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| Artist: Gnarls Barkley
Label: Atlantic
List Price: $18.98
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Rating:  64 reviews
Sales Rank: 777
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: Complete with original disc(s), artwork, and case. In stock and ships right now! 10% chance the case has small spider cracks in it.
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 Away from Elsewhere, but still Barking Gnarly May 24, 2008
Tyler S. (Brentwood, CA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Odd couple is like a trip to the past. Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse combine 50's pop rock with soul and create an original sound. The songs are just as well written, just as well produced, but the overall quality as a whole is not as breathtaking as St. Elsewhere. Even though the album doesn't quite measure up to the original, it is still a must-have for any Gnarls fan.
1. Charity Case- A This track is a perfect transition between the albums. It's jazzy, it's soulful, and it's well written. "Are you needing me like I'm needing you" Cee-Lo is a genius.
2. Who's gonna save my soul- A+ More of Danger Mouse. Although he is my favorite producer, he doesn't really make a huge spot in this album. This track however is a great example of Mouse's talent.
3. Going On- B Not my favorite. It's a decent song, but nothing special.
4. Run(I'm a Natural Disaster)- B- Out of all the songs on the album, I don't know why this is the single. It's not amazing production or vocals. Sometimes I just don't understand.
5. Would Be Killer- C weak production. Weak Chorus. It's ok but you won't think of this song when you think of this album.
6. Open Book- A Epic! Really different. I don't know where these guys come up with their material.
7. Whatever- A+ One of the best tracks on the cd. Such a great idea! It really inspires you to throw away your worries.
8. Suprise- A+ The 50's pop rock track. I love this song. The chorus is Fantastic!
9. No time Soon- A- Good song. Kinda sad. Sad songs are sometimes the best songs.
10. She Knows- C Sounds like an intermission. No chorus really. Not much of a song.
11. Blind Mary- A+ Such a great story! I thought all creativity in the world was lost, but these guys have magic.
12. Neighbors- A++ Best song on the CD. I love the singing throughout the whole song. You know you truly love a song when you want to hear every part and not just the chorus.
13. A little Better- B+ I usually hate exiting tracks. This one is quite appropriate.
If you enjoy the least bit of Gnarls Barkley, then pick up this album.
Awesome Again! March 27, 2008
Jason Cureton (atlanta, ga)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Once again cee-lo and dangermouse make a fantastic, complex album. Only complaint, as with Crazy, is it's too short!
JC
 Okay this one is way too contrived! March 31, 2008
A. Atakora (NJ)
1 out of 11 found this review helpful
If it wasn't for such masterful production and C's strong and versatile voice, I would have scored this album much lower. I think it is a strong effort, but it is a far cry from the ingenuity and the flavorful vibes that their freshman output boasted. It appears that they tried so hard to be different, that they have coupled the attempts of many of their record store shelf mates; settling right into cliche of the sophomore jinx album. I was just expecting a little more. Four songs into the album, and ten blocks or so away from Best Buy, i really began to regret the purchase. For the remainder of the week, I intend to subjectively listen to this album, but my hopes aren't too high.
The "Odd-ness" Grows on You April 4, 2008
Malcolm Joseph (Boston, MA, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"Odd Couple" has the eclectic sound that St. Elsewhere had, but it lacks that fresh quality that the duo brought in 2006, when the world was blown away by "Crazy". I'm not one of those fans who is looking for another "Crazy", but rather I'm listening for the "new sound" that Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo (Gnarls Barkley) experimented with in St. Elsewhere. The mix between rock-funk infused (produced) Neo-Soul and dark vocals and lyrics surprised masses then.
This sophomore effort is well produced, but doesn't stand out like its predecessor. The formula is pretty much the same: rock-funk infused Neo-Soul, however for some reason I was left waiting for something new or bored with the same sound I heard last album. Unlike "St. Elsewhere", "The Odd Couple" lacks a certain punch that would've had 2 years ago. It sounds odd to the ears. Like I said, it's either you are waiting for something "new" or bored with the sound you already heard in "Elsewhere". It took a couple of listens for the album to take effect and I was able to grove with it. It grew on me. Stand outs for me include Going On and Run (I'm a Disaster). The other tracks are growing on me too. To all Buyers, the stronger tracks are at the beginning of the album.
Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo's experiment was hot then, but I wonder if the sophomore effort was even necessary. I hope they don't over kill this.
Pretty on the inside. April 5, 2008
Jason Stein (Chula Vista, CA United States)
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
Gnarls Barkley are back for their second go around, and not much has changed. Two years ago, I felt their debut was one of the most over-hyped releases of 2006, and I still stand by that claim. "The Odd Couple" is slightly better, but the duo didn't really capitalize on their debut, they just did more of the same, only to a less annoying extent.
I can't put my finger on what the problem is, but it seems to me that Gnarls Barkley try too hard. Listening to "St. Elsewhere" and "The Odd Couple", they both sound very labored. "The Odd Couple" has both strong and weak tracks. "Run (I'm A Natural Disaster)", the first single, could be interpreted as either exciting or irritating. It's so manic that it can get on the nerves after repeated listens. I think the first single should have been "Going On" or "Blind Mary", and then "Surprise" or "Neighbors". "Charity Case" and "Whatever" are also good, along with "Who's Gonna Save My Soul". One of the more interesting tracks, "Open Book" shows Gnarls Barkley stretching themselves in a different direction, but sadly, it's only that one song.
"Would Be Killer", "No Time Soon", "She Knows" and "A Little Better" slow the cd down and seem like filler to me.
Overall, I liked "The Odd Couple" slightly better, but I keep wondering if they're going to do something different. Maybe to others they sound original and innovative, but to me they sound like Terence Trent D'Arby meets James Brown meets Sam & Dave. They're mining ground that's already been mined. "Open Book" is maybe more like Tricky or other drum 'n' bass artists, but it was a different direction that was interesting to me.
Perhaps on their next cd they will stop trying to throw everything but the kitchen sink into their mix and instead focus their talents on a more cohesive album. Four stars, not five. Above average, but not great.
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