Article: CD REVIEW: Gnarls' 'Odd Couple' captivates

Amanda K. Shapiro
University Wire
03-21-2008
(Central Florida Future) (UWIRE) OVIEDO, Fla. -- In 2006, Gnarls Barkley released an album that put pressure on a lot of musicians to step up their games.

The release went platinum and became verifiable proof that complex melodies and compelling stories no longer had to be strangers to each other. Instead, they could be molded and combined to produce music that captivated listeners and could transition well into the mainstream while maintaining qualities that would sustain the band's reputation far past the cycle of a radio playlist.

For a brief while, the elusive duo attempted to remain unnoticed when their first album, "St. Elsewhere," debuted. ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!