Spacemonkeyz versus Gorillaz – Laika Come Home / Astralwerks Audio CD 2002 

UPC 724354036224

• Label: Astralwerks – 724354036224
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: US
• Released: July 16, 2002
• Genre: Electronic
• Style: Dub, Trip Hop

Overview:

"Laika Come Home" is a captivating album by Spacemonkeyz vs. Gorillaz, released in 2002. This album offers a unique dub and trip-hop reworking of Gorillaz’s tracks, showcasing a fresh and experimental approach to their popular songs. The creative remixing adds a layer of depth and groove, blending electronic sounds with rich, atmospheric dub influences.

Track Listing:

1. 19/2000 (Jungle Fresh) – 5:28
2. Slow Country (Strictly Rubbadub) – 3:41
3. Tomorrow Comes Today (Bañana Baby) – 5:29
4. Man Research (Monkey Racket) – 5:57
5. Punk (De-Punked) – 5:20
6. 5/4 (P.45) – 4:26
7. Starshine (Dub 09) – 5:17
8. Soundcheck (Gravity) (Crooked Dub) – 5:13
9. New Genius (Brother) (Mutant Genius) – 5:02
10. Re-Hash (Come Again) – 6:04
11. Clint Eastwood (A Fistful Of Peanuts) – 5:53
    12.1. M1A1 (Lil' Dub Chefin') – 5:41
    12.2. Slow Country (More Rubbadub) – 5:14

Interesting Facts:

• The album features a remix of Gorillaz's tracks by the Spacemonkeyz, known for their innovative approach to dub and trip-hop.
• The tracks are reimagined with a focus on dub and electronic elements, providing a fresh perspective on Gorillaz's original material.
• The artwork and design are by J. C. Hewlett, with additional creative input from Kate Mclauchlan.

Key Credits:

• Artists: Spacemonkeyz, Gorillaz
• Producers: Dan The Automator, Gorillaz, Jason Cox, Tom Girling
• Remix & Additional Production: The Space Monkeyz
• Artwork & Design: J. C. Hewlett, Kate Mclauchlan