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1. Kielbasa - starts off the CD with the line 'dude we gotta fxckin write something here'; letting us know they're singing without a care in the world. The song is hilarious, and very catchy.

2. One Note Song - it's not really a song; it's more of a skit, as JB devises a plan for a song containing only one note (with a bendy).

3. Tribute - aka "the Greatest Song in the World". Here's an excellent tale of JB and KG on a hitchhiking trip in which they run into a demon who asks them to play a song for him. It was a single, and with good reason.

4. Wonderboy - this song kind of sounds like a comic book story. Two characters are introduced: Wonderboy and Young Nastyman, two enemies who later form the band Tenacious D. It was the first single, although not the best.

5. Hard Fxcking - here's a skit about hard fxcking. Pretty funny intro to...

6. Fxck Her Gently - this is a 21st century love song that talks about what women really want during sex. It's very good, and as JB says: 'fellas, listen closely'.

7. Explosivo - this one is a short song with some catchy lyrics and music. I don't really know what it's about; maybe girlfriends or a demon-Satan creature, I don't know. It's good, though.

8. Dio - a rhyme about Ronnie James Dio, in which the D lets us know they'll be taking over for Dio. No questions asked.

9. Inward Singing - JB again comes up with a brilliant plan for rock and roll in this hilarious skit. I believe "Inward Singing" has more swears than any other track. It's very witty, and leads us into...

10. Kyle Quit The Band - 'but now we're back together'. This is one of my favorite songs on the CD, and it tells us how Tenacious D plans to spend the money they'll be earning from becoming famous.

11. The Road - the start has a country-feel to it as Jack Black talks of the hardships being on the road brings him. It's one of the weak points of the album, though.

12. Cxck Pushups - funny, but too unbelievable to believe.

13. Lee - not about too much, it's mostly just words that rhyme with 'lee'.

14. Friendship Test - this skit is funny, as JB tells Kyle he loves him; only for him to realize it was a test. It's not that great, maybe worth an F+.

15. Friendship - 'as long as there's a record deal we'll always be friends', proving time and time again how real the love in Tenacious D really is.

16. Karate Schnitzel - Jack Black doing karate in a skit; hilarious.

17. Karate - this is probably the shortest song on the CD, but also the best. You'll find yourself singing along to the beautiful melodic harmony in this song over and over again.

18. Rock Your Socks - this song starts with a Dave Grohl shout of '1 2 3 4 5 6-6-6!' What more do you need to know? It's awesome.

19. Drive-Thru - this is the best skit on the CD, where JB and KG go through a fast-food drive-thru and order anything from a 4-piece 6-nugget meal to a jr. western bacon-chee.

20. Double Team - here's the best love song I've ever heard. Not really, but this song is so hilarious and pleasant-sounding you will certainly sing along. For some reason, though, they finish it off with a 'hail Satan' chant. Go figure.

21. City Hall - ahh, the epic ending. This is a 6-minute ode to a new world ruled by two kings: Jack Black and Kyle Gass, who rewrite the rules of man, transportation, and politics with ground-breaking decrees.

Hiddens. "Malibu Nights" (as it's dubbed by JB) evens the score at 1 to 1, going back to the "One Note Song" skit. It's really a hidden gem.

***

As you can imagine, Tenacious D is not for everyone. They are not your average rock & roll band, and their lyrics might be beyond you if lack a sense of humor. But if you do have a sense of humor and you'd enjoy a new twist on rock, Tenacious D is for you. All the songs/skits are good, if not excellent. Jack Black has really taken his career to a new level; and he's taken us fans along with him. Don't overlook the D because they lack real-life lyrical value or because they may be sexist bastards (not really). Their music is very catchy and you will find yourself singing along to it; I guarantee it.


All Hail to the One Note Song! Pure Brilliance!!!!   July 31, 2002
 27 out of 50 found this review helpful

Actually, all hail to the entire album, because everything about it is awesome. I love Jack Black, so of course I was going to get it. I'm glad I did. These guys are hillarious, as well as also being very musically talented.

Tenacious D combines humor with music. There are great songs along with some of the funniest skits you will ever hear on an album. These guys aren't very heavy. The songs are subtle, but brilliant none the less. You will crack up in laughter and be in awe at the same time. They are great singers and great guitar players. Jack Black really does have a great singing voice.

Favorite songs: tribute, wonderboy, city hall, lee, friendship, karate, kyle quit the band.

Favorite skits: one note song, hard ****ing, inward singing, **** pushups, drive-thru.

A very awesome album, it is. Don't let the humor fool you, these guys are very talented, and should come out with more great songs in the future. Tenacious D truly rock.

Now, stop reading this review and go get the CD!! What are you waiting for?? It's calling your name. (Well, it's not. But get it anyway!)

P.S. Jack Black ripped me off. I came up with the "one note song" years ago. Well....actually I didn't. Um.....Shut up! Leave me alone!


H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S   February 18, 2002
 16 out of 17 found this review helpful

I haven't laughed this hard in a long time. Jack Black and Tenacious D are definitely a beautiful thing. Witty, insightful, sometimes rude but always talented - kinda like Barenaked Ladies with some bite. This album is mostly some tight, 3-minute songs intermingled with short comedy skits, all from TenD's HBO specials. The humor is definitely dark and twisted, with lots of nasty words and black situations. I personally love it, and the band certainly shows that they can make some jokes without the nastiness. One skit has Jack and guitarist KG going through the drive-thru - Jack makes an impossibly long order, then berates KG for taking 30 seconds to order 2 things. Jack then asks KG to pay for it, and when they don't have enough money, Jack tells them to "cancel the last two things in the order." Hilarious.

