This is the soundtrack to the film of the same name released in 1984 which follows the stellar career of Spinal Tap: David St. Hubbins (lead vocal & guitar), Nigel Tufnel (lead guitar), Derek Smalls (lead bass) plus 9 different drummers who died a variety of accidental or mysterious deaths over the years. This album features their best stadium rock tunes such as "Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight", "Rock And Roll Creation" and the band's masterpiece, "Big Bottom" - with its awesome triple lead-bass riff.
There's also some tracks covering their humble beginnings as a Beatles-styled pop group ("Gimme Some Money") and later excursions into flower power ("(Listen To The) Flower People") which are even better when you watch the music clips from the film (or on YouTube). And "Cups & Cakes" has to be the best ever ode to afternoon tea ever recorded.
For my money though, you can't go past Nigel Tufnel's opening monologue on "Stonehenge" - a certified classic "heavy metal moment". Make sure you crank it up to 11.
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