Word Up [Live]

1. Cheyenne Flag and Victory Song

2. Word Up

3. Flipmode

4. Going to Miami

5. Southern Playaz

6. Ridge Road

7. Sylver Smooth

8. Little Chief

9. What U Got

10. Skushy Strut

11. Princess

Word Up,Young Bird,Canyon Records,Indigenous,Int'l & World Music,Native American,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: Spot on funny More Dave Attell than Dane Cook Good Stuff You did it because you're whore! Does Dane Cook collect royalties from this?

True Stories I Made Up Daniel Tosh Manufacturer: Comedy Central ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Country Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Daniel Tosh: Completely Serious Two Drink Mike Miniskirts and Muffins Beyond the Pale Doin' My Time ASIN: B000BKDNVW Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

1. Fictitious Disaster
2. Mind Of A Sleeping Man
3. Dream Small The Disappointment Hurts Less
4. America The Augmented
5. Gaunt And Sexy
6. Hollywood Made Me Queer
7. Enlightened Garbage
8. I Heart Dave
9. The Coprophagia Diet
10. Please Light Me

Album Description

Tosh is currently one of the most requested comic headliners in the country and has evolved into one of the most popular and successful college acts, performing at over 700 campuses. He's appeared multiple times on Letterman and Leno, and was recently seen on MTV's "Punk'd". Previous TV credits include "The Late, Late Show With Craig Kilborn", "Jimmy Kimmel Live", "Last Call With Carson Daly", "Premium Blend", "The Best Week Ever", "The Test", and "Friday Night Stand-Up". All his best material (over 50 minutes) on one CD. The DVD compiles his best Comedy Central performances, including the highly rated "Comedy Central Presents".

Customer Reviews:

Spot on funny.......2007-07-19

Daniel Tosh's musings are crude, yet witty. The world according to Tosh would contain basketball-boxing as well as bigger, stronger, faster athletes. I'm not normally a comedy buff, but Daniel Tosh had my entire family rolling on the floor laughing. This is a great CD!

More Dave Attell than Dane Cook.......2007-06-18

This is one very funny concert, probably because he does push the limits. I have heard some people in here compare him to Dane Cook. Uhhh, I have a copy of Dane Cook's CDs and this one by Tosh is way funnier. Whereas Cook relies on being a cool buddy to the audience and relaying longwinded and contrived stories, Tosh tells jokes and he pushes the audience by saying things he knows they think are funny, but are perhaps a little afraid to laugh at in public. The smart humor had me just thinking more about Dave Attell, than Dane Cook.

Good Stuff.......2007-05-12

Daniel Tosh is a very funny comedian. I am a difficult person to please when it comes to comedy, but this is one that you just have to buy....and it comes with his CD enclosed which is also really entertaining. Only complaint is I wish the DVD was more than 22 minutes, but since the CD is included, it is worth the purchase price.

You did it because you're whore!.......2007-05-08

One might not rush out and buy this album based on Tosh's Comedy Central Presents special. The problem with those specials is that you don't get a real feel for the comedian because they are often rushed to make the time limit and they always have to censor themselves.

This album is from a Southern California show and it's absolutely hilarious. Tosh has very unique takes on various topics and he does it with an attitude. On several bits, he will challenge the audience to the point of insulting them directly. His take on plastic surgery is brilliant and he basically tells every female audience member with fake breasts that they are whores! He's not an insult comic, so it's done with a sense of playfulness. All of his material is taken with that approach and he pulls it off.

Admittedly, his delivery and inflection is similar to Dane Cook. That's about where the similarity between the two comics begins and ends. I remember seeing Tosh in the late 90's. Dane Cook's popularity has been a more recent phenomenon. Daniel Tosh's material is very well-written, thought out and "edgey." I'm happy for Dane Cook's success, but he relies too much on physical humor and bits that are just observations with no real commentary.

I've had this CD for about 2 weeks and I've listen to it at least 6 times. I highly recommend it for people who love stand-up comedy.

Does Dane Cook collect royalties from this?.......2007-05-01

It's a funny album, there's no question about that. But at least seventeen times throughout the album you will momentarily forget that you're not listening to Dane Cook. Tosh has lifted Cook's tone down to the last detail. Every once in a while he channels Jim Gaffigan for a moment, but 98% of the time it's pure Dane Cook. It doesn't mean he's not funny, he definitely is. I just wish he'd come up with his own thing.

Oh, and if it turns out that Daniel Tosh has been doing this way longer than Dane Cook and it's Cook who lifted his act from Tosh, then I apologize. But I'm thinking probably not.

