Demon Days
by Gorillaz
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: May 24, 2005
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 589 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 551 out of 589
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 589
  3. Negative: 29 out of 589

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  1. leogarcia132002
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    A cult album, unique and exceptional. For me Demon Days marked the music industry.
  2. sofisbn
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    Gorillaz's music isn't for everyone but when you decide to navigate into their music and the story behind every album, you will appreciate every detail because you know Damon's lyrics and sounds are not something to miss. His lyricism keeps evolving through the years, but he did it so well in this album.
    A concept that probably isn't the taste of a certain people, a mix of sounds that can    Gorillaz's music isn't for everyone but when you decide to navigate into their music and the story behind every album, you will appreciate every detail because you know Damon's lyrics and sounds are not something to miss. His lyricism keeps evolving through the years, but he did it so well in this album.
    A concept that probably isn't the taste of a certain people, a mix of sounds that can make you crave for more of it. 'Feel Good Inc.', the single that attracted the most public and views, it's great any way you look at it. I still like that bass line like the first time I heard it, magnificent.
    It it also features a track that might appeal to those looking for a specific sound, a danceable one, 'DARE'. I want to make a special mention for track number eight of the album, 'Every Planet We Reach Is Dead', a song that for years I consider one of the best I've ever heard. From minute 2:07, the magic begins to flow with a captivating voice that Damon Albarn decides to bring in this melody melody that follows what I consider the best instrumental on the album. An unmissable fusion of instruments, a violin that is at the exact point of the song, a synthesizer that steals a few seconds to simply perfect the song, it never ceases to amaze me every time I hear it, the best song on the album in my opinion.
    Years go by and Demon Days continues to be one of Gorillaz's best projects, each of their singles had something that surprised me, and the album as a whole was like a gift to me. Without a doubt, deserves all the support and appreciation fans of the fictional band give to Demon Days.    … Expand
  3. JamesJennings
    Jun 2, 2022
    10
    A good commentary for it's time and great sounds all around. This is one of those albums I have absolutely no complaints with. I don't have a single problem with it. All of the features are fantastic, Damon's voice is on point, the beats and instrumentation are great, and MF DOOM is on this album, what is there not to love?
  4. hatsandglasses
    Dec 17, 2021
    9
    Very good not as good as plastic beach or song machine 8f4u9j5hu84nmu45hku35hmjnu5h3
  5. Axxypie
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    If iconic had to be put into two words, they’d be „DEMON DAYS“. Phenomenally produced & refreshingly demanding: This album stands out, even to this very day.
  6. Mellowry
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    A great sound, very defining for the mid-2000s. A very smooth album part of, with some mean strings like 'Kids With Guns' and 'Feel Good Inc', but also very melancholy in songs like 'El Manana'. It has an awesome track listing, you can listen through the whole album and it is a joy how perfectly placed the tracks are on the list, nothing mediocre or boring, this is the definition of aA great sound, very defining for the mid-2000s. A very smooth album part of, with some mean strings like 'Kids With Guns' and 'Feel Good Inc', but also very melancholy in songs like 'El Manana'. It has an awesome track listing, you can listen through the whole album and it is a joy how perfectly placed the tracks are on the list, nothing mediocre or boring, this is the definition of a perfect album in my opinion.… Expand
  7. GamePlayer77
    May 25, 2021
    7
    Demon Days has some of the best 00s production I've ever heard. It's slightly let down by the clashing lyrics and/or vocals throughout some tracks, but is overall a great work.

    FAV TRACK: DARE
    LEAST FAV TRACK: White Light
  8. Fire_MusicFreak
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    My absolute favorite album ever. This has all sorts of genres and all of the ones I like. Every song on here is a banger. Its dark elements and post-apocalyptic topics fit so well. I feel like every time I listen to this album it gets better and better, no matter how many times I listen to it. And the production on this thing is absolutely amazing. The hard bass on some tracks and theMy absolute favorite album ever. This has all sorts of genres and all of the ones I like. Every song on here is a banger. Its dark elements and post-apocalyptic topics fit so well. I feel like every time I listen to this album it gets better and better, no matter how many times I listen to it. And the production on this thing is absolutely amazing. The hard bass on some tracks and the vocals are mixed very well. The song writing on this thing is frickin amazing.

