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Gnarls Barkley Makes History

Author: Newzfusion
Friday, May 12, 2006
ST. ELSEWHERE, the debut album from Downtown/Atlantic recording duo Gnarls Barkley, is shaping up as one of the year's most extraordinary success stories. The critically acclaimed collection, which was released this past Tuesday, May 9th, is already a sensation online, topping the iTunes pop sales charts a week before the CD release even hit the shelves. In addition, ST. ELSEWHERE is the #2 top-selling album overall.

Gnarls Barkley is the not-so-secret identity of mad genius producer Danger Mouse (Gorillaz, THE GREY ALBUM) and Dirty South pioneer Cee-Lo (of Goodie Mob fame). Already among the year's most acclaimed releases, ST. ELSEWHERE is a stunning achievement, a kaleidoscopic collection of soulful pop hooks, dizzying grooves and astonishing new sounds. Crazy, the set's irresistible first single, made history earlier this spring, topping the UK singles chart based on download sales alone, then going on to hold the #1 spot for six consecutive weeks. The album also debuted at number one on the UK charts.
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