Since Spinal Tap only existed for the 1984 film This Is Spinal Tap, the idea that Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer were actually going to release a studio album rather than a soundtrack brought on a tremendous amount of anticipation. The resulting product is Break Like the Wind, a record that, like the 1984 soundtrack, boasts powerful guitar and surprisingly decent vocals, along with some quite silly song themes. Unfortunately, when it comes to satirical bands, one can only hear these kind of songs a certain number of times before they become tedious. Instead of sticking to its roots, the album is also sometimes overshadowed by its celebrity appearances and heavy performances, which make it seem like the players were actually trying to make their listeners think that the album wasn't just a big joke. Break Like the Wind may have not been the comeback everyone was hoping for, but it certainly has enough amusing moments to be worth a listen.
This is my favourite Spinal Tap song. I am tall and went to an all girls school. I wish Spinal Tap had burst in to our gym class singing this. I also won't behave the way a big girl should and metaphorically dance with my boyfriend's leg when he's busy, by distracting him one way or another. What are your favourite Spinal Tap clips / songs?xxx
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Music technology has changed a lot in the last 20 years, but there's still one band that can make their amps go to 11. Spinal Tap is back in the studio recording their third LP, a follow-up to 1992's Break Like The Wind. Harry Shearer, the actor... There's more on this story at the following link...
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