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There are a few unmistakable footprints any fan of hip-hop can instantly recognize: the woodwind twist of Run DMC's "Peter Piper," Doug E. Fresh's "La Di Da Di," and the ferocious, burning, wax-and-metal battle cry of "LL Cool J is hard as hell!" on "Rock the Bells," from LL Cool J's 1986 debut, Radio. Although just a teenager at the time of this recording, LL booms with shocking authority on tracks like "I Can't Live Without My Radio" and "I Need a Beat." Rick Rubin completes the soundscape with Def Jam's early signature arena-rock guitar strangulations and mechanical drum fills. LL's bravado and vocal presence--despite the imperfect production on the CD and the juvenilia of "You Can't Dance" and "I Want You"--remain inescapable on Radio. --Todd Levin

Radio,LL Cool J,Def Jam,East Coast Rap,Golden Age,Hardcore Rap,Hip-Hop,Pop,Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop

Average customer rating: I'm Gonna Fill Your Hoo Haa with Goof Juice! I laughed, I cried, I bought some for friends! Funny times ten to the X. His best stuff yet. Extremely Funny The Man Never Disappoints

Werewolves and Lollipops (W/DVD) Patton Oswalt Manufacturer: Sub Pop ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Country Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Comedians of Comedy / Live at the El Rey (Patton Oswalt / Brian Posehn / Maria Bamford / Zach Galifianakis) Zach Galifianakis - Live at the Purple Onion Shiny Happy Jihad Live In: Nerd Rage How to Win! ASIN: B000RGSOM8 Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

1. Here We Go
2. America Has Spoken
3. Beautiful People And A Bridge Troll
4. Clean Filth
5. Miracle Of Childbirth, The
6. You Are Allowed 20 Birthday Parties
7. Dukes Of Hazzard, The
8. Alternate Earth
9. Best Week Never
10. Physics For Poets
11. At Midnight I Will Kill George Lucas With A Shovel
12. Bubble Of Sanity
13. Sterling, Virginia
14. Racist Cell Phones
15. Best Baby In The Universe, The
16. Married & Single
17. I Tell A Story About Birth Control And Deal With A Retarded Heckler
18. Great Food Is Cooked By Psychos
19. Wackity Schmackity Doo!
20. Death Bed
21. Cirque Du Soleil

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On his second "solo" album, this stand-up comic and character actor proves himself to be not just a foul-mouthed everyman and an unrepentant geek, but a rather awesome wordsmith as well. That a comedian might rant about how "Cirque du Soleil is like catnip for old people" or the ridiculous unhealthiness of a popular item at the fast food chain KFC is not surprising. That he'd call the fast food item "a failure pile in a sadness bowl" is, let's face it, pure poetry (and really, actually funny the way he tells it). On the track "I Tell a Story About Birth Control and Deal with a Retarded Heckler," Patton displays some of the finest manipulation of a disturbing audience member you'll ever hear. That the album was released by Sub Pop makes perfect sense, as Patton not only has Catholic music tastes--tossing off references to Hasil Adkins, the Pixies, Minor Threat, and Roky Erickson--but as we all know, stand-up is "the new grunge." --Mike McGonigal

Album Description

Patton has been a stand-up comedian for almost twenty years and this is his second CD. Lazy...or maybe busy. He's appeared in over twenty movies, including "Magnolia", "Reno 911!: Miami", and the documentary "The Comedians Of Comedy", which he also created and produced. He played Spence on "The King Of Queens" for nine seasons, is a regular on "Reno 911!", a frequent guest on Conan and Jimmy Kimmel, and a recurring voice actor on "Kim Possible", "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Aqua Teen Hunger Force", and "Crank Yankers". He's a regular columnist in the NY Times Magazine and was an uncredited writer on the "Borat" movie. He's also the lead voice in this summer's Pixar movie, "Ratatouille", playing a rat named Remy. This is his first CD on Sub Pop and it includes a DVD with one hour of stand-up.

Customer Reviews:

I'm Gonna Fill Your Hoo Haa with Goof Juice!.......2007-07-20

If you're a fan of Patton, this material is just as strong and cutting as "feelin' kinda patton." What's great about this release is that there is also a DVD that has a set from Atlanta's 40-watt along with some other footage of Patton just riffing on different topics.

His takes on different political and social issues is fresh and witty. He's brutally honest and insightful and he's evolved into one of the premier stand-up acts working today. There's always a sense of humanity in his act and that's what makes Patton's appeal so broad. He might be saying something that is mostly cynical but it's always tempered with his kind disposition and witty outlook on life. Beyond all of that, he's an incredible comedy writer and his material on this release is masterfully constructed and his delivery is just as sharp.

