May I start by saying how thrilled we are to have you here. We are such fans of your music and all of your records. I'm not speaking of yours personally, but the whole genre of the rock and roll.
...if you're referring to The Reunion, (TV)to push Break Like the Wind, it's not really a sequel is it?
I guess you could say it's as much Spinal Tap sequel as Young Indy Chronicles were prequels.
But again "If you're a fan of the band, the site gives a few new laughs."
Take it for what it is...
While the reunion was weak, they did manage to kill Robin Williams and got Mel Torme to sing Sex Farm among other things.
It was a bit of a sequel anyway... have you seen it? The first half of it is mostly the "comedy," all of which falls flat. The latter part is mostly the concert. The new songs were forgettable.
It was a bit of a sequel anyway... have you seen it? The first half of it is mostly the "comedy," all of which falls flat. The latter part is mostly the concert. The new songs were forgettable.
I caught bits and pieces, of the comedy spots there were a few moments, (very few).
I wasn't thrilled with Break Like the Wind...too many guests and not enough self deprecation.
Shining moments: Studio recording of All the Way Home and Christmas with the Devil. B!tch School was good, not great. As you say the new stuff is forgettable. A truly "bad" Spinal Tap album.
The extra two hours on This is Spinal Tap were fantastic, notably the drug parts were sadly edited on the second DVD release...but my Criterion release has them.
I don't expect the quality of the original, but some of their improvs are great...I laughed out loud at some of the new stuff.
Back from the Dead isn't bad.
My brothers enjoy traditional Irish music so I'll have some fun at the Pub with Celtic Blues.
Earlier this year, Tap's webmaster posted a letter from management informing them that the "Unstoppable" tour had been cancelled. (This was when McKean, Guest, and Shearer were hired to tour as a substitute act.)
You can't fault Tap for continuing to try.
This is a band that has always been about jumping on whatever bandwagon came along. It's a shallow odyssey that has ranged from flower power to progressive rock to the band's own response to Napster: 'Tapster', which featured only one song to download. (As Nigel explained, "If you look at Napster, there's just too many songs.")
In other words, to sit back and rest on nostalgia would be completely out of character.
The first movie was classic, but I kind of think it should've ended there.
I haven't seen The Reunion though, so I can't really comment on what they've been up to since.
I'd be up for seeing them in concert...a film would have to be ruthless these days. Nigel would have to break his hip, (like Eddie Van Halen), Derek would have to do the sex change thing, (like the keyboard player for Tull((and coincidentally Shearer's folksman bass player "E-A OES")) and David would have to loose his hair in a fire on stage. Like Hetfield/MJ etc...
I'd be up for seeing them in concert...a film would have to be ruthless these days. Nigel would have to break his hip, (like Eddie Van Halen), Derek would have to do the sex change thing, (like the keyboard player for Tull((and coincidentally Shearer's folksman bass player "E-A OES")) and David would have to loose his hair in a fire on stage. Like Hetfield/MJ etc...
Spinal Tap invites you to create your own video for Hell Hole, Warmer Than Hell, Big Bottom, Stonehenge, Back From The Dead and/or Short & Sweet. The judge of this contest is none other than Colman Hickey who created a killer lego video for Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight. One winner will receive a wicked Spinal Tap prize pack including autographed swag from the band!
Nigel, David and Derek of Spinal Tap want you to make a video set to one of 6 tracks - Warmer Than Hell, Big Bottom, Hell Hole, Stonehenge, Back From The Dead or Short & Sweet. The winning video will receive a killer (and we mean KILLER!) Spinal Tap prize pack including autographed swag from the band. The winning video creator will be contacted through Youtube.
Here's what you need to do:
1. If you don't already own a copy of BACK FROM THE DEAD, go to iTunes, Amazon or your favorite retailer.
2. Make a video using one of the entire songs (Warmer Than Hell, Big Bottom, Hell Hole, Stonehenge, Back From The Dead or Short & Sweet). It's all up to you and your creativity.
3. Join this group and upload your video. Tag it with Spinal Tap Contest
4. Contest runs June 23rd to July 23rd and is valid in several countries so make sure to read the rules for your territory.
The really should just try to mock the current state of heavy metal bands...
Actually, I think they do a pretty good job of it. They seem to relish the fact that they are all visibly aged, yet still try to pull off the youthful dress and appearance.
They also parody the "anything for a buck" (forgive me, "entrepreneurial") mentality that so many aging rock stars adopt when the records stop selling. The Daily Show interview could've easily been Gene Simmons or Bret Michaels discussing their latest ventures.
Or were you referring to the state that (modern) heavy metal itself is currently in?
They also parody the "anything for a buck" (forgive me, "entrepreneurial") mentality that so many aging rock stars adopt when the records stop selling. The Daily Show interview could've easily been Gene Simmons or Bret Michaels discussing their latest ventures.
Agreed..they've bounced back from the collapsable wine glass...The Spinal Tap Merchandise Shirt was ok, but they could still have been a bit more inspired, (eating the horse was funny).
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Or were you referring to the state that (modern) heavy metal itself is currently in?
I meant when making music. However much I like the new flower people, they really need to come up with songs on their own and stop the guest musicians crap. No one would EVER stoop to guesting on a Tap album.
Excuse me, I have to go out to the lobby and wait for my limo...
