Shadows of the Bunghole
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Shadows of the Bunghole is the second studio album released by The great Luke Ski
under the name "Luke Ski's Psycho Potpourri" in 1997. This album has been out of print since 2003, and many tracks have since been re-released on later compilation collections. Some tracks were re-recorded for later studio albums, as some of the original recordings used karaoke
tracks of the songs parodied as backing music, and backing vocals of the original lyrics were sometimes audible through the parody vocals.
Luke Ski
Luke Ski is a parody, filk and rap artist who writes, records and performs comedy music. He had the #1 most requested song on the Dr...
under the name "Luke Ski's Psycho Potpourri" in 1997. This album has been out of print since 2003, and many tracks have since been re-released on later compilation collections. Some tracks were re-recorded for later studio albums, as some of the original recordings used karaoke
Karaoke
is a form of interactive entertainment or video game in which amateur singers sing along with recorded music using a microphone and public address system. The music is typically a well-known pop song minus the lead vocal. Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen, along with a moving symbol,...
tracks of the songs parodied as backing music, and backing vocals of the original lyrics were sometimes audible through the parody vocals.
Track listing
- "The Doctor And William" - 4:26
- Parody of "Rhymin' and Stealin'" by the Beastie BoysBeastie BoysBeastie Boys are an American hip hop trio from New York City. The group consists of Mike D who plays the drums, MCA who plays the bass, and Ad-Rock who plays the guitar....
- A song about Dr. DementoDr. DementoBarret Eugene Hansen , better known as Dr. Demento, is a radio broadcaster and record collector specializing in novelty songs, comedy, and strange or unusual recordings dating from the early days of phonograph records to the present....
and Whimsical Will
- Parody of "Rhymin' and Stealin'" by the Beastie Boys
- "Resistance" - 3:00
- Parody of "The Distance" by CakeCake (band)Cake is an American alternative rock band from Sacramento, California. Consisting of singer John McCrea, trumpeter Vince DiFiore, guitarist Xan McCurdy, bassist Gabe Nelson and drummer Paulo Baldi, the band has been noted for McCrea's sarcastic lyrics and deadpan voice, DiFiore's trumpet parts, and...
- A song about the events of Star Trek: First ContactStar Trek: First ContactStar Trek: First Contact is the eighth feature film in the Star Trek science fiction franchise, released in November 1996, by Paramount Pictures. First Contact is the first film in the franchise to feature no cast members from the original Star Trek television series of the 1960s...
- Parody of "The Distance" by Cake
- "The Great Cornholio" - 1:55
- Parody of "Macarena" by Los Del RioLos del RíoLos Del Rio, also known as "The Del Rios," was a Spanish Latin dance group formed in 1992 and broke up in mid-2007. They were best known by their smash-hit and hot dance single Macarena originally released in early 1994. The song peaked at the Hot Dance Singles and Billboard 200 by mid-1994. The...
- A song about Cornholio, the hyperactive alter-ego of Beavis from Beavis and Butt-headBeavis and Butt-HeadBeavis and Butt-head is an American animated television series created by Mike Judge. The series originated from Frog Baseball, a 1992 short film by Judge. After seeing the short, MTV signed Judge to develop the concept. Beavis and Butt-head originally aired from March 8, 1993 to November 28, 1997...
- Parody of "Macarena" by Los Del Rio
- "Humpa Hound" - 3:39
- Parody of "Jump Around" by House of PainHouse of PainHouse of Pain is an American hip hop group who released three albums in the 1990s before lead rapper Everlast left to pursue his solo career again. The group's name is a reference to the H.G. Wells novel The Island of Dr...
- A song about Luke himself and his friends
- Parody of "Jump Around" by House of Pain
- "Pamela" - 3:33
- Parody of "Panama" by Van HalenVan HalenVan Halen is an American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. The band has enjoyed success since the release of its debut album, Van Halen, . As of 2007 Van Halen has sold 80 million albums worldwide and has had the most #1 hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart...
- A song about the evils of supermodels
- Parody of "Panama" by Van Halen
- "All I Wanna Do Is Shoot Some Guns" - 4:12
- Parody of "All I Wanna Do" by Sheryl CrowSheryl CrowSheryl Suzanne Crow is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and actress. Her music incorporates elements of rock, folk, hip hop, country and pop...
- A song about Pulp FictionPulp Fiction (film)Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino, who co-wrote its screenplay with Roger Avary. The film is known for its rich, eclectic dialogue, ironic mix of humor and violence, nonlinear storyline, and host of cinematic allusions and pop culture references...
- Parody of "All I Wanna Do" by Sheryl Crow
- "88 Lines About 44 Simpsons" - 3:42
- Parody of "88 Lines About 44 Women88 Lines About 44 Women88 Lines About 44 Women is the name of the hit single by the new wave band The Nails. Originally recorded for their EP Hotel for Women, the song was re-recorded and released to critical and commercial acclaim on the band's 1984 album Mood Swing....
