Have you ever heard a binary solo? Maybe it’s time. Flight of the Conchords has you covered. “Formerly New Zealand’s fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo acapella-rap-funk-comedy folk duo,” Flight of the Conchords is a hilarious band consisting of Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement. Their songs, ranging from “Business Time,” to “Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros,” are as catchy as they are funny.

Starting with a small fan base, Flight of the Conchords debuted in 2002 with a live album Folk the World Tour. Since then, they have starred in a radio series on BBC and in their own television show on HBO. Through their recent exposure, Flight of the Conchords has gathered a cult-like following. Their presence has graced YouTube for over a year, and many have become familiar with their material through those videos.

Their style is a little hard to define. Although many have classified them as folk, they often venture into pop and rap. It is difficult to give the band a general label. Their comedic lyrics combined with appealing beats make the Flight of the Conchords a joy to listen to. Their razor-sharp wit permeates the album. Jemaine and Bret both have distinctive voices and jokes that will make you crack up each time you listen.

The band loves to casually poke fun at anything that they find silly or amusing. They can take anything that their minds rest on and turn it into a hilarious song. Their song “Bowie” makes fun of the 70s singer, imitating his unique musical style, while “Foux de Fafa” parodies foolish French music. Each song takes on a genre of its own.

Although their songs are all great fun to listen to, seeing their videos is a treat all its own. Their silly demeanor and quiet yet clever back-and-forth banter make both live crowds and online viewers alike laugh out loud. The charm of the duo live is unbeatable, and anybody who checks out the album should also make an effort to look them up on YouTube.

The best song on the album is “Business Time,” but not by much. Other songs, such as “Robots,” and “Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros,” bring up a close second. “Business Time” cleverly describes an awkward Wednesday night for a girl, but a very sensual evening for Jemaine/Bret. “Robots” is an equally hilarious song, depicting a “futuristic” (the year 2000) world where robots rule and includes the best binary solo (consisting, of course, solely of zeroes and ones) I have ever heard. The best song on the album, though, is really a subjective decision. Because of the varying natures of each song, everyone finds something that they can enjoy.

Throughout the album, the hilarious duo ventures everywhere imaginable. The main attraction is the humor, but the music itself is worth listening to. This makes for a great album full of laughs and folksy guitar strumming that is unquestionably worth buying.