A statement posted on gorillaz.com reads: "They said it would never happen, but despite constant in-band fighting, several kidnappings, major mental breakdowns, jail sentences, bankruptcy and some really bad outfits, Gorillaz have made it to double figures."
"['The Singles Collection: 2001-2011' is] a 15-track collection of the band’s singles, videos and remixes - call it an audio visual excursion along Gorillaz' very own Memory Lane."
A new website has been launched, too - to "take a look at some of the magical moments that made the most successful virtual band in the world EVER".
The tracklisting is as follows:
1. Tomorrow Comes Today 2. Clint Eastwood (Original) 3. 19-2000 (Original) 4. Rock The House 5. Feel Good Inc 6. DARE 7. Dirty Harry 8. Kids With Guns 9. El Manana 10. Stylo 11. Superfast Jellyfish 12. On Melancholy Hill 13. Doncamatic 14. Clint Eastwood (Ed Case & Sweetie Irie Refix) 15. 19-2000 (Soulchild Remix)
Gorillaz Dogganddetectiveworkcan be donewithitliketheredbutreportsclaimed thatSirPaulMcCartneywith acartoongangsoonbeteamingforcooperation.McCartney,who is currentlyre-releaseofhislasttwosoloalbumstopromote, told The Sun Damon AlbarnandJamieHewlettinthe studiowiththe bandandthey've talkedabouthittingafan.
Speaking of the Gorillaz, The Beatles legend admitted: "We have kind of talked - nothing serious but I like what they do. It's got near a couple of times but we never had the time."
Sourceshaveclaimedthatthis time, GorillazandacollaborationbetweenMaccaisexpected,and thatin the nearfuturewecan expectsome ofthem.
The insider revealed: "Damon originally brought up the idea of doing something with Gorillaz at theQ Awardsand they have been trying to sort something since. "
They added: "It never worked out on the last album, Plastic Beach, but things are looking good for something together in the future."
Hip-hop band Gorillaz has turned back in the music industry to released their new album "The Fall" on Tuesday.
Asalwaysrevolutionaryin terms ofEnglishband, Damon Albarnhas beenmade, Mike Smith and Cass Browne — along with many additional collaborators — Gorillaz pushes the envelop with their intriguing and jarring sounds.
Gorillaz, Beastie Boys and Tinie Tempah, they will release singles for Record Store Day in April.
Gorillaz will release 'The Fall' on 180-gram vinyl while Beck and Bat For Lashes collaboration 'Let's Get Lost'. And the Beastie Boys will release the first single from their new album 'Hot Sauce Committee Pt 2', as a limited-edition vinyl.
The View have recorded the official anthem for this year's Record Store Day, a cover version of The Tweeds' 1980 song 'I Need That Record'.
Record Store day is an celebration of independent record stores will run on April 16.
On 16th April 2011, for Record Store Day fans of Gorillaz can download The Fall which is now ready to release on 180gm vinyl and also on CD and digital download on 18th April 2011 by Parlophone.
Throughout the Gorillaz 19 date North American Tour last autumn had been created by the band. Recorded on a daily basis in various hotels and venues, The Fall, is a sonic diary of that journey.
A download of The Fall was originally gifted to members of the Gorillaz fan club on December 25, 2010. The 15-track album was produced by Gorillaz and Stephen Sedgwick.
The Fall Tracklisting 1. Phoner To Arizona 2. Revolving Doors 3. HillBilly Man 4. Detroit 5. Shy-town 6. Little Pink Plastic Bags 7. The Joplin Spider 8. The Parish of Space Dust 9. The Snake In Dallas 10. Amarillo 11. The Speak It Mountains 12. Aspen Forest 13. Bobby In Phoenix - featuring Bobby Womack 14. California And The Slipping Of The Sun 15. Seattle Yodel
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