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| Artist: Gnarls Barkley
Label: Atlantic
List Price: $18.98
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Rating:  64 reviews
Sales Rank: 1079
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 460236
UPC: 075678994692
EAN: 0075678994692
ASIN: B0013H8QEG
Release Date: March 21, 2008
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Condition: Retired library copy w/stickers; cd plays fine all the way through & has minor scratches/wear; includes original case, inserts & disc
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 The Odd Couple is a PERFECT pair March 23, 2008
Rhythmic (California)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The dynamic duo is back with their follow up to the extremely successful debut St. Elsewhere, that garnered critical acclaim from scholars, D-boys, blacks, whites and everyone in between. With their sophomore album The Odd Couple hitting stores this week, the speculation and curiosity for the album is reaching its peak. "Is the album as weird as the first?", "Does it suffer from sophomore jinx?", "Have they sold out completely and let Timbaland produce the album?". Well the answers are NO, and thank God to the last question, ABSOLUTELY NOT to the second, and YES to the first (and I'm loving every minute of it). Odd Couple is a continuation from St. Elsewhere and with the brilliant formula Danger mouse and Ceelo used the first time around, it would only be logical not to fix it.
The Grammy award winning group that consist of Danger mouse, who's still working his creative genius behind the boards as a producer, and Cee-lo on vocals. If you were a fan of, admired or had an undying love for St. Elsewhere than this album will solidify your love of this group. Odd Couple isn't a carbon copy of St. Elsewhere by any means, it just merely takes creative concepts and sounds, that are complimented by Cee-lo's vocal intensity, from the last album and displays it all on this album, see "Open Book".
Pop influences plucked from the 50s and 60s, that are very reminiscent of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, are merged with soul sounds of that era and crashes smack dab into the Hip-Hop heavy, electronica experimentation of now BEAUTIFULLY. On songs like "Surprise" this musical collision course of sounds is the most apparent, while "Whatever" gives you a feeling of what the Beach Boys would sound like if they were around now and the group consisted of experimental stoners. Unlike the first album, the upbeat schizophrenic moments are toned down abit, think alittle less "Go Go Gadget Gospel" and alittle more "St. Elsewhere", the song that is, from their first album.
Listening to This album can only be summed up as one word, an experience. With the textures this album display, you get a strong admiration for this duo and their knack for putting upbeat, fun, electronic, hip-hop beats to dark lyrics and menacing vocals. The juxtaposition of emotions and sounds displayed through out this album is gutsy and just plain fun to listen to, never knowing when or where a turn will come, proving that this Odd Couple is more of a perfect pair.
The Odd Couple Really Makes Great Songs March 24, 2008
H. D. Espinosa
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
Great Album. Favorite of 2008 April 4, 2008
D. T. King (Birmingham, AL)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
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.
Shockingly Good! April 8, 2008
loctgruv (phila, pa)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Their first LP seemed half baked, but this is an entirely different and better affair. Picking up where "Crazy" and "The Boogie Monster" left off, but moving boldly forward, Danger Mouse has fully blossomed into a really dope producer and Cee-lo's pipes have matured, resulting in a funky urban diary latered with grimy retro influenced hooks and samples. This record truly surprised me and is a masterpiece of sorts. Check out the 60's shag of "whatever" and the awesome futu-retro soul of "A little Better" with Cee-Lo's awesome vocal stylings.
Good Solid Album April 15, 2008
Anthony Pittman
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Good Solid Album - worth buying, agree with other reviewer that you need to check out Devin the Dude's Smoke Sessions Volume 1, especially for the fans that loved Crazy. Track 11 Da Real Thang off tha hook
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