    Favorite Song: Feel Good Inc
    Least Favorite Song: White Light    … Expand
  9. Hendo250
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    this album is a 10 this album is a 10 this album is a 10 this album is a 10
  10. Le_Username
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    It's one of my top favorite albums, it's great, I love Gorillaz and this is their best project to this day, There's some absolutely classics in this album, it has what I really love about Gorillaz. A must hear album, 10/10.
  11. indianlink
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    when 2D goes *singing noises* I stop beating my son for a second to admire the beauty
  12. Dzum
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, this is a very great album. All tracks on this album is masterpiece. 10/10… Expand
  13. md5fungi
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
    Demon Days is a superb evolution of its predecessor, a quirky, spastic hip-hop pop album masterminded by Damon Albarn of Blur. While Gorillaz's debut was the band figuring out exactly what its vision was, Demon Days sees something much more fully realized, with catchy, meandering, and interesting songs fleshed out by a number of guest musicians. The balance between experimentalism andDemon Days is a superb evolution of its predecessor, a quirky, spastic hip-hop pop album masterminded by Damon Albarn of Blur. While Gorillaz's debut was the band figuring out exactly what its vision was, Demon Days sees something much more fully realized, with catchy, meandering, and interesting songs fleshed out by a number of guest musicians. The balance between experimentalism and mainstream pop is subtle and expertly done, and we are left with a side project that is on the brink of rising to the musicality of its parent.… Expand
  14. barologist
    May 3, 2020
    9
    Funky sounds, innovative, unique, and a total classic. You won’t be disappointed. Feel Good Inc. has one of the best basslines to ever hit a bass guitar.
  15. xXXCuckLordXx
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    masterpiece. I choose this rating because iv'e been listening to this lp for so long
  16. BorkSimpson
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Lovely and timeless album. It mixes countless genres and develops new styles to enjoy.
  17. Jam_Boy_
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    One of the greatest albums releases in the 21st century. Completely ahead of its time. Masterpiece.
  18. aukalender
    Jul 11, 2019
    10
    Are you kidding? Few albums are this good, and will ever be this good. This is one of the best albums I have ever listened to. It is just jam-packed with great songs, from the melancholic Last Living Souls, Don't Get Lost and Every Planet, to the upbeat and booming DARE, Dirty Harry and Feel Good. This album is undoubtedly a modern classic at this point and I don't think anyone, includingAre you kidding? Few albums are this good, and will ever be this good. This is one of the best albums I have ever listened to. It is just jam-packed with great songs, from the melancholic Last Living Souls, Don't Get Lost and Every Planet, to the upbeat and booming DARE, Dirty Harry and Feel Good. This album is undoubtedly a modern classic at this point and I don't think anyone, including Goriilaz will be able to match the creativity, the fun, the emotion in Demon Days. One of my favorites.… Expand
  19. Dancho
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    Amazing album! A lot of my favorite Gorillaz songs are on Demon Days. If I had to list my favourites it would probably be most of the album...
  20. benjigoo
    Dec 9, 2018
    8
    Very solid album. My only complaint is that some of the non-single songs were a little same-samey or boring, not bad but just kinda forgettable. Other than that, this album sounds fantastic. The lyrics are beautiful, and the album has a classic rock sound, with hip hop influence. I must also say though, this album is overrated in the Gorillaz community.
  21. DemonLlama331
    Sep 29, 2018
    10
    Even after 13 years, Demon Days remains as good as it was when it first came out. I still have it on CD, and as soon as I get a record player, I plan on getting it on vinyl.
  22. TheLBacon
    Jun 11, 2018
    9
    This album is honestly one of the best I've heard. It doesn't stick to one specific genre such as hip-hop; it revels in mixing different genres or themes while all sounding similar to the Gorillaz style, such as mixing hip-hop and alt-rock in "Feel Good Inc", or the space-themed "Every Planet We Reach is Dead". The instrumentals are excellent with a lot of melodies and bass lines and theThis album is honestly one of the best I've heard. It doesn't stick to one specific genre such as hip-hop; it revels in mixing different genres or themes while all sounding similar to the Gorillaz style, such as mixing hip-hop and alt-rock in "Feel Good Inc", or the space-themed "Every Planet We Reach is Dead". The instrumentals are excellent with a lot of melodies and bass lines and the vocals of 2D (or Damon Albarn) being so varied in range, making each song memorable from lyrics alone. Speaking of which, the lyrics in most of the songs are great and have a lot of thought that go into a good amount of them, with the exception of "DARE" and others. Honestly, this album holds up a lot better than most others today and I think it deserves a lot of the praise it did back in 2005, with only 1 or 2 songs not being completely up to the same standard that the other songs make.

