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The basic recipe hasn't been drastically altered--Danger Mouse's skittering beats and snap-crackle-pop production still provide the perfect platform for Cee-Lo's mighty, soulful wail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf anything, the pair have refined and sharpened their approach to a razor's edge. 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