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Comic music is a genre characterized by its humorous and often satirical approach to songwriting, frequently incorporating witty lyrics, catchy melodies, and eclectic instrumentation. Emerging from the novelty song tradition of the 1950s and 1960s, comic music gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s with the rise of artists who blended comedy with various musical styles, such as rock, pop, and hip-hop. This genre's cultural significance lies in its ability to poke fun at societal norms, politics, and pop culture, often using irony and absurdity to make pointed commentary. Comic music's relationship to other genres is marked by its tendency to parody and pastiche, drawing from a wide range of styles to create a unique sound. Notable elements of the genre include its use of storytelling, character development, and clever wordplay, setting it apart from other comedic forms like stand-up or sketch comedy.

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Beast of Horns (Sampler)
Ep - 4 Tracks - Released October 25, 2024

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Stan Freberg
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Steve Martin
Tenacious D
The Barron Knights
The BossHoss
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The Rutles
The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience
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Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq
Tim Minchin
Tom Cardy
Tom Lehrer
Trevor Moore
William Shatner
Ylvis
Bo Burnham
Bloodhound Gang
Tenacious D
"Weird Al" Yankovic
They Might Be Giants
The Lonely Island
Dan Bull
Tom Cardy
Parry Gripp
Jon Lajoie
Jack Black
Steel Panther
Ylvis
The BossHoss
Tom Lehrer
Bob Rivers
Rucka Rucka Ali
Psychostick
Bad Lip Reading
Richard Cheese
Flight of the Conchords
Rodney Carrington
Steve Martin
Tim Minchin
Monty Python
Jonathan Coulton
Danny Kaye
Hugh Laurie
Da Vinci's Notebook
Robin Williams
Reggie Watts
Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq
The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience
Sheb Wooley
William Shatner
Denis Leary
Professor Elemental
Trevor Moore
Arrogant Worms
The Lancashire Hotpots
Cledus T. Judd
Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer
Stan Freberg
The Rutles
Homer & Jethro
Paul & Storm
The Barron Knights
Sammy J
Dr. Demento
The Great Luke Ski