History FanficRecs / Gorillaz

* ''Status'': Incomplete. On ch. 6 as of 12/30/17

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2916773/1/ Remember Me]], by Glasscase of Emotions.

[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11143611/1/ Reality]] by spongeson.
* Recommended by {{spongeson}}.
* Pairings: 2D/Murdoc
* Warnings: swearing, hallucinations, anxiety attacks, referenced substance abuse, emotional instability
* Synopsis: Murdoc is having a hard time finding the line between reality and the hallucinations that plague him. And to make matters worse, he's starting to feel things again
* Comments: I started writing this back in March (2015) and I thought that I'd go ahead share it here because WHY NOT. Some of the themes are heavy and dark [[spoiler:Murdoc's poor mental health and vivid hallucinations]] but a lot of the content is just awkward and funny. But that's just me speaking as the author-- i'm not sure how my readers would describe it (I recommend reading the reviews-- be warned! they have spoilers)

* Comments: Can't say too much about what happens without spoiling it all, but it's definitely worth the time it takes to read and then some. Everyone's in character, and it gets so intense you don't want to stop until you're finished! (This is one of those stories that practically BEGS to be read in one go -- believe me, make the time. It's only 11 chapters, and they're not that long.) A story that will truly keep you on the edge of your seat, keep you entertained, and the ending is satisfying. The only complaint I can really see is how the 1st person switches between band members -- but it doesn't really distract from the fic (and I tend to hate 1st person narration), and the fact that [[spoiler:the murderer just wants 2D's hair kinda an [[AssPull asspull]], but it still works wonderfully. Truly a must read. Bonus points for it not being a shipping fic.

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5786029/1/First_Impressions First Impressions]], by Laburnum Steelfang
* Recommended by [[Tropers/{{Zadia}} Zadia]]

* Synopsis: Details how the band formed- it begins with Murdoc's failed ram-raid and continues on from there. COMPLETE: PART 12 UP.

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2418585/1/The_Thing_About The Thing About]], by K.Koumori
* Recommended by Morbsspace
* Pairings: [[HoYay Murdoc/2D]]
* Warnings: M rated, Slash, Sex

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2916773/1/Remember_Me Remember Me]], by Glasscase of Emotions
* Recommended by: Tropers/TheOtakuNinja
* Synopsis: One gone... how is everyone else handling it? [Very emotional Oneshot]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3315543/1/A_Man_Out_Of_Time A Man Out of Time]], by [=MarqueeMoonGirl=]
* Recommended by: Tropers/TheOtakuNinja
* Pairings: Murdoc/Noodle
* Synopsis: Noodle was given a glimpse into the past of one of her bandmates. Now it's no longer a glimpse. COMPLETE : PART 14 UP
* Comments: An odd yet compelling story involving time travel, demons, and romance, it brings to mind some very interesting concepts, such as [[spoiler: Murdoc, and by extension, his younger self, are part demon]] and that [[spoiler: Murdoc's raven Cortez is rerally the demon Pazuzu in disguise]]. And it also gives us a [[spoiler: non-squicky relationship between Murdoc and Noodle]].

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6035070/1/The_Fool_on_Melancholy_Hill The Fool on Melancholy Hill]], by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2392440/TheUglyOne TheUglyOne]] (slash warning, OC)
* Recommended by [[Tropers/{{safelifeisfakelife}} safelifeisfakelife]], who just joined and has no idea how to make a profile. Sorry.
* Pairings: Murdoc/2D, OC/OC

* Comments: For those of you who DIDN'T stop reading upon seeing the dreaded word 'OC', good choice, because this OC is the absolute best one I've ever seen. [[spoiler:Android Noodle (referred to as 'Noodle-Bot' throughout the fic)]] plays the part of OnlySaneMan excellently, matching up wonderfully with the characterization of Murdoc as the JerkWithAHeartOfGold and 2D, who does ObfuscatingStupidity as beautifully as possible. The author also utilizes there being NoFourthWall by interspersing references to real-world pop culture such as ''Series/SesameStreet'', Music/{{Pink Floyd}}'s TheWall and, most prominently, Music/TheBeatles, who are referenced in the title, the chapter titles, and the original character's name. If you STILL aren't convinced, there's also the great appreciation this author shows for their reviewers - they reply to each and every review and thank all of them by name in each chapter.

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5844362/1/Canvas_of_Imperfection Canvas of Imperfection]] by [=sadistickunais=]
* Recommended by [[Tropers/{{Nashimi}} Nashimi]]
* Pairings: 2D/Noodle

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6091452/1/Crashing_Down Crashing Down]] by Psychic City
* Recommended by [[Tropers/{{Ari91}} Ari91]]

* Comments: A VERY well done retelling of the D-Day incident and the time Murdoc is charged with caring for Stu-Pot afterwards. The interaction on Murdoc's part is completely in character, and the POV as "seen" through 2D is an interesting concept that the author executed beautifully. There's a good humor mixed with some moments that will tug at your heartstrings, especially when the author shows us her interpretations of moments from [[spoiler: 2D's childhood.]] Overall, a well-balanced, wonderfully written fic!