" by The NailsThe NailsThe Nails were a six piece New Wave band that formed in Boulder, Colorado, during the mid 1970s. In Colorado, they were originally named The Ravers, and their roadie, Eric Boucher, later became known as Jello Biafra of the Dead Kennedys.-History:... - A song about The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsThe Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its family of the same name, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie...
, each line about a different Simpsons character
- Parody of "88 Lines About 44 Women
- "I Kissed A Squirrel" - 3:12
- Parody of "I Kissed A Girl" by Jill SobuleJill SobuleJill Sobule is an American singer-songwriter best known for the 1995 single "I Kissed a Girl", and "Supermodel" from the soundtrack of the 1995 film Clueless...
- A song about the characters 'Birdseed Bobby' and 'Dusty' from "Ray TV", a show prouced by Luke and his friends
- Parody of "I Kissed A Girl" by Jill Sobule
- "That Phat Track" - 0:54
- Cover of "Kum By Ya" sung by the characters 'Birdseed Bobby and Dusty' from "Ray TV".
- "Jackie Chan" - 1:49
- Original song, by "Frozen Scream", about Jackie ChanJackie ChanJackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...
. Contains in-jokes from "Ray TV"
- Original song, by "Frozen Scream", about Jackie Chan
- "Aliens Just Don't Understand" - 5:11
- Parody of "Parents Just Don't Understand" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh PrinceWill SmithWillard Christopher "Will" Smith, Jr. , also known by his stage name The Fresh Prince, is an American actor, producer, and rapper. He has enjoyed success in television, film and music. In April 2007, Newsweek called him the most powerful actor in Hollywood...
- A song about the film Independence DayIndependence Day (film)Independence Day is a 1996 science fiction film about an alien invasion of Earth, focusing on a disparate group of individuals and families as they converge in the Nevada desert and, along with the rest of the human population, participate in a last-chance counterattack on July 4 – the same...
- Parody of "Parents Just Don't Understand" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
- "Ranma Saotome" - 3:36
- Parody of "Kokomo" by the Beach Boys
- A song about the animeAnimeis the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
series Ranma 1/2 - Ranma's surname is mis-spelled as "Soutome" on the track listing
- "Silent Bob" - 1:49
- Parody of "Silent Night"
- A song about Jay and Silent BobJay and Silent BobJay and Silent Bob are fictional characters portrayed by Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith, respectively, in Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse, a fictional universe created and used in most films, comics and television by Smith, which began in Clerks....
from the View Askew movies.
- "Mr. K." - 2:03
- Parody of "Yesterday" by the Beatles
- A song about a man who served as school principal for Luke and his siblings
- "Star Trek Case" - 2:52
- Parody of "Basket Case" by Green DayGreen DayGreen Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool...
- A song about an over-obsessed TrekkieTrekkieA Trekkie or Trekker is a fan of the Star Trek franchise, or of specific television series or films within that franchise.-History:In 1967, science fiction editor Arthur W...
- Parody of "Basket Case" by Green Day
- "Viva Las Nagus" - 2:25
- Parody of "Viva Las Vegas" by Elvis PresleyElvis PresleyElvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
- A song about the FerengiFerengiThe Ferengi are a fictitious extraterrestrial race from the Star Trek universe. They first appeared in "The Last Outpost", the fifth episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1987, during which they made first contact with the United Federation of Planets in 2364 on the planet Delphi Ardu,...
of Star TrekStar TrekStar Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
- Parody of "Viva Las Vegas" by Elvis Presley
- "Thank Q" - 3:45
- Parody of "Thank You" by Boys II Men
- A song about QQ (Star Trek)Q is a fictional character who appears in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager, as well as in related products. In all of these programs, he is played by John de Lancie....
from Star Trek
- "What's Up Spock (Humptified D-flo Remix)" - 5:23
- Parody amalgam of "The Humpty DanceThe Humpty Dance"The Humpty Dance" is a 1990 hip hop song by Digital Underground, which was featured on their debut album Sex Packets. The single climbed all the way to #11 on the pop charts, #7 on the R&B charts, and #1 on the Billboard Rap Singles chart...
" by Digital UndergroundDigital UndergroundDigital Underground was an alternative hip hop group from Oakland, California. It could have been considered a music "family" rather than a group, as its personnel changed and rotated with each album and tour....
and "What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock?)" by Fu-SchnickensFu-SchnickensFu-Schnickens was an American hip-hop trio. Similar to Das EFX for their cartoonish lyrics and near-constant allusions to pop culture staples, they were the first Hip Hop artists to rap in backwards fashion. The Fu-Schnickens' popularity was brief but significant in hip hop history...
with Shaquille O'NealShaquille O'NealShaquille Rashaun O'Neal , nicknamed "Shaq" , is a former American professional basketball player. Standing tall and weighing , he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA... - A song about the first four live-action Star Trek TV shows
- Parody amalgam of "The Humpty Dance
- "John Carridine" - 1:17
- A sound bite from the character 'John Carridine' on "Ray TV".
- "Lost In America" - 1:34
- Original song, by "Frozen Scream", about being lost in America. Contains in-jokes from "Ray TV"