I laughed, I cried, I bought some for friends! Funny times ten to the X........2007-07-17

I am a Patton fan and I was expecting to be amused. However, I got more laugh-out-loud moments from this CD than I have from any recent comedy CD. There isn't a bad routine. For me, the gems are "Death Bed" and "Physics for Poets". However, I can say I honestly laughed with every track.

I like the inclusion of the DVD as it allows you to watch the genesis of the material. Patton is a distinct physical presence and that adds to the humor.

My husband rarely finds any stand-up comedy funny. However, as I was playing the CD I saw tears of laughter streaming down his face durng "Physics for Poets". It's that good.

His best stuff yet........2007-07-14

Patton is just getting better and better. Absurd without being wacky. Smart without being pretentious. Political without being preachy.

This is his best album yet. Buy it.

Immediately.

Extremely Funny.......2007-07-13

Patton Oswalt is extremely funny. Not just a little funny - EXTREMELY funny. His material is intelligent & unforgettable and this CD is worth every penny.

The Man Never Disappoints.......2007-07-12

Brilliant. That's all I can say. I don't want to even talk about the content because I would not want to spoil a single moment if you haven't heard it yet. It's great. If you love Patton's work, you will love the cd/dvd. Buy this instead of wasting your time watching "Last Comic Standing".
And if you ever get a chance, check out Patton live or check out a Comedians of Comedy tour. Oswalt, Brian Posehn, Zach G., Eugene Mirman, Morgan Murphy, Eddie Pepitone are the best comedians working today and also some of the most gracious people you will ever meet. Buy this cd now!

Average customer rating: Funny, funny, funny Another Good Collection Absolutely hilarious!!! Funniest Man In Comedy! Rodney almost does it again.

King of the Mountains Rodney Carrington Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Country Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rodney Carrington: Live at the Majestic Greatest Hits Morning Constitutions But I Could Be Wrong Nut Sack ASIN: B000NJXCAI Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Tee Off
3. Massage
4. TV Show
5. Shopping On Rodeo Street
6. Real Fancy Place
7. Give It A Try
8. Zoo
9. Yoga Class
10. Boxing
11. Christmas With The Kids
12. Home Movie
13. Short Arms
14. Wheel Of Fortune
15. Travel Pillow
16. The Apple
17. Fun
18. Changes
19. Baby Back
20. Fat Girl
21. Put Your Clothes Back On
22. Rap Star
23. Rhymes With Truck
24. Show Them To Me
25. Baby Back
26. Rhymes With Truck
27. Rap Star
28. Show Them To Me
29. Tribute To Barry Martin
30. Angel Friend

Customer Reviews:

Funny, funny, funny.......2007-06-27

If you love comedy you need this CD. Rodney Carrington is one of the funniest comedians today. I also purchased his DVD "Rodney Carrington: Live at the Majestic". This DVD is his "King of the Mountain" album but the fact that you actually see him acting out the show makes it that much funnier. My favorite part is the "Chicken Song". If you get the DVD (which I highly recommend) it will keep you laughing long after you see it. Trust me you will want to watch it over and over again......... I know I did.

Another Good Collection.......2007-06-19

This is another entertaining collection of countrified humor from a man who mostly has one thing on his mind; that is the thing that most men have on their minds. He is self deprecating and usually funny. That's enough for me.

Rodney is also known for his songs. These are usually scattered throughout his albums but in this one, they are all concentrated at the end. First come the live performances and then there are some repeats using studio recordings.

Its not a bad collection

Absolutely hilarious!!! .......2007-06-11

This is one of the funniest CD's and/or albums I have ever listened to. I heard these live on tour but, I still laugh like crazy. Also, Angel Friend is a very touching tribute to his good friend and fellow comedian Barry Martin. The song actually brought me through a very bad time and gave me hope when I lost my best friend.

Funniest Man In Comedy!.......2007-06-05

I've watched this dvd 5 times already and could watch it 10 more...you will laugh the whole time its on!

Rodney almost does it again........2007-05-21

This was really funny, but I don't think it was quite as funny as his earlier stuff.

