//GORILLAZ DISCOGRAPHY//

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Laika Come Home is a dub reworking of twelve tracks from the Gorillaz debut album, 'Gorillaz'. It was remixed with many new instrumental parts recorded by 'The Space Monkeyz'; a trio of musicians, including the Gorillaz tour turntablist. However a whole host of guest musicians also contributed additional instrumentation to the record, notably reggae artists U Brown and Earl 16. 2D himself even made new instrumental contributions to many tracks, and recorded a new vocal part for M1 A1, which also features Terry Hall.The Spacemonkeyz originally remixed just one track ('Bañana Baby', which would was referred to as 'Tomorrow Dub' initially) which appeared on the Tomorrow Comes Today single release, but Damon liked the result so much he gave the go-ahead for a whole album of dub reworkings. The Spacemonkeyz certainly know their dub; even seasoned reggae fanatics have been known to admit that 'Laika Come Home' 's sound is truly authentic, and the Gorillaz songs for the most part lend themselves excellently to this treatment. The fan reaction was mixed; for many young fans this departure from the Gorillaz pop sound was too much, the soundscape too sparse. And of course not everyone likes dub reggae in any case. In spite of this many fans did rate the album, at least as a soundtrack to a chillout session. Damon, reknowned lover of World Music must surely have taken pleasure at the thought of so many pop fans being introduced to the world of Dub in this way. The standout track 'Lil' Dub Chefin' ' (originally M1 A1) was lifted from the album for a single release in the UK. This release has always been referred to as officially by 'Gorillaz Versus Spacemonkeyz'. The title of the album is another space-themed joke, playing on the title of the famous movie 'Lassie Come Home' but replacing Lassie with Laika, the first dog in space. All of the tracks on the album similarly have archly punning or jokey titles which make reference to the song of which they are a reworking.

Release dates and chart positions

UK: 01/07/02 (highest chart position: did not chart)
US: 01/07/02 (highest chart position: did not chart)
JAPAN: 16/07/02 (highest chart position: did not chart)
FRANCE: 16/07/02 (highest chart position: did not chart)

Formats / Releases:

NB on all versions of the full album, instrumental interludes follow De-Punked, Come Again and Lil’ Dub Chefin’. And interlude appears after A Fistful Of Penuts (Version) where it appears. The track lengths given comprise the track and the interlude taken together.

UK

CD [Parlophone 539 9822] limited edition. Digipack with art booklet and double-sided mini poster (album cover / Space Monkeyz and Gorillaz in graveyard pic)
1. Jungle Fresh [5:28]
2. Strictly Rubbadub [3:41]
3. Bañana Baby [5:29]
4. Monkey Racket [5:57]
5. De-Punked [5:20] [4:57 track itself]
6. P45 [4:26]
7. Dub Ø 9 [5:17]
8. Crooked Dub [5:31]
9. Mutant Genius [5:02]
10. Come Again [6:04] [5:15 track itself]
11. A Fistful Of Peanuts [5:53]
12. Lil’ Dub Chefin’ [5:42] (total length) [4:23 track itself]
Unlisted bonus tracks (follow after Lil’ Dub Chefin’): Strictly Rubbadub (Version) [5:06 track itself], Fistful Of Peanuts (Version) [5:31 track itself]

CD [Parlophone 540 3622] unlimited edition. Jewel case with smaller booklet
1. Jungle Fresh [5:28]
2. Strictly Rubbadub [3:41]
3. Bañana Baby [5:29]
4. Monkey Racket [5:57]
5. De-Punked [5:20] [4:57 track itself]
6. P45 [4:26]
7. Dub Ø 9 [5:17]
8. Crooked Dub [5:31]
9. Mutant Genius [5:02]
10. Come Again [6:04] [5:15 track itself]
11. A Fistful Of Peanuts [5:53]
12. Lil’ Dub Chefin’ [5:42] (total length) [4:23 track itself]

2x12” [Parlophone 539 9821]
A1. Jungle Fresh [5:28]
A2. Strictly Rubbadub [3:41]
A3. Bañana Baby [5:29]
A4. Monkey Racket [5:57]
B1. De-Punked [5:20] [4:57 track itself]
B2. P45 [4:26]
B3. Dub Ø 9 [5:17]
B4. Crooked Dub [5:31]
C1. Mutant Genius [5:02]
C2. Come Again [6:04] [5:15 track itself]
C3. A Fistful Of Peanuts [5:53]
C4. Lil’ Dub Chefin’ [5:42] (total length) [4:23 track itself]
D1. Strictly Rubbadub (Version) [5:06]
D2. Fistful Of Peanuts (Version) [6:38] [5:31 track itself]

UK PROMOS

CD [EMI SMVG 001] card sleeve
1. Jungle Fresh [5:28]
2. Strictly Rubbadub [3:41]
3. Bañana Baby [5:29]
4. Monkey Racket [5:57]
5. De-Punked [5:20] [4:57 track itself]
6. P45 [4:26]
7. Dub Ø 9 [5:17]
8. Crooked Dub [5:31]
9. Mutant Genius [5:02]
10. Come Again [6:04] [5:15 track itself]
11. A Fistful Of Peanuts [5:53]
12. Lil’ Dub Chefin’ [5:42] (total length) [4:23 track itself]