    Least Favourites: Last Living Souls, November Has Come, All Alone
    The rest are great in my opinion    … Expand
  23. spacebear1
    Feb 18, 2018
    8
    Gorillaz's sophomore album Demon Days is another fantastic, if not better, album by this incredibly unique and amazing band. The songs are even more catchy and fun to listen to. This album, in my opinion, is even better than the previous and I'm gonna give it an 8.7/10.
  24. Zedloof
    Jan 30, 2018
    8
    Demon Days is great! not my favorite Gorillaz album but is definitely high up there!
  25. Wafflepiegon72
    Jan 8, 2018
    10
    My favorite album by Gorillaz. I think it is their most political and dark album to date. They deal with many terrifying subject matters, such as abandonment, alchaholism, pollution, child soldiers etc. I find every track extremely enjoyable and it’s like a rollercoaster of insane songs. I love how it starts with an ominous intro and continues with hard hitting songs and as the end of theMy favorite album by Gorillaz. I think it is their most political and dark album to date. They deal with many terrifying subject matters, such as abandonment, alchaholism, pollution, child soldiers etc. I find every track extremely enjoyable and it’s like a rollercoaster of insane songs. I love how it starts with an ominous intro and continues with hard hitting songs and as the end of the album, it almost becomes angelic. Don’t get lost in heaven is sort of an escape from the hectic manors of the album and when Demon Days rolls in, its heavenly. It reminds me of coming in from a heavy rainstorm into a lovely warm place. I don’t know why I think that. So overall, Demon Days is the epitome of what makes a perfect album.… Expand
  26. guitarmaniac004
    Oct 21, 2017
    8
    My fav from the Gorillaz Discography. It's got some hits, got some slow songs. And it's an emotional rollercoaster. Damon Albarn's vocals are the highlight of the album. It's punchy and beautiful.
  27. Blanche
    Aug 11, 2017
    8
    When I realise that this album was released 12 years ago, I start to appreciate the forward-thinking, avant-garde quirks on it that extra little bit more. The record boasts a smorgasbord of genres with indie rock, hip-hop and electronic music all intertwining with each other to make for a remarkable, captivating experience. There are many varying singing styles here from Damon Albarn andWhen I realise that this album was released 12 years ago, I start to appreciate the forward-thinking, avant-garde quirks on it that extra little bit more. The record boasts a smorgasbord of genres with indie rock, hip-hop and electronic music all intertwining with each other to make for a remarkable, captivating experience. There are many varying singing styles here from Damon Albarn and co. Their vocals sit on top of impressive instrumentation with alternative flair. Trouble is, some of them grow tiresome quicker than expected and effectively become filler. Some fall flat from the first listen and never really recover.

    This album sneaks into my great category by the skin of its teeth. Despite its apparent flaws, it has many redeeming qualities. The most impressive quality being how well it has aged. Demon Days could be released this year and still be pretty good by today's standards.    … Expand
  28. HGorillaz
    May 2, 2017
    10
    Love it! A **** legendary album by Gorillaz and my fav album also! I really like the tracks, especially "Feel Good Inc.", "Kids With Guns", "DARE", "Dirty Harry" and more.
  29. bdurmaz
    May 1, 2017
    9
    Magnum opus of the Gorillaz. While many were expecting them to disappoint after a really promising debut, Damon and Jamie manage to top it with a more creative and more polished record. One of the very best in its decade.
  30. gorillaz123
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    best **** album ever i was 3 when this came out and i still love it! i don't see why people can not like it its great and better then gorillaz. LOVE IT
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82

Universal acclaim - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Uncut
    90
    A dazzlingly clever record--great beats, brilliant production, top tunes and some of Albarn's best singing. [Jun 2005, p.106]
  2. Amazon.com
    80
    Demon Days actually is even better than its predecessor.
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    Before you even consider the sonic and melodic innovation paraded through the album there’s so much crammed into each of these fifteen songs (without any one of them sounding overproduced or cluttered) that repeated listening is a must.
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