Gumbo Pants
Paul and Storm · 2007
46 min · 30 tracks · comedy rock
A whimsical blend of clever lyrics and catchy melodies that playfully subvert everyday experiences.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Captain's Wife's Lament — This track stands out with its narrative style, humorously recounting a sailor's plight through engaging storytelling and infectious melodies.
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Elvis Died Today (On the Occasion of the Anniversary of the Death of Elvis Presley) — This song cleverly intertwines nostalgia and humor, using the occasion to reflect on cultural loss while maintaining a lighthearted tone.
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Count to Ten — As an opening track, it sets the playful mood of the album with its catchy hook and witty observations about life’s frustrations.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with humor
- short bursts of playful absurdity
- sing-along participation with friends
- light-hearted tunes for gatherings
- quick, entertaining listening breaks
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of serious themes
- prefer long, immersive compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2007, Paul and Storm were already established figures in the comedy rock scene, known for their work as songwriters and performers. 'Gumbo Pants' was their third studio album, following the successful 'Demon of the Fall' and marked a period of creative expansion, showcasing their distinctive humor and musicality.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Lonely Island· Jonathan Coulton· Tenacious D
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Count to Ten 3:42
- 2 Your Town 2:36
- 3 Oh No 2:03
- 4 Nugget Man 4:27
- 5 The Captain's Wife's Lament 2:25
- 6 More Than Two 3:18
- 7 Mr. Fantastic Plastic Girl 2:39
- 8 Elvis Died Today (On the Occasion of the Anniversary of the Death of Elvis Presley) 2:00
- 9 Here's Looking at You 5:02
- 10 Extremely Old With You 1:33
- 11 A Better Version of You 3:38
- 12 If James Taylor Were on Fire 0:32
- 13 If Bob Dylan Were Hiding at the Bottom of a Well 0:32
- 14 If James Taylor Were on Fire at the Bottom of a Well 0:33
- 15 If Leon Redbone Suffered a Major Head Injury 0:21
- 16 If Aaron Neville Were Waiting for a Parking Spot at the Mall, but Someone Else Snagged It 0:41
- 17 If They Might Be Giants Were the Ice Cream Man 0:36
- 18 Raisin 0:27
- 19 Do You Recall 0:22
- 20 Grandma 0:32
- 21 Infected 0:24
- 22 Very Two Best Friends 0:23
- 23 Gee, Mary Lou 0:15
- 24 Magic Night 0:16
- 25 Gumbo Pants 0:54
- 26 More Rejected Commercial Jingles - Sports Illustrated 0:14
- 27 More Rejected Commercial Jingles - Cool Whip 0:14
- 28 More Rejected Commercial Jingles - Spaghetti O's 0:15
- 29 More Rejected Commercial Jingles - Olive Garden 0:22
- 30 'The Improv Bit' 5:12
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