Gnarls Barkley - The Odd Couple
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Free Music Review: The Odd Couple Really Makes Great Songs
Hit: 5 Stars
I have to confess that up to a week ago, I really didn't know Gnarls Barkley at all and I was influenced by the buzz during the last week to get a copy of "The Odd Couple" for me. I should say that I was thrilled to discover (so late) such great artists. They make unconventional, yet ingenious songs. Now I look forward to also adding "St. Elsewhere" to my collection.
Judging this release by itself, I found some songs that are really worth of listening to multiple times, like: "Going On" (it has an enthusiastic hand clapping beat), "Whatever" (with its very unconcerned lyrics), "Surprise" (reminds a lot surf music in some passages), "No Time Soon" (heart-and-soul lyrics), "Blind Mary" (ever heard the Fine Young Cannibals in the 80s? Pay attention to how Cee-Lo sounds singing this song and you will know what I'm talking about) and "Neighbors" (no special comments on this one, it's just great).
This is a short length album (less than 45 minutes) so there is no way you can feel tired before the end of the recording. Other songs that I have not mentioned are also cool, but I really prefer the ones I mentioned above. And if at least half the album is great, I should say I made a great purchase. If you dedide to take this home, you won't be disappointed.
Free Music Review: St. Elsewhere Part II (& Better)
Hit: 5 Stars
The Odd Couple sticks pretty close to the formula that was established on their debut. Dangermouse does his best to incorporate every instrument known to man in his beats & Cee-Lo is at his paranoid best. The 1st three tracks flatter to deceive as they almost sound conventional but Dangermouse throws a curve ball on "Would Be Killer" & "Open Book" just to remind us that this is after all a Gnarls Barkley release. Beyond that however the weirdness fades and tracks like "Surprise" sounds like nothing more than two hip-hopsters experimenting with a bit of rock.
Lyrically Cee-Lo plays the role of paranoid mad man but every once in a while, as on "Blind Mary" he throws in a bit 'sweet & innocence' in the mix. The same 'sweet & innocence' that is found in movies like 'There's Something About Mary'
Ultimately it is the fact that Gnarls Barkley do not break any new ground that make this a better, albeit less challenging, affair. They stick to the script with great effect making for an album that you can listen to from front to back and then repeat.
Free Music Review: Fun, Poetic, Groovin' Music
Hit: 5 Stars
Gnarls Barkley has put out interesting soul/'70's funk/rock tunes that are groovy and catchy. He dives into a much darker subject matter with his lyrics than their previous release in 2006 of "St. Elsewhere", but the songs still are amazing. The first single released is an extremely catchy tune called "Run (Natural Disaster)" with Cee-lo singing "Can you feel the pain" with a big background chorus. It also has Danger Mouse adding a nifty soul infused grind on "Would Be Killer", which starts off with the sound of the cock of a glock 9mm gun which adds a different touch.
Cee-lo's voice is the main focus and strength on the album's songs especially with the slower tracks like "Open Book" and "Who's Gonna Save My Soul". Then things speed up a tad toward the end of the album with "Blind Mary" and "A Little Better" adding more definition to the album. Gnarls Barkley is fun poetic groovin' music.
Free Music Review: Cee-Lo Green back in form
Hit: 5 Stars
Ever since Cee-Lo was still rap-singing for Goodie Mob I loved this guys voice and great ability to flow. Having bought "Soul Food" and "Still Standing" from Goodie Mob it was clear to me that "Gnarls Barkley" at least needed a chance to earn respect. Their debut "St. Elsewhere" was cool and very successful worldwide, as is their sophmore release "The Odd Couple". Standout tracks are the first four plus "Surprise", which I absolutely love. Congrats to Cee-lo and Danger Mouse for putting it down once again. Check it out for yourself.Free Music Review: Great Album. Favorite of 2008
Hit: 5 Stars
St. Elsewhere was my favorite CD of 2006, and 2007 saw little challenge. However, The Odd Couple takes the cake. The sounds have matured, but not the "sounds more and more like The Neptunes" way that most progressive producers. Cee-Lo is pumping out masterful vocals (as always) and dangermouse is really great in his production. This is the modern day A-Team of music.
Back to the CD.
I loved every single song EXCEPT for "Whatever" just on a philosophical level. I'm a teen, and I like the escapism of all the other songs, not so much relating to a large black man with a great voice with millions of dollars in his bank account.