Big Problem Solution Let It Be

Crispin Hellion Glover | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 1, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Restless Records
• ASIN: B000003BG6
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,289 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Overture

2. Selected Readings From Rat Catching

3. The New Clean Song

4. Auto-Manipulator

5. Clowny Clown Clown

6. Getting Out Of Bed

7. These Boots Are Made For Walking

8. The Daring Young Man On The Flying Trapeze

9. Never Say 'Never' To Always

10. Selected Readings From Oak Mot Part I.

11. Selected Readings From Oak Mot Part II.

12. Selected Readings From Oak Mot Part III.

13. Selected Readings From Oak Mot Part IV.

14. Selected Readings From Oak Mot Part V.

15. Selected Readings From Oak Mot Part VI.

16. Selected Readings From Oak Mot Part VII.

Editorial Reviews

Most actors who want to become rock musicians tend to take traditional routes. Kevin Bacon tried his hand at blues-rock, Johnny Depp and Keanu Reeves took on alternative, and even Russell Crowe played in a pub rock band. But Crispin Glover took a much different approach to making music. Sounding like a cross between King Missile and circus music, The Big Problem is one crazy slab of sound. Glover's voice (which has an thin, endearing tremble) serves as the narrator to the world of nonsense he's documented on this album. Occasionally he takes the listener by surprise with a melody. Both the hypnotic "The New Clean Song" and the soothing "Never Say Never to Always" are actually pretty good songs hidden among the madness. But mostly he rants and raves in a stream-of-conscious manner over the genre-hopping music. Most of the time this works in his favor; in fact, his Residents-esque cover of "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" is a nervy delight. The original songs, like the hilarious "Clowny Clown Clown," can be equally entertaining. But sometimes he runs headfirst into his own limitations, like on his disturbing attempt at rap, "Auto Manipulator," a harsh tribute to masturbation that lacks any subtlety at all. A good portion of the material is taken from his books of poetry, which are definitely crazy but not always engaging. But Glover is a very original entertainer, making his musical mark with this weird collection of songs. Fans of edgy, bizarre music will probably enjoy this one immensely. -All Music Guide

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat recognized genius, June 20, 2001

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Elspeth - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Problem Solution Let It Be (Audio CD)

Crispin Glover is my, and I'm sure other people's, God. This album, backed expertly by Barnes and Barnes of "Fish Heads" fame, is a masterpiece. For some reason he has been relegated to supporting (even non-speaking) roles in his film career, but here he has his chance to shine. Crispin's version of "These Boots Are Made For Walking" is genius (although I refrain from calling it the best only because there are so many covers of that song), and his original "Auto-Manipulator" is on many playlists in my CD collection. If you're even a peripheral Crispin Glover fan you have to get this album.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars genius of dark comedy, June 27, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Big Problem Solution Let It Be (Audio CD)

Yes, this Cd is "weird" but it's not weird just for shock value. It's supposed to make you think. PLEASE take the time to really listen to it, it does have a message. It helps if you read the back of the CD, and also look up what kind of projects Crispin Glover is working on now.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece, Original, February 3, 2004

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Richard Hart "patrickmuldoon" (Sherman Oaks, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Problem Solution Let It Be (Audio CD)

This album is an absolute masterpiece..Most actors that try music are bored and terrible and this album is the work of pure genius..People looking for pop singles look elsewhere....This album is for Crispin Glover fans and/or fans of crazy insane music...Fans of Mike Patton and Mr. Bungle's 1st album should definitely check this out as it is in the same evin as the Bungle debut album