It’s a book, a CD and spaced-out fun! “The Worst Band In The Universe” is one of the best (and wackiest) sci-fi projects we’ve seen in mega-eons.
The book and soundtrack, by Australian Graeme Base, tell the tale of Sprocc. A whiz kid on the Splingtwanger (sorta like a “Star Wars” guitar), Sprocc leaves his home planet because musical creativity is banned there. Sprocc wins a “Worst Band” contest on another planet, but things get worse as he struggles to find musical freedom and his way home.
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Base shows imagination and whimsy on this project. His illustrations are stunning, and his story is funny and absorbing. He also composed and played the music — and as Base proves, “bad” music can be good, especially on amusing songs like “W.Y.S.I.W.Y.G.” (“Nine left feet with 27 toes/ I’ve got no brain but that’s the way it goes.”)
“The Worst Band in the Universe” ($20) is published by Harry N. Abrams. Check bookstores.