Tuxicity

Released in 2002 at the height of the nu-metal and garage rock revival, Tuxicity is the second studio album by Richard Cheese & Lounge Against the Machine. While his debut established the concept, Tuxicity refined the execution, targeting the specific 'MTV-heavy' hits of the era including tracks by Papa Roach, Linkin Park, and The White Stripes. The album is notable for its high-fidelity production, capturing the warm, resonant sound of a live jazz trio (piano, upright bass, and drums) occasionally augmented by brass. Critics generally praised the album for its technical proficiency and the cleverness of its arrangements, particularly 'Down With the Sickness' and 'Chop Suey!', which became signature pieces for the artist. It remains a definitive document of the 'lounge revival' subculture of the early 2000s, bridging the gap between comedy and legitimate vocal jazz.