz co-creator Damon Albarn, Dan the Automator, Danger Mouse, and Stephen Sedgwick. The compilation showcases the evolution of Gorillaz's eclectic sound, blending alternative rock, hip-hop, electronica, and pop influences.
Tracklisting
- Tomorrow Comes Today
- Clint Eastwood
- 19-2000
- Rock the House
- Feel Good Inc.
- DARE
- Dirty Harry
- Kids with Guns
- El Mañana
- Stylo (feat. Mos Def and Bobby Womack)
- Superfast Jellyfish (feat. Gruff Rhys and De La Soul)
- On Melancholy Hill
- Doncamatic (feat. Daley)
- Clint Eastwood - Ed Case / Sweetie Irie Refix
- 19-2000 - Soulchild Remix