Nellie McKay - Obligatory Villagers [Clean]

The irony inherent in Obligatory Villagers, the shortest of Nellie Mckay's first three albums, is that it's her most difficult to understand, comprehend, or even take in. This despite the fact that, unlike her first two albums, these nine songs don't sprawl stylistically. Except for a light pop opener -- granted, that opener is a mocking satire of conservatives called "Mother of Pearl" with an opening line ("Feminists don't have a sense of humor") that deftly counterbalances Mckay's later call for a dance break -- the album is Broadway all the way. Read More