专辑简介

Rightfully hailed as the greatest band on Earth, the super-sized acoustic metal/comedy duo Tenacious D was an unlikely success story. Actually, Tenacious D was probably so successful precisely because they were so unlikely: few people would imagine that two chunky guys bashing on acoustic guitars, singing songs like a tribute to the greatest song in the world (because they forgot how the greatest song in the world went after conquering the Devil with it) became one of the biggest cult bands of the late 90s and 2000s. But the sheer charisma, humor, and energy — not to mention inspired songwriting of singers/guitarists/actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass (aka JB, Jables, KG, and Kage, among other aliases) took them from L.A.s underground comedy scene to their own series on HBO and a major-label album deal. The crazed, wide-ranging sense of humor and intensity that Black brought to Tenacious D also made him a sought-after character actor, appearing in films like Bob Roberts, The Cable Guy, and Saving Silverman Gass film career includes supporting roles in Jacobs Ladder, Idle Hands, and Evolution. Similarly, the Ds act showcased Blacks theatrical, versatile vocals and Gass deft support on the guitar in seemingly stream-of-consciousness songs about smoking pot, the duos musical and sexual prowess, and subjects straight out of Dungeons & Dragons, as well as in equally absurd and inventive sketches. The duo met at an acting class and began playing together in 1994, making their live debut later that year at Als Bar, playing just one number, the aforementioned homage to the worlds greatest song, Tribute.