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Track Listings
| 1. The Lady Killer Theme |
| 2. Bright Lights Bigger City |
| 3. Forget You |
| 4. Wildflower |
| 5. Bodies |
| 6. Please |
| 7. Satisfied |
| 8. I Want You |
| 9. Cry Baby |
| 10. Fool For You |
| 11. It's OK |
| 12. Old Fashioned |
| 13. The Lady Killer Theme |
| 14. F**k You |
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When you’ve a voice as powerful as Atlanta-born Thomas Callaway’s, it’s not going to stay unheard for too long. As Cee-Lo – with or without the Green – Callaway has moulded himself into a chart-topping artist. But success has been far from immediate. Three albums with Goodie Mob in the 90s and a debut solo disc of 2002 were overlooked by British listeners; his second fared better, but was more of a niche concern that a genuine mainstream contender. Fame arrived with Gnarls Barkley, though – Callaway’s hook-up with Danger Mouse produced the global smash-hit Crazy in 2006, and ever since his whirlwind of a voice has been tearing up charts worldwide.
With Gnarls Barkley on hold as Danger Mouse works with Broken Bells, the time is perfect for Cee-Lo’s solo return. And the start to this record’s life could not have been better: lead single Forget You, also here in its foul-mouthed version, topped the British singles chart in the summer. It’s a one-dimensional account of a lover straying due to material attachments, suitably cliché-riddled; but Callaway’s voice is such a potent device that the song becomes an addictive anthem to middle-finger salutes of all varieties.
Brilliantly, it’s nowhere near the best track on The Lady Killer. Please rolls to a jazzy trip hop beat, Callaway’s opening exclamation of feeling tired through chasing the dream soaked in the kind of sincerity that the majority of today’s pop stars – those produced by the machine, rather than raised on passion – can only dream of. There’s so much experience in this voice, so many lost hours, so much unachieved. He’s getting there, but the slow process is taking its toll; optimism is always kept in check by the nagging sense that the rug could be pulled from under at any second.
I Want You is another slow jam, which for all its glitter possesses a melancholic centre – Callaway sighs that the "thrill is gone", so now he must escape to rebuild himself, and his relationships, from the bottom up. Old Fashioned feels just that, but in a wonderful way – a gently swinging affair with sumptuous female backing vocals. Cry Baby sings of desire, but also exposes its protagonist’s shortcomings as the root cause of any obstacle between should-be partners. And Fool for You is the closest an artist of today will come to capturing the magic that made Marvin Gaye such a captivating talent. Throughout, a rich seam of Motown and Chess influences runs for all to hear.
With material of a standard to match his fantastic pipes, here Callaway has crafted his finest Cee-Lo long-player yet.
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90 of 93 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This may well be the first review I have written.
I'm usually a skipper when listening to albums and the way things are, you rarely get an album you will listen to, all the way through, more than once.
I had been wanting this album for a while and decided to get it a few days ago. Chucked it in the car and turned it up.
I like the fact the released songs are mixed in with the rest, not all together.
There are some songs that you might consider skipping when they start, but believe me, leave them on and drink it up. This is a very listen able album. The man has a voice to die for. So much power and emotion.
I can't turn track ten up loud enough, the soulful beat is bonkers, good bonkers, James brown bonkers. That's why I'm here, telling you that this is brill. I want to get back in my car to go to town for something I haven't forgotten or don't need just to listen to it.
I'm usually a skipper when listening to albums and the way things are, you rarely get an album you will listen to, all the way through, more than once.
I had been wanting this album for a while and decided to get it a few days ago. Chucked it in the car and turned it up.
I like the fact the released songs are mixed in with the rest, not all together.
There are some songs that you might consider skipping when they start, but believe me, leave them on and drink it up. This is a very listen able album. The man has a voice to die for. So much power and emotion.
I can't turn track ten up loud enough, the soulful beat is bonkers, good bonkers, James brown bonkers. That's why I'm here, telling you that this is brill. I want to get back in my car to go to town for something I haven't forgotten or don't need just to listen to it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album fully deserves 5 stars, its brilliant. It is R&B by modern classification but if anything its Pure soul reborn from the ashes of Motown. Cee Lo's voice is unique and his approach to music is a much missed asset these days. I hope he continues making music like this, i can see myself buying every album without thinking twice. Whether your a fan of classic soul or not i urge you to buy this album, its flawless.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Forget You was probably the feelgood song of 2010 (along with Eliza Doolittle's Pack Up) but until I saw Cee Lo on Jools Holland (and his brilliant Jackie Wilson tribute) I did not really think about listening to more of his music. Now I'm really glad I did as this is a really good album that ranges from some quite bizarre tracks (that grow on you) to some pure soul.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Megx
Format:Audio CD
Love Gnarls Barkley and this is just as good, if not better. I can honestly say this is the best CD I've heard in a long time. There is not one duff track on it - a good mix of songs and, as a previous reviewer said, if you love Prince you will love this (I love Prince). I can't get enough of this CD - so be warned if you don't live alone you may irritate who you live with (luckily my hubbie loves it too!).
