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G-Sides

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G-Sides is a nice remix album and if you are a fan of the original Gorrilaz album, you should definitely pick this one up. If you aren't, you probably won't like this one and if you have never heard the Gorillaz, you should check out their first album before you buy this one as it provides a richer and fuller base from which to judge their music.

G-Sides contains only nine tracks. Two of them feel somewhat sub-par next to the others (the Wiseguys remix of 19-2000 and Ghost Train), but several of them are fantastic (the Soul Child remix of 19-2000, Latin Simone, and the Phi Life Cypher remix of Clint Eastwood). The Clint Eastwood remix is essentially unrelated to the original once you move past the bass line, but it is still a fantastic song, so who cares. The rest of the album is solid and 12D3 especially is almost hit material.

Ok this was really short and I have no clue why it has a PA they dont even cuss, parents let your kids get this its not like its icp or anything.

Here is the track review

19/2000 (Soulchild Remix) 8/10
Really cool alternative song, with nice rock beats.

Latin Simon 5/10
I never really like the latin version, the english version inst that much better.

19/2000 (wise guy remix) 0/10
....for hardcore techo fans only.

The Sounder 8/10
A really decent rap song with awsome vocals by Phi Life and 2-D.

Faust 10/10
Really really great song, one of Gorillaz best! This song is really relaxing and great vocals by Noodle (Hatorie) and 2-D (Albarn)

Clint Eastwood (Phi remix) 9/10
Better than the del version, all rap though which is really cool.

Ghost Train 8/10
Awsome song with really cool rock bit.

Hip Albatross 7/10
The song was kinda wierd, but I liked it how they blended it with dawn of the dead.

12d3 8.5/10
Really cool acustic song with nice keyboard sounds in the backround.

For Christmas of 2005, I got Demon Days, by Gorillaz(which I reviewed also on Amazon)and loved it. I met friends at school who liked Gorillaz too, so I have a music library at school, making me almost look forward to school. I'm disappointed that this only has 9 songs, (6 less than Demon Days;7 less than Gorillaz) and also that Gorillaz didn't remix Rock The House or Tommorow Comes Today. But Clint Eastwood Phi Cypher version and 19/2000 (the first song, not the other 19/2000 remix, which is kinda boring) make up for it.

This is a great CD and supplement to go with the other Gorillaz CD, but the thing is, its not really the length or the number of songs for an actual CD. It has a couple of B-Sides, and some mixes of their popular hits. The first mix of 19-2000 is great... a more upbeat, poppy, happy version of the song that is now getting some radio airplay. The other B-Sides sound just as good as the debut CD. The booklet has many pages with many great animations of the band. There is one complaint i have about the CD, is that they have pulled a Weezer and the CD is only 38 minutes long and 9 tracks, a short amount for paying the full price of a CD for it. But if you love the Gorillaz this is an excellent CD to keep you satisfied until their next CD. If you are just getting into them, definately try the other one first. Oh yea- and once again there is a parental advisory for hardly any reason? What is up with them and those labels for no reason?

This CD is great, event ho most of the B-Sides are on the singles, there are some things on here you won't find on any other CD the first is the Phi Life Cypher Remix of Clint Eastwood,, which has rappers Phi Life Cypher on it, just going off, really cool, and it also has the rock the house video, combine that with all the great B-Sides like Left Hand Suzuki Method and 19/2000 soulchild remix, the sounder, and hip albatross and you've got a great rarities CD, if anyone knows where I can get the wise guys of wisdom remixes and if there is another CD with the Phi Life version of Clint Eastwood, but other than that, a great CD.

The Gorillaz self-titled debut from last year one, in my opinion, was one of the year's best. But the B-Sides, or G-Sides, whatever, from the singles were also excellent, and have now been packaged in one CD that you can buy without having to shell out your hard earned bucks for imports that contain songs you already have on another CD...sort of like Megadeth's "Hidden Treasures"...anyways, most of the songs on this CD are very much above-average. The Soulchild Remix of "19-2000" is amazingly superb. The feel of the song is much different from the original, but I feel it's a much more catchy tune. This also contains a few tracks with some raps being dropped, not by Del, or Russel if you wanna be like that, but Phi Life, I think he's called. He appears on "The Sounder" and, naturally, the "Clint Eastwood Phi Life Cypher Remix." The Sounder is an excellent song, which has a LOT of rapping (The song clocks in at about 6:16) and another Gorillaz trademark incoherent chorus. "Ghost Train" is a typical Gorillaz track: Very odd song structure, very out-of-the-ordinary sounds, and very listenable.

