Richard Cheese - I'd Like A Virgin

I'd Like A Virgin is Richard Cheese's third album. It was released in 2004, two years after Tuxicity.

For me, too much Richard Cheese is never enough! Sure, a few songs (including Gin And Juice and Rock The Kasbah) also appear on other albums that I own, but there's still plenty of goodness here.

I've never liked Coldplay's Yellow, so hearing it stripped of its dignity is satisfying in itself! Similarly, Are You Gonna Be My Girl has been taken in a very different direction to its original style, and the contrast between the hedonistic lyrics and the serene musical style is both intriguing and amusing.

There are actually a few songs here that have more appeal than just the LOLs. This cover of Butterfly retains the primal feel of the original, yet is also different enough to be entertaining in its own right (although I must admit I'm also a sucker for the silly "Han Solo" joke!). Also, Beat It is a fantastic acoustic interpretation of the Michael Jackson hit. (which couldn't be any different from Fall Out Boy's version, and both are fantastic).

Finally, Stand Up exemplifies Richard Cheese at his finest: ridiculously ego-centric, chauvinistic and profane rap lyrics over a classic big-band backing. Brilliant.

Favourite songs

Gin And Juice, Yellow, Are You Gonna Be My Girl, Butterfly, Beat It, Stand Up, Rock The Kasbah

I diggit?

Sure do.