Flight of the Conchords

Flight of the Conchords — I Told You I Was Freaky

Flight of the Conchords' second album I Told You I Was Freaky has been out for a couple of weeks, so this slightly untimely review has more to do with what to buy other people for the upcoming holidays than razor-sharp, up to the minute new release coverage. And by writing that it should be considered a stocking stuffer I am indeed saying it is not only a good idea to purchase the CD for yourself, but for those who matter to you. As long as they have a knowledge of current pop trends and a taste for well-played musical satire.

I found the second season of the New Zealand duo's TV show on HBO better than their first: looser, friskier, and less droll. Their second album (for Sub Pop again) is not quite as stand-alone as the accompanying debut release (nothing on here quite as darling as "Robots"), but this Top 40-mocking music is more richly developed in composition as well as more specific to its targets. The playing is still crisply layered, acoustic-driven soulful pop with an indie rock smirk, but a loving smirk, for tell-tale topical titles such as "Demon Woman" (she's really a bitch, man), "Hurt Feelings" (yes, rappers have them too), and "Sugalumps" (giving Black Eyes to some Peas).

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Monday, November 9, 2009

by Chris Estey

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Free Sub Pop sampler on Amazon.com featuring Conchords, Furs and Trappers

Yes, we said free. No, there's no strings. What are you waiting for?

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Friday, March 27, 2009

by imaginary victoria

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Live show review

Sub Pop 20: Flight of the Conchords

Photo by Amee Robinson

at Marymoor Park

When the humble and talented boys from Wellington, New Zealand took the stage on Saturday night at Marymoor Park, the excitement and anticipation of the crowd was palpable.

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Thursday, July 17, 2008

by Imaginary Banana

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Latest comment by: Jon Bell: "I uploaded some videos I captured of this awesome performance. http://www.vimeo.com/album/22250"

Flickr photo(s) of the day: Sasquatch faves

We had loads of Sasquatch photos posted to the TIG Sparkly Indie-Pop Photos pool, and we've selected a few faves to share with you.

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Friday, May 30, 2008

by imaginary dana

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Latest comment by: Kyle Johnson: "I had sooooo much fun during all 3 days of sasquatch (4 with camping haha) Great photos everyone! glad to see some i hadnt yet seen. can i get in on the fun? my top 4 favs I shot during the weekend The Blakes J Tillman Flaming Lips Beirut "

Free Music Friday!

In which we gather up a sampling of free MP3s from the web so you don't have to!

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Friday, May 2, 2008

by imaginary ash

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Latest comment by: Imaginary Kiku: "My first Free Music Friday with hi-speed internet! There was some serious 8-bit love going on in a few of these songs c: Disco3000 was just hilarious"

Record review

Flight of the Conchords — Flight of the Conchords

When I finally gave in to the laughter-pressure of my bar peers, I too fell in love with the subtle, indie-rock immigrant-everyman musical comedy of transplanted-to-Brooklyn New Zealanders Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie (a set-up which actually seems sort of made up).

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Thursday, April 24, 2008

by Chris Estey

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Latest comment by: John in Ballard: "The absence of "Bret you got it goin' on" was one of the first things I noticed. I was kinda bummed didn't make the album since that was one of my favorites from the season. The only other songs from the show that I can think of that didn't make the cut ...

New releases from Easy Street Records

Featuring new releases from Atmosphere, Flight of the Conchords, El Perro Del Mar, Tokyo Police Club, and more. When life gives you lemons, you paint that shit gold.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

by Jflores

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Latest comment by: Erik Gonzalez: "For a moment there Dana, I thought you said we have a review for the new EPMD, which would be a whole different ballgame."