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5775796/1/Uncle_Murdocs_Story_Time Uncle Murdoc's Story Time]], by Elapsing Spiral
* Recommended by [[Tropers/{{Fenrischan}} Fenrischan]]
* Pairings: Murdoc/2D

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5802054/1/Plastic_Beach Plastic Beach]], by Elapsing Spiral
* Recommended by [[Tropers/{{Fenrischan}} Fenrischan]]
* Pairings: Murdoc/2D
* Warnings: Little bit of language, not much else of note
* Synopsis: Details about what Murdoc Niccals' days are like on Plastic Beach.

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6836814/1/ Hopscotch]], by swan-scones
* Recommended by [[Tropers/{{hipsterkitties}} hipsterkitties]]
* Pairings: Hannibal/OC, and later, [[spoiler: Murdoc/OC]]
* Warnings: M-rated, language, sex, violence
* Synopsis: Murdoc's teenage years living with his father and older brother, Hannibal. He meets Pris, Hannibal's girlfriend, and everything starts to go downhill from there..

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3060074/1/The_Underground The Underground]], by Katkid
* Recommended by [[Tropers/{{SaerasChuu}} SaerasChuu]]

* Comments: Can't say too much about what happens without spoiling it all, but it's definitely worth the time it takes to read and then some. Everyone's in character, and it gets so intense you don't want to stop until you're finished! (This is one of those stories that practically BEGS to be read in one go- believe me, make the time. It's only 11 chapters, and they're not that long.) A story that will truly keep you on the edge of your seat, keep you entertained, and the ending is satisfying. The only complaint I can really see is how the 1st person switches between band members- but it doesn't really distract from the fic (and I tend to hate 1st person narration), and the fact that [[spoiler: the murderer just wants 2D's hair kinda an [[AssPull asspull]]]], but it still works wonderfully. Truly a must read. Bonus points for it not being a shipping fic.

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7397040/1/Just_Over_The_Stars Just Over the Stars]] by Faust's-Rebellion
* Recommended by [[Tropers/{{KISSlover888}} KISSlover888]]
* Pairings: Murdoc/2D

* Comments: Very well-written and realistic. My description does not do it justice; let's just say it's for any 2D/Murdoc shippers who like seeing a gentler side of Murdoc. It's not your typical hurt/comfort fic, however; the ending will probably make you cry: [[spoiler: 2D dies in his sleep, his fear of dying alone aleviated by none other than Murdoc; Noodle and Russell are implied to be dead; Murdoc commits suicide.]]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6131902/1/Without_It Without It]] by Westerncat.
* Recommended by [[Tropers/{{KISSlover888}} KISSlover888]]

* Comments: This fanfic made me cry (well, version 1, anyway). There's two endings: Version 1 ends with [[spoiler: Murdoc's death]] and Version 2 ends with [[spoiler: 2D saving Murdoc.]] It's an excellent read, and it's very emotional. There is no pairing, but it focuses primarily on 2D and Murdoc.

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2827428/1/Feathers_On_My_Breath Feathers On My Breath]] by Philya
* Recommended by [[Tropers/{{RainingCatsandFire}} RainingCatsandFire]]
* Pairings: 2D/Paula, Murdoc/Paula

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5915274/1/Father Father]]
* Recommended by: [[Tropers/{{LadyInGrey}} Lady In Grey]]

* Synopsis: Mr. Kyuzo is nearing the end of his life - as well as the end of his duties for his former charge, Noodle. Or so he believes.

These are recommendations made by Tropers for {{Gorillaz}} fanfics, all of which have to be signed to stay on the page. Feel free to add a fanfic of your own to the list, but remember to use the template found here.

* Comments: For those of you who DIDN'T stop reading upon seeing the dreaded word 'OC', good choice, because this OC is the absolute best one I've ever seen. [[spoiler:Android Noodle (referred to as 'Noodle-Bot' throughout the fic)]] plays the part of OnlySaneMan excellently, matching up wonderfully with the characterization of Murdoc as the JerkWithAHeartOfGold and 2D, who does ObfuscatingStupidity as beautifully as possible. The author also utilizes there being NoFourthWall by interspersing references to real-world pop culture such as ''Series/SesameStreet'', {{Pink Floyd}}'s TheWall and, most prominently, Music/TheBeatles, who are referenced in the title, the chapter titles, and the original character's name. If you STILL aren't convinced, there's also the great appreciation this author shows for their reviewers - they reply to each and every review and thank all of them by name in each chapter.

