Gnarls Barkley
St. Elsewhere
Downtown Records [2006]
St. Elsewhere made history with the smash hit “Crazy,” the first UK #1 single driven entirely by digital downloads. But this debut from Gnarls Barkley—comprised of production wizard Danger Mouse and powerhouse vocalist Cee-Lo Green—is more than just a one-hit wonder. Together, the duo delivers a genre-blurring, wildly creative album that merges hip-hop, soul, funk, psychedelia, and pop into a surprisingly cohesive experience.
From the gospel-driven “Go Go Gadget Gospel” to the warped cover of Violent Femmes’ “Gone Daddy Gone,” the album keeps you guessing while staying infectiously listenable. While its themes often veer dark, St. Elsewhere never loses its bounce, creating a unique tension between danceable beats and existential introspection. Much like Outkast’s best work, Gnarls Barkley bends the rules with style and substance—an unlikely pop experiment that paid off big time.
KEY TRACKS
“Crazy” / “Gone Daddy Gone” / “Go Go Gadget Gospel”
ARTISTS WITH SIMILAR FIRE
Outkast / Gorillaz / LCD Soundsystem
A lifelong fan of new music—spent the '90s working in a record store and producing alternative video shows. In the 2000s, that passion shifted online with blogging, diving headfirst into the indie scene and always on the lookout for the next great release. Still here, still listening, and still sharing the best of what’s new.
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
