During this decade, the band released three studio albums, one iPad-recorded tour album, and two major compilations of rarities and b-sides.
Plastic Beach , the third studio album, was released on March 3, 2010. An ambitious concept album about environmental decay and consumerism, it features a vast array of guest artists, including Snoop Dogg, Bobby Womack, Mos Def, and Lou Reed. The album's 16 tracks, from the orchestral intro to the closing track, paint a vivid picture of a decaying, man-made island. The tracklist includes "Orchestral Intro," "Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach," "White Flag," "Rhinestone Eyes," "Stylo," "Superfast Jellyfish," "Empire Ants," "Glitter Freeze," "Some Kind of Nature," "On Melancholy Hill," "Broken," "Sweepstakes," "Plastic Beach," "To Binge," "Cloud of Unknowing," and "Pirate Jet" . Plastic Beach was a critical and commercial triumph, further solidifying Gorillaz's reputation for ambitious, large-scale projects. During this decade, the band released three studio
A massive 2-disc collection of B-sides and demos from the Demon Days era. 🎵 Top Featured Singles The album's 16 tracks, from the orchestral intro
: A collection of b-sides and remixes from the debut album era. A massive 2-disc collection of B-sides and demos
To understand the sheer creative output of Albarn and Hewlett's brainchild during this era, it helps to look at the raw numbers that defined their studio output: 2000–2010
The 136-song count is richly padded by highly experimental tracks found on companion albums like G-Sides and D-Sides . Tracks like the dub-heavy "Spitting Out the Demons" or the punk-fueled "5/4" prove that the band is never afraid to alienate casual listeners to chase a unique sound. Legacy and Impact
The US version included the hidden track “Left Hand Suzuki Method” after “M1 A1.” The album eventually sold over 7 million copies worldwide.