ALEX ARROWSMITH: A Bunch Of Songs

Alex Arrowsmith

A Bunch Of Songs

© 2002 Alex Arrowsmith (634479187988)

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A horn of plenty containing catchy, goofy and creative pop songs that will make you chew your cheek and rock the mic.

notes

Alex Arrowsmith wanted to be an astronaut because he was attracted to the idea of playing with space dogs and monkeys. He also really wanted to get some bears and cougars into space after many years of not having bears and cougars in space, and he thought what better way to do this than by working from the inside? As it happened, NASA rejected his application based solely on the fact that he has never seen Chariots of Fire. Until the day comes that Alex can finally lay eyes on that rare elusive movie, he must spend his days making up songs about bears and torpedoes. On this gargantuan pop extravaganza, Alex explores the power of myth in "Yeti Or Steve," "Respect The Bear" and "Wolverine Trapped In A Safe Deposit Box" while he tackles the sensitive political issues of facial hair on "Beard Down To Here," "Beard So Soon," "My Dudes Are Your Dudes" and "Haffa Stache." While these songs may sound like incredibly sophisticated artistic statements, they really are just crazy pop songs for me, you and Alex to sing and love. Mostly Alex though. Juicy fact: The chances of you winning at Jenga increase by 600% when you listen to this album.

14 Alex Arrowsmith fans can't be wrong! A Bunch Of Songs by Alex Arrowsmith is a solid gold triumph! Witness these testimonials:

"They say that music is the soundtrack to our lives. Well, A Bunch Of Songs by Alex Arrowsmith is the soundtrack to my gambling addiction! Thanks Alex!" -Jake

"When I have a choice between listening to the Karate Kid 2 soundtrack or this, I choose the Karate Kid 2 soundtrack." -Peter Etcetera

"When I run out of forks, spoons and knives, I use this CD to beat my eggs. It's very useful!" -Walter Mondale

"I'm short, so if I need to boost myself up when I'm driving in my car, I just sit on this CD!" -Trevor Belmont

You can't deny the truth. Pick up this album today and you go through a time warp!

*Time warp currently unavailable until Jodie Foster gives it back.

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  • Delivers laughs without sacrificing quality
    author: Alyssa Perkins

    With its ongoing themes of bears, Prefontaine, and facial hair, one might at first see A Bunch of Songs as a collection of throwaway joke-songs. And indeed, many of the songs were written to incite laughter. But, in the vein of They Might Be Giants, Arrowsmith's songs are bouncy, well-crafted, and clever in their hilarity. Songs like "Surgeon," "Respect the Bear," "Sports Fright," and "Haffa Stache" clearly foreshadow the solid songsmith Arrowsmith was to become on later albums such as The Albatross Project. "Rap How I Wanna Rap," "Yeti or Steve," and "Alien Jump Rope Party" entertain endlessly. And yes, there are fillers——see "Fitness Test," "Sub Shop"——but they're still insanely amusing, and they only add to the 31-song majesty that is A Bunch of Songs.

  • mostly cool things
    author: some dude from LA

    I found this guys website and ended up buying his cd based on hearing a few tracks. I was a little disappointed at the amount of half-assed songs on this. The humor is unique, but I felt like it was all an inside joke I was on the outside of. Lots of the songs are really good though if you like Oingo-Boingo spasticness meets weird Al pop. I liked fear the torpedo and surgeon best.

  • it's a fricken comic revolution !
    author: Aerosmythe

    If you're looking for a blast from the past ... get a little blast of Huey Lewis & the News from "Sports Fright" ! On the other hand, if nature & bears are your thing, then you are gonna like "respect the bear" or "wolverine trapped.." The point is that with this many whacky songs, you WILL laugh at something. Have you ever tried to grow a beard or moustache ? Well there is a suite set of songs here just for you.. Ever felt like a geek ? Well there are a few songs here for you too.... just get out your gas station Jacket & listen up.

  • I Forgot to Write a Review After Performing a French Horn Solo
    author: William Oaktree

    If there is a road to funny thoughts, than this album is the shuttle, it takes you there, fully, 100%, all the way, sub samich. If this album were a piece of clothing, this album would be a 5th degree black belt, or a bullet-proof vest, whichever you're in need of more. If there is a challenge, Alex Arrowsmith is the champion. The other day I was dusting off my MC Hammer albums when I came across A Bunch of Songs by Alex. Man alive! This album is great for my daily routine of nunchuck exercises. Surgeon, Sports Fright, Fear the Torpedo, Yeti or Steve, Beard Down to Here, Who Got the Huh? Hits. This one's a classic, seriously. Pick it up, no, seriously. Best bang for your buck, promises, no take-backs.

  • I approve. It's classic.
    author: DiCarlo

    This is really an awesome CD. Solid GOLD. I'm serious, this is terribly funny, catchy shit right here. Yeti Or Steve, Alien Jump Rope Party, all those songs about Bears, the Appendectomy thing, Torpedo... yeah. I've listened to this CD only about 100 times, thinking "30-some songs on a CD? What's wrong with this guy? Does he have no life?" Well, the songs answer that question. I only had to pay $5 for it, too. haha! But really you need to get this CD. -DiCarlo

  • intresting
    author: Amy

    umm this is a great Cd..but hahah! I only had to pay 5 moneys to get it!...actually i paided 500 pennies....I am the master!! but buy it anyways. It rocks the socks off this camel i once knew...Anywhoo buy this Cd and have an alien jump rope party while listeing to it...stop stareing at my gas station jacket!

  • for once, brain existence and size don't matter. just buy this cd, and it will m
    author: Alyssa

    do you ever forget to wash your hands after performing an appendectomy? have you partied with aliens and/or like to jump rope? have you ever read charlotte's web or eaten a sub sandwich? if so (and i think i about covered everything there...), this cd will satisfy you completely. when you are done seizing the grappling hook and keeping it taut, it will surely feel like you have consumed a large chunk of... something really funny. these songs will overwhelm you with their greatness and leave you questioning life. the fundamentals of individuality are tackled in "rap how i wanna rap," "fitness test" will take you back to your tortuous childhood, and "wolverine trapped in a safe deposit box"... might somehow relate to you... in some way... in any case, 12.4% of my cds are alex arrowsmith, so don't doubt my logic! $10 is a steal for this shtuff.

  • This is the butter you can't believe because it's so smooth.
    author: Mickey Rivers

    Words cannot express the sheer genius and terror of this CD. It is sure to tickle the funny bone and maybe even send it into spasms. It's a mixture of soon-to-be timeless classics and songs to worship. You will be unable to stop your toe from tapping to "Alien Jump Rope Party"; you will be unable to stop doing the moonwalk after listening to "Rap How I Wanna Rap". As the number one fan of the Arrowsmith collection, there really isn't anything I can say that is bad about it all. You get thrilling scenarios dealing with wild beasts, and then you get subtle obsession with facial hair. There's already an underground fan listing growing. Are you going to be a part of it? You'll wish you can pocket this comic gold the instant it hits your ears. If you have really large pockets, I suppose you could.

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