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  • Summary: When the comic supergroup's 2001 debut sold an astounding 6 million copies worldwide, a sequel became necessary. Hence 'Demon Days.' Returning leader Damon Albarn (Blur) and new producer Danger Mouse are joined by guests Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays), Ike Turner, MF Doom, De La Soul and Dennis Hopper.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. E! Online
    100
    Get past the dark stuff and Demon Days reveals a stash of songs that are more fun than a Hong Kong Phooey marathon.
  2. PopMatters
    90
    Demon Days is fantastic.
  3. Austin Chronicle
    89
    The results are reason enough for Damon Albarn's other outfit to finally pack it in.
  4. Lost At Sea
    80
    Less accessible than its eponymous predecessor, it creates a darker, less cartoonish world where hip-hop, brit-rock, electronica and Dennis Hopper monologues all seem perfectly at home.
  5. Spin
    75
    Danger Mouse sets a consistent tone that wryly chafes against Albarn's paranoia. [Jun 2005, p.105]
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  6. Slant Magazine
    70
    Demon Days is decidedly bleaker than its predecessor.
  7. Playlouder
    50
    About as disappointing a follow-up as you could ever imagine.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 149 out of 164
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 164
  3. Negative: 9 out of 164
  1. goandrewgo
    Dec 3, 2010
    10
    One of the greatest mix of music styles and imaginations - pleasant and disturbing, rough and smooth, apocalyptic and dreamy. Singles willOne of the greatest mix of music styles and imaginations - pleasant and disturbing, rough and smooth, apocalyptic and dreamy. Singles will make you feel fresh but whole album can leave huge mark on your attitude to modern music.… Expand
  2. ElectricMonk
    May 10, 2006
    10
    Dizzyingly brilliant and relentlessly intelligent, Gorillaz' "Demon Days" is among the first of the Top Ten Best Rock Albums of the New Dizzyingly brilliant and relentlessly intelligent, Gorillaz' "Demon Days" is among the first of the Top Ten Best Rock Albums of the New Millenium and--not surprisingly--there is absolutely nothing to suggest Gorillaz is a one-hit wonder, novelty band; the brainchild of Blur frontman Damon Albarn and "Tank Girl" creator Jamie Hewlett, Gorillaz utilizes influences like Beck and Air the way truly legendary barkeeps mix drinks to keep their clients faithful, eclectic and happy. Grade: A for this award-winning, multi-platinum effort.… Expand
  4. 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 justAre 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
  5. SamH
    Jul 6, 2005
    9
    Awesome beats, great vocals, refreshing album for the summer!
  6. 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 itMagnum 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.… Expand
  7. 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 kindaVery 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.… Expand
  8. James
    May 23, 2005
    0
    Lacking alot, and boring as well.

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