Spinal Tap Albums Ranked

Spinal Tap (stylized as Spın̈al Tap, with a dotless letter i and a metal umlaut over the n) was a fictional English heavy metal band created by American comedians and musicians Michael McKean (as the lead singer and co-lead guitarist David St. Hubbins), Christopher Guest (as lead guitarist Nigel Tufnel) and Harry Shearer (as bassist Derek Smalls). They are characterized as “one of England’s loudest bands”. McKean, Guest, and Shearer wrote and performed original songs for the band. The trio also portrays the fictional American folk music revival band The Folksmen; some Spinal Tap concert appearances have featured Guest, McKean, and Shearer opening for “Tap” as the Folksmen. Here are all of Spinal Tap albums ranked.

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2. Break Like The Wind (1992)

“It opens with the roaring male dominance rocker “Bitch School,” which would be offensive if it weren’t tongue-in-cheek, then lurches on to the wonderfully bloated “Majesty of Rock,” a gloriously ghastly duet with Cher, the insanely pretentious “The Sun Never Sweats” (“Bolder than the pirates who used to rule the sea/Braver than the natives, who never heard of tea. The peak of this album may be the song “Break Like the Wind,” which aspires to be deep and inspirational despite lyrics like “We are the thumb on a stranger’s hand.” And two of the most priceless songs are at the end: the mope ballad “All the Way Home,” and the truly twisted Christmas song, “Christmas With the Devil.”

1. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

“”This Is Spinal Tap” is a terrific introduction to the group for new listeners. Its guitar-featuring songs show the sheer power possessed in Neigel, David and Derrick’s fingers.”Big Bottom,” although never achieving the mainstream success originally predicted by the critics, does give some insight into the struggles of lead singer David St. Hubbins’ love for others. Rock anthems “Hell Hole” and “Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You,” speaks a clear, raspy voice for some of today’s confused older youth. One of the album’s highlights is “Stonehenge,” using a unique mixture of synth., drums and the harpsichord to deliver a message that reaches the heavens.”