Flight Of The Conchords

I'm either late or early to popular things. I try and seek out as much new music as possible, not to be ahead of the trend but because that's what makes me happy.

Other things, I'm not always so hot on the tail of. It took me years to watch an episode of The Sopranos or The Wire and when people ask me if I've seen this film or that film, more often than not the answer is no.

This has extended to Flight Of The Conchords, introduced to me by only hearing the CD in a friend's car many years ago without hearing the songs in context. I thought it was pointless and didn't really "get" it. However, I've recently started watching the actual shows, from the beginning, with an open mind. I was wrong. So wrong.

I stand by my opinion that most of the songs don't work as stand alone tracks but put them into the context of the slightly surreal TV show and they work brilliantly. What also is highlighted is the musical craftsmanship of the duo. From the Pet Shop Boys inspired Inner City Pressure, through the Bowie tribute Bowie and the staple of their songs, the acoustic ballads. The pair obviously have a brilliant understanding of how to write a great parody song with the greatest of sincerity. So, these are a few of my favourite Flight of the Conchords songs and if you havent got around to watching it yet, do.