Alright, let’s dive into this wild little album that somehow exists in the space between holiday cheer and diet pills. Yep, you heard me right—Appetrol: A New Product For Effective Appetite Control The Twelve Days Of Christmas. It's like someone took two completely unrelated ideas, threw them in a blender, and hit "puree." And honestly? I kinda love it.
First off, we’ve got "The Twelve Days of Christmas" by The Idlers of the US Coast Guard Academy. Now, I wasn’t expecting much here—it’s a classic carol done to death every December—but these guys brought something fresh to the table. Their vocals are tight, almost military-precision sharp (makes sense, given their background), but there’s also this weird charm to it. Like they’re not just singing for fun; they’re singing because it’s their duty or something. You can practically picture them standing at attention while belting out “five golden rings.” It stuck with me because it feels so earnest, like your grandpa telling a corny joke—he means well, even if it’s a bit odd.
Then there’s the titular track, "Appetrol: A New Product For Effective Appetite Control." Oh boy. This one is… an experience. Imagine a smooth-talking announcer from some late-night infomercial trying to convince you that life will be better if you swallow a pill instead of cookies. But then—and here’s where it gets weird—they layer jingles over it. Actual peppy, poppy jingles about appetite control. At first listen, I thought my brain might explode from confusion, but now? I kind of respect it. It’s ridiculous, sure, but it’s memorable. Every time I think about snacking after dinner, I hear that voice saying, “With Appetrol, you’ll never crave again!” Spoiler alert: I still ate the cookies.
What makes this album stand out isn’t its polish or production value—it’s the sheer audacity of putting together a Christmas carol and a weight-loss ad as if it’s totally normal. Who does that?! Wallace Laboratories, apparently. They weren’t afraid to get weird, and honestly, more artists should take notes on how to break boundaries like this.
So yeah, would I recommend this album? Depends who you ask. If you’re looking for traditional holiday vibes or legit health advice, maybe skip it. But if you want something quirky, unforgettable, and slightly unhinged? This might just become your new guilty pleasure.
And hey, here’s a thought: maybe the real appetite control comes from laughing so hard at this bizarre combo that you forget all about food altogether. Food for thought!
