Flight of the Conchords
by: Flight of the Conchords
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Anyone familiar with cultish comedy series Flight of the Conchords will be aware of the wonderful songs that the hapless New Zealand duo Bret and Jemaine concoct for each episode. Tackling all genres, from hip hop and soul to glam rock, the duo create highly original and well-produced tracks that typically satirise the very genre they?re imitating. This album collects together many of the show?s best musical moments, many of them subtly revamped. "Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros" and "Boom" illustrate the pair?s hilarious 'rap' skills. "Think About It" parodies socially minded soul visionaries such as Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield, "Bowie" satirises the 70s icon (especially his prodigious drug use), while "Inner City Pressure" mimics the Pet Shop Boys. Two of the most memorable songs from the series--"The Prince of Parties" and "The Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room)"--are also both present, making this the definitive FOTC compilation. The humour ranges from offbeat to downright daft, but there's nothing laughable about the production, which is mostly first class. It's true they could have given us a few new songs, but then how many comedy albums can you repeatedly rewind and find yourself not only laughing, but dancing too?--Paul Sullivan
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This acclaimed Kiwi novelty band follow the release of their six-track Grammy Award-winning CD EP "The Distant Future" with their full-length debut. Features fully fleshed-out and professionally recorded versions of the duo's concerts and TV favorites. Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement's trademark acoustic guitars lead the blitz, backed by a diverse array of instrumentation and production technique. If amazing, delightful, and hilarious is your idea of funny, then prepare for undisappointment. These fifteen songs pay homage to Pet Shop Boys, censorship, Marvin Gaye, sexism, Shabba Ranks, and backhanded compliments.
Anyone familiar with cultish comedy series Flight of the Conchords will be aware of the wonderful songs that the hapless New Zealand duo Bret and Jemaine concoct for each episode. Tackling all genres, from hip hop and soul to glam rock, the duo create highly original and well-produced tracks that typically satirise the very genre they?re imitating. This album collects together many of the show?s best musical moments, many of them subtly revamped. "Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros" and "Boom" illustrate the pair?s hilarious 'rap' skills. "Think About It" parodies socially minded soul visionaries such as Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield, "Bowie" satirises the 70s icon (especially his prodigious drug use), while "Inner City Pressure" mimics the Pet Shop Boys. Two of the most memorable songs from the series--"The Prince of Parties" and "The Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room)"--are also both present, making this the definitive FOTC compilation. The humour ranges from offbeat to downright daft, but there's nothing laughable about the production, which is mostly first class. It's true they could have given us a few new songs, but then how many comedy albums can you repeatedly rewind and find yourself not only laughing, but dancing too?--Paul Sullivan
Product Description:
This acclaimed Kiwi novelty band follow the release of their six-track Grammy Award-winning CD EP "The Distant Future" with their full-length debut. Features fully fleshed-out and professionally recorded versions of the duo's concerts and TV favorites. Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement's trademark acoustic guitars lead the blitz, backed by a diverse array of instrumentation and production technique. If amazing, delightful, and hilarious is your idea of funny, then prepare for undisappointment. These fifteen songs pay homage to Pet Shop Boys, censorship, Marvin Gaye, sexism, Shabba Ranks, and backhanded compliments.
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- Take flight
I bought theseCDs for my little sister for her Birthday.When I asked her what she wanted this was flight of the concords.After I bought them for her i was able to listen to them and feel in love with them myself.Great witty lyrics.
Rating: - A Riot and a musical surprise
I am a big fan of the HBO series "Flight of the Concords" and after a friend told me that she plays the CD every morning as she drives to work laughing hysterically I purchased the CD.
No surprise, and like the show, it's a scream.However in addition to the laugh quotient it is exceedingly well produced, and a musical mix that really exhibits their talent beyond the ridiculous lyrics.
Cudos to "the boy" and I remain a bigger fan than ever!
Rating: 
- All Aboard Parody Airlines
The stars of HBO's comedy series finally has its own full-blown soundtrack, and it's a gentle if pointed musical satire. The music is funny and full, and often the jokes are more musical than farcical. It allows Flight of the Conchords to poke fun at everyone from Radiohead to Ravi Shankar, from Prince to the Pet Shop Boys.
But part of the joke is that, on the show itself, the band is unaware of the fact that they're inept and over-reaching. So when a sweet sounding sound like "A Kiss ... Read More
Rating: 
- So recommended
Jemaine and Bret are pretty terrific at what they do, they are a so-called novelty band, but turn out decent, easy listening tunes. The songs make more sense after seeing Flight of the Conchords season one, but work just as well on their own. 'Bowie' is an instant classic. My advice, if you haven't already: give your nipple antennae a twist and tune into the Conchords. Also, the cd-packaging is great, it folds out with cut-out Jemaine and Bret and includes a double-sided poster. Neat.
Rating: - Flight of the Concords CD
All I can say is "Flight of the Concords" ROCK!!! Their lyrics will make you laugh out loud and their music has a great beat, even while laughing at what they just said... GREAT CD!
- Take flightI bought theseCDs for my little sister for her Birthday.When I asked her what she wanted this was flight of the concords.After I bought them for her i was able to listen to them and feel in love with them myself.Great witty lyrics.
- A Riot and a musical surpriseI am a big fan of the HBO series "Flight of the Concords" and after a friend told me that she plays the CD every morning as she drives to work laughing hysterically I purchased the CD.
No surprise, and like the show, it's a scream.However in addition to the laugh quotient it is exceedingly well produced, and a musical mix that really exhibits their talent beyond the ridiculous lyrics.
Cudos to "the boy" and I remain a bigger fan than ever!
- All Aboard Parody AirlinesThe stars of HBO's comedy series finally has its own full-blown soundtrack, and it's a gentle if pointed musical satire. The music is funny and full, and often the jokes are more musical than farcical. It allows Flight of the Conchords to poke fun at everyone from Radiohead to Ravi Shankar, from Prince to the Pet Shop Boys.
But part of the joke is that, on the show itself, the band is unaware of the fact that they're inept and over-reaching. So when a sweet sounding sound like "A Kiss ... Read More
- So recommendedJemaine and Bret are pretty terrific at what they do, they are a so-called novelty band, but turn out decent, easy listening tunes. The songs make more sense after seeing Flight of the Conchords season one, but work just as well on their own. 'Bowie' is an instant classic. My advice, if you haven't already: give your nipple antennae a twist and tune into the Conchords. Also, the cd-packaging is great, it folds out with cut-out Jemaine and Bret and includes a double-sided poster. Neat.
- Flight of the Concords CDAll I can say is "Flight of the Concords" ROCK!!! Their lyrics will make you laugh out loud and their music has a great beat, even while laughing at what they just said... GREAT CD!
