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Music > Gnarls Barkley - St. Elsewhere
Artist: Gnarls BarkleyTitle: St. Elsewhere
Year: 2006
Rating: ****
Notes: Another funky release from Danger Mouse (producer of "The Grey Album"; this time collaborating with Cee-Lo Green of Goodie Mob), this disc grabbed me with its genre-busting sounds. I was surprised at the track-to-track variety on first listen, which made it difficult to get into. At times, I think they're having a bit too much fun not being tied to any specific sound, free-wheeling and experimenting at the expense of listening enjoyment. But, when it works, it really works. Songs like "Smiley Faces", "Crazy", and "The Last Time" are varied and fun, and can be listened to over and over again without getting stale. I think that in most cases I'll be playing individual tracks on this disc, rather than listening to it straight through.
Posted by Leon on June 9, 2006 05:29 PM