Spinal Tap

Spinal Tap
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Genre: Comedy
Styles: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Comedy Rock
Group Members: Christopher Guest, Derek Smalls, David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, Harry Shearer
Biography: Although originally conceived as the fictional subject of a music documentary, Spinal Tap became a real band -- a parody heavy metal band, to be exact -- following the film's release. The joke began with the release of 1984's This Is Spinal Tap, a satirical Rob Reiner film starring actors Michael McKean, ...Read full biography
This Is Spinal Tap [Soundtrack]
Released: 1984
Label: Universal Motown Records Group.
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1984's perfect, side-splitting rock documentary spoof This Is Spinal Tap wouldn't have succeeded if Spinal Tap's "original" music didn't properly mimic what it poked fun at. But not only does the music ...Read full review
Back from the Dead
Released: 2009
Label: The Spuzzle Group
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In 2009, when Back from the Dead was released, it was impossible for any listener to not be in on Spinal Tap's joke, so it's fitting that this is their first release to play as pure comedy, an album that ...Read full review
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