Gnarls Barkley, the Grammy-winning collaboration between singer CeeLo Green and producer Danger Mouse, defined the mid-2000s neo-soul sound. After an 18-year hiatus, the duo returned in early 2026 to complete their trilogy with a final studio album. Studio Albums
They met in 2003. Danger Mouse was producing a track for CeeLo, and the chemistry was instantaneous. They realized they shared a love for off-kilter sounds—Morricone soundtracks, Stax Records soul, and psychedelic rock. They named themselves after Charles Barkley, the basketball hall-of-famer known for his unpredictable, brilliant, and sometimes "crazy" behavior. gnarls barkley discography
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A defining moment on the album was the cover of The Violent Femmes' "Gone Daddy Gone." By reimagining an indie rock staple as a soul-pop groove, Gnarls Barkley signaled their intent to disregard the "rules" of black music in the mainstream sphere, effectively creating a new lane for "alternative black pop." Danger Mouse was producing a track for CeeLo,