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- Summary: The second full-length solo release from Bret McKenzie of Flight Of The Conchords was recorded with Drew Erickson, Chis Caswell, Justin Clarke, Leo Coghini, Ben Lemi, Moana Leota, Iris Little, Jacqui Nyman, Dean Parks, Leland Sklar, and Joey Waronker.
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- Record Label: Sub Pop
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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Record CollectorOct 6, 2025It's a warm, happy-go-lucky record dominated by rinky-dinky pianos and honey-sweet harmonies. [Nov 2025, p.105]
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Classic Rock MagazineOct 6, 2025The result, albeit low-key, is a charming, warm-hearted collection. [Oct 2025, p.79]
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MojoOct 6, 2025Freak Out City owes little to Flight Of The Conchords, but much to '70s US songwriters with a kitchen-sink production. [Oct 2025, p.89]
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UncutOct 6, 2025McKenzie tries to have it both ways, peppering Freak Out City with schlocky tunes like the title track and "Too Young" that fail to deliver comedically or musically. [Sep 2025, p.33]