G-Sides
by Gorillaz
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Feb 26, 2002
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. E! Online
    83
    The slow-motion funk of the previously unreleased "Ghost Train" alone makes it worth the sticker price.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    It shouldn't work, but it does - perhaps, because, for once Albarn doesn't sound like he's trying too hard.
  3. Rolling Stone
    70
    While each of the nine tracks exhibits that Gorillaz irreverence and typically taut sense of rhythm, the standout is the rumbling "Ghost Train."
  5. PopMatters
    70
    Taken collectively the new tracks here demonstrate the uniqueness of the Gorillaz sound and the vision shared by the group's creators and the musicians who bring it all to life.
  6. Mixer
    70
    The cuts resonate with more creativity and originality than most stuff on the shelves. [Apr 2002, p.82]
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  7. CDNow
    70
    Most of these re-workings preserve the essential nature of the songs; the producers know enough to stay out of the way.
  8. Dot Music
    70
    Whilst any fan will probably have all these tracks already, 'G Sides' acts as a nifty companion piece to the album and looks ace too.
  9. Q Magazine
    60
    It holds its own, just. [May 2002, p.114]
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  10. Urb
    60
    This madcap comp is a blast. [May 2002, p.120]
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  11. Uncut
    50
    Even the core audience may find this somewhere between a gee whizz and gee swizz. [Jun 2002, p.110]
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  12. Blender
    40
    Offers few joys beyond the witty title. [Apr/May 2002, p.114]
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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. Jessatay
    Sep 26, 2010
    8
    B-Sides are very intersting. You get tons of filler songs, but since they are all on the same CD, you can't complain. I never listen toB-Sides are very intersting. You get tons of filler songs, but since they are all on the same CD, you can't complain. I never listen to remixes, so I did not rate them. It doesn't really sound like Albarn's trying hard, but somehow, it works in a wierd way. Some wierd twists are on this album, as well as oustanding moments.

    Standouts : "Dracula", "Ghost Train"

    Overall Score : 8.7    … Full Review »
  2. StaticTonality
    Mar 26, 2013
    10
    This is a superb B-Sides collection. The score really depends on what version of the album you have, for me that would be- UK: 8, US: 10. TheThis is a superb B-Sides collection. The score really depends on what version of the album you have, for me that would be- UK: 8, US: 10. The UK version contains two songs "Dracula" and "Left Hand Suzuki Method" that were included in the standard US release of Gorillaz' eponymous debut album, and cuts out "Latin Simone", a criminal omission considering it's the best son on the album. The US version also includes an extra remix of "19-2000". It mostly contains tracks that were B-sides to the singles, but also songs that were in the first little-known-of Gorillaz EP "Tomorrow Comes Today" For what it is, this album is great experience.… Full Review »
  3. TurkRocks
    Nov 15, 2006
    10
    OUT STANDING!! Wow! I love this! Its simply fantastic! Gorillaz - Original, beautiful, wonderful.
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