Flight Of The Conchords - Flight Of The Conchords

Jun 13 2008 By Jack Daniels

(Sub Pop)

BRET McKenzie and Jermaine Clement introduce themselves as “New Zealand’s fourth most popular folk parody act” but that’s not half the story.

Already festival favourites, and with their own Grammy-winning TV series on BBC Four, they’re being hailed as the greatest pop comedy crossover since the Bonzos.

But although the debut album has its moments, it’s a patchy affair, raising more a wry grin than a belly laugh.

Best are Foux du Fafa, which reduces French jazz to a classroom cliche and Bowie, which breathlessly traces his career in three minutes.