Average customer rating: Lewis at his hilarious best A Legend Continues Lewis Black is brilliant he's no bill cosby, but.. His best album

The End Of The Universe Lewis Black Manufacturer: Stand Up Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The White Album Rules of Enragement The Carnegie Hall Performance Lewis Black - Unleashed Lewis Black - Black on Broadway ASIN: B00006GNP9 Release Date: 2002-07-01

Tracks:

1. Atlanta
2. After September 11
3. Environmental Terrorism or Global Warming
4. Coke and Pepsi and the Super Bowl of 2001
5. Halftime at the Super Bowl 2001
6. The End of the Universe
7. Tax Rebates and Common Sense
8. Airport Security
9. TV News and Jerry Falwell
10. What I've Learned

Album Description

The follow-up to 2000's highly successful, "The White Album." This album was recorded just before September 11, 2001, and as a result needed to be re-recorded. Lewis waxes eloquent about patriotism and airport security and needing to re-record an album. The rampage continues...

Customer Reviews:

Lewis at his hilarious best.......2007-05-14

This was funny, I had to stop listening to it in the car, I missed my exit laughing.

A Legend Continues.......2007-05-07

The master of comedy doesn't dissapoint. He is a true comic genius and a master of his craft. Own all of his cd's you will never be tired of listening to them. Same goes for the DVD's he has out.

Lewis Black is brilliant .......2007-01-19

Here Mr. Black takes on the government after 9/11 plus other topics with intellegence and wonderful spot on observations. He is also very funny. This is my favorite album of his so far.

he's no bill cosby, but.........2006-11-08

I liked this cd a lot. The End Of The Universe skit is hilarious. My only gripe, and don't call me a pu**y for saying this, is that he swears too much. I have no problem with swearing, it's just he uses it so much sometimes, it gets annoying. Instead of being part of his act, the whole angry thing becomes his act. At times, it's just annoying. He could easily get across the same jokes without yelling and saying fu*k every two words. Some of this jokes are hilarious while some really aren't that funny. They're observations that we all make, he just yells them.

His best album.......2006-09-06

While all of Lewis Black's comedy albums are very good, his second release, The End of the Universe, remains his best release to date. Released months after the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01, Black's delivery is passionate and intelligent throughout the album. Whether he's ranting on the over the top spectacle that has become the Super Bowl, the U.S. government's lack of common sense, or the ridiculousness of airport security, Black's observations are both humorous and accurate. Also worth noting is that unlike his more recent albums like the Carnegie Hall Performance, the album never becomes long winded or too political. Other tracks that deal with Jerry Falwell's controversial statements about 9/11 and global warming are also very funny and dead on. An excellent album from one of the best comedians working today, The End of the Universe shows Lewis Black at the height of his powers. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating: Wonderful, but not my first choice THE BEST recording of the BEST oratorio ever... Too bad there are so few recordings of Elijah

Mendelssohn: Elijah Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Creation Mendelssohn - Elijah / Terfel, Fleming, Bardon, Ainsley, Fulgoni, Paul Daniel Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde Brahms - Ein Deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem) / Auger, Stilwell, Atlanta SO, Robert Shaw Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem [A German Requiem] ASIN: B0002XV31A Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

1. Introduction: As God The Lord Of Israel Liveth
2. Overture
3. No.1 Help, Lord! Wilt Thou Quite Destroy Us?
4. No.2: Lord! Bow Thine Ear To Our Prayer!
5. No.3: Ye People, Rend Your Hearts
6. No.4: If With All Your Hearts
7. No.5: Yet Doth The Lord See It Not
8. No.6: Elijah! Get Thee Hence
9. No.7: For He Shall Give His Angels Charge Over Thee
10. Recitative: Now Cherith's Brook Is Dried Up
11. No.8: What Have I Do To Do With Thee?
12. No.9: Blessed Are The Men Who Fear Him
13. No.10: As God The Lord Of Sabaoth Liveth
14. No.11: Baal, We Cry To Thee: Hear And Answer Us!
15. No.12: Call Him Louder, For He Is A God!
16. No.13: Call Him Louder! He Heareth Not!
17. No.14: Lord God Of Abraham, Isaac And Israel!
18. No.15: Cast Thy Burden Upon The Lord
19. No.16: O Thou, Who Makest Thine Angels Spirits
20. No.17: Is Not His Word Like A Fire?
21. No.18: Woe Unto Them Who Forsake Him!
22. No.19: O Man Of God, Help Thy People!
23. No.20: Thanks Be To God!

Tracks:

1. No.21: Hear Ye, Israel; Hear What The Lord Speaketh
2. No.22: Be Not Afraid, Saith God The Lord
3. No.23: The Lord Hath Exalted Thee
4. No.24: Woe To Him, He Shall Perish
5. No.25: Man Of God, Now Let My Words Be Precious
6. No.26: It Is Enough; O Lord Now Take My Life
7. No.27: See, Now He Sleepeth
8. No.28: Lift Thine Eyes To The Mountains
9. No.29: He, Watching Over Israel, Slumbers Not
10. No.30: Arise, Elijah, For Thou Hast A Long Journey
11. No.31: O Rest In The Lord
12. No.32: He That Shall Endure To The End, Shall Be Saved
13. No.33: Night Falleth Round Me, O Lord!
14. No.34: Behold! God The Lord Passed By!
15. No.35: Above Him Stood The Seraphim
16. No.36: Go, Return Upon Thy Way
17. No.37: For The Mountains Shall Depart
18. No.38: Then Did Elijah The Prophet Break Forth
19. No.39: Then Shall The Righteous Shine Forth
20. No.40: Behold, God Hath Sent Elijah
21. No.41: But The Lord, From The North Hath Raised One
22. No.41a: O Come Everyone That Thirsteth
23. No.42: And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful, but not my first choice.......2007-04-07

