A Bunch Of Songs
© Copyright-Alex Arrowsmith
(634479187988)
Record Label: Ectoplasmic Records
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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