Reviews

"Tenacious D are a comedic act, of that there is no doubt, but the songs on Rize Of The Fenix are intricately written and recorded and, while the tracks are slightly kitschy and overly dramatic, they have substance and are genuinely great, trashy songs."

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The bass is as deep and sublime as anything you are likely to hear, and the vocals are effortless. It’s all too easy for the listener to sit back and enjoy.

It is that elusive and ethereal quality that makes this album such a fascinating and immersive treat.

It’s an admirable approach for a chart-topping act on the comeback trail, though it’s complicated somewhat by sub-par material.