Gnarls Barkley

With the May 2 U.S. release of Gnarls Barkley -- AKA Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo -- around the corner, here's two nice pieces on the duo that collectively should be everything you need to know about 'em. (Check the P-Fork one for info on another Danger Mouse/Jemini album. True.)
Oh, and since everyone by now has heard the original "Crazy," here's an interesting cover by grizzled singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne. Not better. Just. Interesting. Also, thanks to the #1 spot in the UK, the duo went on Top of the Pops and turned in this alternate, orchestral version for ya pleasure. Check it.

See ya on the 5th,

J

Pitchfork Interviews Gnarls Barkley

The Guardian Profile

Ray LaMontagne Covers "Crazy"

Gnarls Barkley - "Crazy" (Alternate version performed on UK's Top of the Pops)