New Lonely Island (Feat. Julian Casablancas) - "Boombox"
In anticipation of INCREDIBAD, Lonely Island's send-ups are arriving rapid fire. This new track, which has the Strokes man lending his pipes, is less "Jizz In My Pants," more "I'm On A Boat," at least via its initial posh, old-money country club setting. The protagonist shows up to the stuffy, boiled-goose-and-sauerkraut-scented affair and learns a boombox can change the world: "Everything got out of control / the music was so entrancing, everyone got out on the floor / it was a bunch of old white people dancing." The power goes to his head, though, and he decides to try the same thing at an old-folks' home. This is when things get sticky.
That photo has nothing to do with the song, though it does come from the INCREDIBAD promo materials. Speaking of which: SNL did a proper video for "I'm On A Boat" this week. Keep your eyes peeled.
INCREDIBAD is out 2/10 via Universal.
Posted at 12:05 PM
Tags: Akiva Schaffer | Andy Samberg | Jorma Taccone | Julian Casablancas | The Lonely Island | The Strokes
julians voice makes this song
Score = 9
Really guys? A whole cd of this shit?
Score = 5
aaauuuughh where is MY super-dumb money making scheme idea already
Score = 0
Julian Casablanca's has the best voice. this group is cheesy and not-funny though.
Score = -1
julian on a hook = pure gold haha
Score = 6
I'd take Stork Patrol over this any day.
Score = 3
THIS IS TERRIBLE. JULIAN MUST HAVE BEEN BORED.
Score = -5
Julian is sounding good. This, however, is not that funny; they've done better.
Score = -1
yeah whens the next strokes album D:
oh and this song sucks. its not funny whatsoever
the only good part is when julian starts to sing yeah k.
Score = 1
Julian = GOD. This song equals "mailed in" though. Julian actually makes this a work of art though he is so talented.
Score = -4
i don't get it.
Score = 0
This stuff is funny when accompanied by a video, but I find it hard to enjoy on its own.
Score = 1
Why?
Score = -1
So Julian, when's the new Strokes album?
Score = 3
" I saw a Spanish guy doing the bartman." Classic.
Score = 8
I hope Julian used the money he got from this shit to buy a pen and some paper to WRITE SOME FUCKING SONGS ALREADY.
Score = 11
"I hope Julian used the money he got from this shit to buy a pen and some paper to WRITE SOME FUCKING SONGS ALREADY."
-Paper Werewolf
you're psycho.
Score = -11
I am not Lil Wayne.
Score = 5
I like it. It's supposed to be cheesy and full of ridiculousness. Although this is a critiquing website of music quality/originality, this song obviously fails in the form, but looking at it from a comedic standpoint, I think it's hilarious.
Score = 1
I like it. It's supposed to be cheesy and full of ridiculousness. Although this is a critiquing website of music quality/originality, this song obviously fails in the form, but looking at it from a comedic standpoint, I think it's hilarious.
Score = -1
agree with Dave...these really do need videos to be the least bit entertaining. Cool to see Casablancas lend his golden pipes to something like this, though.
Score = -1
Cant Wait 4 The Strokes Album........ & Julian Really?
Score = -3
Just picked up the album early. It's actually pretty freaking great, its funny and they actually put some real effort into the songs, if you dig early Beasties this album is for you.
Score = 1
he doesnt sound like julian one bit. it's like they altered his voice or something... *sigh*
Score = -5
I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that........
Score = 0
The last 2/3 of this song are awesome. Especially once the boiled goose joke starts making sense. Now I'm even more excited for this album! Yay!
Score = 1
that was pretty funny, seemed like it would suck and then suddenly got funny
the fact that julians hook sounded so good kinda makes me wish this was a serious song though because i would listen to it lots as opposed to once...
Score = 2
I'll go check out Lonely Island on youtube, but who is honestly going to buy this?
Score = -1
What's the obsession with boiled goose all about?
But yeah I could really use a new Strokes album after hearing that.
Score = -1
Wow is this website the "I want to suck Julian Casablancas' dick" website?
Score = 1
"Wow is this website the "I want to suck Julian Casablancas' dick" website?"
well, seeing as how he is a genius and the only good thing about the song, you need to get over yourself and admit that you too would love to have Julian's dick in your mouth
Score = -2
actually, julian and nick have started writing new stuff:
http://www.nme.com/news/the-strokes/42301
Score = 1
This makes me insanely excited. I love The Lonely Island, and The Strokes in my opinion is one of the best bands ever. I thought this was hilarious, and I probably will listen to it over and over like it is a serious song Incredibad is amazing. Also I want a fourth album strokes, let's get to it!
Score = 3
You gotta know your limits with a boombox
Score = 2
I think this, like other funny songs deserves more than one listen and quick judgement. I think it's hilarious, plus Julian's vocals superb. The cherry on the top of a funny premise. Give it a freaking break people.
Score = 1
well I'm a guy, but considering how julian and the strokes are the best band of the 21st century so far, i would too suck his penis.
Score = 1
well..the point is julian still kick ass!!
hmm..it makes me wonder what kind of the 4th album sound likes?!
Score = 0