Average customer rating: I like Kenny Chesney... Best Kenny Chesney CD!!! Road and Radio Tour Great album Welcome Back Kenny

The Road and the Radio Kenny Chesney Manufacturer: Bna Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Time Well Wasted When the Sun Goes Down No Shoes No Shirt No Problems (Bonus Track) Some Hearts White Trash with Money ASIN: B000BKDO8E Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

1. The Road And The Radio
2. Living In Fast Forward
3. Who You'd Be Today
4. You Save Me
5. Summertime
6. In A Small Town
7. Beer In Mexico
8. Freedom
9. Tequila Loves Me
10. Somebody Take Me Home
11. Like Me

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After the sort of year that Kenny Chesney has experienced--from a whirlwind courtship through a short-lived marriage--a guy needs some time to chill. Thus it's no surprise that The Road and the Radio finds the party-hearty country hunk in an uncommonly introspective mood. The soul-searching title track establishes the album's intimacy and theme of taking stock, sustained through the bittersweet balladry of "Who You'd Be Today," "In a Small Town," "Freedom," and "Like Me." Though Chesney only wrote one track here, "Beer in Mexico," he invests the rest with personal conviction. Even the comparatively hard-rocking "Living in Fast Forward" has a reflective twist to it, while the Caribbean lilt of "Tequila Loves Me" has more than a measure of melancholy. Whatever the effects of romantic travails on his personal life, his music has gained some emotional depth. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

I like Kenny Chesney..........2007-06-17

...but what the hell is the point of putting out an album when you didn't even write the songs? It's a ridiculous concept. This is someone else's heart and soul, not Kenny Chesney's. The only one he wrote has the word "beer" in the title. What an artist!

Best Kenny Chesney CD!!!.......2007-05-28

There are more Kenny Chesney hit songs on this CD. I can listen to this CD over and over. My favorite is "Who You'd Be Today." It reminds me of my friend's son who's helicopter was shot down in Iraq in 2006. God bless Maj."Bubba" Worrell and God bless Kenny Chesney.

Road and Radio Tour.......2007-05-02

Here today im witing about kenny chesney Road and Radio Tour CD.I like listing to his music because his music is just so good to hear his good voice sing all his good songs. Last year i went to Freedom Hall and seen his Road and Radio Tour it was an awesome concert. He brings so much enery to the crouds at the concert. That's why he's my favorite counrty music singer.

Great album.......2007-04-10

My husband, a new country music fan, loves Kenny Chesney, so I got him this for Christmas along with some others. He really likes it.

THere are slow songs, fast, happy, sad and all done in classic Kenny Chesney.

A good buy.

Welcome Back Kenny.......2007-03-16

I've been with Kenny since his early years and it's been alittle trying seeing him travel with Buffet, as i am not that huge a fan of his. But as soon as i popped this CD in my player it felt like the old Kenny again. "Livin' in Fast Forward" and "Summertime" although still about the summer, is much less like the beach senario songs he's set up recently and much more about relaxin and havin a good time. "Beer in Mexico" might be one of my favorite songs because of all the brass that's used, and "Somebody Take Me Home" is another favorite. It's so catchy and different. If you are new to Kenny, you should like this for his singles, but keep in mind that it isn't all beach songs. He's gone back and put a few more meaningful songs with messages on this one as he did in his early years. No matter what, Kenny rocks! Can't wait to see him AGAIN in August!

Average customer rating: Demetri is a top-notch comic Would have been 5 stars but I don't like the songs. Rip off of Hedberg If you like.... Demetri Rocks

These Are Jokes Demetri Martin Manufacturer: Comedy Central ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Country Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ridiculous Mitch All Together Two Drink Mike Beyond the Pale Doin' My Time ASIN: B000H8RV5W Release Date: 2006-09-26

Tracks:

1. The Start
2. Some Jokes
3. The Remix
4. Other Jokes
5. Sames And Opposites
6. These Jokes
7. Personal Information Waltz
8. One Story
9. Some More Jokes
10. The Jokes With Guitar
11. The Grapes Song
12. The Wisdom Song
13. Hidden Track

Album Description

This comic has a seemingly endless supply of endearingly off-kilter one liners and an over-active imagination. He's one of the most unique voices in comedy today and has written for/performed on Conan O'Brien, Letterman, and Carson Daly. He's the latest correspondent on The Daily Show with his critiques on pop culture. In 2003, he taped his first stand-up special, "Comedy Central Presents Demetri Martin" which remains one of the highest rated half hours on the network. This release puts all his best material on one CD. The DVD compiles the Comedy Central Presents and a bunch of other secret stuff.

Customer Reviews:

Demetri is a top-notch comic.......2007-07-07

What a breath of fresh air. Demetri is zany, intelligent and highly observant of the world the rest of us take for granted. Topic after topic will find you nodding in agreement as you laugh yourself silly.

