The good news is Post-Apocalypto is way better than Rize of the Phoenix. ItРІР‚в„ўs a fun song, but itРІР‚в„ўs not a classic like Tribute. ThatРІР‚в„ўs probably more of a sad-indictment of myself than anything though. IРІР‚в„ўve found myself singing the outro in my head while on the way to work this morning. This album doesnРІР‚в„ўt have one of those songs. Think Tribute, think Wonderboy РІР‚вЂњ both from their self-titles first album masterpiece. While the first half is enjoyable, what it also does lack is anything truly memorable. ItРІР‚в„ўs a grower.Р”В«ut in an album so short, you really need every song to be on point. In that respect I have to say, the more I listened the more the songs, mostly in the first half of the album, grew on me. I imagined writing a review way more negative than what I ultimately have. On first listen I was really disappointed, in truth. Am I enjoying this album? What songs are standing out? Remove myself from the review process initially and just listen. In reviewing an album I usually like to listen at least three or four times first. Again Black shows his great vocal range as he screeches the lyrics like Brian Johnson of AC/DC might.Р”В«ut sadly, the massive dip in this album leaves a bit of a sour taste, although it does close with a reprise of the Theme. However, not so good is Fuck Yo-Yo Ma, Robot, Colors, JB JR Rap and Save The World. ItРІР‚в„ўs my favourite on the album by some way. With the electrics plugged in and rocking, Black is also more aggressive both lyrically and vocally too.

ThatРІР‚в„ўs a great song that goes away from the bandРІР‚в„ўs usual acoustic comforts. Daddy Ding Dong is a heavy exception on the rest of the album. ItРІР‚в„ўs here where things start to dip though. More upbeat then whatРІР‚в„ўs preceded it, Take Us Into Space gets the head nodding as guest drummer Dave Grohl sets the rhythm on this one.

And with the conclusion of this one IРІР‚в„ўm left feeling Tenacious D are truly back. Kyle GassРІР‚в„ў cameo vocals in this one are great and the ending, almost a satire of cheesy love songs as the pair repeat Making Love again and again to sweet idyllic music is just brilliant. You donРІР‚в„ўt want to listen to this band if youРІР‚в„ўre easily offended, and Making Love is exactly why. Making Love follows and is The D at their vulgar best. The uplift in that one is particularly pleasing. ItРІР‚в„ўs an acoustic toe-tapper that allows Black to show off his underrated vocals. ThatРІР‚в„ўs rather annoying in truth as I just want music.Р”В«ut, particularly in the first half of the album the music we do get is good. And of those 31 minutes, around 15 are actually spoken audio taken from the web series. So do Tenacious D shine on Post Apocalypto?Р”Р‡or the most part the answer to that is 100% yes. ItРІР‚в„ўs a catchy, fast-paced, enthusiastic kick-off for the album in which Jack Black bellows РІР‚ВThis our time to shine. Perhaps in reference to that Post-Apocalypto, which is an album to accompany their new animated web series, opens with the Theme. The ultimate funny band had gone stale, dad-rockers who told dad jokes to over-produced music.

Post Apocalypto is album number four of the worldРІР‚в„ўs best known comedy rock band, but itРІР‚в„ўs fair to say their last comeback Rize of the Fenix was not such a success. Tenacious D are back, and so is their mojoРІР‚В¦ well, kind of.

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