Tom Lehrer - The Remains of Tom Lehrer
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Free Music Review: Reliving the glories of our youth
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm one of those who discovered Tom Lehrer in the 1960's when I was in high school and listening to his sometimes racy, always irreverent humor had some of the quality of "forbidden delights." Well, here it all is, greatly cleaned up sonically in the case of the early live performance albums (which were almost unlistenable on LP due to the peculiar acoustics of the halls where he was recorded). I listened on headphones the first time around and found it to be an unalloyed pleasure. I've already given two copies of this set as gifts, and I'm about to order two more. What is so wonderful about Lehrer's work? The wit is sparkling, the tunes and rhythms are lively, and the performances are exuberant, if hardly high vocal art. Once you listen to some of these songs, you can't get them out of your head. So, before the genius of Tom Lehrer, genuflect, genuflect, genuflect!Free Music Review: Genuflect! Genuflect!
Hit: 5 Stars
Take a knee before the awesomeness that is Tom Lehrer! Don't let reviewers who tell you that the music becomes repetitive, almost Vivaldi; NO! Even if Tom Lehrer's work was the spoken word alone, it would be enough to give me just as severe cramps (from laughing!) as do his kinky melodious songs! As a current Music Major undergrad, I can appreciate many of the musical nuances of Lehrer's compositions. However, it is in the COMPLETE combination of words, music, and Lehrer's fantastic inflexions and sometimes extremely subtle humor that get the laughs!
Still not convinced? These recordings were produced in the 60s... and are still - unadulterated - relevant today.
Enjoy!
Free Music Review: The Living Legend
Hit: 5 Stars
Tom Lehrer is not dead! No, at age 72 he continues avoiding the spotlight and insisting that he is not in show business. This boxed set of his complete works is a testament to his genius for satire. His earliest work demonstrates his skill in parodying various song styles on albums he recorded in the mid-fifties. His political side is revealed in deftly turned tunes written for the 60's TV series "That Was the Week That Was". Also included are children's songs from "The Electric Co." There are a couple of new songs too. Dr. Demento's biographical notes are indispensable. Listening to Tom Lehrer's music is almost as good as being in his math class.Free Music Review: Brilliant
Hit: 5 Stars
If, like me, you've known of Lehrer for years and already have his previous recordings, then you need to get this box set so you can give your recordings to an unenlightened friend. The accompanying book is wonderful; Rhino is to be particularly congratulated for including all the lyrics, including the variant lines. And the bonus tracks, while not classics, are just that -- a nice bonus.If you are unfamiliar with Lehrer, then you need to get this box set to learn how funny songs should be written. Lehrer's clever, literate wit is rarely equaled. And he manages to be scandalous without being vulgar, an exceptionally rare feat these days.
Free Music Review: Satirist's work still on cutting edge
Hit: 5 Stars
Some 35 years after his last album, Tom Lehrer's recorded work -- almost all of it collected here -- still carries the same bite and humor as it did during the fifties and sixties. From the effete 'Fight Fiercely, Harvard' to the grotesque 'My Home Town' to the issue-oriented songs of 'That Was The Year That Was,' Lehrer skewered conformity and political stupidity. As newer listeners will discover, the piano-pounding satirist does so with insight, excellent wordplay and musical skill. Those used to the oom-pah-pah of Mark Russell will delight in the variety of styles Lehrer used.
This is a fine collection, and worth every dime.