Would have been 5 stars but I don't like the songs........2007-05-22

Demetri Martin is a comedic genius. That being said, this cd had some wasted space at the end where three songs tie up time that could have been spent telling more hilarious jokes. His delivery and style are very similar to that of Steven Wright and Mitch Hedberg but with quite a bit more energy. Plus, he is likes to set his jokes to weird music. For some reason it works. Not only that, but on one track he has Will Forte of SNL fame come out and accompany him for a set of jokes. Will just sings random notes and tones between jokes and for some reason it is one of the funniest things I have ever heard. Check it out for that track alone!

Rip off of Hedberg.......2007-05-14

Material, delivery, style - all ripped from Mitch Hedberg. I could list a joke-by-joke comparison but I won't. Is this CD funny? For the most part - yes. Would I recommend this CD if I wasn't a huge fan of Hedberg's work? Yeah. I feel guilty laughing at this album because it is such a clone piece.

Enjoy Martin's work on the Daily Show. Root for his movie deals and applaud his acting. The comedic value of this album belongs to Mitch Hedberg and its a shame that more people don't see through this CD.

If you like...........2007-05-10

Steven Wright and Mitch Hedberg then you will love this guy. Very clever, witty humor and at times a bit random. I've played this one into the ground and I laugh out loud every time. It never stops being funny. The "Personal Information Waltz" gets me everytime. Will Forte's guest appearance is side-splittingly hilarious. Skip the intro and "The Grapes Song" and this album is a perfect listen. Great jokes you'll be repeating around the water cooler at work, so to speak.

"I used to compete in sports a lot... but then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything."

Demetri Rocks.......2007-05-10

Demetri Martin is halarious. If you have seen him on SNL or Comedy Central and liked him, you should definitely buy his CD. It also comes with a bonus DVD that includes his first major Comedy Central appearance along with a few treats for his fans. "These Are Jokes" never gets old--I still listen to my CD on long trips or whenever I am down. I hope he comes out with a new CD soon; this guy is good.

Average customer rating: I almost died laughing. It will have you ROTFLOL. "Weird Al" comes "Straight Outta Lynwood" and right onto the Billboard charts Loved it!! "That's not why I bought this album"

Straight Outta Lynwood Weird Al Yankovic Manufacturer: Volcano ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Novelty Music | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Comedy Rock | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Weird Al Yankovic - The Ultimate Video Collection Poodle Hat The Weird Al Show - The Complete Series Running With Scissors Weird Al Yankovic - Greatest Hits, Volume 2 ASIN: B000H9HWSM Release Date: 2006-09-26

Tracks:

1. White & Nerdy
2. Pancreas
3. Canadian Idiot
4. I'll Sue Ya'
5. Polkarama!
6. Virus Alert
7. Confessions Part III
8. Weasel Stomping Day
9. Close But No Cigar
10. Do I Creep You Out
11. Trapped In The Drive-Thru
12. Don't Download This Song

Tracks:

1. Don't Download This Song
2. I'll Sue Ya'
3. Virus Alert
4. Close But No Cigar
5. Pancreas
6. Weasel Stomping Day

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All hail the return of novelty music's reigning king! Straight Outta Lynwood easily bests 2003's Poodle Hat and shows that Yankovic does know what he does best. Part of the secret to Weird Al's success is that he's never been very weird at all, and very rarely are his satires in any way "biting"--or even satires, really. The 11-minute parody of R. Kelly's "Trapped in the Closet" is funny at least for the first listen, but it's hard to ridicule something so largely ridiculous in the first place (plus Jimmy Kimmel totally got the jump on him). The best thing Mr. Yankovic has always done is to take some decent pop tune, change a word or phrase, invent an entirely new premise for the tune, and make an inspired video to go along with it. He does that several times here; Green Day's "American Idiot" becomes the hockey-obsessed "Canadian Idiot," and "White & Nerdy" is a truly inspired take on Chamillionaire's "Ridin'." That song (and video, included here on the dual-disc CD/DVD) is breakneck-paced and so funny it's a disservice to quote from it at all. "Polkarama!" is a return to W.A.'s novelty roots: a handful of mildly dated hit songs (50 Cent to Modest Mouse!) delivered in straight-ahead, sped-up polka style. It's toe-tapping and sweet. Hopefully we'll not have to wait three years for another Weird Al record. --Mike McGonigal

Album Description

"Weird Al" continues to reward his countless fans around the globe with yet another collection of insanely incisive musical comedy. As a special bonus, Straight Outta Lynwood will be available on DualDisc. which will include all original animations of all Al's original tracks! All-star animations include Academy Award nominee Bill Plympton, John Kricfalusi (Ren and Stimpy), Seth Green and Matt Senreich (Robot Chicken/Adult Swim, Family Guy). Also featured are Karaoke versions of the entire album including a scrolling lyric sheet for each track. As if that wasn't enough the Dual Disc also contains a behind-the-scenes featurette. All of this in a 5.1 Dolby mix of the entire album!

