Strong Bad Sings: and Other Type Hits a Review Part 4

Finally the moment I have been waiting for has arrived. If only I were not the only person in the world reading this insightful review, then I might be more excited for the rest of you out there. Regardless, this entry marks the end of this little pet project of mine: The last five tracks of the Strong Bad Sings album.

If you have not ever been here before, this is actually the last installment in the series, and you might be better suited to start on part one further down the page. Part 3 is possibly the strongest section, so starting there might not be a bad idea either. But for now, on with the show.

Track 16: "The ladies in my Town all know my name" is a pretty inconsequential song. By the end of the song we learn that actually not all the ladies know his name, but it makes for a nice quiet bit of comedy. I do not know what style, if any, the Brothers Chaps were trying to tackle with this song, other than generic rock. Of course, almost all rock you hear now is just that. Either way I am not sad that this song only lasts 34 seconds.

Track 17: This is what I'm talking about. The much awaited Theme from DANGERESQUE II: This time, it's not Dangeresque I is finally here. This is a classic shout out to all the great themes from blaxploitation films of the '70s. It has a wicked cool groove, and the lyrics are very funny and appropriate for the theme. This is possibly the best moment on the entire album. They really did a great job of combining a particular style of song with good funny lyrics.

Track 18: When I first heard this song, "Somebody Told Me (Now I Believe Them)," I began to fully realize the full scope of what the Brothers Chaps were trying to do with this album. With not necessarily enough songs from the Homestarrunner website to fill an album, they began to make songs that fit a certain style of music. This song, with its bluegrass twang, was like a slap in the face, and it helped me to see the pure genius in their vision.

Track 19: This song is a classic. "THE Cheat is NOT DEAD" represents the Brothers Chaps at their creative best. This song first appeared at the end of Strong Bad's caper email. Although it begins very simply, which hails back to the original version, the song develops to a resounding climax. We find ourselves pleasantly surprised at the end to hear a gospel choir join the fray, and apparently Strong Bad is equally impressed and surprised. It is well worth it though.

Track 20: The long awaited conclusion to the album. This is a live version of "EVERYBODY TO THE LIMIT." They claim to be playing to a loud and raucous crowd in West Reykjavik. Apparently the Brothers Chaps seem to be famous in Iceland. Who knows? Maybe it's true. I don't know if they did hear him in East Reykjavik, but maybe someday they will. Then the world will certainly be a better place. In the mean time check out the original video for the #1 Jam of the Summer.

After that let your CD player continue playing after the end of the last song, and you will hear Homestar's addition to the album. It starts at about the 6:20 mark on the last track. Apparently it is called "Secret Song" because that is pretty much all Homestar is singing about in the song. It adds a nice finishing touch to the album though, just Homestarrunner and a piano. Does it get any better than this? Yes, yes it does.

I must add though that I was a little disappointed to not hear anything about Sibbie on the album, but ah well. Overall I really enjoy the album and if you like the Homestarrunner website, then you will also like the album.