Yet hiden behind the humor is some outstanding music. I don't understand what problems people find here - Tenacious D has no problem moving from 80's metal to rock opera to love ballad, all in a single 3 minute song. Their technique is rock-solid, and their writing is amazing. One song even had a snip of Bach on the classical guitar! Jack Black's vocals are crystal clear with an amazing range, almost like Jewel in that JB can twist his voice into sounding like 3-4 different people, and KB can absolutely wail on the guitar, and play any style you can think of.

Most of the songs were produced for Tenacious D's HBO specials, and if you haven't seen them, some jokes won't make as much sense. For example, the song "Lee" refers to an obsessed fan who hangs out way too often and knows more about the band than they know themselves. So, they decide to turn the tables on Lee, and start obsessing about HIM, haha. "Skinny-dipping in a sea of Lee/I proposed on bended knee" is the line that I always lose it on, and the video definitely shows some wackier stuff, liking invading Lee's house at 3am to discuss socks. Check it out.


Tribute...to the funniest band in the world   April 18, 2006
 12 out of 13 found this review helpful

Jack Black and Kyle Gass... What can I say - hilarious!

The first but hopefully not the last Tenacious D album is fully deserving of the four stars I have awarded it.

Every song on this C.D (bar a few) is unbearably funny - I've had friends at school almost in tears laughing at Drive-Thru, it's that good!

I've rated the songs on this album, and have given each song a short description...enjoy.


1. Kielbasa: 9/10: Great start to the album. Not the funniest song on the album, but very smart lyrics.

2. One Note Song: 8/10: The first skit Tenacious D put on offer. Jack creates a song consisting of only one note, and then has a go at Kyle about it.

3. Tribute: 10/10: The D's main claim to fame. Incredible song paying tribute to 'The greatest song in the world.' Almost everyone I know has heard of this song.

4. Wonderboy: 9/10: I always thought that Jack and Kyle were a bit different... know we find out that they're super-heroes! This funny song, tells the story about how the D came to be.

5. Hard F******: 6/10: Rude skit, not really very funny, leads into...

6. F*** Her Gently: 7/10: Pretty catchy song, about what women what during sx.

7. Explosivo: 8/10: Cool Song about...I have no idea! Jack doesn't seem to know either.

8. Dio: 8/10: Funny song about Ronny James Dio - apparently Jack and Kyle want to take over for him. (After they lock him away in an old person's home)

9. Inward Singing: 9/10: This skit is a definite contestant for the most profanity EVER recorded. Jack explodes big time during this track. Very funny, the turning point in the album.

10. Kyle Quit The Band: 8/10: Another load of swearing in this track, but it definitely adds to the humour of the song, very funny intro.

11. The Road: 8/10: Jack sings about his experiences on 'the road'. Really upbeat song, catchy.

12. C*** Pushups: 8/10: Very funny, rude skit. Completely unbelievable...or is it?

13. Lee: 8/10: I have no idea why I like this song; it pretty much just repeats the word 'Lee' over and over and over and over....

14. Friendship Test: 8/10: Funny skit, Jack tells K.G that he loves him.

15. Friendship: 10/10: Hilarious song, really funny, about what true friendship is.

16. Karate Schnitzel: 9/10: One of the funniest skits on the C.D. WARNING: NEVER STEAL JACK BLACKS FOOD!

17. Karate: 10/10: Very funny lead on from Karate Schnitzel, with some quirky lyrics.

18. Rock Your Socks: 10/10: Definitely my fav. track on this album, very catchy, very clever lyrics, very funny.

19. Drive-Thru: 9/10: The D's final skit - and their funniest. Don't you just hate those drive-through folks?

20. Double Team: 9/10: Funny love song, very weird lyrics.

21. City Hall: 10/10: The D's Best song...ever! This hilarious song covers the rise and fall of two leaders, K.G and Jack Black, an epic ending to an awesome C.D.

22. Malibu Nights (Hidden track): 7/10: Follow on from one note song. Evens out the score - weird, weird lyrics.


This album is not for the faint of heart. Lots of profanity is used throughout the C.D, but fittingly. This C.D is for anyone with a sense of humour - and no one wants to be known as humourless do they? So go buy this C.D, you won't regret it.

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Thanks, ThE mEtAl MaN



Long live the D!   January 20, 2002
 11 out of 12 found this review helpful

This CD is utterly hilarious. Though they do not include some of the acts on their HBO show and live show, (I can't believe they didn't have Jesus Ranch!) this CD shows you not only how to become the next D, (It's tough going, picking T-shirts, gaining fourty pounds, and waking up at the crack of noon every single day) it also tells you how non-stop rocking is possible! I now use their method, Inward Singing, often, but people laugh. I have no idea why... I guess it's because I'm following the masters of rock. City Hall, the last song of the CD is an epic tale of the Two Kings JB and KG in their rule and decrees. Overall, Tenacious D's debut is one of the greatest comedy albums of the moment.