Customer Reviews:

I almost died laughing........2007-06-28

I listened to this album for the first time tonight. Eleven years ago tonight, a friend got us tickets to a Weird Al concert. While driving home from the concert, we had a car accident and he died. After the first verse of "I'll Sue Ya," I seriously wondered if I might die laughing and join him!

I'll go through track by track:
White and Nerdy: Funny, I've heard this before so it didn't seem as new, but as a computer programmer I got a lot of good laughs. And I do hand-code HTML4!
Pancreas: Another novelty artist named Mindless Drug Hoover released a song with the same name and a similar concept. I wondered if by some weird hand of Eris, Weird Al had done the same song, but nope! He did something even more insane, even tying in things like gravity.
Canadian Idiot: I don't listen to much pop music, so haven't heard the originals, but another fun song making fun of racism. Everyone bags on Canadians anyway. One note: Weird Al even parodies the war.
I'll Sue Ya: Okay, here we go, definitely a favorite song. As said, after the first verse I wondered if I would join my friend, and if I could even handle a second verse! I did leave Earthlink, because I became dissatisfied with their tech support, so that struck a chord. Everyone has had issues with Verizon. And don't even mention New Jersey! I see this listed as an original song, but it sounds like a song done in the style of Rage against the Machine. Perfect! I really enjoy it when he doesn't parody a song per se, but parodies a group or style. This has always brought out his creativity. Sadly, some of the ridiculous things he yells out have actually happened (a guy sued someone for breaking his ankle while robbing his place.) I love this song!
Polkarama: Another classic Polka tune. As said I don't listen to much popular music, so for me these Polka songs provide a good insulated way to absorb the dirtier music of this time. I'll stick with these versions!
Virus Alert: Another great computer song! The main part would make a great sound alert. It has one of those catchy melodies and concepts that will just stay in your head for days, especially the next time your antivirus software alerts you with a new update! Virus Alert! (You could, of course, just use Linux, but we'll save that for another rant.)
Confession Part III: I don't know if he parodied a song here, or simply parodied the style of the current music, but either way he did a hilarious job. Every guy will love the last spoken line of the song.
Weasel Stomping Day: A little silly song, not much to say, but have fun!
Close but No Cigar: Okay, now I have a confession to make. I downloaded this album on bittorrent, and this song didn't play, so I did not hear it. I feel doubly glad I bought the CD.
Do I Creep You Out: Okay, I've heard the original, but can't put my finger on it. In a silly way, I consider this a song from every guy to every girl!
Trapped in the Drive Thru: I've heard the original referenced, and saw the South Park episode, an can imagine the original. This song treks in at around eleven minutes, and it does sort of go on, fut for me, this just added to the theme of the song, a tedius hunger-driven trip to the drive thru.
Don't Download this Song: A great capper for the album. Doubly funny since my downloaded copy missed a track, as if to underscore the point. It reminds me of the South Park episode which covered this theme. Buy my CD so I can afford a diamond-studded swimming pool. Classic!

In summary, I love this album, and consider it one of his best. I know my friend would have loved it too! Through various events, I know Weird Al as a very compassionate human being, and in his own way, a visionary.

It will have you ROTFLOL........2007-06-24

I've been a fan of "Weird Al" Yankovic for 24 years now. After all these years, he's still as funny as ever (or perhaps my sense of humor hasn't matured since I was a teenager). If you are a fan of Al, you pretty much know what you're going to get on an album; about an equal number of parodies and original songs, plus a polka medley of recent hits. Hey, it's a proven formula, so why mess with it? This is a very funny album. "White & Nerdy" is probably the funniest song, but all of them are at least somewhat funny. Go and buy the CD like you know that you should.

"Weird Al" comes "Straight Outta Lynwood" and right onto the Billboard charts.......2007-06-10

I picked up this CD because "Weird Al" Yankovic is coming to town and I have tickets to go with my daughters (do not tell them, but we have seats in the front row, just left of center so I can hear with my one good ear). When I was a kid most of the records I had were Smothers Brothers records, I had a teacher who played Spike Jones songs for us, my father taped several Allan Sherman albums for us, and in college I discovered Dr. Demento and Tom Lehrer (not necessarily in that order). So I am a big fan of musical parodies and there can be no doubt that Yankovic is the Shakespeare of that peculiar little niche of the music business. I consider "The Saga Begins" to be his magnum opus and in looking at his body of work what is impressive is not only his longevity but the way his work has improved from those early days when it was just him on accordion and Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz banging on the accordion case.

