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Some of the best pranks around.

Ace Darling | 11/02/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Some argue that Jerky Boys are better, and others love the Terrorists more. Frankly I appreciate both of them, though they are of different breeds. What I like most of this CD is the well developed characters (Junkyard Willie and Jim Bob for instance) that really seem to have the people going despite the absurd nature of the pranks. It's more than just yelling and cursing, there's real genius behind the insanity. You really get a feel for the characters."

The first in the series - collect them all!

Andrius Uzkalnis | Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom | 06/19/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Seriously, if you like this type of humour, you should buy all four Touch Tone Terrorists' CDs (the fourth CD actually is called Junkyard Willie Prank Call Tapes because RePete, the fellow who does all the voices, was not happy with the word "terrorists" after what happened on September 11, 2001).This first CD was released in 1998 and is "independently distributed" - that is, it is difficult to find it in major stores, and outside the US the chances are even slimmer. Thank God for online retailers.This opening CD introduces the three main characters who feature throughout the series and also some secondary on-and-off ones. Willie is a man with a coarse voice and extremely abrupt manner (he used to be a Drill Sergeant in the Army, as you will later find out). Willie is even better developed in subsequent CDs as an angry and aggressive janitor, where he does his best to describe his latest flushing challenges.There is also Blade, a dude who is always either drunk or on drugs. Blade likes throwing up on the phone (sounds are superbly recreated, but may be a bit over the top for those on the sensitive side!). My favourite throughout the series is Jim-Bob, a retarded redneck with a bit of old-fashioned elegance about him (note how sparingly he uses profanity and his peculiar choice of swear words). I think he is also the author's favourite: there is this unmistakable flash of inspiration whenever RePete does Jim-Bob's stuttering, annoying and impatient character. I bet you'll like "Scooter's Transmissions", "City Brake" and "Scooter's Roof'n", where Jim-Bob's country charms are best represented.The CD closes with "Auto Dealership Dispute", where you never stop wonering WHY OR WHY these people keep going on and on and on arguing with unspeakably arrogant car mechanic who keeps pumping up his abuse. Why don't they just call another dealership? It is a mystery. Makes you think some customers would put up with just about anything.A superb CD. You will not regret buying it."

Can't be compared to the Jerky Boys

couplekc | Kansas City, Kansas USA | 02/15/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The only similarity would be that both the Jerky Boys and The Touch-Tone Terrorists belong in the "prank phone call" genre. The overall approach of both is different.The first and second Jerky Boys CD's were the very best- the spontaneity and originality of the pranks made them classic. By the third and fourth CD's the boys were running out of steam, the fifth CD was mainly filler. The boys made prank phone calls an art form, mainly because the characters (Sol, Frank Rizzo,Jack Tors) were so colorful. The concept was simple, Johnny or Kamal would call someone and raise hell. The Touch-Tone Terrorists take prank phone calls to new heights. RePete has numerous 800 numbers, and the callers (victims) think they are calling freight shippers, college admissions offices, insurance companies, etc. Instead of customer service they get Willie, Jim-Bob or Blade, who procede to skillfully enrage the customers.This type of humor is not for everyone, but if you're a bit cruel at heart you'll love TTT."