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Excellent album. Just can't help but sing a long! Played it in my car and cheered up the dull journey to work. His voice is like warm melted chocolate! Cd arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Thanks very much.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By piglet
Format:Audio CD
BRILL. LOVE IT.
I can play this CD over and over again and I will never get fed up with it.
(Is it possible to wear out a CD)
All the songs have lots of energy, all the track are execelent, soulfull and story telling.
Reminds me a little of Marvin Gay.
So do yourself a favore, BUY THIS CD and put a big smile on your face and dance steps in your feet.
I can play this CD over and over again and I will never get fed up with it.
(Is it possible to wear out a CD)
All the songs have lots of energy, all the track are execelent, soulfull and story telling.
Reminds me a little of Marvin Gay.
So do yourself a favore, BUY THIS CD and put a big smile on your face and dance steps in your feet.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By pete clack
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
This as I say is not normally the type of music I would listen to but apart from a pointless foul mouthed bonus song, this is a very good release.Not often you get an Intro track and an outro, but between these is some well sung,superbly produced modern soul.Why add on any track especially as this one has which is another track on the album but with very unneeded four letter words, that ruins thjis set which is why it gets 4 insted of 5 stars. I doi ask with such a p;opulkar album as this with so many younger people listening why a track like this goes on.What a bout a choice of release without it.But overall as I've said this is a great release by a man with a great voice, and certasinly well worth getting a hearing of,reservation apart.Saw him on Later...,was impressed which is why the album was purchased.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By debsman1
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I wanted to hear this album purely out of curiosity & read the reviews on Amazon prior to ordering.
This is the most awesome album I have heard in ages!! It is a perfect mix of music now, old Motown & also soul with some funk!!
Love this CD-tracks 2/4/6/7/8 & 9 are superb & Looove track 11!!
I think this CD will appeal to all-only thing is that track no 14-the F*** Y** track I always skip-unnecessary & we did already know the context & meaning of this track-maybe I am just a little old fashioned here!! It doesn't spoli the CDthough-the times we are living in!!
Fab CD-only took 2 listens to get me hooked-so glad I bought it!!
Highly recommend to all-well done Cee Lo!!!
This is the most awesome album I have heard in ages!! It is a perfect mix of music now, old Motown & also soul with some funk!!
Love this CD-tracks 2/4/6/7/8 & 9 are superb & Looove track 11!!
I think this CD will appeal to all-only thing is that track no 14-the F*** Y** track I always skip-unnecessary & we did already know the context & meaning of this track-maybe I am just a little old fashioned here!! It doesn't spoli the CDthough-the times we are living in!!
Fab CD-only took 2 listens to get me hooked-so glad I bought it!!
Highly recommend to all-well done Cee Lo!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Mr Soul himself!
Got to say one of the best albums I've got. I'd never really heard of Cee Lo Green until I heard a few of his tracks on Radio 2, I'm a convert. BRILLIANT.
Published 2 months ago by mordy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great listening
Can't go wrong with a bit o Cee lo Green blasting out the car!
Would recommend if you fancy a singalong!!!
Would recommend if you fancy a singalong!!!
Published 2 months ago by Louise
4.0 out of 5 stars
Soul
Good old timeless sound . . . . .
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Published 2 months ago by clare perry
5.0 out of 5 stars
great cd
love this artist and album well worth the cost and a listen if you dont mind the language on one or two tracks so not for the kids
Published 2 months ago by miandha
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfection
what a cracking cd his voice is pure silk. I just cannot stop listening to this, I also like him when he sing as gnarls barkley with danger mouse brill
Published 3 months ago by janfos58
5.0 out of 5 stars
cee lo green cd
had previously bought this cd as new but then could not find it!so didn't want to pay full price again...pleased with purchase.
Published 3 months ago by foxygeri43
5.0 out of 5 stars
the lady killer
i give this 5 stars because it is a great cd.
cannot stop playing this cd great value,well worth the wait.
cannot stop playing this cd great value,well worth the wait.
Published 3 months ago by sue harris
5.0 out of 5 stars
cool
very good service not a lot to say really something i liked so sent off for it and it arrived
Published 3 months ago by Coupland
5.0 out of 5 stars
good buy
love celo green so got his album came quick great price and very good music would def recommend to any one who likes him
Published 3 months ago by tracy
5.0 out of 5 stars
music
he is a very good talented artist. would deff recommend this album. puts you in a good mood and very good value for money.
Published 3 months ago by Alex Ferns
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