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 Soundtrack of Summer 08 May 2, 2008
A. Guerrero (Colorado Springs, CO)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
While Summer 07 was all about Rhianna (I still can't get 'ella 'ella out of my head...but I don't mind that), Summer 08 is all about The Conchords. For fans of the HBO series and YouTube clips, this collection is just what you (and I) need as a precusor to season 2. For those uninitiated, the songs are great satires of the R&B, disco, pop, and world music genres. However, the songs are more than just funny, silly songs. Listen to "Ladies of the Worlds," and you'll hear the soft, political stylings of a anti-war ballad. Listen to "Inner City Pressure" and "Think About It," and you'll see a glimpse into the futility of life in the city. And "Business Time" is the best pre-making love song since Sade graced the airwaves in the 80s.
One quip: where is "Frodo, Don't Wear The Ring"?
Will everyone like "Flight of the Conchords"? Well, the right people will understand and appreciate the music. And isn't that more important than mass-market, big box store acceptence? It's already a hit in the digital download world. Plus, their concert in Denver is already sold out for May 08.
Brett and Jermaine are superb singer-songwriters, to boot.
More Conchords, please.
Always Good for a Chuckle July 20, 2008
S. Hodgkinson (The Miami Valley, OH USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Flight of the Conchords
If you're already familiar with Flight of the Conchords, then there's not a lot I need to tell you about this solid disc. If you're NOT familiar with Flight of the Conchords, well then, you may want to consider becoming such.
Flight of the Conchords is a "folk parody duo" that plays whimsical songs about whatever they happen to feel like writing about. Most of the tracks on this particular disc all stem from the first season of the TV show they did on HBO. Many of my favorites are contained herein, such as "Boom" and "Hiphopapotamus vs Rhymnocerous", and, "Bowie". A couple tracks make a second appearance on this disc, having already been featured in the "The Distant Future" EP. ("Business Time" is the first one that comes to mind.)
For anyone looking for a light-hearted, comical listen, this disc is definitely. If you're already into the Conchords, this disc will not disappoint. If you're new to them, for the price, this is a GREAT starting point.
love it! July 21, 2008
Button (Sacramento, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Although Flight of the Conchords may not be a "real" band, this is a fantastic album. Of course the lyrics are hilarious, but even the melodies are good. Play it during your next party and see what kind of a reaction you get.
Awesome and hilarious July 22, 2008
Athena D. Roberts (San Diego, CA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Everytime I listen to any track on this CD it makes me laugh and think of the episodes those songs come from. If you like the series you'll like the CD a lot.
You either love them or you love them April 24, 2008
Boro Time (the boro)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
Very unique and very imaginative. It's nice to have light hearted comedy this day and age. We need more.
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