DTMX Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 From Allmusic.com: Believe it or not, William Hung had more time to record his holiday album - the oh so cleverly titled Hung for the Holidays - than he did his full-fledged debut, Inspiration, which was kicked out in a matter of weeks while American Idol was in the midst of its third season. He and his producers - executive producer Dee "Pitboss" Sonaram and producer Giuseppe D., who both need to be singled out by name, since blame has to be assigned - could have used this time to create backing tracks that sounded a little fuller, since that would mean that Hung for the Holidays would have sounded at least like karaoke instead of a Casio set on automatic. This is the cheapest-sounding record in recent memory; it sounds as if it was recorded in less time that it takes to play. And the weirdest thing about it is that Hung has gotten better as a vocalist in the six months that separate Inspiration and Hung. Make no mistake, he ain't good, but he sings with more confidence and at least vaguely sings something resembling the melody. And that, of course, means it's not nearly as interesting or funny as Inspiration. There's nothing that comes close to his embarrassing, soaring wordless vocals on the coda of "I Believe I Can Fly" - the only thing that elicits a chuckle is "Vixen" being called "Rixen" on "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," which isn't much. Even the "hidden bonus track" of "We Are the Champions" is bland, with the only thing funny about it being that Hung has a bad voice. Which means Hung for the Holidays is no present. After all, there's nothing worse than an intentional novelty record that isn't funny. Unless it's "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer." That's worse than Hung for the Holidays. But not by much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ariceffron Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 HOW DARE YOU COMPARE THIS GUY TO W. WILLIS. WILLIS WAS A MODERN DAY WILLIAM BLAKE. HIS MUSIC HAD DISTINCT LYRICAL MESSAGES THAT WE ALL COULD LEARN FROM. W. HUNG JUST COVERS OTHER PEOPLES SONGS IN A BAD WAY. W. WILLIS COMPOSED ALL HIS OWN MATERIAL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Wheel Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 (edited) HIS MUSIC HAD DISTINCT LYRICAL MESSAGES THAT WE ALL COULD LEARN FROM. Ah yes. I'll never forget the deep spiritual enlightenment that was unlocked to me the day I first heard "Suck a Cheetah's Dick." (lyrics here) Edited October 20, 2004 by Big Wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTMX Posted October 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 WILLIS WAS A MODERN DAY WILLIAM BLAKE. Hey, I like Wesley Willis. How could you not like someone who pens such slice-of-life narratives like STP Conked Out My Engine, Fuck With Me and Find Out, I Whipped Batman's Ass, Vulture's Ate My Dead Ass Up, Suck a Panda's Cock, Taste a Gorilla's Ass. Also like the artwork he drew for his CD covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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