I believe this was the first recording of Elijah in English that used an "international" conductor and some international singers. Fruhbeck gives a good, dramatic sweep to the piece, with some wonderful dramatic moments. This is an old fashioned performance, with only a solo quartet, and if there is a semi-chorus, I can't tell the difference. This means that the soprano is the Widow, and an Angel, the mezzo the Angel and Queen Jezabel, etc. You really should have a libretto, but you don't get one at this price.
Fischer-Dieskau roughens up his voice for the role, and therein lies a problem. The voice spreads and his diction suffers because of it; that and his unidiomatic pronounciation, with far too many rolled "r"s. He does the drama well, but what works well in lieder works here less well on the large scale. Odd, given his success as on opera singer (check out his Iago), that here he frequently comes off blustery.
Dame Gwyneth Jones belies her reputation and gives a contolled, dramatic performance, using her "edge" to advantage in "Hear Ye, Israel". Gedda's diction is amazing, with exactly the right color for this literature, and projecting a little more blood than an English tenor.
Dame Janet Baker is my star in this performance. Dramatic, heart-rending when need be, and in wonderful voice. She'll chill your blood when she tells the people of Baal to "slaughter him, do what he hath done!".
And as for the people of Baal, the Philharmonia Chorus is wonderful. Incisive and dramatic, with beautiful tone. I could do without the trick of the boy choir for "Lift Thine Eyes", and I miss the small ensembles, but all in all a fine performance, and good recording, circa 1968.
First choice in English, Daniels/Terfel: better Elijah in Terfel, better recording, more authentic orchestra, small vocal ensembles (as per the score) but inferior women (including Fleming: beautiful tone, but where's her head?). In German, it's Sawallisch/Adam all the way.
But if you're singing Elijah, and have a score, this is a good choice.

THE BEST recording of the BEST oratorio ever..........2006-08-15

Okay, I'm gonna admit I'm biased- I first sung in the chorus of Elijah when I was 14 and it made a BIG impression on me!
This recording is in every way wonderful. Starting with Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. He IS Elijah to me. His singing is perfection. He has amazing phrasing and his diction makes it possible to understand the lovely, inspired libretto to this heavenly music. There are so many pieces that are ephemeral, but a couple of my favorites are: #14, Lord God of Abraham and #37, For the Mountains shall Depart. Dieskau does a great job of what I think of as compassionate, heartfelt singing. His interpretation sounds like the voice of God himself. It has a quality of kindness and yet he sounds just as convincing reprimanding the people of Baal. He is the true highlight of this recording.

That said, the rest of the cast is wonderful as well. Gwyneth Jones has a lovely, silvery voice that has a clarion bell-like tone that rings over the large orchestra with ease. She has occasional "misfire" but is a consistent performer. Dame Janet Baker and Nicolai Gedda both perform at a consistently lovely level. The orchestra and chorus are both wonderful. #15, Cast thy Burden upon the Lord, #32 He that Shall Endure to the End, and #38 Then Did Elijah are all highlights.

All said, for me the main reason to get this recording is Dieskau's Elijah- after all, he's the main character. But don't forget the lovely music. This story is exciting and passionate and sacred all at the same time. For me, it's the best oratorio that has a moving story and great music too.

Too bad there are so few recordings of Elijah.......2006-07-03

This is a good recording of an oratorio that deserves more attention. The chorus and soloists are very good--I just wish Fischer-Diskau wouldn't slide around so much in singing the title part!

Average customer rating: AWSOME....LEWIS BLACK DOES IT AGAIN one of todays greatest comedians Lewis Black is a very funny man Best of Lewis Black Lewis Black's best CD

The White Album Lewis Black Manufacturer: Stand Up Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Country Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Comedy & Spoken Word | Miscellaneous | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The End Of The Universe Rules of Enragement The Carnegie Hall Performance Lewis Black - Unleashed Luther Burbank Performing Arts Center Blues ASIN: B00004U4ST Release Date: 2000-10-01

Tracks:

1. Wisconsin
2. The Fall, Hurricanes and Weathermen
3. The Ozone, Sunblock, The Flu and NYQUIL
4. Miami and Las Vegas
5. F**k, New York, Los Angeles
6. TV Pilot
7. IHOP (The International House of Pancakes)
8. Heavens Gate
9. Bill Clinton and Oral Sex
10. The Impeachment
11. Education in Arkansas
12. Other Idiots from Arkansas

Album Description

Comedian Lewis Black, best known for his caustic yet hilarious social commentary as a commentator on Comedy Central's Daily Show, unleashes nearly an hour of his insightful material on this CD. Recorded just shortly before Thanksgiving 1999, we catch Lewis on one of his incredible tirades against all things inane and moronic, be it the weather person, or Bill Clinton's definition of "is."

