Year : 2025 (Interscope Records Edition)
Style : Hard Rock
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 84 mb
Bio:
A hard rock parody band, made up for the mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap", a satire of the hard rock and heavy metal music scene. It is both made-up and real because the band members are American actors posing as British musicians, yet they have performed concerts and released records under the name Spinal Tap (stylized with a dotless i and an n-diaeresis, mocking the heavy metal umlaut). The band has also given a number of in-character interviews over the years.John "Stumpy" Pepys (drummer) - An original member of the Thamesmen and Spinal Tap, Stumpy died in a "bizarre gardening accident". When asked about it, Nigel says, "It was really one of those things the authorities said, 'Well, best leave it unsolved.'" Eric "Stumpy Joe" Childs (drummer) - Childs was the band's second drummer, replacing gardening victim Stumpy Pepys. He died from choking on vomit, which, as the band helpfully points out, was not his own. Exactly whose vomit was never determined by the police. As Nigel so aptly put it, "You can't dust for vomit." Peter "James" Bond (drummer) - Replacing Childs, Bond played with the band for three years before spontaneously combusting onstage. Nigel described it: "He just was like a flash of green light, and that was it. Nothing was left. Well, there was a little green globule on his drum seat. It was a small stain, actually."
Album:
Four decades after their big-screen hit, the rock legends David, Derek and Nigel have reunited SPINAL TAP for one final (really, truly) concert.After its big, sweet behind-the-music mockumentary comedy “This Is Spinal Tap” hit in 1984, the world’s loudest rock group went relatively quiet. The group had good times, bad times (it had drummer problems) and a lotta love after the release of its tour video. Yet soon after, these British icons scattered like dust in the wind. Those who love rock ’n’ roll were left wondering if the now-estranged musicians — the singer-guitarist David St. Hubbins, the guitarist Nigel Tufnel and the bassist Derek Smalls — could come back from the dead. “It’s better in a hell hole,” to quote “Hell Hole,” an old Tap hit. “You know where you stand in a hell hole.”Well, never say never: Tap is back, more or less, though often less, even if sometimes less is more. Its latest release, “Spinal Tap II: the End Continues” will surprise exactly no one, not a single living or dead soul. Yet in a troubled world, there’s something, if not much, to be said about reuniting with entertainers whose dedication to themselves, their craft, comedy and love of the mockumentary format remains the same. And of course, this soundtrack, is faithful to the 1984, with better, updated production.Yes, it takes a while for David (Michael McKean), Nigel (Christopher Guest), Derek (Harry Shearer) — as well as the documentary filmmaker Marty DiBergi, a.k.a. Rob Reiner — to find a groove, but they do with help from some reliable old pals and new guest stars.The excuse for the new movie, beyond the usual, including an inevitable streaming release, is the death of Tap’s old manager. In hope of carrying on his legacy or just cashing out, his daughter, Faith Hope (Kerry Godliman), helps instigate a Tap reunion, and before long DiBergi is tracking down the band with a crew in tow.You soon learn that while the Tap members have indeed gone their separate ways, they’re still flying their freak flags. Nigel, for instance, now runs an artisanal cheese-and-guitar shop with an alarmingly dwindling clientele. Its logo features a wee guitarist atop a wedge of cheese.The filmmakers stick to the documentary approach that they used in the first movie, mixing interviews together with you-are-there-style scenes of the guys chatting with impressively straight faces.DiBergi catches up with David, who’s still playing music, though now for a broader audience. (No spoilers about that!) For his part, Derek also runs a store and has some sort of crypto side hustle; it’s all a bit confusing. In time, the members agree to reunite for one final, really, truly, concert in New Orleans, which adds a touch of touristic atmosphere. Quite a bit of what follows involves getting the rusty Spinal Tap machine repaired, reoiled and mostly running with help from the likes of Sir Elton and Sir Paul.It’s almost always pleasant to hang out with old friends, particularly when no one overstays their welcome. The good news about “Spinal Tap II” is that everyone involved seems to have understood the assignment, which makes for a genial 83 minutes of soft jokes and jowls.There’s nothing here that will make you gasp in convulsive laughter, despite some promising new material (“Hell Toupee”); it is difficult to capture lightning in a bottle twice, the way that Tap did with classics like “Gimme Some Money,” “(Listen to the) Flower People” and “Big Bottom.” Even so, nostalgia is a powerful drug, one that, as Nigel could tell you, goes nice with some Brie (and a blunt).
Line-Up:
David St. Hubbins - Guitars, Vocals (lead) (1979-1984, 1992, 2001, 2007, 2009, 2019) - See also: ex-Hear 'n Aid, The Folksmen, ex-Lenny and the Squigtones
Nigel Tufnel - Guitars, Vocals (backing) (1979-1984, 1992, 2001, 2007, 2009, 2019) - See also: The Beyman Bros, The Folksmen
Derek Smalls - Bass, Vocals (backing) (1979-1984, 1992, 2001, 2007, 2009, 2019) - See also: ex-Hear 'n Aid, Derek Smalls, The Folksmen
+ guests:
Paul McCartney - vocals
Elton John - vocals
Garth Brooks - vocals
Trisha Yearwood - vocals
Production:
Licensed To – Interscope Records
Distributed By – UMG Commercial Services
Mixed At – The Village Recorder
Lacquer Cut At – Black Belt Mastering
Mastered At – Record Technology Incorporated – 46731
Pressed By – GZ Media – 305750E
Engineer – Steve Genewick
Lacquer Cut By – Levi
Producer – CJ Vanston
Tracklist:
01. Nigel's Poem 01:10
02. Let's Just Rock Again 03:56
03. (Listen to the) Flower People 02:34
04. Brighton Rock 03:03
05. The Devil's Just Not Getting Old 03:23
06. Cups and Cakes 01:35
07. I Kissed a Girl 03:10
08. Angels 02:32
09. Judge and Jury 03:10
10. Rockin' in the Urn 03:22
11. Blood to Let 03:06
12. Stonehenge 04:34
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