Flight of the Conchords - Flight of the Conchords

4.0/5
They are "Formerly New Zealand's fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo acapella-rap-funk-comedy folk duo" according to themselves. Flight of the Conchords gained fame with their self-titled HBO comedy series last year. Let me tell you right now, these guys are hilarious, full of casual wit and satire. "Foux du Fafa" takes playful aim at the French and "Hiphopopotamus Vs. Rhymenoceros" and "Mutha'uckas" makes fun of rap. But what takes them from 'good' to 'great' is their musical sensibility. Not only are these songs funny, but they're well-crafted and catchy. "Ladies of the World" features a soaring chorus at the end, which is of course tongue-in-cheek, but no less amazing. The highlights come at the end of the album, starting with the Prince/Jagger-esque "The Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room)", the hilarious funky 70's soul of "Business Time", and the perfect satire of every facet of David Bowie's career in "Bowie". The comedy will draw you in and the music will keep you coming back.