Released 20 years ago
News to Us
Paul and Storm · 2006
70 min · 32 tracks · comedy rock
A lively collection of comedic songs that blend sharp satire with catchy melodies, reflecting current events through a humorous lens.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Barry Tones' Musical Summary of the News of the Week - Live — This opening track cleverly encapsulates the essence of the album by summarizing weekly news events in an entertaining musical format, setting the tone for the entire collection.
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Strip Club Daddy - Live — This humorous take on parenthood and societal expectations showcases the duo's knack for combining relatable themes with absurdity, making it a standout performance.
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I'm Gonna Blow Myself Up — The song’s dark humor addresses serious themes with levity, highlighting how Paul and Storm often tackle complex subjects through comedy, demonstrating their unique style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick laughs in short bursts
- live performance energy and spontaneity
- clever satire on current events
- playful humor for social gatherings
- lighthearted background for conversations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious, deep narratives
- seek lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, News to Us marked Paul and Storm's first full-length album after their emergence as a duo following their time as part of the comedy music circuit. By this point, they had established themselves as notable figures within the genre, blending humor and music seamlessly and gaining a loyal fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Lonely Island· Jonathan Coulton· Tenacious D
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Barry Tones' Musical Summary of the News of the Week - Live 3:07
- 2 RIP Don Knotts 0:27
- 3 That's the News of the Week - Live 3:12
- 4 Barry Bonds Press Conference - The Musical 2:01
- 5 Strip Club Daddy - Live 3:34
- 6 John Mellencamp's 'Theme From '24'' 1:43
- 7 George Mason - Live 1:23
- 8 K-R-I-S-T-I - Live 2:41
- 9 The Easter Song 1:36
- 10 Mr. Safety's Bowling Alley 2:43
- 11 Old Keith Richards - Live 1:42
- 12 Mother's Day Song (live) 2:14
- 13 Hot Monkey Love 2:27
- 14 Those Enron Boys 1:34
- 15 Other Places Jimmy Hoffa Isn't - Live 1:57
- 16 Soccer 1:31
- 17 Chick and the Dictator 0:46
- 18 Ten-Finger Johnny - Live 3:28
- 19 I'm Gonna Blow Myself Up 1:40
- 20 Happy Birthday, Kristi - Live 2:48
- 21 Mel 1:42
- 22 Too Friggin Hot - Live 1:51
- 23 Hip-Shop - Live 2:48
- 24 Your Love Is (Love Song With Metaphor) - Live 3:52
- 25 Strip Club Daddy 2:28
- 26 George Mason 1:15
- 27 Old Keith Richards 1:34
- 28 Mother's Day Song 2:10
- 29 Other Places Jimmy Hoffa Isn't 1:17
- 30 Ten Finger Johnny 3:28
- 31 Hip-Shop 2:12
- 32 Your Love Is (Love Song With Metaphor) 2:52
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