There are only a few things that will cheer me up on a quiet Sunday morning and one of these is the shock announcement that tomorrow a new Lancashire Hotpots album is available... I should really keep on top of these things!
Oh, and the album cover is a great spoof of the U2 album of the similar name...
For those of you who are not familiar with them they are a band that take the mick out of the North, new technology and the world in general, over original material or riffs on classic folk tunes etc.
In celebration of their new album ("Achtung Gravy" - a bargain at £5.99) here are five of their best tunes from a massive selection of great tunes... check them out today!
Chippy Tea
From their first album it's an ode to friday nights and fish and chips. Possibly their most famous hit to non-fans, I would be amazed if you didn't sing this everytime you order a take-away.
Best line: "Her inspiration's Ready Steady Cook / Am I eating it? / Am I..."
He's Turned Emo
The first song I heard by them. A great video that belies its low budget and a song that is both singable and witty and showcases their mixture of old sounding tunes with modern lyrics and a tongue-in-cheek attitude.
Best line: "You're not an emo, let's forget this misdemeanour / come with me and see Cliff Richard at the MEN Arena."
Me PSP
The best thing to play to anyone without telling them the title and watch their face as the realisation dawns. Some great jokes and just on the right side of dirty.
Best line: "Just sitting on the shelf / now I get so much pleasure playing with myself."... and, of course, the ending revelation!
I Fear Ikea
From the second album, it just about removes the memory of that old Clover butter advert. A great catchy chorus and a hilarious look at the shop.
Best line: "It's the size of Belgium / But there's no bloody staff".
Here I would like to have posted Chav but only a live version is available... check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBLpdDd8ezE.
Perks of the Job
Their EP 'Criminal Record' is the best of the bunch with eight fantastic tracks and I could recommend them all. Sadly the pirates of music haven't got onto YouTube so you'll just have to deal with this live version of the album closer.
I would heartily recommend them all but especially 'Identity Fraud' and 'Released Without Charge' along with this one, that crosses a ballad with their usual inspired lyrics.
All their albums can usually be found quite cheap - so pick them up and have a laugh!
Sunday 26 June 2011
The Lancashire Hotpots are back with a new album; here are their best bits!
Posted on 01:55 by Unknown
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