Demon Days cover art

  Studio Album · No. 2

Demon Days Songwriting Credits by Gorillaz

2005 Parlophone 15 tracks 51 min

Produced by Danger Mouse, Gorillaz  ·  Engineered by Jason Cox, Stephen Sedgwick

Parlophone Alternative RockTrip HopElectronic
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Gorillaz carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
15 trackswritten by Gorillaz 0 tracksoutside writers
Gorillaz's roles on this album

Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

15
Tracks
10
Lyricists
1
Producers
1
No.1 Single
8 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2005
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals (2006, 'Feel Good Inc.')
Data Insight

Demon Days is the fullest expression of the Gorillaz model: Damon Albarn wrote every track, usually with Jamie Hewlett credited beside him and producer Danger Mouse added on the songs he shaped, while the featured guest co-writes wherever one raps or sings. The performer column tells the story, with a different voice fronting nearly every standout, from De La Soul and Shaun Ryder to MF Doom and Dennis Hopper, all built on Albarn's pen.

Demon Days is the second studio album by Gorillaz, released in May 2005 and the record that turned the virtual band into a global force. Damon Albarn wrote the album, mostly with co-creator Jamie Hewlett credited alongside him, and brought in producer Danger Mouse to give the songs a darker, more cinematic sound. A deep roster of guests fronts individual tracks, including De La Soul on the hit 'Feel Good Inc.,' Shaun Ryder on 'Dare,' MF Doom on 'November Has Come' and Dennis Hopper narrating 'Fire Coming Out of the Monkey's Head.' The album was a critical and commercial triumph, won a Grammy for 'Feel Good Inc.,' and sold millions worldwide. It remains the project's most acclaimed work and the high point of Albarn's guest-driven songwriting model.

Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Intro
Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettDon Harper Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettDon Harper Danger Mouse Damon Albarn (Vocals)
2
Last Living Souls
Damon AlbarnJamie Hewlett Damon AlbarnJamie Hewlett Danger Mouse Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals)
3
Kids with Guns
Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettBrian Burton Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettBrian Burton Danger Mouse Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals)Neneh Cherry (Additional Vocals)
4
O Green World
Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettBrian Burton Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettBrian Burton Danger Mouse Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals)
5
Dirty Harry
Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettBrian BurtonRomye Robinson Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettBrian BurtonRomye Robinson Danger Mouse Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals)Bootie Brown (Rap Vocals)
6
Feel Good Inc. #2
Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettBrian BurtonDavid Jolicoeur Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettBrian BurtonDavid Jolicoeur Danger Mouse Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals)De La Soul (Rap Vocals)
7
El Mañana
Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettBrian Burton Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettBrian Burton Danger Mouse Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals)
8
Every Planet We Reach Is Dead
Damon AlbarnJamie Hewlett Damon AlbarnJamie Hewlett Danger Mouse Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals)Ike Turner (Piano)
9
November Has Come
Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettDaniel Dumile Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettDaniel Dumile Danger Mouse MF Doom (Rap Vocals)Damon Albarn (Vocals)
10
All Alone
Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettBrian BurtonRodney SmithSimon Tong Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettBrian BurtonRodney SmithSimon Tong Danger Mouse Roots Manuva (Rap Vocals)Martina Topley-Bird (Vocals)Damon Albarn (Vocals)
11
White Light
Damon AlbarnJamie Hewlett Damon AlbarnJamie Hewlett Danger Mouse Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals)
12
Dare #1
Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettBrian BurtonShaun Ryder Damon AlbarnJamie HewlettBrian BurtonShaun Ryder Danger Mouse Shaun Ryder (Lead Vocals)Rosie Wilson (Vocals)
13
Fire Coming Out of the Monkey's Head
Damon AlbarnJamie Hewlett Damon AlbarnJamie Hewlett Danger Mouse Dennis Hopper (Narration)Damon Albarn (Vocals)
14
Don't Get Lost in Heaven
Damon AlbarnJamie Hewlett Damon AlbarnJamie Hewlett Danger Mouse Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals)
15
Demon Days
Damon AlbarnJamie Hewlett Damon AlbarnJamie Hewlett Danger Mouse Damon Albarn (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 20 contributors

DA
Damon Albarn
Writer · Vocals
On this album15 written
JH
Jamie Hewlett
Writer
On this album15 written
BB
Brian Burton
Writer
On this album7 written
DD
Daniel Dumile
Writer
On this album1 written
DJ
David Jolicoeur
Writer
On this album1 written
DH
Don Harper
Writer
On this album1 written
RS
Rodney Smith
Writer
On this album1 written
RR
Romye Robinson
Writer
On this album1 written
SR
Shaun Ryder
Writer · Vocals
On this album1 written
ST
Simon Tong
Writer
On this album1 written
DM
Danger Mouse
Producer
On this album15 produced
BB
Bootie Brown
Vocals
On this albumGuest

More from Gorillaz

2001 100%
Gorillaz
Parlophone
15 tracksProd. Dan the Automator
2010 100%
Plastic Beach
Parlophone
16 tracksProd. Damon Albarn
2011 100%
The Fall
Parlophone
15 tracksProd. Damon Albarn
2017 100%
Humanz
Parlophone
20 tracksProd. Gorillaz
2018 100%
The Now Now
Parlophone
11 tracksProd. Gorillaz
2020 100%
Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez
Parlophone
11 tracksProd. Gorillaz
2023 100%
Cracker Island
Parlophone
10 tracksProd. Greg Kurstin

Frequently Asked Questions Demon Days

Who wrote Demon Days?
Damon Albarn wrote the album, with co-creator Jamie Hewlett credited alongside him on every track and producer Danger Mouse added on the songs he produced. Featured guests co-wrote the tracks they appear on.
Who are the guest singers on Demon Days?
Guests include De La Soul on 'Feel Good Inc.,' Shaun Ryder on 'Dare,' MF Doom on 'November Has Come,' Bootie Brown on 'Dirty Harry,' Neneh Cherry on 'Kids with Guns' and Dennis Hopper on 'Fire Coming Out of the Monkey's Head.'
Who produced Demon Days?
It was produced by Danger Mouse and Gorillaz, with Damon Albarn, Jason Cox and James Dring also credited as producers.
Did Demon Days win a Grammy?
Yes. 'Feel Good Inc.,' featuring De La Soul, won the Grammy for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals in 2006.
What is the biggest song on Demon Days?
'Feel Good Inc.' is the album's signature hit and one of the most recognizable Gorillaz songs.
How well did Demon Days sell?
It sold around eight million copies worldwide and is certified six-times platinum in the UK.

Sources

Wikipedia: Demon Days Wikipedia: Gorillaz discography MusicBrainz: Demon Days (release group) Cover Art Archive: Demon Days Cover Art Archive: Demon Days by Gorillaz