Flight Of The Conchords

OK Finally, "Flight of the Conchords" first full length self titled album hit shelves this week. I love this band, they are incredibly creative and HILARIOUS. If you've never heard of them, they are a comedy duo from New Zealand that have their own show on HBO. The show is winning endless praise for its originality, but I personally enjoy their standup show more. Thats why I've been enjoying their EP "The Distant Future" and couldn't wait for this to come out. So, how was it you ask? DISAPPOINTING. There are no new tracks! This is all a recycled, re-packaged group of oldies. Granted, this is the first time most of these songs have been on CD, but why nothing new to get us excited for the new season? Maybe I'm a little bitter that both of their upcoming shows in LA are sold out, or that I just found out they played a free gig at Amoeba in Hollywood 7 days ago that I missed. Really though, I think it is that this CD was getting a lot of hype for taking a long time to put together, when all they were doing was recording old tracks... and a few are off their EP. I dunno, just kinda a let down. Feels like a horrible marketing scheme if you ask me. So thats my 2 cents, If you already have the EP or Season 1 of the show on DVD, don't waste your money... spend it on "The Whitest Kids U'know" instead.