Crock O' Christmas
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Ren & Stimpy's Crock O' Christmas is a humorous music/story Christmas
album featuring characters from the Nickelodeon
animated series, The Ren and Stimpy Show
.
The album, released September 21, 1993, is a concept album that follows the title characters as they prepare for the holidays; in their case, the holiday is "Yaksmas Eve," a reference to the second episode of the original 1991 season in which they prepare for Yak Shaving Day and a visit from the Gilded Yak via his flying "enchanted canoe
." Soiled diaper
s are hung from mantelpieces in lieu of Christmas stocking
s while another tradition calls for filling of one's uncle's boots with coleslaw
. It is hoped that the Gilded Yak, who lives at the "West Pole" and who appears via the drain of the bathtub, will leave shaving cream
scum in the bathroom sink.
Ren & Stimpy's Crock O' Christmas was re-released on compact disc August 5, 1997 on the Kid Rhino Entertainment
record label. As in the case with later episodes of the television program, Billy West
provided the speaking and singing voices of both Ren
and Stimpy
.
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
album featuring characters from the Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
animated series, The Ren and Stimpy Show
The Ren and Stimpy Show
The Ren & Stimpy Show, often simply referred to as Ren & Stimpy, is an American animated television series, created by Canadian animator John Kricfalusi for Nickelodeon. The series focuses on the titular characters: Ren Höek, a psychotic chihuahua, and Stimpson J. Cat, a good-natured, dimwitted cat...
.
The album, released September 21, 1993, is a concept album that follows the title characters as they prepare for the holidays; in their case, the holiday is "Yaksmas Eve," a reference to the second episode of the original 1991 season in which they prepare for Yak Shaving Day and a visit from the Gilded Yak via his flying "enchanted canoe
Canoe
A canoe or Canadian canoe is a small narrow boat, typically human-powered, though it may also be powered by sails or small electric or gas motors. Canoes are usually pointed at both bow and stern and are normally open on top, but can be decked over A canoe (North American English) or Canadian...
." Soiled diaper
Diaper
A nappy or a diaper is a kind of pant that allows one to defecate or urinate on oneself discreetly. When diapers become soiled, they require changing; this process is often performed by a second person such as a parent or caregiver...
s are hung from mantelpieces in lieu of Christmas stocking
Christmas stocking
A Christmas stocking is an empty sock or sock-shaped bag that children hang on Christmas Eve so that Santa Claus can fill it with small toys, candy, fruit, coins or other small gifts when he arrives. These small items are often referred to as stocking stuffers or stocking fillers...
s while another tradition calls for filling of one's uncle's boots with coleslaw
Coleslaw
Coleslaw, sometimes simply called slaw in some American dialects, is a salad consisting primarily of shredded raw cabbage. It may also include shredded carrots and other ingredients such as fruits and vegetables, apples, onions, green onions, peppers and various spices.-History:The term "coleslaw"...
. It is hoped that the Gilded Yak, who lives at the "West Pole" and who appears via the drain of the bathtub, will leave shaving cream
Shaving cream
Shaving cream is a substance that is applied to the face or wherever else hair grows, to provide lubrication and avoid razor burn during shaving. Shaving cream is often bought in a spray can, but can also be purchased in tubs or tubes. Shaving cream in a can is commonly dispensed as a foam or a gel...
scum in the bathroom sink.
Ren & Stimpy's Crock O' Christmas was re-released on compact disc August 5, 1997 on the Kid Rhino Entertainment
Rhino Entertainment
Rhino Entertainment Company is an American specialty record label and production company. It is owned by Warner Music Group.-History:Rhino was originally a novelty song and reissue company during the 1970s and 1980s, releasing compilation albums of pop, rock & roll, and rhythm & blues successes...
record label. As in the case with later episodes of the television program, Billy West
Billy West
William Richard "Billy" West is an American voice actor. Born in Detroit but raised in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, Billy launched his career in the early 1980s performing daily comedic routines on Boston's WBCN. He left the radio station to work on the short-lived revival...
provided the speaking and singing voices of both Ren
Ren
Ren is a common nickname for the feminine given name Renee .Ren or REN may refer to:-Abbreviations:*Orenburg Tsentralny Airport, IATA code REN, civil airport in Russia*Rede Eléctrica Nacional , Portuguese company...
and Stimpy
Stimpy
Stimpson J. Cat is a fictional character from the Nickelodeon series The Ren & Stimpy Show and Spike series Ren and Stimpy Adult Party Cartoon. He is one of the main title characters and serves as the main deuteragonist...
