Gnarls Barkley

Gnarls Barkley’s kaleidoscopic soul-funk thrills are also some of pop music’s most gut-wrenching deep dives into the psyche.

Just listen to the duo’s massive 2006 debut hit, “Crazy,” an infectious slice of neo-soul injected with producer Danger Mouse’s bass-heavy, Spaghetti Western-flavored minimalism and powered by singer/songwriter CeeLo Green’s booming bellow.

“I remember when I lost my mind,” he howls, “there was something so pleasant about that place.” The song beautifully blends pop’s sleek simplicity with soul’s raw emotion, and it was the perfect introduction to one of the decade’s most eclectic pairings.