After an eighteen-year hiatus, duo Gnarls Barkley recently released the single "Pictures", their first new material since 2008. The song announced the release of the long-awaited third and also the last album "Atlanta", which was just released.
The release is signed by Danger Mouse and CeeLo Green. It is defined by a recognizable blend of gospel vocals (CeeLo) and multi-layered production (Danger Mouse). "Atlanta" represents the final chapter in the story of the imaginary persona Gnarls Barkley. After the massive success of "St. Elsewhere" (2006) and "The Odd Couple" (2008), the duo had been planning a third release for years, but other creative commitments delayed it until they reunited last year.
Gnarls Barkley, cover art, photo promo
Their biggest hit "Crazy" marked the pop culture of the 2000s: it spent nine weeks at the top of the UK charts, the first single to reach number one solely through digital downloads, and Rolling Stone magazine named it Song of the Decade 2000–2010. The current single "Pictures" was inspired by memories of teenage days in Atlanta and rides on the city train "MARTA". As CeeLo Green says, the chorus was born out of the feeling of watching the world through a train window: "When you're on the move, the sights go by like a movie."
In addition to his work in Gnarls Barkley, CeeLo Green is also known for his solo album "The Lady Killer", with the hit "Forget You". Danger Mouse, one of the most influential producers of modern music, has collaborated with artists such as Adele, Beck and U2.
The album "Atlanta" by the duo Gnarls Barkley is available on all streaming services from March 6.
