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Jamie Lidell = Modern Soul King

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Jamie Lidell is British. nerdy. white. crazy. What would you expect if I told you he was an artist? "Oh, he's probably the lead 

singer in some indie band...the kind where you can barely hear his voice over the distorted guitars and synthesizers," you would say.  Well, that's what i thought at first too. But i happened to stumble across this video on www.pitchfork.tv the other day, and, well, let's just say that shit was surprising...

It's funny how everyone there that didn't know Jamie probably had no idea that was coming. Jamie's latest record is entitled "Jim" and is out now on Warp Records.

Lion's Youtube Videos of the Week

This is the new video for Radiohead's "House of Cards."  Instead of using cameras and lighting, 3D plotting technology was used, which "collected information about the shapes and relative distances of objects."  

..and R.I.P. George Carlin

Nickelback: Pop Sensation or Turds with Instruments?

If you did not chose the latter, find yourself a different blog. We have been around for a few days now, I don't know what took me so long to rip into this lousy excuse for a band. The dreadful droning of lead singer Chad Kroeger destroys nearly every song this band creates. The other songs are ruined by crappy lyrics. I know this band is Canadian, but that does not affect my feelings toward the band. I support our northern neighbors. They once held the Olympics in Calgary where the first ever Jamaican bobsled team participated. If you recall, the Canadians gave those mon one of the greatest slow-claps ever performed.

But I digress. Nickelback sucks. However, this Gorilla likes to take positives out of the worst of scenarios. For example, whenever a Nickelback tune crosses the airwaves of my radio, I am able to better my reflexes as I am forced to immediately change the station.

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Rachel Dawes

The Dark Knight: Terrific cinematic experience, doubtlessly one of the best movies I've seen in a theater in a long while.  Leaving Regal Cinemas, however, I did not find myself mulling over the subtleties of a disturbingly perfect Joker assumed by the late Heath Ledger.  My mind's eye wandered instead into the deep canyons formed beneath Rachel Dawes's eyes.  The nagging question of why Katie Holmes had recieved plastic surgery from a doctor with chronically damaged eye sight in order to better fit her role in The Dark Knight still turns in my brain.  I am also unable to venture a guess as to why the writers of The Dark Knight did not offer a simple explanation as to why Rachel's crippling fear of being molested by Batman in her sleep had given her a case of insomnia which had devastating effects on her physical appearance and acting ability.

Bottom line: Maggie Gyllenhaal is an uggo.  She wasn't bad looking in Donnie Darko (what happened?). Heath Ledger has replaced God as God in heaven.

Review Response

Wolf: I have to agree with everything said in Lion's review. I've heard that there's original music on this CD not found on the show, is this rumor true? and does the song Jenny appear on the CD? In addition to the comments made by the Third Conchord, I would like to bring to light a similar artist. While on some levels the satiric melodies of Bo Burnham may be less musically rich than those of the Conchords, I find his lyrics incredibly creative and intelligent. I think fans of the conchords should check him out on youtube and look for Bo to make some noise in comedy in the future.

Record Review : Flight of the Conchords

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Rating : 9.0/10

Here's something you know : Flight of the Conchords are hilarious. Here's something you might not know : They are pretty god damn good musicians. On their first self titled LP, the New Zealand comedy duo succeed in making you laugh while getting the songs stuck in your head for weeks. Bret and Jemaine aren't stupid. This isn't an in your face comedy album that tries too hard and falls flat on its own face (ala Tenacious D). These songs are carefully crafted and layered so you discover new things about them the second or third times through.

The album immediately grabs your attention with the charming "Foux du Fafa." It is followed by the synth-lead "Inner City Pressure" and perhaps FOTC's most popular song, "Hiphopopatamus vs. Rhymenocerous." Bret and Jemaine perfectly mock the self-promotion aspect of the rapping business while making you laugh. The first single off of FOTC is "Ladies of the World." Rhys Darby, 'Murray' from the HBO show, makes a guest appearance on "Leggy Blonde." 'I had a budgie but it died. I like...PIE!' Darby sings. The album continues strong and finishes strong with "Business Time" and "Bowie," both already established hits.

Overall, Bret and Jemaine have created something new with this LP. Never before have we seen such smart, well-crafted comedy in music before. Their acoustic guitars, bass guitars, synthesizers, and other instruments lay the perfect background to their jokes. It would have been easy for them to spit a few jokes into the microphone while occasionally strumming their guitars, but they decided to make an album worth listening to for two reasons: the music AND the jokes. And that is what will keep the Flight of the Conchords around for many years to come.

Check out the video for "Ladies of the World"

Three Conchords Creations:

first-second conchords: The humble beginnings of Three Conchords Inc. included the mass production and distribution of several chic products.  These products are still readily available for order through any of their three regional locations (Pittsburgh, Northeast Ohio, and Southwest Ohio).  Prices range from 1$ Asdrubeads (tony pearl necklaces inspired by Cleveland Indians middle infielder, Asdrubal Cabrera) to 10$ Patronushirts (posh sweatshirts/t-shirts with salubrious illustrations of your inner animal).  Any of the conchords may be contacted with order information.

Product photo links forthcoming...

Welcome to Three Conchords Inc.

Wolf, Gorilla, and Lion would like to cordially welcome everyone to this groundbreaking ThreeConchords venture.  Feel free to agree with everything we say by replying to our blogs and posts.