Customer Reviews:

AWSOME....LEWIS BLACK DOES IT AGAIN.......2007-05-07

What is there to say about the greatest comic out there today. This is very funny and very worth the price. I have every one of his albums and video's and they are all worth it.

one of todays greatest comedians.......2007-01-29

All of Lewis Black's material is hilarious but this is his best cd. You will laugh during the entire cd.

Lewis Black is a very funny man.......2007-01-19

His topical ranting style is hillarious and intellegent. I think I have listened to this album at least 20 times and am not tired of it.

Best of Lewis Black.......2005-12-30

I've heard a lot of Lewis Black and I feel this is probably his best.

Lewis Black's best CD.......2005-11-01

I think this is Lewis Black's best... it has some of the funniest stuff I've heard from him.. I really recommend you buy this album!

Average customer rating: More greatness Please enter a title for your review VERY MARIA...

How to Win! Maria Bamford Manufacturer: Stand Up! Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Burning Bridges Tour The Comedians of Comedy / Live at the El Rey (Patton Oswalt / Brian Posehn / Maria Bamford / Zach Galifianakis) Zach Galifianakis - Live at the Purple Onion Werewolves and Lollipops (W/DVD) Live In: Nerd Rage ASIN: B000MM0H2C Release Date: 2007-01-30

Tracks:

1. Opening Party
2. I Heart My Country
3. Mental Makeup
4. Competitive Living
5. Giant Corporation
6. Self Employed
7. Saddest Place in the World
8. Your Comedy Club
9. Fun Being Evil
10. Life in LA
11. TV
12. Super Confident People
13. The - Rapist
14. Alicia Keys
15. Credit Test
16. Depression
17. Dale Carnege
18. Dad
19. Sister Sarah
20. Arch Enemy from High School
21. Aging

Product Description

Are you a gambler? No? Well, neither is comedian Maria Bamford, but she will show you How to WIN!, which is not a poker strategy guide, but the title of her new CD on Stand Up! Records. You will, however, learn how to live life as a temp, make a comedy club reservation, deal with your high school nemesis and age gracefully. Maria will personally guide you through an off-kilter primer of her mind via sharp observations, quiet demeanor and her amazing ability to change characters instantaneously. So, you've got to ask yourself: Do you want to succeed? Are you ready to party? Are you ready to roadie for REO Speedwagon? Then crank up some Alicia Keys because YOU might be ready to learn How to WIN!

Customer Reviews:

More greatness.......2007-05-08

If you loved her "Burning Bridges" album, your going to love this one. A lot of new sketches, fresh & avant-garde material we have come to expect from Maria.

Loved it

Please enter a title for your review.......2007-04-15

most of the time i can't tell whether her anecdotes are supposed to be funny because they're true or funny because they're too ridiculous to be true so i guess they're not a very good example of whichever they are.

VERY MARIA..........2007-03-12

Funny smart comedy, with the multiple voices that are her trademark. Some of the bits are better than others, but overall, really good set. I've listened to it over and over, and it's still funny.

Average customer rating: So so Not funny Comedy is subjective, but this barely cuts it. Hilarious! Review from a cranky terrorist!

Shut Up, You Fucking Baby! David Cross Manufacturer: Sub Pop ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Skanks for the Memories Mitch All Together Strategic Grill Locations Doin' My Time Harmful If Swallowed (CD & DVD) ASIN: B00006YXH0 Release Date: 2002-11-05

Tracks:

1. Lunch With Frankenstein
2. Austin Powers Saying 'Yeah Baby'
3. You Go, Girl!
4. Phone Call From A Cranky Terrorist
5. Sex On The Internet!?
6. Spiderman Vs. Batman Vs. Wonder Woman On The Rag
7. Shaving The Pope's Pussy
8. Monica Lewinsky And The Three Bears
9. Fake Tits/Real Beer

Tracks:

1. My Wife's Crazy!
2. Flying On A Mexican Plane
3. Abortion Doctor From Hell!
4. Socks And Shoes
5. My Daughter's First Date
6. Diarrhea Moustache
7. If Baseballs Had AIDS On Them
8. Goodnight Assholes!

Album Description

This double CD is Sub Pop's first (intentional) comedy release, recorded during David's 2002 national tour. He and Bob Odenkirk were the men responsible for HBO's popular comedy series, 'Mr. Show'. The Cross' other credits include Men In Black 1 & 2, Ghost World, Pootie Tang, Cable Guy, Waiting For Guffman and more. Disc one is enhanced with a trailer for his 2003 DVD release. Deluxe digipak. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

So so.......2007-01-03

I think David Cross is about the funniest guy ever. This disc is not that good. Couple chuckles here and there and long stretches of rambling unfunniness in between.