It turns out that "Straight Outta Lynwood" is Yankovic's most successful album of all time and his most successful single with "White & Nerdy" making it all the way to #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 ("Eat It" was his previous top single which made it to #12). I still think "Running With Scissors" is his best album, but I am definitely heartened to know Yankovic is going strong. With albums coming out every three or four years he appears to have found his stride. There is the obligatory polka medley and several new style parodies, with "Pancreas" (Brian Wilson), "I'll Sue Ya" (Rage Against the Machine), "Virus Alert" (Sparks), "Close But No Cigar" (Cake), and "Don't Download This Song" (fundraiser songs). The surprise is that I liked the style parodies more than I did the parodies of particular songs, which is obviously turning my "Weird Al" universe upside down.

My only problem with this album is clearly my personal problem because with the exception of "Canadian Idiot" I had to look at the liner notes to find out which songs were parodies and which were originals. The fact that I had not heard (or perhaps only not remembered) "White & Nerdy" is a parody of "Ridin'" by Chamillionaire (featuring Krayzie Bone) was received with jaw-dropping astonishment by my daughters. I am down to recognizing only three songs out of 14 in the album's pokla medley, "Polkarama!" ("Let's Get it Started," "Don't Cha," and "Pon de Replay"). I had forgotten that Taylor Hicks had done "Do I Make You Proud," but I do not think I am alone in that regard. But I had no idea "Trapped in the Drive-Thru" is based on a R. Kelly song, although I did recognize Led Zeppelin's "Black Dog" when it popped up.

Flip over the CD and you get to the DVD, which has animated videos for all of the original songs, namely: "Don't Download This Song," "I'll Sue Ya," "Virus Alert," "Close But No Cigar," "Pancreas" and "Weasel Stomping Day." The videos for "White & Nerdy," "Do I Creep Your Out," "Canadian Idiot," and "Trapped in the Drive-Thru" are all for parodies and for some reason that justified exclusion (insert pout here). The videos are followed by a short documentary that simply shows Yankovic and his band recording some of the songs and paying testament to his attention to detail. You can also listen to the entire album with the lyrics as subtitles, each song accompanied by a photograph of Yankovic from infancy to young adulthood (his parents liked the triple image option). Finally, you can do the karaoke function and get the music and the lyrics so you can sing the songs yourself. Consequently, there are enough extras here to justify rounding up on the disc overall.

Concert Update: So last night "Weird Al" came to town and as I suspected they set up two rows in the orchestra pit for winners of radio contests for tickets (sigh). But during one of the songs (that does not appear on any of the albums) he came down in the audience. Al was singing to the women in the audience but when he was walking in front of it was all dads and kids, so he sang to my oldest daughter (she just got accepted into the Peace Corp to go do what she wants to do where she wants to do it so she is having a good week). We also picked up over a thousand dollars in "Weird Al" money. For the record, he does complete versions of five songs from this album (1, 3, 4, 5, 9), excerpts from three more (7, 10, 11), and one music video (8).

Loved it!!.......2007-05-29

I'll be the first to admit that some of these songs DID NOT catch on with me right away!! In fact at first I thought this would be the first Weird Al Album I bought that I would not enjoy very much.... I WAS WRONG!!! After a few listens these songs really grew on me!!
I loved "White and Nerdy" straight away (I am White and Nerdy accorging to my wife) and the song nails a few asects of the nerd culture that I perssonally have seen or experienced so it was quite a treat!
"Pancreas" is an AWESOME tribute to Brian Wilson and his style of music (if you are too young to know who Mr. Wilson is....listen to the beach boys and check out some of his own albums).
I also thought "Canadian Idiot" was great!! Being a Floridian and knowing a bunch of seasonal Canadians it was rather funny and hit home!!
Close But No Cigar was an excellent song that was an abvious style parody of CAKE. Loved the words to the song and the little flaws that made him break up with each gorgeous woman!!
I could list reasons for liking all the songs but I don't want to take up too much space!! Let me just say that you will love this album as long as you give it a chance!!
Don't forget to visit Weird Al's website and get the free parody "You're Pitiful" (parody of "You're Beautiful") which was originally going to be on the album but was tanked at the last minute do to record company lawyers.

One more thing. This album is a dual disc. One side plays as a DVD the other as a CD. This disc MAY NOT play in certain drives or DC players so just be careful!!
The videos were hilarious though!!

"That's not why I bought this album".......2007-05-26

I'm here to tell ya, there are a lot very good reasons to buy this album. But most of them are not why I bought this album.

