knottwire.com/new releases 05-06-08

New Releases 5-6-2008

Flight Of The Conchords
Flight Of The Conchords
Sub Pop

They’re not for everybody, but the alterna-ditties of HBO’s comedy-duo are definitely worthy of release.

Fortunately or not, this becomes increasingly more evident when reviewing this week's releases. Unless you're a Barenaked Ladies fan, you might want to find a good book to read this week.

However, if you do happen to be a Barenaked Ladies fan, you'll more than likely adapt to the quirky songs on Flight of the Conchords.

Their thick New Zealand accents go quite well over their smooth folk-rock rhythms. None of the tracks are meant to be taken seriously, but a there are a few ("Business Time," "Ladies of the World") that may convince you that genuine musicians exist under those punch-lines.

What is most likeable about this album is that every song is from the television series and stand up act; so -- somewhat by default -- all of these songs virtually have videos.

	Barenaked Ladies Snacktime! Desperation	This one is for an old roommate Steve. He's a Catholic boy, and he loves Barenaked Ladies.
	Clay Aiken On My Way Here RCA	We know – we did a double-take, too: It doesn’t say on his way “out.”
	MC Magic Magic City Part 2 Thump
	Farflung A Wound In Eternity Meteor City
	Various Artists Hip Hop Hits Time/Life	You know rap is legit when Time/Life is cashin’ in on it now. So do white kids have to find something new to release their rebellion?
	Louis DeVito/Various Artists NYC Underground Party, Vol. 8 Ultra	DJ/Producer Louis DeVito has a time-proven track-record for a successfully cramming a whole night’s worth of partying onto a single CD – from electro-to-retro-ghetto-and-techno. As usual, there’s something for everybody.
	Mint Condition E-Life Image
	Ray Stevens Greatest Hits: The 50th Anniversary Collection Curb	Talk about your glaring omissions! No “Freddy Feelgood?” No “Moonlight Special?” No “Would Jesus Wear A Rolex?” No “Dooright Family?” Ray Stevens’ southern-fried but sometimes-funky and soulful comedy gems from the ‘60s onward are near and dear to many – which is why it is such a head-scratcher that the above-listed songs are nowhere to be found on a ten-track album – a fiftieth anniversary collection? Pedestrian fans will be glad to know that “The Streak” made the cut.

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