Not funny.......2006-12-14

Many people tackle social issues with their entertainment. Many people do it well. For example Bob Dylan wrote (writes) great songs that addressed current issues. David Cross tries to do the same thing with comedy, which is a nice idea. But his jokes are not funny. Nice idea, but drawn out, repetitive, and boring. Not funny.

Comedy is subjective, but this barely cuts it........2006-11-13

This CD is stuck under the humor section, and true to form, you'll find stand-up in it. But it's a kind of humor that doesn't lend itself well to an audio CD. It's entirely possible that seeing David Cross live, you might be able to pick up on his enthusiasm, and it might make some of his satire seem more convincing. Here, though, the material comes off more as a series of rants, and frankly, fueled by stock cynicism rather than a genuine desire to see change in his topic of choice.

He's unafraid to speak his mind, which makes his criticism stronger, but because he seems to take everything so damn seriously, it's more difficult for an audience to laugh.

As comedy goes in general, there's three aspects of it that can help it to succeed or fail.

1. The joke substance (irony/absurdity)
2. The timing
3. The delivery

With Cross, there's plenty of the irony and absurdity in his source material. However, his timing and his delivery suffer because he tends to go back over the same material a few times, trying to drive the point home. In fact, Cross' solution in many cases on the CD seems to be to compensate for a lack of laughs by becoming more furious.

This works for some comedians, like Lewis Black, but then, Lewis Black's career has flourished because he has a stage presence, or persona-- one which his audience is familiar with, and one that provides them a way to pick up on his delivery every time. Cross seems to operate more in a free-flowing, stream of consciousness way, making it more difficult for the audience to find definitive punchlines.

In short, my impression is that Cross seems to be performing more for his own peace of mind than to entertain others. That's a perfectly fine way to express oneself in a blog, where ranting and criticism are par for the course, and in truth Cross comes off as a fairly good satirist, but an audio CD highlights Cross' lack of stage presence.

Buy this CD if you want cathartic and sometimes chuckle-worthy social criticism, but not if you want a CD that is "entertaining," in the traditional sense of the word.

Hilarious!.......2006-07-06

David Cross is so funny. I love when he does his Atlanta accent. He's one of the more intelligent comedians out there too.

Review from a cranky terrorist!.......2006-03-23

David Cross is well known. Sort of.

I usually remind others about him through movies like "Pootie Tang" and "Scary Movie 2". These movies have their funny parts, but they kind of mask the person that is David Cross. He started his career with standup, as a teenager. He's been a wonderfully insightful and funny comedian for over two decades, and this CD set is one of the best comedy albums of all time.

The CD set itself is very adventurous. A two CD standup set from almost any other comedian would seen overblown and pretentious, and you have to give it to David for having the balls to not cut this tour's material down to one disc. It's long, yes, but it doesn't wear out its welcome, and Mr. Cross tackles so many topics that nearly everyone is to find something they love (and maybe even hate) in this set.

He discusses his childhood; growing up in Roswell Georgia ("the whitest place in America"), and how his Jewish family was treated by locals, that "for a lack of a better term" are called Southern Baptist. He also discusses 9/11 (he lived, and still does, in NYC), and the effect it had on America in the way of crass commercialization ("have flags grafted on the inside of your eyelids so that at all times you have flags!") and neurotic patriotism.

The two best tracks are at the end of the second disc, where he discusses at length a drunken ordeal with the band Harlow, preceded by a mockery of rambunctious radio DJ's, and the track after, which discusses "the Promise Keepers" and their writings about events that "you know never happened".

[...] I'm only kidding.

There's very little wrong with this set, and the length of the tracks is not a problem. David has a great ability of building up tension and timing his jokes with great precision (any comedian will tell you that timing is a comedians most powerful tool). And while he says the "F-word" an awful lot, he uses it in such careful ways, as to punctuate an emotion he's feeling that may have not come through during the tension building I mentioned above. A parallel could almost be made here with Richard Pryor and the word "nigger"; something he struggled to get over in his childhood, and finally added to his arsenal, bringing about a revolution in comedy.

Today, there are hundreds of mediocre one-trick-pony comedians that work clubs day and night pulling out dick jokes (think of who Bill Hicks used to make fun of) and clever commentary on racism. This has been done a thousand times, but David Cross (along with others who I plan to review) gives us something more to think about; he brings issues to the front (once again, as Hicks did, but not to that extent) while providing great, hilarious examples of real life experiences using a great (and funny sounding) speaking voice.

These two discs are pricless to me- my friends and I still quote them all the time. The issues are also still relevant, and the discs require more than one listen to fully appreciate (there is alot of material here, after all). I really can't recommend any other working comedian over David Cross.

"I don't care if you've been in a [...] shark attack!"

