After an 18-year hiatus, CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse have resurrected their acclaimed musical project, Gnarls Barkley, for one final studio album. Titled Atlanta, the record is set for release on 6 March under the Atlantic-affiliated label 10k Projects, marking a highly anticipated return to collaborative music for the duo. The album’s lead single, “Pictures”, was unveiled on 25 February, heralding their first new studio output since 2008.
“Pictures” draws heavily on Green’s childhood experiences travelling on Atlanta’s MARTA public transit system, where long hours alone on the train inspired its reflective tone. In a statement, he recalled, “I had a middle school principal who, every Friday, would tell me to leave school when I arrived. I was in eighth grade and would ride the train alone from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.” The track captures a mixture of youthful solitude and the rhythms of urban life, providing a deeply personal backdrop for the album.
Though Gnarls Barkley have not released a record since 2008’s The Odd Couple, both artists have remained prolific individually.
CeeLo Green’s Recent Solo Work
| Year | Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CeeLo’s Magic Moment | Celebrated solo studio album |
| 2015 | Heart Blanche | Received critical acclaim internationally |
| 2020 | CeeLo Green is Thomas Calloway | Sixth studio album; built on his experience as a judge on The Voice |
Green has also contributed vocals to tracks by Eminem, Tyrese, T.I., and Asher Roth, maintaining a presence across diverse musical landscapes.
Danger Mouse’s Recent Collaborations:
| Year | Project/Album | Collaborators |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cheat Codes | Black Thought |
| 2025 | Wonder (single) | MorMor |
Over the past decade, Danger Mouse has worked extensively on collaborative projects with Sparklehorse, Daniele Luppi, and Karen O, reinforcing his reputation as a versatile producer and musician.
Atlanta Tracklist:
| No. | Track |
|---|---|
| 01 | Tomorrow Died Today |
| 02 | I Amnesia |
| 03 | Pictures |
| 04 | Line Dance |
| 05 | Turn Your Heart Back On |
| 06 | Let Me Be |
| 07 | Cyberbully (Yayo) |
| 08 | Perfect Time |
| 09 | Sweet Evil |
| 10 | Boy Genius |
| 11 | The Be Be King |
| 12 | Sorry |
| 13 | Accept It |
Atlanta is expected to appeal not only to long-time Gnarls Barkley fans but also to listeners of contemporary soul, art-pop, and experimental hip-hop. Combining rich storytelling, innovative production, and lyrical introspection, the album promises to be a fitting finale for one of the most influential musical partnerships of the 21st century.
By blending personal narrative with eclectic soundscapes, Green and Danger Mouse reaffirm their status as visionary artists, making Atlanta both a nostalgic journey and a modern musical statement.