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| Sales Rank: | 59880 (lower is better) |
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| Release Date: | 2004-04-06 |
| Label: | Koch Records |
| UPC: | 099923957928 |
| Binding: | Audio CD |
| Published By: | Koch Records |
| ASIN: | B0001V1M64 |
| Category: | Music |
Tracks on Inspiration (includes Bonus DVD) by Koch Records
- William Hung Words of Gratitude
- She Bangs
- Bailamos
- William Hung's Inspirational Thoughts (Passion)
- I Believe I Can Fly
- Hotel California
- Can You Feel The Love Tonight
- Two Worlds
- William Hung Inspirational Thoughts (Perseverance)
- Rocket Man
- Free
- Circle of Life
- William Hung Inspirational Thought (Be Yourself)
- Y.M.C.A. - featuring the Gonnabees
- Shake Your Bon-Bon
Editorial Reviews and Product Descriptions
Amazon.com
Depending on your sense of humor, William Hung's 15 minutes of fame on one 2004 episode of American Idol were either a joke or the high point of the show's season. Tone-deaf, karaoke-trained, and a far cry from the series' polished and trendy wannabe pop stars, Hung was booted halfway through his classic cover of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs." Inspiration, his first (and possibly last) CD, gives his legion of fans a chance to hear him in his entirety. Basically, it's Hung with karaoke background music, warbling through classics such as "Hotel California," "Rocket Man," and "Y.M.C.A." A few "inspirational thought" tracks are interspersed between the songs, giving you insight into the UC Berkeley student's self-confidence and enthusiasm. A bonus DVD even contains new footage and interviews of Hung in action. There are plenty of classic, imaginative novelty records out there--consider the Shaggs, Lucia Pamela, and Mrs. Miller--but this isn't one of them. Hung's backing music is too bland and, after a few tracks, the joke wears a little thin. But if you must hear more of this unlikely American Idol, here's your chance. --Jason Verlinde
Customer Reviews
Flawlessly achieves what it sets out to do, whether you have the sense of humor to appreciate it or not - Reviewed on 2008-11-22
With all due respect, if you accuse William Hung of being a bad singer, you have missed the point entirely and you need to re-evaluate your opinions. The title "inspiration" is one of the biggest understatements in years. I don't know if there is anything here that is not inspiring. The fact that William Hung, WILLIAM HUNG got a record deal when in fact most American Idol qualifiers don't get close is inspiring. His sense of humor is inspiring, and unbelievably huge. The fact that he has the balls to make a record like this is inspiring. And to be sure, his little interludes are inspiring too. People forget that whatever Sanjaya winning could have proved, William Hung proved twice as much either way. I can't bear to call this bad music, mostly because I just have too much fun listening to this. The song selection is actually pretty great, although not all of the songs are key. That is about the only room for improvement that this album missed. In any case, the renditions of She Bangs, I Believe I Can Fly, Hotel California, and Rocket Man are about as good as it gets. William Hung is actually singing his heart out on all of this, so the original hit She Bangs wasn't just a one time fluke. William Hung is William Hung. And nothing is going to change that. And as much as people like Kelly Clarkson giggle in his face and throw him over their shoulder, the truth is obvious. Fifty years from now, people are not going to remember Kelly Clarkson. People are going to remember William Hung, and THAT is truly an amazing accomplishment.
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Book Subjects
- Dance-Pop
- Pop
- Pop/Rock Music
- Rock
- Rock/Pop
- Teen Idol
- Teen Pop