Gnarls BarkleySt. Elsewhere
Every once in a while, a surprise and unexpected collaboration yields stunning results. Under the coruscating lights of the music world where increasingly any nobody can be a star, Gnarls Barkley is a breath of fresh air, bringing together established hip-hopper Cee-Lo (one part of Goobie Mob) and ace producer Danger Mouse (Gorillaz' Demon Days).
Reminiscent of Outkast's polished and neurotic sound, Gnarls Barkley has the additional edge of a modern hip-hop sound mashed with refined electro-beats. Whether it's soulful singing on the wonderful first single Crazy or funky rap-song on Transformer, Cee-Lo demonstrates impeccable sensibilities like hip hop is running through his veins. Danger Mouse complements all these with equally perfect arrangement and production of cool electronic beats and stutter.
The album has quirky lyrics, is sometimes funny, sometimes serious but quite unquestionably a dull moment never exist. Some might find such neurotism to be an inconsistency but when you put on the record, you'll be drawn in by the pomposity. (A)
Reminiscent of Outkast's polished and neurotic sound, Gnarls Barkley has the additional edge of a modern hip-hop sound mashed with refined electro-beats. Whether it's soulful singing on the wonderful first single Crazy or funky rap-song on Transformer, Cee-Lo demonstrates impeccable sensibilities like hip hop is running through his veins. Danger Mouse complements all these with equally perfect arrangement and production of cool electronic beats and stutter.
The album has quirky lyrics, is sometimes funny, sometimes serious but quite unquestionably a dull moment never exist. Some might find such neurotism to be an inconsistency but when you put on the record, you'll be drawn in by the pomposity. (A)
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