Sings Country Winners

Neil Hamburger | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 22, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Drag City
• ASIN: B0013V3LOM
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #370,309 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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3.0 out of 5 stars well they're not all winners, March 18, 2010

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This review is from: Sings Country Winners (Audio CD)

Neil Hamburger's comedy has targeted celebrities, 7-11s and he's even done the prank phone call thing. In this project, Hamburger does a parody of the country album. That written, "Neil Hamburger Sings Country Winners" has a higher probability of appealing to Hamburger fans rather than country listeners looking for a funny album. Sonically, the album is like a vintage country album from the 1960s or 70s. Think of Johnny Cash albums like "One Piece At A Time" and "Sings the Ballads of the True West." While the production is very charming, the content falls short. Most of the songs just aren't that funny or musically compelling. 'The Hula Maiden' is an odd take on the Hawaiian vacation. In the vein of country tunes that celebrate the workin' man, 'Three Piece Chicken Dinner' explores just how tough life can be for a comedian on the road. 'Zipper Lips Rides Again' sounds like a nod to the variety show. 'Thinkin' It Over' is about suicide. One of the strongest tunes is 'Jug Town.' In this song, the narrator celebrates his father's alcoholism. While 'Jug Town' is worth a chuckle, the grand slam is 'The Recycle Bin.' In this hilarious song, Hamburger lashes out against the strange things that people put in their recycling bins. The darkness that invades our thoughts? A sugar free birthday cake? A stillborn kitten?! By my count, the album has one great tune, a couple of goodies and the rest could go into the recycling bin.