G-Sides by Gorillaz

G-Sides

by Gorillaz

Released: December 12, 2001

Trip hop, dub, lo-fi, alternative rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Debut Album.

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The Album

"G-Sides" consists of various tracks that did not make it to the final cut of their eponymous debut studio album, "Gorillaz", along with some remixes and unreleased tracks. The album was first released in 2001 in Japan and later in 2002 worldwide. Some well-known songs from the album include “19-2000 (Soulchild Remix),” “The Sounder (Edit),” and “Ghost Train.” Part of the allure of "G-Sides" lies in its unique blend of animated persona performances with collaborations of highly-respected musicians from various genres.

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Interesting Facts

"G-Sides" is a compilation album by the animated…

"G-Sides" is a compilation album by the animated music group, Gorillaz.

The title is a pun on the term…

The title is a pun on the term B-side (a secondary recording that appears on the flipside of a record), with 'G' standing for Gorillaz.

The album is a mix of electronic, hip…

The album is a mix of electronic, hip hop, and alternative rock music, embodying the band's diverse sound.

The international version of the album includes nine…

The international version of the album includes nine tracks, while the Japanese version features a total of twelve tracks.

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Essential Tracks

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19-2000 (Soulchild Remix)

Some well-known songs from the album include “19-2000 (Soulchild Remix),” “The Sounder (Edit),” and “Ghost Train.” Part of the allure of "G-Sides" lies in its unique blend of animated persona performances with collaborations of highly-respected musicians from various genres.

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The Sounder

Some well-known songs from the album include “19-2000 (Soulchild Remix),” “The Sounder (Edit),” and “Ghost Train.” Part of the allure of "G-Sides" lies in its unique blend of animated persona performances with collaborations of highly-respected musicians from various genres.

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Ghost Train

Some well-known songs from the album include “19-2000 (Soulchild Remix),” “The Sounder (Edit),” and “Ghost Train.” Part of the allure of "G-Sides" lies in its unique blend of animated persona performances with collaborations of highly-respected musicians from various genres.

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The Complete Album Story

"G-Sides" is a compilation album by the animated music group, Gorillaz. The album was first released in 2001 in Japan and later in 2002 worldwide. The title is a pun on the term B-side (a secondary recording that appears on the flipside of a record), with 'G' standing for Gorillaz.

"G-Sides" consists of various tracks that did not make it to the final cut of their eponymous debut studio album, "Gorillaz", along with some remixes and unreleased tracks. The album is a mix of electronic, hip hop, and alternative rock music, embodying the band's diverse sound.

The international version of the album includes nine tracks, while the Japanese version features a total of twelve tracks. Some well-known songs from the album include “19-2000 (Soulchild Remix),” “The Sounder (Edit),” and “Ghost Train.” Part of the allure of "G-Sides" lies in its unique blend of animated persona performances with collaborations of highly-respected musicians from various genres.

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