A high-energy collection of dancefloor reinterpretations. Pulsating synths and infectious disco-pop hooks designed for urban nights and neon-lit clubs.
DARE (US Mixes) is a departure from the brooding, apocalyptic undertones of the Demon Days era, leaning fully into the hedonistic joy of the dancefloor.
DARE (US Mixes) is a departure from the brooding, apocalyptic undertones of the Demon Days era, leaning fully into the hedonistic joy of the dancefloor. While the original track was a standout for its bright disco-pop sensibilities, this collection of remixes expands that DNA into a variety of club-ready formats. It feels like a night out in a sprawling metropolis: neon lights reflecting off wet pavement, the muffled thump of a kick drum through a basement door, and the relentless energy of a crowd in motion.
Released in November 2005, DARE (US Mixes) serves as a comprehensive exploration of the second single from Gorillaz's multi-platinum sophomore album, Demon Days. The original track, featuring vocals from Shaun Ryder of Happy Mondays and Rosie Wilson (as the character Noodle), was a massive commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart. This US-specific remix collection was curated to capitalize on that momentum within the American dance and electronic markets. The album features contributions from high-profile remixers of the era, including Soulwax, Junior Sanchez, and DFA, each bringing a distinct sonic palette to the core composition. While the original version is rooted in 80s-inspired disco-pop, the remixes push the track into territories ranging from electro-house to minimal techno. Critically, the collection was seen as a testament to the versatility of Damon Albarn's songwriting, proving that his pop melodies could be successfully deconstructed and rebuilt for the club environment. It remains a key piece of the Gorillaz discography for fans of their more electronic-leaning output.
Put this on for
prepping for a late-night city excursionmaintaining momentum during a high-intensity workoutfilling a neon-lit room during a house partynavigating a crowded subway with noise-canceling headphoneskeeping the energy high during a solo midnight driveneeding a rhythmic boost while finishing creative workwalking through a bustling metropolitan center at dusk
Moments worth waiting for
The moment the Soulwax remix strips back to just the distorted bassline and a dry snare.
Shaun Ryder's iconic 'It's coming up' refrain entering the mix over a filtered house beat.
The sudden transition into a heavy, four-on-the-floor kick drum on the Junior Sanchez remix.
Sounds like
2005s production with a 2000s soul
Lyrical territory
party_celebration, surreal_abstract
03Deviation
DARE (US Mixes) · vs · Gorillaz
Artist
This Album
High Energy
Energy · ↑ +16% more than usual
On this album, high energy sits about 16% more prominent than across the rest of the artist's catalogue.
