Who would have thought that a band that was made up to star in a film which was taking the mickey out of the music business would, nine years later, release an album which became one of the best releases of that year? It could only be Spinal Tap, couldn't it?
Whatever reasons they came up with for doing it, it is well justified. Not only do Spinal Tap play great music, their lyrics are just brilliant. If they can still crack up my wife, then they are doing something right.
Apart from the regular band, Nigel Tufnell, David St Hubbins and Derek Smalls there are a number of guests who make an appearance, including Dweezil Zappa, Steve Lukather, Slash, Jeff Beck and Joe Satriani.
It becomes almost impossible not to sing along to songs like Bitch School, The Majesty Of Rock, Cash On Delivery, The Sun Never Sweats and Break Like The Wind. Each is brilliantly written musically, and lyrically laced with double meanings. You can't go past it.
Memories : In March of 1992, the fabled metal band Wizball trekked out to the far galaxy of Blayney to play what could perhaps be called a 'gig'. Getting there mid afternoon, we purchased a case of beer, sat in the car park and demolished it – while listening to this album over and over. It was the first time I'd heard it. I bought it the next week, and haven't stopped listening to it since.
Rating : At the top of the tree for so many reasons. 4.5/5.
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