Philosophy of the World by The Shaggs

Pros: They really can't play, sing, or write.
Cons: Cons? THEY HAVE NO TALENT! THERE ARE NONE.

The Shaggs were a band composed of three Wiggins sisters: Helen, Betty, and Dot. The band was formed by their father Austin who insisted that they could play despite the fact that they couldn't. He bought them instruments, paid for lessons, and made them...

Pros: Hilarious, sad, a novelty album
Cons: Musically and lyrically one of the saddest things ever created.

I have an attachment to all things hopelessly irreverent that is somewhat well documented among my friends. One of my Christmas gifts this year, therefore, was a copy of "Philosophy of the World" by the Shaggs.

If you aren't familiar...

Pros: I am still alive
Cons: I can now hear colors

To be honest, I really have no freaking idea how to rate this. The music plain sucks out loud, but there is something so eerily haunting about it.

The consensus seems to be that the music of the Shaggs is one of the great modern...

Pros: This is the greatest OUTSIDER MUSIC album ever recorded. The Shaggs rule!
Cons: I played the cd so loud, it blew my car's speakers.

Have you stretched your mind lately? Are you an adventurous listener? The Shaggs were a power trio of New England sisters who started a band, and soon after, were whisked away to the recording studio. They were still learning their instruments. They...