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Aperitif for Destruction

Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine · 2005

33 min · 16 tracks · comedy rock ยท lounge music

A playful blend of lounge jazz and comedy rock, transforming iconic hits into cheeky, cocktail-friendly renditions.

Aperitif for Destruction is an album by Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine, released in 2005. A playful blend of lounge jazz and comedy rock, transforming iconic hits into cheeky, cocktail-friendly renditions. This album is notable for its tongue-in-cheek reinterpretations of well-known rock songs, contributing to the rise of comedic covers in popular culture. It received positive reception from critics and audiences alike, enhancing Cheese's status in the comedy rock scene and leading to performances at various festivals and events. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Aperitif for Destruction sound like?

A playful blend of lounge jazz and comedy rock, transforming iconic hits into cheeky, cocktail-friendly renditions. Rooted in comedy rock and lounge music.

What makes Aperitif for Destruction by Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine notable?

This album is notable for its tongue-in-cheek reinterpretations of well-known rock songs, contributing to the rise of comedic covers in popular culture. It received positive reception from critics and audiences alike, enhancing Cheese's status in the comedy rock scene and leading to performances at various festivals and events. Released in 2005, 'Aperitif for Destruction' was Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine's third studio album, showcasing their unique approach to popular music. Following their earlier works, this album solidified their reputation as purveyors of humorous lounge covers during a time when mashups and genre-bending were gaining popularity.

How many songs are on Aperitif for Destruction?

Aperitif for Destruction has 16 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·33:02

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Me So Horny 2:15
  • 2 People Equals Shit Standout 2:03
  • 3 Welcome to the Jungle Standout 2:41
  • 4 Brass Monkey 2:13
  • 5 Letโ€™s Get It Started 1:58
  • 6 Man in the Box 2:23
  • 7 Been Caught Stealing 1:55
  • 8 The Girl Is Mine 2:15
  • 9 You Oughta Know 2:11
  • 10 Enter Sandman 1:50
  • 11 Sunday Bloody Sunday 1:36
  • 12 We Are the World 1:46
  • 13 Do Me 1:31
  • 14 American Idiot Standout 1:35
  • 15 Add It Up 1:46
  • 16 Somebody Told Me 2:56

Release Date

May 24, 2005

Genre

comedy rock, lounge music

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

33 min 2 sec