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A stroke of genius.

Will | Westbury, NY USA | 01/19/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Wesley Willis is one of rock music's most misunderstood artists. Many dismiss him as a silly black man that's fun to laugh at because of his weight and schizophrenia, but his music is some of the best I've heard in years. In an era where "punk" music has become mainstream, and overproduced bands like Good Charlotte and Blink 182 dominate MTV, the future of punk music may look bleak to many fans of the genre. But they shall not worry, for Wesley's music is the most honest example of true punk music ever. He doesn't need layers of overdubbed guitars or whiny relationship lyrics--his cheap keyboard loops represent a very stripped-down approach, and his usually-spoken lyrics and simple chorus melodies show that true punk music doesn't rely on sounding pretty. His ability to write a song about literally ANYTHING without straying from the topic is phenomenal. How many people do you know that can write an entire song about a Ford Windstar? His music contains some very deep thoughts which casual listeners will most certainly overlook, and he also manages to throw in some hilarious lines that will keep anyone with a sense of humor in stitches. His wide range of songs will lift you up, bring back memories, evoke profound ideas, and make you cry, all on one album. Many average listeners dismiss Wesley as nothing more than a cheap novelty that gets old fast, but please, God, forgive them. They know not the excellent music they are missing while they spend eighteen dollars on a pop-punk CD at a trendy record store."

De ode to WW

Johny Bottom | Jacksonville, NC | 02/13/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The man got da casio
He rocks da casio
Just needs one button
Just press sampleWesley is da bomb kid
Wesley is da bomb kid
Wesley is da bomb kid
Wesley is da bomb kidHe weighs 540 pounds
He's out of his mind
He headbutts for fun
He a poet of todayWesley is da bomb kid
Wesley is da bomb kid
Wesley is da bomb kid
Wesley is da bomb kidI seen his webpage
I seen his DVD
I seen him live
I buy his musicWesley is da bomb kid
Wesley is da bomb kid
Wesley is da bomb kid
Wesley is da bomb kidHe should run for president
He would make a good president
That evil G.W. Bush
He is squatting the White HouseWesley is da bomb kid
Wesley is da bomb kid
Wesley is da bomb kid
Wesley is da bomb kid"

Wesley pulls it off again

Andrew B. Medlin | Shreveport, LA | 06/10/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Wesley Willis is a genius-pure and simple. Although his Casio machine is probably getting pretty old, he still rocks out. And his lyrics are genius."