.
Track listing
- 1. "Fleck the Walls" - 2:51 – Stimpy explains to Ren that it is Yaksmas Eve to the tune of Deck the Halls.
- 2. "Cat Hairballs" - 3:27 – Stimpy sings about the gifts he can make out of his hairballs to the tune of Jingle BellsJingle Bells"Jingle Bells" is one of the best-known and commonly sung winter songs in the world. It was written by James Lord Pierpont and published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" in the autumn of 1857...
. - 3. "We Wish you a Hairy Chestwig" - 3:04 – Ren and Stimpy sing about the "chestwig" they've gotten for Mr. Pipe to the tune of We Wish You a Merry ChristmasWe Wish You a Merry Christmas"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a popular secular sixteenth-century English carol from the West Country of England. The origin of this Christmas carol lies in the English tradition where wealthy people of the community gave Christmas treats to the carolers on Christmas Eve such as 'figgy...
, wishing him a "hairy chestwig and a bucket of beards". - 4. "It's A Wizzleteats Kind Of Christmas" - 3:51 – Stimpy sings a song about Stinky Wizzleteats, singer of the "Happy Happy Joy Joy" song; his "souped-up sausage cart" is the basis for the album cover.
- 5. "We're Going Shopping" - 4:39 – Stimpy drags Ren into the mall to do some Christmas shopping.
- 6. "Yak Shaving Day" - 4:22 – Ren and Stimpy stumble on the secret gathering place of the Gilded Yaks.
- 7. "What Is Christmas?" - 3:19 – Stimpy and his son Stinky the Fart remember the events of "Son of Stimpy".
- 8. "Cobb To The World" - 3:08 – Ren and Stimpy sing the song of "good king" Wilbur Cobb, a senile senior citizen, to the tune of Joy to the WorldJoy to the World"Joy to the World" is a Christian Christmas carol.The words are by English hymn writer Isaac Watts, based on Psalm 98 in the Bible. The song was first published in 1719 in Watts' collection; The Psalms of David: Imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and...
. - 9. "Happy Holiday Hop" - 3:48 – Ren and Stimpy attend TV star Muddy Mudskipper's holiday celebration.
- 10. "I Hate Christmas" - 4:23 – While Stimpy goes to bed, Ren sings the bluesBluesBlues is the name given to both a musical form and a music genre that originated in African-American communities of primarily the "Deep South" of the United States at the end of the 19th century from spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads...
about his personal disdain for the holiday. - 11. "The Twelve Days Of Yaksmas" - 4:24 – Ren and Stimpy count down the Yaksmas gifts of Ren's cousin Svën Hoek to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas.
- 12. "Decorate Yourself" - 5:26 – Ren and Stimpy sing an anthem in the style of We Are the WorldWe Are the World"We Are the World" is a song and charity single originally recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian for the album We Are the World...
about decorating oneself for the holidays.
Personnel
- Heather Adams – Production Coordination
- Tom Armbruster – Synthesizer, Percussion, Piano, Arranger, Keyboards, Vocals (bckgr), Whistle (Human), Finger Snaps
- Al Arthur – Drums
- Charlie Brissette – Bass, Arranger, Vocals (bckgr), Whistle (Human), Producer, Finger Snaps
- Bob Camp – Illustrations
- Vanessa Coffey – Percussion, Vocals (bckgr), Voices, Producer
- Phil FeatherWe're Back! (CSULA album)We're Back! is a 1986 album released by the California State University, Los Angeles Jazz Ensemble, it was the springboard for the Bob Curnow's arrangement of the Pat Metheny's work The First Circle. The group proved to be one of the finest college jazz orchestras of that era with having placed...
– Woodwind - Jimmy Gomez – Orchestral Arrangements
- Buddy Gordon – Trumpet
- Billy Harbour – Drums
- Mark Hollingsworth – Recorder
- Jean Jordan – Director
- Eddie King – Whistle (Human), Engineer, Mixing Editor
- Jim Lum – Guitar
- Ed Mitchell – Producer
- Billy West – Vocals, Performer