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Hooray

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As a 39 year old feminist author, I almost flinched when I bought this CD. Bought it for The Bad Touch and came to just love the rest of it. Sophmoric? Oh yeah. Stupid lyrics? Oh yeah. So un-PC it would make a redneck cringe? Yep. But funny, terribly funny and created with a tongue-in-cheek tone that permeates the CD. These boys know what they're saying--the cultural references in the songs show us that; they are being just as superficial as our society is and they are having fun doing so. Most of the tunes are very catchy and good for dancing; if you lighten up, have a sense of humor then you can find the fun and life in this album that really is about having no life at all. I *could* be terribly offended by the lyrics, but I find myself laughing too much to get to that point. Fave tracks are Take The Long Way Home and, of course, The Bad Touch.

The first time I heard Hooray for Boobies, I thought it was funny but silly. After listening to it further and reading the lyrics I found that these guys were smart. With references to Catcher in the Rye and Voltaire's Candide(I thought I was the only person around that read that!) Jimmy Pop is not a dumb white guy. In addition there are clever rhymes and puns. Everytime I listen to it, I pick up something I previously had missed. The songs have great beats and guitar riffs. I hope you die, three point one four(hidden meaning), Mope, Chasey Lain, and the bad touch are just a few of my favorites. I also like it because these guys aren't afraid to talk about controversial things and some of their songs could be very offensive to some people. I definitely recommend this album to anyone who likes rock, rap, and/or hip hop. Listen to it with an open mind and you will appreciate the humor.

I really liked this CD. Not only is the music really good but the lyrics are outstanding. On "Three Point One Four": I need to find A, new vaginA. It's great. On "The bad touch": You and me baby ain't nothin' but mamals, So let's do it like thay do on the discovery channel." The entire CD has a huge sexual connotation and it's hilarious. They've got pac-man on crack, homer simpson and many other great lyrics. If you're easily offended then you probably shouldn't get this CD but to every one else its a must buy.

Want to talk downright outragous? Then the Bloodhound Gang's "Hooray For Boobies" Is the cd for you. The music world was overtaken by a barrage of sleaze, sick humour and bad jokes when this album hit the stores. The New-Jersey hating Five-some present us with a real mix of "Educational issues" (honestly) that would make even Eminem jump with surprise!!!

Back in the day, The Bloodhound Gang were a bunch of weirdos that produced really bad, cheesy music, but somehting was appealing about it. Basicallly it was the lyrical content, poking fun at people from all walks of life. We laughed and didn't spare a minute to feel sorry for the groups that were targeted- shame on us!!

But this 3rd album sees the cheesy music replaced with a cd full of masterpieces with each song having its own distinct sound and style, from the heavy rock of "Yummy Down On This" to the cheesy 80's pop of "The Bad Touch". The group even try their hand with rap with "Mope": A song compised of a remixing of Franki Goes to hollywood and lyrics poking fun At Pavirotti and Tori Spellings's eyes. Figure that one out! Each song will stick in your head as they are all different in some way and have their own attributes, but you'll probably remember each song for some sleazy or shocking bit of lyrics!!

My favourite songs on this album have to be "The Ballad Of Cjasey Lain" This was released as a single and most of it was dubbed out in the video as Chasey Lain is a porn star so you probably guess why it was dubbed so heavily! "Magna Cum Nada" Is a good song, it's a bit darker than the rest of them and the rock is a bit harder too. "Three point one four" Is the most shocking on the album, but if I were to write why, this review wouldn't be allowed to be put up so I'll let you discover this one for yourself.

As a last word, just buy this, I think it's essential, and an all round good laugh (unless you're a really serious person with no sense of humour!!)

It took four years for the band to write and release Hooray for Boobies, but when they did, it was a massive success. Fueled by the radio-friendly single "The Bad Touch," Hooray features not only thirteen full-length songs (the most on any BHG record), but also the return of the notorious "non-song tracks," which are -- get this -- funny this time around. Track three, "Mama's Boy," is a recording of an actual (and unscripted) phone call between Jimmy Pop and his mother.

