Track Listing

1. Go Go Gadget Gospel
2. Crazy
3. St Elsewhere
4. Gone Daddy Gone
5. Smiley Faces
6. Boogie Monster
7. Feng Shui
8. Just A Thought
9. Transformer
10. Who Cares
11. Online
12. Necromancer
13. Storm Coming
14. Last Time

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6274 in Music
• Released on: 2006-04-24
• Number of discs: 1

Amazon.co.uk Review
In 2006, Danger Mouse is King Midas of the music world. He has an uncanny knack for creating jagged, dense, frenzied beats and odd, eerie, vivid soundscapes that never compromise the music's natural flow. Meanwhile, rapper and singer Cee-Lo, a veteran of Atlanta's Dirty South scene, has never been one to be constrained by hip-hop conventions, and is a willing partner in adventure. The result is an intrepid psychedelic blend of pop, hip-hop, soul, and rock that consistently challenges and delights. It's no wonder that "Crazy," with its modest riff, irresistible hook, and disarming opening line ("I remember when, I remember, I remember when I lost my mind") became a worldwide Internet sensation a full six months before the official release of St. Elsewhere. But that relatively simple soul-pop gem is the tamest track on this wide-ranging, often dark and introspective collaboration. (In fact, the duo considers Gnarls Barkley to be a wholly new creation, as opposed to a collaboration of existing artists.) "Everybody is somebody, but nobody wants to be themselves," Cee-Lo croons on "Who Cares?" He and Danger Mouse try very hard not to be their old selves as they creatively and confidently break down boundaries, but the brilliant cores of their musical personae--Cee-Lo's eccentric spiritual soul man and Danger's bold sonic explorer--remain. --Marc Greilsamer

CD Description
'St. Elsewhere' is the debut album from alt-rap producer supremo Danger Mouse and former Goodie Mob member Cee-Lo. Thisis hip-hop with its tongue firmly in its cheek, recalling everything from the underground work of MF Doom to the playground crassness of Sir Mix-a-lot. Includes the hit single 'Crazy'.

Customer Reviews

UNUSUAL BUT GOOD
Owing to mixed reviews of St Elsewhere, I borrowed a friend's copy and at the end of my first listen I thought what a weird mix of styles and songs. But I played it again and by the third play I was hooked. This is a real mix of soul, funk and hip hop and it shouldn't really work but it does, mainly because of Cee-Lo's smooth vocals! At only 35 minutes it's quite a short album, but the most interesting thing will be the next release from this duo to see if they can sustain their new found fame.

Solid album
This is a good solid album. The now infamous Crazy is arguably the highlight but the other songs are more than just fillers. It is exceptionally upbeat and more than a little funky at times. The album has had some bad reviews, I think, because people were expecting 11 Crazy matching songs but that was not possible. It has much more variety than that and should apeal to people with a strange sense of humour. There is a little bit of rap and a lot of soul. Good stuff.

Soul food for the starving
I disagree with these reviews.

Gnarls Barkley have delivered a fabulous soul funk dance album that mixes elements of old school jazz with crisp eerie beats, a soaring vocal and given it a modern spin.

The music scene has been crying out for good soul, gospel, jazz and dance for some time and I feel that Gnarls Barkley have more than delivered to fill these gaps.

They are a great outfit both live and on the record, we'd do well to broaden our minds and embrace them as they'll take you to another level.

Bring on the backlash.