New today: The Hiphopopotamus returns, plus more from Billy Bragg
Is it possible that New Zealand's "fourth most popular folk parody duo" is climbing the ranks? Today marks the release of Flight of the Conchords' self-titled debut. It mostly includes songs from the HBO show, which were given a polish in the studio. (Not a bad thing.) Our favorite? "Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros," which you can see below in an early performance from the Craig Ferguson show:
Also out this week: Billy Bragg's Mr. Love & Justice, a collection of appealingly grumbly anthems from one of rock's most reliable curmudgeons. Check out video of the Bard of Barking performing the album's tracks here.






