Man Who Sold The World Posted May 12, 2006 Report Posted May 12, 2006 This is Ceelo (of Goodie Mob) teaming up with producer Dangermouse (MF Doom, Jay-Z's Grey Album). They got a MTV hit with "Crazy", but it's so fresh from what I'm used to hearing I checked out more tracks and I dig it. This is some good stuff and although me and Dangermouse had our disagreements, particularly about Jay-Z's Grey Album, I find he has aged remarkably well and produces a wonderful record. "Crazy", "I Try", and "Smiles" are standout tracks. Anybody else check these guys out?
Garth Posted May 12, 2006 Report Posted May 12, 2006 They're massive in the UK at the moment, scoring simultaneous number ones on the album and singles chart. Crazy was the first single in the UK to reach the number one singles position on downloads alone, getting there before it was even released on CD. Crazy has been played to death. I want to hear some of the other stuff off the album so I can make up my mind about them.
Giuseppe Zangara Posted May 12, 2006 Report Posted May 12, 2006 I haven't heard this. I like Cee-lo, but Dangermouse is a little spotty. And that name. Gnarls Barkley? Ugh.
Garth Posted May 12, 2006 Report Posted May 12, 2006 I've just listened to "I Try" I'm still left feeling unconvinced.
Henry Spencer Posted May 12, 2006 Report Posted May 12, 2006 Picked it up a few days ago. It's quite fantastic.
Guest CurryMan Posted May 13, 2006 Report Posted May 13, 2006 There single Crasy is playing on all the radio stations here in Sweden and I do enjoy it. I have somehow gotten my hands on what seems to be the album but it doesn´t seem to have those songs that you are speaking of aka I try and smiles.
Annabelle Posted May 13, 2006 Report Posted May 13, 2006 Picked it up a few days ago. It's quite fantastic. this is correct. i had trouble with danger doom & such. all of these musical marriages are getting weak. but this one had a purpose. it was different. both stepped out of their comfort zone with this one. the name is for 15 year old skaterpunks. so that part is not genius. whenever i think of the word "gnarly" i think of blink 182. which is bad. though i did enjoy their self titled album. ha.
k thx Posted May 13, 2006 Report Posted May 13, 2006 The album got pretty old quick. Doesn't measure up to either guys best work.
Gary Floyd Posted May 13, 2006 Report Posted May 13, 2006 I'll get it when I havew the chance. From what I've heard from them, it's awesome.
5_moves_of_doom Posted May 13, 2006 Report Posted May 13, 2006 I bought the album, and enjoyed it, but would by no means call it great. It does sort of get old at some points, but the best songs can be fantastic, and the "Country Death Song" cover is amusing.
Bruiser Chong Posted May 13, 2006 Report Posted May 13, 2006 It's a brief album and real hit or miss. The video for Crazy is a great play on the title; people not familiar with Cee-Lo may be a bit put off by it at first, but those who aren't will dig it.
k thx Posted May 14, 2006 Report Posted May 14, 2006 whats danger mouse's best work? I'd actually say the last Gorillaz album is his most polished, well rounded work. He seems to have a problem with consistency, because while he has 3-4 great tracks per record over an album it gets a bit bland. If you're looking for something to listen to I'd reccomend The Grey Album. Not his best tunes, but his most clever and it has great replay value. Again, it's hit and miss but the best tracks (such as What More Can I Say/While My Guitar Gently Weeps) add to both the source materials.
Annabelle Posted May 14, 2006 Report Posted May 14, 2006 i agree about the grey album. it sorta spawned a hideous rash of horrible mash-ups, though. its a very clever combination, where anyone with any discernable taste in music can absolutely jam to two of the best albums around. and i can't even comment on the gorrilaz. i foolishly purchased their first album several years ago & hated it. i think albarn sorta fits into the same category as yorke where the voice usually disqualifies whatever is happening musically. barkley may die a quick death. but upon the first listen, its totally different then what i had anticipated. this has been hyped for some time (so i hear) but i am out of the loop with most anything, so i am oblivious to any hype.
k thx Posted May 14, 2006 Report Posted May 14, 2006 The Gorillaz second album is better than their first one. It's a lot more adult and has more variety, but I wouldn't neccessarily say you liked it if you didn't like the first one. It's worth a download if nothing else. I'd say Gnarls Berkley is more a Cee-Lo than a Danger Mouse album. The best bits are his IMHO.
Gary Floyd Posted May 16, 2006 Report Posted May 16, 2006 Bought it today. Big thumbs up. I think it's one of the best albums of the year.
Copper Feel Posted May 16, 2006 Report Posted May 16, 2006 I would say that Thom Yorke and Damon Albarn both have good voices: do you just find the somewhat whiney nature of them hard to swallow?
Myxamatosis Posted May 16, 2006 Report Posted May 16, 2006 It's decent, if unspectacular, experimental hip-hop.
vivalaultra Posted May 16, 2006 Report Posted May 16, 2006 The Violent Femmes cover is on point, son. Really good album. Cee-Lo gets better every new project.
vivalaultra Posted May 16, 2006 Report Posted May 16, 2006 The Violent Femmes cover is on point, son. Really good album. Cee-Lo gets better every new project.
Annabelle Posted May 16, 2006 Report Posted May 16, 2006 I would say that Thom Yorke and Damon Albarn both have good voices: do you just find the somewhat whiney nature of them hard to swallow? ya, i guess so.
FroGG_NeaL Posted May 19, 2006 Report Posted May 19, 2006 The Violent Femmes cover is on point, son. Really good album. Cee-Lo gets better every new project. Agreed. As does DangerMouse, for the most part.
Special K Posted May 19, 2006 Report Posted May 19, 2006 Everything I've heard from it so far (just 3 songs) has been very good.
Ripper Posted May 23, 2006 Report Posted May 23, 2006 Just got it...love it. Only song I don't like is Gone Daddy Gone. The rest is on repeat
k thx Posted May 23, 2006 Report Posted May 23, 2006 Check out the live Top Of The Pops version of Crazy on youtube. Epic.
Edwin MacPhisto Posted May 30, 2006 Report Posted May 30, 2006 Pretty good stuff. So far this is taking on the default "I'm driving around and it's summer" slot in my car's CD changer.
Guest pinnacleofallthingsmanly Posted June 28, 2006 Report Posted June 28, 2006 I really like "Crazy" and I'm starting to like "Smiley Faces." I bought it and it's the shit.
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