* Synopsis: After Demon Days, Noodle's disappearance, then Plastic Beach, the Gorillaz find themselves in a strange place. Noodle must decide if love is worth all the heartache and fears that have consumed her since her death.

* Synopsis: While trying to record Demon Days, strange things start happening. What's wrong with Noodle? Why is she seeing things? What's with all the strange (or rather, STRANGER) things happening at Kong? Where are all these horribly mutilated things coming from...? (Complete!)

* Comments: A sweet one-shot about the two men in Noodle's life who have been the closest thing she has to parents. Well written and short, it's definitely worth a quick look.

Proof that [[SturgeonsLaw the remaining 10% is worth dying for]] here.

* Comments: For those of you who DIDN'T stop reading upon seeing the dreaded word 'OC', good choice, because this OC is the absolute best one I've ever seen. [[spoiler:Android Noodle (referred to as 'Noodle-Bot' throughout the fic)]] plays the part of OnlySaneMan excellently, matching up wonderfully with the characterization of Murdoc as the JerkWithAHeartOfGold and 2D, who does ObfuscatingStupidity as beautifully as possible. The author also utilizes there being NoFourthWall by interspersing references to real-world pop culture such as ''Series/SesameStreet'', {{Pink Floyd}}'s TheWall and, most prominently, TheBeatles, who are referenced in the title, the chapter titles, and the original character's name. If you STILL aren't convinced, there's also the great appreciation this author shows for their reviewers - they reply to each and every review and thank all of them by name in each chapter.

* Recomended by [[Tropers/{{SaerasChuu}} SaerasChuu]]

* Sypnosis: While trying to record Demon Days, strange things start happening. What's wrong with Noodle? Why is she seeing things? What's with all the strange (or rather, STRANGER) things happening at Kong? Where are all these horribly mutilated things coming from...? (Complete!)

* Reccomended by [[Tropers/{{KISSlover888}} KISSlover888]]

* Reccomended by [[Tropers/{{KISSlover888}} KISSlover888]]

* Reccomended by [[Tropers/{{RainingCatsandFire}} RainingCatsandFire]]

* Reccomended by: [[Tropers/{{LadyInGrey}} Lady In Grey]]

* Comments: For those of you who DIDN'T stop reading upon seeing the dreaded word 'OC', good choice, because this OC is the absolute best one I've ever seen. [[spoiler:Android Noodle (referred to as 'Noodle-Bot' throughout the fic)]] plays the part of OnlySaneMan excellently, matching up wonderfully with the characterization of Murdoc as the JerkWithAHeartOfGold and 2D, who does ObfuscatingStupidity as beautifully as possible. The author also utilizes there being NoFourthWall by interspersing references to real-world pop culture such as SesameStreet, {{Pink Floyd}}'s TheWall and, most prominently, TheBeatles, who are referenced in the title, the chapter titles, and the original character's name. If you STILL aren't convinced, there's also the great appreciation this author shows for their reviewers - they reply to each and every review and thank all of them by name in each chapter.

* Comments: First off SO MUCH [[BetterThanItSounds BETTER THAN IT SOUNDS]]. Can't say too much about what happens without spoiling it all, but it's definitely worth the time it takes to read and then some. Everyone's in character, and it gets so intense you don't want to stop until you're finished! (This is one of those stories that practically BEGS to be read in one go- believe me, make the time. It's only 11 chapters, and they're not that long.) A story that will truly keep you on the edge of your seat, keep you entertained, and the ending is satisfying. The only complaint I can really see is how the 1st person switches between band members- but it doesn't really distract from the fic (and I tend to hate 1st person narration), and the fact that [[spoiler: the murderer just wants 2D's hair kinda an [[AssPull asspull]]]], but it still works wonderfully. Truly a must read. Bonus points for it not being a shipping fic.

* Comments: BetterThanItSounds. Very well-written and realistic. My description does not do it justice; let's just say it's for any 2D/Murdoc shippers who like seeing a gentler side of Murdoc. It's not your typical hurt/comfort fic, however; the ending will probably make you cry: [[spoiler: 2D dies in his sleep, his fear of dying alone aleviated by none other than Murdoc; Noodle and Russell are implied to be dead; Murdoc commits suicide.]]

* Comments: Brilliantly written. Most fanfics involving Paula portray her as a plot device for 2D/Noodle, or just 2D angst in general. But this one cancels out all of that, golden proof of [[SturgeonsLaw Sturgeons Law ]].

* Comments: This fanfic made me cry (well, version 1, anyway). There's two endings: Version 1 ends with [[spoiler: Murdoc's death]] and Version 2 ends with [[spoiler: 2D saving Murdoc.]] It's an excellent read, and it's very emotional. There is no pairing, but it focuses primarily on 2D and Murdoc.