Sure Al's parodies are all great fun, but that's not why I bought this album. Sure this whole album is fraught with hilarity, but that's not why a bought this album. I didn't even buy this album because of all the cool video's included. IT'S THE MUSIC, MAN. That's why I bought this album. Can this Al guy sing or what - even if he is a little weird. (Although, I'm not too sure about the weird part, but that's what Al keeps telling everyone so I'll go along with it.)

Case in point; So there I was, sitting in my mini van at a red light, jamming to the music, not really paying any attention to the lyrics, just enjoying the sounds the band and singers were putting out. With my head bobbin' to the beat and hands drumming on the steering wheel, I noticed an elderly lady in the car next to me looking my way. She seemed to have an air of disdain about her at seeing a gentleman of my years acting like some dang fool kid. That very moment is when my ears picked up on the words "I blew my nose and wiped it on your cat". The lyric caught me totally off guard and I spontaneously burst into laughter. Seeing that, the lady snapped her head forward, stomped on the accelerator and speed through the red light trying to get away from that dang fool (being myself) as fast as she could.

Well, I guess that probably isn't why you should by this album either, but I can tell ya... This double CD sure is a lot of fun and you will absolutely enjoy the music.

Jim

Average customer rating: Very Funny Let's go to the Buffet with John Not that funny... TEARFULLY FUNNY EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Show Me the Buffet John Pinette Manufacturer: Uproar ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Country Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Contemporary Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Comedy & Spoken Word | Miscellaneous | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: John Pinette: I'm Starvin'! Brian Regan Live Kathleen Madigan I Wanna Go Home In Other Words ASIN: B0000061V1 Release Date: 1998-04-14

Tracks:

1. Weight Watcher Friends
2. Halloween
3. The Great Meat Recall
4. Disneyworld In August/The Character Buffet
5. Las Vegas: All You Can Eat
6. Grab & Move
7. The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz Buffet
8. Chinese Buffet/You Go Now
9. Japanese Food/Free Willy
10. The Water Park, The Slide & The Tube
11. Bungee Jump
12. World Hunger
13. Send'um Wheat
14. Indian Food/Gandhi
15. Sonna A Formato
16. A Gas Problem
17. When The Spice Hits
18. Chipmunk Funk
19. Elvis

Customer Reviews:

Very Funny.......2007-07-26

This CD is very well done, very funny and yet clean. First heard it in my car and just about had to pull over because I laughing so hard. One of the best comedy CD I have heard in a long time.

Let's go to the Buffet with John.......2007-05-08

John Pinette's comedy is great ! The tape has more material than the CD (the tape is not for listeners under 16). I can't wait for John Pinette to put out a new one.

Not that funny..........2007-03-31

Look, I dig stand up, and I dig fat jokes, but this guy isn't that great.

I got a friend who loves John Pinette, but I can't see it.

He tells jokes about how fat he is, how he likes to eat, how he doesn't like to move. Its the same over and over and over again. Its dull and it's too easy. They're not even jokes, really, just comments on how fat he is.

Also a fair part of his act consists of "asian people talk with accents and thats funny" which I find cheap. Stereotypes shouldn't be jokes, and even when they are, they shouldn't be THE joke. John says something with broken english and the audience laughs really hard. Why? Why is that funny, here in the 20th century?

Maybe I just don't "get" his humor, but I don't think this guy is any good. I perfer comedians who tell jokes.

On the plus side, this guy is clean, which is rare these days. But there are better clean comedians around. Try getting a Brian Regan album or an Emo Philips album. Jerry Seinfelds album is good too. Try those guys because they're clean and legitimately funny.

TEARFULLY FUNNY.......2007-03-11

I have listened to this CD continuously. My husband and I laugh at him like we have just listened to it for the first time. It never gets old I can't wait for anything new he puts out, he is so funny.

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-03-11

This guy is too funny!! We had heard him on satellite radio a few years back and were laughing so hard we couldn't drive, The we saw him on Comedy Central AND had to get this particular CD and glad that we did.

