Mystery solved! ...It's this band and their fans who keep the cheap Hawaiian shirt makers in business, and "The Simpsons" on the air.
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Subversive. Hilarious. Smarter than they have any right to be. "Employee of the Month" is probably their strongest album, both in range and tone. The content ranges from Texas Swing, through Flatt-out bluegrass, into a 60's surfer/hotrod tune. Includes two sweet but twisted bluegrass Gospel-style tunes, and one Mariachi treatment.
Need I mention that they can sing and play with the best of 'em? Well, I did. Recommended. 5 of 5. Maybe 6 of 5!
Still love the songs, but it's getting a little old to see how drunk they get. Not as much fun as the early days...
Their name alone is worthy of 4 stars.
These guys had to have been Waxed when they wrote these lyrics...Sometimes funny, but sometimes annoying...No more than a so-so album...
The Austin Lounge Lizards are the best!
I love what they do because it is a)musically brilliant,
including musical humor which is wry and delightful,
b)they have a comitted social political world view which
uncompromised, consistent and just plain funny
c)their concept/lyrics may be dry, wry, silly, intellectually
delicious and delightful, literate and just plain funny.
I think its the best musical social/political satire you can find
anywhere. Puts Mark Russell and the Capitol Steps to shame
All the cd's have wonderful stuff. My favorite is "Paint Me on Velvet."
And I know this is all true because Jesus loves me but he can't stand you.