* Comments: BetterThanItSounds. Very well-written and realistic. My description does not do it justice; let's just say it's for any 2D/Murdoc shippers who like seeing a gentler side of Murdoc. It's not your typical hurt/comfort fic, however; the ending will probably make you cry: [[spoiler: 2D dies in his sleep, his fear of dying alone aleviated by none other than Murdoc; Noodle and Russell are implied to be dead; Murdoc commits suicide.]]

* Comments: First off SO MUCH [[BetterThanItSounds BETTER THAN IT SOUNDS]]. Can't say too much about what happens without spoiling it all, but it's definitely worth the time it takes to read and then some. Everyone's in character, and it gets so intense you don't want to stop until you're finished! (This is one of those stories that practically BEGS to be read in one go- believe me, make the time. It's only 11 chapters, and they're not that long.) A story that will truly keep you on the edge of your seat, keep you entertained, and the ending is satisfying. The only complaint I can really see is how the 1st person switches between band members- but it doesn't really distract from the fic (and I tend to hate 1st person narration), and the fact that [[spoiler: the murderer just wants 2D's hair kinda an [[AssPull asspull]]]], but it still works wonderfully. Truly a must read. Bonus points for it not being a shipping fic.

* Comments: A really fantastic fanfic with excellent writing. Don't be turned off by the presence of an OC in this fic, Pris is absolutely amazing and feels like she could even fit into canon.

* Comments: Beautiful little piece. A bit melancholy. The writing is excellent. The author has a wonderful grasp of the world of Gorillaz.

* Comments: Beautiful little piece. A bit melancholy, with excellent writing as usual. The author has a wonderful grasp of the world of Gorillaz.

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5802054/1/Plastic_Beach]], by Elapsing Spiral

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5775796/1/Uncle_Murdocs_Story_Time Uncle Murdoc's Story Time]], by ElapsingSpiral

* Comments: The writing is absolutely top notch. It really reads as if Murdoc Niccals was rambling at you. Extremely funny. The mental images that came with this one were priceless.

* Comments: A VERY well done retelling of the D-Day incident and the time Murdoc is charged with caring for Stu-Pot afterwards. The interaction on Murdoc's part is completely in character, and the POV as "seen" through 2D is an interesting concept that the author executed beautifully. There's a good humor mixed with some moments that will tug at your heartstrings, especially when the author shows us her interpretations of moments from [[spoiler: 2D's childhood.]] Overall, a well-balanced, wonderfully written fic!

* Comments: Very nicely developed and transcribed story about Noodle's trauma after her presumed stay in Hell, the changes every member of the band had undergone and an extremely creepy relationship with the, now nonfunctioning, Cyborg. Considering how rough and undetailed is our factual knowledge about Noodle's personality, this fanfic deals with that perfectly, completely avoiding the Mary Sue stereotype. Admirable job.

* Comments: For those of you who DIDN'T stop reading upon seeing the dreaded word 'OC', good choice, because this OC is the absolute best one I've ever seen. [[spoiler:Android Noodle (referred to as 'Noodle-Bot' throughout the fic)]] plays the part of OnlySaneMan excellently, matching up wonderfully with the characterization of Murdoc as the JerkWithAHeartOfGold and 2D, who does ObfuscatingStupidity as beautifully as possible. The author also utilizes there being NoFourthWall by interspersing references to real-world pop culture such as [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SesameStreet Sesame Street]], [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PinkFloyd Pink Floyd's]] [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheWall 'The Wall']], and, most prominently,[[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheBeatles The Beatles]], which are referenced in the title, the chapter titles, and the original character's name. If you STILL aren't convinced, there's also the great appreciation this author shows for their reviewers - they reply to each and every review and thank all of them by name in each chapter.

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6035070/1/The_Fool_on_Melancholy_Hill The Fool on Melancholy Hill]], by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2392440/TheUglyOne TheUglyOne666]] (slash warning, OC)

* Comments: For those of you who DIDN'T stop reading upon seeing the dreaded word 'OC', good choice, because this OC is the absolute best one I've ever seen. [[spoiler:Android Noodle (referred to as 'Noodle-Bot' throughout the fic)]] plays the part of OnlySaneMan excellently, matching up wonderfully with the characterization of Murdoc as the JerkWith AHeartOfGold and 2D, who does ObfuscatingStupidity as beautifully as possible. The author also utilizes there being NoFourthWall by interspersing references to real-world pop culture such as [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SesameStreet Sesame Street]], [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PinkFloyd Pink Floyd's]] [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheWall 'The Wall']], and, most prominently,[[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheBeatles The Beatles]], which are referenced in the title, the chapter titles, and the original character's name. If you STILL aren't convinced, there's also the great appreciation this author shows for their reviewers - they reply to each and every review and thank all of them by name in each chapter.