Average customer rating: High & Lifted Up - So You Would Know High and Lifted Up Because Of Who They Are Powerful Praise HIGH AND LIFTED UP

High & Lifted Up Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Manufacturer: Word Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hallelujah!: The Very Best of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Be Glad Live...This Is Your House God Is Working Songs from the Altar ASIN: B00000IGV0 Release Date: 1999-04-20

Tracks:

1. Total Praise
2. Psalm 150 (Praise Ye The Lord)
3. My Help (Cometh From The Lord)
4. We Are United
5. Battle Hymn Of The Republic
6. Father We Adore Thee
7. High & Lifted Up
8. Blessed Be The Lord
9. So You Would Know
10. God Of All Gods

Amazon.com essential recording

Drawn from favorite selections previously performed at Sunday morning worship service, High and Lifted Up is the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir's first studio album in more than a decade. Akin to the Brooklyn Tabernacle singers' Songs from the Altar, this is an elegantly scored collection that remains firmly focused on the choir's trademark praise and worship bent. However, while it begins with the relatively uncomplicated "Total Praise," High and Lifted Up, unlike Songs, is lyrically complex, including the words of Psalm 150 and "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Skillfully executed multipart harmonies and swelling strains of strings make the title cut, the Celtic-tinged "Father We Adore Thee," and closer "God of All Gods" crowning achievements. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

High & Lifted Up - So You Would Know.......2005-08-22

Great music for the Lord! Uplifting and inspiring.

High and Lifted Up.......2005-07-25

This CD is inspiring as it is spirit-filled. Again, only the best can be expected from the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. My personal favorites, "Total Praise", "My Help" and "We Are United". Go ahead...get it ...and make a joyful noise unto the Lord!!

Because Of Who They Are.......2003-12-30

If you have never heard the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir,please add that to your list of things you plan on doing for 2004, along with the usual"going on a diet". Then after you have heard their cd "This Is Your House", buy a plane ticket and go see them in person, but make sure you take some one with you, because you will not believe what you will see and hear from the 283 plus singers at the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church. The "Holy Spirit" is so overwhelming in this church,you will want to share this feeling.Thank God for Mrs.Carol Cymbala and her choir family,ask anyone and they will tell you how to get to the church in Brooklyn,you will visit more than once.........

Powerful Praise.......2000-11-26

Truly, the anointing of God can be found for everyone who listens to these recordings. The music is upbeat, yet very comforting to the soul through the ministerial words of every song.

This choir and its director truly have been placed by God at this time to provide a very powerful message to his people.

HIGH AND LIFTED UP.......2000-06-22

IT IS ONE OF THE CHOIR'S BEST. IT MINISTERS TO ME AND ANYONE WHO HEARS IT. THEY ARE AN ANNOINTED CHOIR. I FOLLOW THEM WHEN THEY ARE IN MY AREA. KEEP ON BEING A BLESSING TO EVERYONE. IF YOU HAVE NEVER SEEM THEM IN PERSON, MAKE A SPECIAL EFFORT AND YOU WILL BE BLESSED. REMEMBER THEY ARE NOT PERFORMERS. THEY ARE MINISTERS THROUGH SONG.

Average customer rating: TRUE SHOCK COMEDY Bracing, Vulgar and Unflinchingly Honest Cerebral, Vulgar, and Funny a new dimension in the comedy of Stanhope Hilarious, brutal comedy by a modern stand-up master.

Die Laughing Doug Stanhope Manufacturer: Stand Up Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Something to Take the Edge Off Sicko Deadbeat Hero I'm Gonna Be Dead Someday... Great White Stanhope ASIN: B00006LS9Z Release Date: 2002-08-20

Tracks:

1. Stillborn Liver
2. DUI/MADD
3. Drugs Are For Kids
4. Second Hand Bullshit
5. Hair In My Food
6. Get Off The Field, You Suck!
7. School Shootings
8. Cowards
9. Ants
10. Wisdom
11. President Doug
12. Fuck You God
13. Try Sodomy!
14. Pro Abortion
15. Lucky In Love
16. Stuff I Should Have Edited Out But Didnt
17. Eeewwww!
18. The Upside Of Sexual Abuse
19. To Tell You The Truth
20. Potty Mouth
21. The Beautiful People

Album Description

Stanhope strikes back is nearly the best way we can put it. Die Laughing fearlessly follows in the steps of Lenny Bruce and Bill Hicks in eviscerating the stagnant American mindset. From our president to MADD to a radical pro-abortion views, Doug makes you think where you stand on a variety of today's hot topics. You will be shocked, you will be astounded, you will laugh yer goddamned head off.

Customer Reviews:

TRUE SHOCK COMEDY.......2006-05-05

this guy is one of the funniest muthafackers ive ever heard. and hes so brutally honest. he has the weirdest point of view of things. many people cant handle this. like he always says "i feel like im leading you guys into battle, you wont all be here in the end" if you dont mind vulgar crazy comedy. then check this guy out. youll love him, i know i did, he can always make me laugh.

