Flight of the Conchords keeps it light

Flight of the Conchords

“I Told You I was Freaky”

Sub Pop

Rocks like: King Missile,… Flight of the Conchords

“I Told You I was Freaky”

Sub Pop

Rocks like: King Missile, Tenacious D

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Fans of Flight of the Conchords will probably be laughing at the duo’s new album before they even pop the CD into their computers.

The album sleeve, which features jewel teardrops sliding down the torn faces of the New Zealand duo, Bret McKenzie and Jermaine Clement, sets the less-than-serious tone of the band’s second studio album, “I Told You I was Freaky.”

The songs from the album were featured on season two of the band’s HBO series, and 10 of the 13 tracks were pre-released on iTunes — one per week after their TV debuts.

The album comes with one sticker and four badges, as well as a lyric book with guitar chords.

As per usual, McKenzie and Clement don’t shy away from any genre. They tackle rap, R&B, folk and rock with both soul and satire. The rap songs, such as “Hurt Feelings,” are particularly entertaining, coming from two white guys with funny accents.

The sheer ridiculousness of the lyrics and songs are fun for fans of the show, but those new to the Conchords might need to check out the show before fully appreciating the duo’s humor.