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CHA CHA CHA?
This is Kenny Loggins and the mystical orb. Say hello orb. Man, Kenny Loggins is now "orbalicious" in my book!
Dude, i dont really listen to clarinet music, but something tells me that this guy would rock out. Definately extra cheesy.
David Hasselhoff Night Rocker, 1985
As a culture overly fond of ham, Germany provided a willing audience for David Hasselhoff's 1980s musical output. Historians are still debating whether the destruction of the Berlin Wall a few years later was sparked by East Germans struggling to escape from boom-boxes blasting the Hoff.
David Lanz East of the Moon, 2000
Grammy-winning English composer-pianist David Lanz (we'd never heard of him, either) aims to attract Gen Y to his special New Age-jazz blend with his impression of Napoleon Dynamite at hand-dance club. Is that a bird in flight? Perhaps a dove to symbolize peace? Or is Lanz conducting an invisible orchestra? As Napoleon would say, "Idiot!"
The John Tesh Project Discovery, 1996
From the John Tesh Project — basically, a former Entertainment Tonight host and his battery-operated Casio keyboard — comes a trippy musical tale of maritime transportation gone awry. See, dude, there was this lighthouse, and then these huge ships were, like, floating in the sky...
Orleans Waking and Dreaming, 1976
A band of modest renown from upstate New York (don't ask about the name Orleans), these '70s soft-rockers made headlines in 2004 when President Bush incorporated their biggest hit, "Still the One," into his reelection rallies without permission. What better choice for a social conservative who would amend the Constitution to ban same-sex marriage than a song promoted by five naked guys embracing? Rather than pay for fair use, Bush's camp stopped playing the tune.
Magnum On a Storyteller's Night, 1985
Apologies to all 35-year-old D&D addicts, while we snicker at this best-of-breed salute to medieval-metal inanity. Truly, an oil-painted portal into another world, one where pretentious English rockers captivate middle-age adolescents en route to a Renaissance faire. Fare thee well!
Bernard Hebb and Finn Svit Guitar Impressions: Music for Two Guitars, 1994
With their fan base waning, Eddie and Alex Van Halen kick it down a notch and ease into their golden years.
Mick Ronson Play Don't Worry, 1975
No one doubts dearly departed Mick Ronson's enthusiasm and talent for the guitar. But his cross-my-heart, blue-and-black spandex top, paired with what can only be described as a striped arm warmer, forces us to reevaluate his sartorial sanity.
Joe Diffie Life's So Funny, 1995
For our mid-'90s time capsule, class, we need an object that conveys Southern America's fixation on mullets, moustaches, and gee-tars. Extra points if you can scavange up something that includes a black leather vest and projects a dash of good-ol'-boy humor.
Daryl Stuermer Steppin' Out, 1990
The jacket says Michael Jackson 1984, but the face says Heath Ledger 2031.
The Brothers Johnson Look Out for Number 1, 1976
Got it, you guys are really, really, really into the guitar. Really, we got it.
Heino Seine Großen Erfolge, 2001
Three things you need to know about Germany's Heino: 1) he never removes his shades; 2) he does a killer rendition of "Edelweiss"; 3) he considers Col. Sanders a fashion icon.
Jermaine Jackson My Name is Jermaine, 1976
..and not "third Jackson from the left behind Michael."
Eddie Murphy How Could It Be, 1985
The fact that Eddie Murphy's handlers let him release this cheesetastic album is not as puzzling as Eddie's "I'm a serious musician" pose. Especially considering the albums biggest hit "Party All the Time" had no piano to be found.
Millie Jackson E.S.P. - Extra Sexual Person
Nicely placed crystal ball, Millie. Ms. Jackson strikes again (see "That's Disgusting") with a combination fortune teller / prostitute pose.
Francisco y Fernando Vamos a la Playa
I tried my darndest to find out when this album was made. I even found translated pages of reviews of their music. Meaning may be lost in translation: Re: Fernando and Francisco The fags are an excrement those safe q kill to straws to the day. In addition I am divided the ass in his God face, since mieeeeeerda can make people this? they will be hijosdeputa….
Spinal Tap Break Like the Wind, 1992
Yes, this is a "mostly fictional" band, and therefore a "mostly fictional" album cover, but we just had to applaud David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls for their effective use of all the best heavy metal cliches. The stormy night sky, fog from nowhere, metallic lettering and vague/tough looks are all in place.
Ken By Request Only
I don't know who is requesting Ken, but for the love of God, STOP!
Harry Breuer and his Quintet Mallet Mischief
Harry has finally discovered to key to inducing suicide through the nefarious use of xylophone playing. Criminal genius!!
Paddy Roberts Songs for Gay Dogs
Hits from the album include "Rainbow Colored Leashes," "The Fido Fab Five" and "Other Dogs' Butts Drive Me Nuts."
Freddie Gage All My Friends Are Dead
This is from Gage's "uplifting and happy" period.
Menudo Menudo Mania
"Boys...hold these surfboards so you look fun-loving and carefree!"
Emerson, Lake and Palmer Love Beach, 1978
Considering these guys went on to later use Geiger's work for cover art, Love Beach is a dark, dark mark in their discography.
The Rolling Stones Get Your Ya-Yas Out! The Rolling Stones in Concert
Nothing says hard rocking live album like a random leaping musician, and a one-donkey band.
David Crosby If I Could Only Remember My Name
...I Could Tell Myself to Stop Making Cheesy Album Covers."
ABBA Gracias Por La Musica
Everything on this album is the exact opposite of anything Latin.
Denis Walter By Request
Who, I demand, WHO requested this?! Heads will roll!!
Harry Secombe
He lives in a van down by the river.
Heino Liebe Mutter...
Heino strikes again!
Joseph Cooper The World of Joseph Cooper
Apparently Joseph Cooper's world includes a creepy smile, oddly placed piano and bad suit.
Jim Post I Love My Life
Try to convince us a little harder Jim.
William Hung Hung for the Holidays
Didn't this guy's fifteen minutes of fame run out two years ago?
Eddie Murphy Love's Alright
Didn't he learn anything from his early 80s entre into the musical world?
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