68 State

This instrumental piece, 68 State, immerses us in a soundscape that evokes a sense of unease. With a duration of 4:48, the composition is built on electric guitar textures and rhythms reminiscent of a drum machine, creating a dense and somewhat somber atmosphere. It is the first song we encounter on the compilation album D-Sides, released in 2007, and it also appeared on special editions of the single Feel Good Inc. in vinyl and iTunes formats.

The recording of this track took place at Studio 13 in London, United Kingdom, as part of the creation process for Gorillaz's second studio album, Demon Days. This album, released in 2005, was conceived with the participation of several producers, including Danger Mouse, Jason Cox, and James Dring, who worked alongside the band. The engineering and mixing work was primarily handled by Jason Cox. The album itself is known for its stylistic diversity, fusing genres such as alternative rock, hip-hop, and trip-hop, and is distinguished by a darker lyrical and thematic tone compared to previous works.