10” [EMI SMVG004]
A1. Lil’ Dub Chefin’ [4:23]
A2. Dub Ø 9 [5:17]
B1. Strictly Rubbadub [3:41]
B2. Jungle Fresh [5:28]

JAPAN

CD [Toshiba-EMI TOCP-66045] digipack with booklet, obi-strip, lyrics sheet and exclusive sticker
1. Jungle Fresh [5:28]
2. Strictly Rubbadub [3:41]
3. Bañana Baby [5:29]
4. Monkey Racket [5:57]
5. De-Punked [5:20] [4:57 track itself]
6. P45 [4:26]
7. Dub Ø 9 [5:17]
8. Crooked Dub [5:31]
9. Mutant Genius [5:02]
10. Come Again [6:04] [5:15 track itself]
11. A Fistful Of Peanuts [5:53]
12. Lil’ Dub Chefin’ [5:42] (total length) [4:23 track itself]
Unlisted bonus track (follows after Lil’ Dub Chefin’): Strictly Rubbadub (Version) [5:06 track itself]
Enchanced section: 'Game Of Death' Gorillaz bite (video), 'Jump The Gut' Gorillaz bite (video)

FRANCE

CD[EMI B000067CSL] limited edition. Digipack with art booklet and double-sided mini poster (album cover / Space Monkeyz and Gorillaz in graveyard pic). Has unique sticker on cover featuring the Spacemonkeyz.
1. Jungle Fresh [5:28]
2. Strictly Rubbadub [3:41]
3. Bañana Baby [5:29]
4. Monkey Racket [5:57]
5. De-Punked [5:20] [4:57 track itself]
6. P45 [4:26]
7. Dub Ø 9 [5:17]
8. Crooked Dub [5:31]
9. Mutant Genius [5:02]
10. Come Again [6:04] [5:15 track itself]
11. A Fistful Of Peanuts [5:53]
12. Lil’ Dub Chefin’ [5:42] (total length) [4:23 track itself]
Unlisted bonus tracks (follow after Lil’ Dub Chefin’): Strictly Rubbadub (Version) [5:06 track itself], Fistful Of Peanuts (Version) [5:31 track itself]

CD [EMI B000068CDY]unlimited edition. Jewel case with smaller booklet
1. Jungle Fresh [5:28]
2. Strictly Rubbadub [3:41]
3. Bañana Baby [5:29]
4. Monkey Racket [5:57]
5. De-Punked [5:20] [4:57 track itself]
6. P45 [4:26]
7. Dub Ø 9 [5:17]
8. Crooked Dub [5:31]
9. Mutant Genius [5:02]
10. Come Again [6:04] [5:15 track itself]
11. A Fistful Of Peanuts [5:53]
12. Lil’ Dub Chefin’ [5:42] (total length) [4:23 track itself]

SMVG001 (see UK section) was also used to promote the album on mainland Europe.

EUROPE MAINLAND

CD [EMI 53998226] limited edition(#2). Features a small booklet, instead of the usual large booklet with the limited editions. Double-sided mini poster and postcard are included.
1. Jungle Fresh [5:28]
2. Strictly Rubbadub [3:41]
3. Bañana Baby [5:29]
4. Monkey Racket [5:57]
5. De-Punked [5:20] [4:57 track itself]
6. P45 [4:26]
7. Dub Ø 9 [5:17]
8. Crooked Dub [5:31]
9. Mutant Genius [5:02]
10. Come Again [6:04] [5:15 track itself]
11. A Fistful Of Peanuts [5:53]
12. Lil’ Dub Chefin’ [5:42] (total length) [4:23 track itself]
Unlisted bonus tracks (follow after Lil’ Dub Chefin’): Strictly Rubbadub (Version) [5:06 track itself], Fistful Of Peanuts (Version) [5:31 track itself]

US

CD [Virgin 7243 54052224] Limited edition. Digipack with art booklet and double-sided mini poster (album cover / Space Monkeyz and Gorillaz in graveyard pic).
1. Jungle Fresh [5:28]
2. Strictly Rubbadub [3:41]
3. Bañana Baby [5:29]
4. Monkey Racket [5:57]
5. De-Punked [5:20] [4:57 track itself]
6. P45 [4:26]
7. Dub Ø 9 [5:17]
8. Crooked Dub [5:31]
9. Mutant Genius [5:02]
10. Come Again [6:04] [5:15 track itself]
11. A Fistful Of Peanuts [5:53]
12. Lil’ Dub Chefin’ [5:42] (total length) [4:23 track itself]
Unlisted bonus tracks (follow after Lil’ Dub Chefin’): Strictly Rubbadub (Version) [5:06 track itself], Fistful Of Peanuts (Version) [5:31 track itself]

CD [Virgin 7243 54036224]
1. Jungle Fresh [5:28]
2. Strictly Rubbadub [3:41]
3. Bañana Baby [5:29]
4. Monkey Racket [5:57]
5. De-Punked [5:20] [4:57 track itself]
6. P45 [4:26]
7. Dub Ø 9 [5:17]
8. Crooked Dub [5:31]
9. Mutant Genius [5:02]
10. Come Again [6:04] [5:15 track itself]
11. A Fistful Of Peanuts [5:53]
12. Lil’ Dub Chefin’ [5:42] (total length) [4:23 track itself]

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