Bracing, Vulgar and Unflinchingly Honest.......2006-05-01

Comedian Doug Stanhope is truly an antidote for the inoffensive blandness of many mainstream standup comedians. Hard to believe this is the same guy who hosted "The Man Show" and "Girls Gone Wild." There's no vacuous, fratboy humor here. In fact, one of the edgiest (and funniest) bits is a pro-school shootings rant in which Stanhope confesses his secret high school desire to "kill all the jocks." It is true that Stanhope's raunchy sex jokes are a big part of his appeal, but his consistent stance on behalf of the little guy (and girl) completely separates him from the dimwitted Andrew Dice Clays of the world.

All that said, "Die Laughing" is probably the best of Stanhope's CD recordings (along with "Something to Take the Edge Off"). If you're looking for a place to get acquainted with his extreme verve, this would be the place to start.

Cerebral, Vulgar, and Funny.......2006-03-15

Doug Stanhope puts out a consistently off beat style of comedy. The set featured on this album lives up to the standards of his previous efforts. Doug Stanhope is a different kind of funny, kind of like watching someone beat the hell out of a Mime. His Humor is not as deep as a guy like Dennis Miller, but requires more thought than a guy like Chris Rock. I think anyone who enjoys Lewis Black, Joe Rogan, or any of Doug's previous albums will get a laugh out of this CD. If you're easily offened this CD probably isn't for you, if you have a good sense of humor and can laugh at something because it is a joke, this album is a decent buy.

a new dimension in the comedy of Stanhope.......2003-02-16

Die laughing is the almost complete transformation of Stanhope from a autobiographical comic ("Sicko" is basically just all stories from his life) to one as a social critquer of our society. I personally believe Stanhope is at his best when he's doing an almost even mix of the two, as "A little something to take the edge off" was. This cd leaves the listener feeling angry at the end, which is how Doug probably intended for it to turn out, almost like talk radio does. That is not to say this cd is not funny, Stanhope on his worst day could blow the socks off of any other living comic (maybe even Hicks?) and this cd delivers many of those laugh at loud outrageous off the cuff comments you've come to expect of Stanhope. Just the theme is a little too dark. If you have Stanhope's other cds and are very familiar with him then buy this one immediately. If you are a beginner I would recommend "Something to take the edge off" first, then "Sicko" and then this cd. It's not for people who are just beginning to study the brilliance and art of Stanhope's work. (Believe me, it is truly brilliant and it is art)

Hilarious, brutal comedy by a modern stand-up master........2002-11-14

For those of you haven't heard of him, Doug Stanhope is one of the most talented and outrageous comedians working stand-up today. A gifted storyteller and writer, Stanhope mines his prodigious libido and colorful life as sources for his comedy. Less autobiographical than his earlier "Sicko" (I haven't listened to his other albums), the appropriately titled "Die Laughing" finds Stanhope injecting a dose of brutal nihilism into his raunchy material. I laughed, and I laughed hard, but I certainly wasn't in a happy mood after hearing the material on this album. Stanhope is often compared to the late, great Bill Hicks, and that is in some ways an apt comparison. Both men were enemies of the forces of hypocrisy and reaction, clever satirists of the human condition, and razor-sharp storytellers and comedians. Hicks' comedy, however, though often dark and aggressive, was leavened by his belief in human evolutionary potential. By contrast, Stanhope's material is far darker, for he evinces no faith in anything beyond sex, death, and human stupidity. Hearing this album, I could almost picture Stanhope killing himself on stage as a final punch line. This isn't meant as a criticism of Stanhope's material, since its not for me to sentimentalize the purity of his vision or his role as an artist. . . Anyway, don't let the way-too pretentious blather in this review stop you from buying this album. Stanhope is a comic treasure.

Average customer rating: KINDA GRABS YOU BUY THE BOO BOO, MANNN still smoking after all these years UP IN SMOKE *cough cough* BLAST FROM THE PAST

Up in Smoke Cheech & Chong Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Country Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Big Bambu Los Cochinos Cheech & Chong Cheech & Chong's Wedding Album Greatest Hit ASIN: B000002KJ6 Release Date: 1991-01-29

Tracks:

1. The Finkelstein Shit Kid
2. Up In Smoke
3. Low Rider
4. 1st Gear, 2nd Gear
5. Framed
6. Searchin'
7. The Ajax Lady
8. Strawberry's
9. Here Come The Mounties To The Rescue
10. Sometimes When You Gotta Go, You Can't
11. Lost Due To Incompetence
12. Lard Ass
13. Rock Fight
14. I Didn't Know Your Name Was Alex
15. Earache My Eye
16. Up In Smoke (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

KINDA GRABS YOU BUY THE BOO BOO, MANNN.......2002-05-25

Got to be one of the best soundtracks ever, 1st gear,2nd gear had me sore with cheech marin's infectious laughter,and tracks like the instrumental strawberrys and lost due to incompetence are essensial listening for those of us that enjoy the odd nostaliga trip back in to the 70s, cheech and chong themselves rock out on tracks framed, searchin and rock fight.along with the soundtrack for easy rider, up in smoke is indispensable.