"G-Sides" seems like an expansion to the Self-Titled album, as if it was a DVD release of an old movie only with special features...yeah...anyways, if you liked the Self-Titled album, and crave some more Gorillaz, this is a must-have.

A track by track breakdown. Not in exact order, because I can't remember the order.

19-2000 soul child remix - bouncy ... techno. ok for a listen, but i really don't like it. it's in that icebreakers commercial with that stupid high pitched whistle.

19-2000 wiseguys remix - awful boring talentless techno. just terrible.

latin simone remix - not really a remix, but a different version. this is the latin simone song from the original cd - exact same music - however the vocals are in english and sung by damon albarn (2-d). his voice doesn't fit the music as well as the original guy, and he doesn't raise his voice well at some points either (QUE PASA CONTIGO!?!?!), but it's still a great track.

The Sounder - A random rap song by a random rapper. Not a bad song, and the rapper is skilled, but I don't like his voice too much. Decent song if you're into rap.

Clint Eastwood remix - Clint Eastwood, but with the Del tha funkee Homosapien's (Russell) rap portion sung by the rapper who does The Sounder. The beats are changed slightly to accomodate this guy, and it's not that bad either. Decent for certain.

Faust - Decent listen, with some japanese lyrics, but not too special. Cool though.

Ghost Train - Great track - initially. I've gotten tired of it recently. But it's still decent.

12D3 - Awesome song. Simple guitars, wonderful vocals by damon albarn, comprehensible yet nonsensical lyrics...all the things that make the gorillaz great.

Hip Albatross - My favorite song on the cd. Simple rhythm and low key vocals, very sample heavy. At almost all points during the song are samples from Dawn of the Dead and Day of the Dead being played, often just zombies groan. Really great song, just laid back low key great music. I love the opening - helicopter blades whirling, the sample from Dawn of the Dead of that guy saying, "Every body that is not exterminated becomes one of them. It gets up and kills. The people it kills get up and kill." And then the quirky guitar notes first come up...ooh, it's awesome.

So, it's an average cd with its ups and downs. If you're a bigtime gorillaz fan like me, grab it for certain; otherwise you may just want to get the hot tracks in mp3 form.

The two very appealing parts about I haven't mentioned are very cool art, both on the case and in the inside booklet, and also the price is nice - only ten bucks. Radiohead's I might Be Wrong live recordings cd with like 8 or 9 tracks was set at full album price, which stresses the wallet of any music fan.

But one last point - this is only my opinion. Because of the wide ranging types of music here, it'll appeal to anyone. There are two techno songs, two rap songs, one almost acoustic rock song, three miscellaneous. It's certain you'll find something here you'll like.

It will come as no surprise to fans of the Gorillaz that this CD with enhanced videos is superb to say the least.

The songs from the "Gorillaz" CD are all re-vamped and revved up. The Phi Life Cypher re-mix of "Clint Eastwood" is phenomenal...it's Clint as it should be,... rambling about Star Wars.

"Faust" which can be found on another B-Side is worth it with the beefed up boost and then there is "Ghost Train" which was from the "Rock the House" single CD and has been placed upon this for your listening pleasure.

The Wiseguys (of the Mistubishi "put the body in motion" commercial fame) finish up the re-mix mayhem with the most mind-boggling redux of 19-2000...I know, I know just how many times can they re-do that and make it work? Well, at least once more ...AND HOW!

This is the Gorillaz on a case of Red Bull....and I like it!

Hail Murdoc!

i personaly am obsessed with the band i own all but 1 single and g-sides is a very good compilation of rare songs although i disagree with the fact that the US version does not include the vids the import does and is worth it in my opinion just for the cover ehhe well it good so BUY IT

If you want a CD go with the first Gorillaz CD, or Demon Days.
Not this, this gets old fast.