Flight Of The Conchords – S/T [Indie, Green Metallic Vinyl LP]

Description

Released in April 2008 on Sub Pop, Flight of the Conchords is the self-titled debut album from New Zealand comedy duo Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, which topped the New Zealand Albums Chart and reached number three on the US Billboard 200. Produced by Mickey Petralia in Los Angeles, New York and Wellington, the album features fully fleshed-out and professionally recorded versions of favorites from their eponymous HBO series. Following their six-track Grammy Award-winning EP The Distant Future, the duo delivered a full-length that balances musical sophistication with sharp comedic writing. The indie exclusive green metallic vinyl pressing celebrates one of the most beloved comedy albums of the 2000s.

Standout tracks include “Business Time,” “Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros,” and “The Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room).” “Think About It” parodies socially minded soul visionaries such as Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield, “Bowie” satirizes the ’70s icon, while “Inner City Pressure” mimics the Pet Shop Boys. The album showcases the duo’s ability to tackle multiple genres, from hip hop on “Boom” to French pop pastiche “Foux Du Fafa” and glam rock on “The Prince of Parties.” The production is mostly first class, with highly original and well-produced tracks that typically satirize the very genres they’re imitating. Additional highlights include “Ladies of the World,” “Robots,” and “A Kiss Is Not A Contract,” each demonstrating McKenzie and Clement’s trademark blend of deadpan humor and genuine musicianship.

The indie exclusive pressing on green metallic vinyl offers a vibrant visual treatment that matches the album’s playful spirit. Limited to 2,000 copies, the edition includes an insert and represents a desirable pressing for those who appreciate the intersection of comedy and music. McKenzie and Clement’s trademark acoustic guitars lead the arrangements, backed by diverse instrumentation and production techniques.

• Format: Green Metallic Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: “Business Time,” “Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros,” “The Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room)”
• Pressing details: Indie Exclusive, Limited Edition of 2,000 Copies, Insert
• Genre/style: Alternative Rock, Comedy Rock, Indie Rock, Folk Rock
• UPC: 098787071535

A landmark comedy album that holds up to repeated listens, balancing genuine musical craftsmanship with the sharpest satirical wit of its era.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Foux Du Fafa
2. Inner City Pressure
3. Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros
4. Ladies Of The World
5. Mutha’uckas
6. The Prince Of Parties
7. Leggy Blonde

Side B:

1. Robots
2. Boom
3. A Kiss Is Not A Contract
4. The Most Beautiful Girl (In The Room)
5. Business Time
6. Bowie
7. Au Revoir