Best. Concert. Ever.
Jonathan Coulton · 2008
145 min · 40 tracks · folk rock
A playful blend of folk rock and nerdy humor, inviting listeners into Coulton's quirky world.
Why this album works
This album is notable for capturing Coulton's unique live performance style, showcasing his wit and engaging storytelling. It has become a cultural touchstone within the geek community, further solidifying his influence, especially with tracks like 'Code Monkey' which resonate deeply with fans of tech and gaming culture.
- Career context
- By the time 'Best. Concert. Ever.' was released in 2008, Jonathan Coulton had established himself as a prominent figure in the indie music scene, known for his humorous and often geek-themed songs. This album followed his successful run of internet releases and live performances that gained him a dedicated fanbase, particularly after the viral success of 'Still Alive' from the video game Portal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Proclaimers· John Mayer· Sinéad O'Connor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Future Soon 3:41
- 2 Ikea 3:06
- 3 Shop Vac 3:25
- 4 I'm Your Moon 3:20
- 5 Baby Got Back 3:25
- 6 Kenesaw Mountain Landis 3:41
- 7 Chiron Beta Prime 3:30
- 8 Tom Cruise Crazy 4:12
- 9 Code Monkey Standout 4:00
- 10 Creepy Doll 4:53
- 11 Still Alive Standout 3:04
- 12 Mr. Fancy Pants 3:24
- 13 I Crush Everything Standout 4:17
- 14 Skullcrusher Mountain 4:11
- 15 Mandelbrot Set 3:37
- 16 You Ruined Everything 2:26
- 17 Re: Your Brains 3:55
- 18 Talk With George 3:17
- 19 I Feel Fantastic 3:04
- 20 First of May 4:20
Disc 2
- 1 The Future Soon 3:41
- 2 Ikea 3:06
- 3 Shop Vac 3:25
- 4 I'm Your Moon 3:20
- 5 Baby Got Back 3:25
- 6 Kenesaw Mountain Landis 3:41
- 7 Chiron Beta Prime 3:30
- 8 Tom Cruise Crazy 4:12
- 9 Code Monkey Standout 4:00
- 10 Creepy Doll 4:53
- 11 Still Alive Standout 3:04
- 12 Mr. Fancy Pants 3:24
- 13 I Crush Everything Standout 4:17
- 14 Skullcrusher Mountain 4:11
- 15 Mandelbrot Set 3:37
- 16 You Ruined Everything 2:26
- 17 Re: Your Brains 3:55
- 18 Talk With George 3:17
- 19 I Feel Fantastic 3:04
- 20 First of May 4:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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