The clever songwriting remains, and it's as filthy as it ever was - possibly the filthiest moment is the bit about masturbating to a picture of a missing child on a milk carton while driving a speeding trailer. Just listen to "A Lap Dance Is So Much Better When the Stripper Is Crying," and see if you don't burst out laughing at least once.

Most eighth-grade boys should get a kick out of the album once or twice just from the jokes alone, but there is so much more to appreciate than that. Any mild headbanger should love Lupus Thunder's heavy guitar hooks on songs like "I Hope You Die" and "Take the Long Way Home." But if you're looking for bone-crushing speed guitar (Metallica's "Master of Puppets," for example), don't look here.

Hooray for Boobies is an astonishing creation by far. Consider it a longer, heavier, nastier version of "One Fierce Beer Coaster," only without Rob Van Winkle on guest vocals.

I first remember hearing Bloodhound Gang's CD "One Fierce Beer Coaster" while visiting family in Atlanta, and it was love at first listen! These guys know what they're doing, and they do it extremely well! They have the uncanny ability to shock folks, while making them laugh at their outrageousness.

"Hooray for Boobies" is BG taking their raucous style of musicianship and going to the next level. This CD is sure to offend countless people, but that's their intent I'm sure. Overtly sexual, in a juvenile/Beavis and Butthead kinda way, it's sure to keep the interest of their true fans. There are a couple of "mainstream" sounding songs here, that are sure to bring new fans into the fold. But for those who think "The Bad Touch" is a typical BG song, think again. This CD has an "Explicit Lyrics" label on it for a very well deserved reason. Attention parents: This is not for the kiddies.

One new element that is employed on this CD (which I don't remember from their other two CDs) is the use of gross-out techniques. That horrible coughing and gagging that occurs on this CD caught me off guard. It made me gag listening to it the first time! I loved it! Another new element is the use of techno...which is utilized in a subtle, yet impressive way.

Bloodhound Gang proves, yet again, they are one of the most clever and versatile groups on any scene today! And they also prove that one should not take themselves too seriously. No one will ever accuse Bloodhound Gang of doing this, and that makes them a national treasure.

A lot of people (like me almost) will be turned off by all the talk about how 'funny' this cd is. It IS funny, but the lyrics are smart like Beastie Boys, the samples are always entertaining (Pac-Man is Inspired) and I LIKE the style of their music much better than other similar a-hole rock bands like Blink182 and Sugar Ray (bleck!) etc. In short, this is not just some novelty joke band . . . these guys are simply a great band I do think the pop culture references are a bit tiresome, but you only notice this if you pay really close attention, and anyways how can you complain about a band that pays homage to Candide! Oh yeah and I love what they do with another brick in the Wall. But then again I like Beavis and Butthead and Howard Stern, so if you don't get those guys then you probably will not like this band either.

This CD rocks! All of the tracks make ya wonder what you're gonna hear next! I especially love "I Hope You Die". If you love music and aren't grossed out by the first mention of sex, you need to get this CD.

Rock and roll is supposed to be fun. Sometimes that means a good hit of AC/DC, sometimes it means relaxing to Fleetwood Mac or Pink Floyd and yes sometimes it means getting a little warped. I am a 36 year old veteran of rock and have embraced this album for the pure fun it packs. Just try not to grin as you listen to this album. You will fail!

Now, let me tell you right now, I am usually the type of person who isn't open to new music, but when I heard "The Bad Touch" I literally RAN to the nearest CD store, and bought this CD. I hadn't even heard of them before, so I am not a loyal fan, from years past, but let me tell you, if you enjoyed CD's like Adam Sandler or Chris Rock you will LOVE "Horray for Boobies". Not many of my gurl friends like it, but my guy friends loved it. You definitely have to have an open-mind and light heart to listen to this CD though. GOOD LUCK!