still smoking.......2001-05-19

the best and funneyest cd i own i like lowrider and up in smoke good cd and its cheep too!

after all these years.......2000-10-21

I happened to catch the movie the other day on comedy central and it sure brought back memories(they didn't all go up in smoke!}.The comedy is a little dated by now but still pretty funny. I confess I bought this cd for one of the tunes on it that is unavailable any place else that I know of. Throughout the movie whenever the van is seen rolling down the road a very infectious piece of music drives along with it. I later came to find out the name of that tune was called "lost due to imcompetence"(theme for a big green van). I live for a good guitar dominated instrumental piece and this one is a beauty. Apparently at the time some of the best session musicians in the business formed a band called "Yesca" just for the purpose of recording some of the music for this movie. You'd be hard pressed to find a better driving tune than this one. There are some other interesting pieces on the cd also and I'm sure if you're a fan you won't be disappointed.

UP IN SMOKE *cough cough*.......2000-07-05

ONE OF THE BEST SOUNDTRACKS I OWN. GET WHILE YOU STILL CAN REAL GOOD STUFF. ITS SO GOOD IF I WEAR IT OUT I'LL GET ANOTHER.

BLAST FROM THE PAST.......2000-05-18

JUST FINISHED WATCHING THE MOVIE SO I DECIDED TO CHECK OUT THE SOUNDTRACK. BROUGHT BACK ALOT OF MEMORIES AND STILL MANAGED TO GET THE HEAD BOBBING AND THE FINGERS SNAPPING. AT THIS MOMENT I'M STILL HUMMING "TAKE A LITTLE TRIP, TAKE A LITTLE TRIP." ANYWAY I RATE IT FOUR STARS FOR ORIGINALITY AND HUMOR. I WOULD LOVE TO FIND A ORIGINAL ALBUM, UNOPENED, AND TAKE A TRIP BACK TO THE GOOD DAYS.

Average customer rating: Hilarious! a great cd for anyone who loves to play jokes on others Couldn't Be Much Better Never a Dull Moment With Roy D. Mercer.

How Big 'a Boy Are Ya?, Vol. 7: Hangin' It Up Roy D. Mercer Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Country Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Greatest Fits: The Best of How Big'a Boy Are Ya? How Big 'a Boy Are Ya?, Vol. 6 How Big 'a Boy Are Ya?, Vol. 2 How Big 'a Boy Are Ya?, Vol. 1 How Big 'a Boy Are Ya?, Vol. 3 ASIN: B00004YLJI Release Date: 2000-10-03

Tracks:

1. Police Chief
2. Roy Vs. Goldberg
3. Lost Lunch Box
4. Smooshed Hand
5. Lost Heirloom
6. Zeerox The Myna Bird
7. RV Backwash
8. Poison Pansies
9. JJ The DJ
10. Cookie Buzz
11. Giant Squarsh
12. Who Wants To Whup A Millionaire?

Customer Reviews:

Hilarious!.......2005-09-04

Our family was recently "introduced" to the CD's by Roy D. Mercer. After listening to a couple different CD's, we knew we would be getting some of our own. They are so funny, they have had our family and friends laughing out loud!

a great cd for anyone who loves to play jokes on others.......2002-05-08

I have been listening to RD Mercer for about 3 years now. Unlike the Jerky Boys (who I dont find funny at all) RD Mercer calls up people with a problem, asks for money to solve the problem and then if he gets no money he tells them he will kick there butt....and the lets the person on the other end off the hook. This CD never has a dull call and will keep you on the edge of your seat. To me this is the last of the best radio skits around.

Couldn't Be Much Better.......2000-12-22

Probably the best yet. Zeerox the mynah bird is incredibly funny!

Never a Dull Moment With Roy D. Mercer........2000-10-13

Roy D. Mercer is a telephone prankster which is actually, the creation of two DJS from Tulsa, Oklahoma, namely, Brent Douglas (the voice of Mercer) and Phil Stone. In each of its' ribtickling releases, Mercer, calls up on unsuspecting victims tells them that their responsible for a strange incident that took place. The fun part is that Mercer threatens to whup their you-know-what if he isn't financially compensated. Unlike the Jerky Boys, Phil and Brent let their victims off the hook.

Volume Seven never has a dull moment. One of the highlights is track two "Roy vs Goldberg" which features its' first celebrity victim, professional wrestler Bill Goldberg. My favorite of all has to be "Giant Squarsh" in which Roy harasses a TV journalist about her failure to show up to cover a giant Squash." Wait until you hear her reaction when she realizes that the phone call was a prank.

Like the first six volumes, you'll get an enjoyment out of people reacting to Roy's threat of a major "...".

If you never heard of Roy D. Mercer. Volume Seven counts as your introduction to this mad redneck maniac and his two creators.

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