This was the only mainstream album release from The Simpsons, and came out following the success of the singles 'Do the Bartman' and 'Deep, deep trouble'
This is a witty release, and well worth a listen for any Simpson fan. It’s not a great musical album, but any fan of the series will enjoy at least one listen to this album.
The first track is 'Do the Bartman' a poppy rap track sung/rapped by Bart & featuring the voices of the rest of the family intermittedly, usually as they yell something at Bart for being too naughty.
After this is 'School Days' a rocky Bart track, with lyrics that provide you with a laugh if nothing else. It's a cover song, and every time I hear the original, I just hear it as the lyrics of this! It has a very rock and roll feel to it, as reflected in the lyrics, and very unlike something you would generally associate with Bart Simpson!
'Born under a bad sign' is Homer's cue to take centre stage. However, this, as the title would suggest is a mellow, depressing track, and adds nothing to the album.
'Moanin Lisa Blues' follows this. It's a typical bluesy track, with lots of sax, and I think that Yeardley Smith has an amazing voice. The track however isn't my style, but is worth a listen. It's also been featured in the Simpsons series, and it's interesting to hear the whole version on the album.
'Deep, deep trouble' follows this, Bart's 2nd single. It's a rap track with a funky beat, and some scratching thrown in for good measure.
'God bless the child' is the second Lisa track, a soulful ballad with a sax solo again. I like this track, as it's soulful, but again, doesn't add a lot to the overall album.
'I love to see you smile' is the next offering, a slushy duet by Marge & Homer. Like the other Marge/Homer tracks, I wasn't keen. They seem to have been given the album fillers on this release.
'Springfield soul stew' is Marge's solo effort. This is possibly the weakest track on the album for me. It starts slowly, and different instruments are brought in periodically, to create the aforementioned 'Springfield Soul stew.'
Mr Burns and Smithers make an appearance on 'Look at all those idiots.' I used to hate this funky track, but it has grown on me. It's catchy and funny, and well worth a listen, even if just for novelty value.
The album ends with 'Sibling Rivalry' a soulful ballad sung by Bart & Lisa. As the title suggests, it's all about their fights, and how they make up at the end of the song, only for Bart to spoil it again by saying 'let go of my hand Lisa'
The CD has an interesting inlay, it shows each simpsons character beside the person who provides their voice, and it's nice to see what the people behind the voices actually look like...
The album in itself isn't a classic, but worth a listen if you're a fan of the show.
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