Ever wondered what happens when comedy meets rock music in perfect harmony? Join us as we break format to celebrate This Is Spinal Tap's brilliant soundtrack – an album that walks the razor-thin line between parody and genuine musical accomplishment.

Fresh from seeing the 1984 cult classic on the big screen, we couldn't resist diving into these tracks that somehow manage to be both ridiculous and legitimately good. From the pompous prog-rock excesses of "Rock and Roll Creation" to the triple-bass absurdity of "Big Bottom," each song perfectly captures the essence of 70s and 80s rock while mercilessly mocking its worst tendencies.

What makes these songs so special isn't just their hilarious lyrics about sex farms and tiny Stonehenge monuments – it's how musically competent they are. We hear echoes of Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, The Who, and Rush throughout the album, all filtered through a lens of satire that somehow enhances rather than diminishes the music. The double entendres may be juvenile, but the musicianship is anything but.

As we eagerly await Spinal Tap 2 (coming September 2025), join us in ranking our favorite tracks from the original soundtrack. Which song goes to eleven? Will it be the mandolin-infused "Stonehenge," the classical-meets-heavy-metal "Heavy Duty," or perhaps the hilariously patriotic "America" with its references to the Brady Bunch and apple pie? Listen now to find out which tracks deserve to be turned up to eleven and which belong in the "Where Are They Now?" file.

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