“A virtual band performing in a fictional universe? Ludicrous!” they cried. A decade later, these cartoon creations have long since silenced the doubters, matching unanimous critical acclaim with eye-watering commercial success. Of course, as pretty as Jamie Hewlett’s graphics are, it’s the calibre and diversity of Damon Albarn’s songwriting that shines through on this retrospective. Whether exploring murky trip-hop on ‘Tomorrow Comes Today’ or beatific synth-pop on ‘Feel Good Inc’ (or coaxing a career highlight out of the perennially-confused Shaun Ryder on ‘DARE’) these singles rank amongst the finest pop moments of the noughties. All this and 2D, Murdoc, Russel and Noodle haven’t aged a day…