![]() ![]() Throughout the track, Jemaine and Bret rhyme about friends bailing on them, not complimenting their meals and not calling them on their birthday. And it earns this because it equals out on a simple, yet effective equation that has consistently shown up throughout the Conchords’ song writing career - Funny lyrics + unexpected instrumentals = hit song. This humor is evident from the beginning with the first track “Hurt Feelings.” Reminiscent of the song, “Muthauckas” on their self-titled second album, this track is one of the catchiest and funniest on the CD. And while the genre of music they’re playing differs, the self-proclaimed “fourth most popular folk-parody duo in New Zealand,” keep their straight-faced comedy on hand in each song. Throughout this techno-esque CD, resident comedians/songwriters Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie maintain their keen sense of humor, making blunt and utterly hilarious observations. And while these types of songs are still present on their most recent album, the overall theme is digital, using their famed 1983 Casio DG-20 guitar and a recurring synthesizer. ![]() Beautifully flowing chords graced most tracks (see “The Most Beautiful Girl In The Room”), with unexpected and uproarious lyrics following after. On their first EP album, “The Distant Future,” an acoustic guitar and soft melodies were their go-to styles. And while they’re still using these crazy antics to write songs on “I Told You I Was Freaky,” the soft acoustics of previous CDs are noticeably absent. They belted out jams on everything from robots taking over the world to ’80s rocker David Bowie trapped in outer space. With their first two albums, Flight of the Conchords established acoustic parodies, multiple musical genres and outlandish songs as their signature style. ![]()
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