D-Sides
by Gorillaz
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Nov 20, 2007
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. AllMusic
    80
    While not all of the remixes hit these heights, overall it's a fun set, and a good complement to the eclecticism of D-Sides' first disc.
  2. Billboard
    80
    It's not all killer, but some impressive tracks lurk within.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    Crazy as a second Gorillaz B-sides album might sound, this rummage through the "Demon Days" cutting room floor is totally justified.
  5. PopMatters
    80
    There’s something profoundly unsettling about D-Sides. It’s better than it has any right to be.
  6. Filter
    78
    D-Sides is a worthy investment because of: A) the inclusion of their re-recording of the live-fave 'Hong Kong,' B) their collabo with the Bees entitled 'Bill Murray,' and C) remixes by DFA and Soulwax.
  7. Boston Globe
    70
    D-Sides is not exactly a coherent listen with its gems hidden among the less-successful experiments, but then again, it's not like the band didn't warn us.
  8. Under The Radar
    70
    D-Sides will hold fans over until the rumoured last soundtrack album for an upcoming film rears its furry head. [Winter 2008, p.87]
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  9. The A.V. Club
    67
    Gorillaz' double-disc D-Sides, an extension of the hit "Demon Days," isn't as bland as that description suggests, but like 2002's "G-Sides," it lacks the luster of the studio album that inspired it.
  10. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    Much of the album would've been lucky to appear on the flip side of a vinyl single back when people bought such things....Matters improve on a remix-filled bonus CD. [23 Nov 2007, p.73]
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  11. Prefix Magazine
    65
    The remixes that constitute the second disc are less intriguing than the B-sides, but none of them are horrible.

Awards & Rankings

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#68 Most Shared Album of 2007

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 66 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 66
  3. Negative: 2 out of 66
  1. RedLemon
    Aug 5, 2017
    10
    Highway (Under Construction) is so good. Hong Kong is so good. Stop the Dams is so good. Murdoc is God is good. Spitting out the demons isHighway (Under Construction) is so good. Hong Kong is so good. Stop the Dams is so good. Murdoc is God is good. Spitting out the demons is good. The Swagga is very good. 68 State is very good.
    Bill Murray is good. Hongkongaton is very good. People i prefer over Dare. We are happy landfill is an awesome track too. Actually the entire album is so good that you should listen to it if you have not or had already.
    I'm feeling really blah blah, i want to blah blah blah.
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  2. StaticTonality
    Mar 26, 2013
    10
    Honestly, I've probably listened to this album more than "Demon Days", it's really that good. The first disc that is... the second disc isHonestly, I've probably listened to this album more than "Demon Days", it's really that good. The first disc that is... the second disc is mostly mediocre remixes. But the first disc alone is worth the 10/10 score. Highlights: "Hong Kong" "Stop The Dams"… Full Review »
  3. Di-Dorval
    Jun 28, 2012
    8
    The first disk is pretty good ! Mostly great songs that really make this purchase worth it ! The second disk though is mostly ordinary... someThe first disk is pretty good ! Mostly great songs that really make this purchase worth it ! The second disk though is mostly ordinary... some songs are pretty boring only one or two are interesting... But yea any one who likes Gorillaz should get this album for at least the first disk!… Full Review »
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