Average customer rating: Thought it would be funnier. Dane Cook is a Legend I'm really puzzled by the volume of 5-star reviews here... AN EXCELLENT SET ! THE DVD HAS SOME OF HIS BEST STUFF! Dane Fan

Harmful If Swallowed (CD & DVD) Dane Cook 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: Retaliation Dane Cook - Vicious Circle Mitch All Together Strategic Grill Locations Dave Attell Insomniac Tour Presents - Sean Rouse, Greg Giraldo & Dane Cook ASIN: B00009V7U2 Release Date: 2003-07-22

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Parking Structure
3. Umm, Helllllo?
4. Car Accident
5. Tire in the Face
6. Would You Rather...
7. Fireman & Policeman & Miniature Golf Course Security Guard
8. The BK Lounge
9. Pregnant Lady
10. Five Sisters
11. Slip 'N' Bleed
12. Speak 'N' Spell
13. Operation - Monopoly
14. Don't Tickle Me
15. Bathroom
16. Pranks
17. Fuk and the Finga
18. Just Wanna Dance
19. Head
20. Nightmare
21. Hopped Up on the Q
22. Not So Kool-Aid
23. Pick a Number Please!
24. Bonus Track!

Customer Reviews:

Thought it would be funnier........2007-07-19

After seeing Dane Cook's Vicious Circle, and 312 reviews averaging 5 starts here on Amazon, I expected this CD/DVD to be funnier. Dane is funny, and some parts were stomach hurting funny, but all in all, I expected more. After listening to the CD, I watched the unedited Comedy Central Special on the DVD and was disappointed that most of the material was the same as on the CD.

Dane Cook is a Legend.......2007-07-04

Dane Cook is the best young comedian in the World today. I have seen him Live in Dublin, where he blew Denis Learys reputation to shreds and have listened to his Cd's many times. Just buy them both, he delivers solid comedy performances, no more promotion required, this guy is the real deal.

I'm really puzzled by the volume of 5-star reviews here..........2007-07-03

I generally find myself agreeing with the reviewing majority on comedy albums, but I just don't get the over-the-top adulation of Dane Cook--at least as evidenced by this album. I listened to this album again, to make sure my initial reaction wasn't a fluke, and I found the material and delivery to be very average. Upon reflection, the problem with this album is that the delivery doesn't match the material. Much of his comedy consists of Seinfled-like observations, yet his delivery is usually manic and profanity-laden, providing way too much emphasis on a very small bit of humor.

Some of the bits are funny--I particularly liked the segment on the Satanic voice emanating from the old Speak 'n Spell--but I found him to spend much of his time ranting and swearing over things that weren't all that creative or funny. Sorry to go against the pack on this one, but for the life of me I can't understand why 90% of the reviewers could give this album five stars. (For whatever it's worth, comics I do like include early George Carlin, Robin Williams, Mitch Hedberg, Woody Allen, Steve Martin, Bill Cosby and the Sklar Brothers.)

AN EXCELLENT SET ! THE DVD HAS SOME OF HIS BEST STUFF!.......2007-06-24

I am a long time fan of Dane Cook. Before he became so popular,he was a little known comic with a fresh quirkyness about him. He is no Carlin or Pryor,but the guy is funny in a goofy kind of way! This CD/DVD combo is a great deal for some very funny sets.

Dane Fan.......2007-04-12

Its typical Dane but then again whats typical about him. I pop this cd in at work and just laugh the entire day. He has some real intersting outlooks on situations but for the most part all of us have thought the same way one time or another. I love it and him!

Average customer rating: Humor for the whole family Brian Regan Live Great clean comedy--Very funny You Don't Need To Think About It, Just Buy This CD Great family-safe comedy

Brian Regan Live Brian Regan Manufacturer: Uproar ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Contemporary Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Comedy & Spoken Word | Miscellaneous | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Doin' My Time Mitch All Together Beyond the Pale Funny Business Harmful If Swallowed (CD & DVD) ASIN: B000001ZGN Release Date: 1997-11-04

Tracks:

1. You Too & Stuff
2. Hooked on Phonix
3. Crank Calls
4. Stupid in School
5. Lousy in Little League
6. Monster Truck Drivers
7. Horns & Windshields
8. Seatbelts
9. Log Trucks
10. Blasting Zone
11. Erel Knierel
12. Fishing on T.V.
13. Whale Noises
14. Flipper & Gentle Ben
15. Belly Buttons
16. Kid's party Games
17. Big Family Stuff
18. Peanut Butter & Jelly
19. Donut Lady
20. Health Club Stuff
21. Spider Webs & Bees
22. Elevators & Faces
23. Animals
24. Dog Barking

Customer Reviews:

Humor for the whole family.......2007-07-26

Having come of age in the 80s, I still list Sam Kinison as my favorite comedian. Even so, now with a family of my own I welcome comedy that I don't have to hide from my daughters or cringe when they overhear. Brian Regan is just such a comedian. If you love comedy based on language (as opposed to stories, observations, etc.) then this album is also for you. And, as a bonus, your children can listen to it along with you, with the strongest word used on the CD being "hell."

Brian Regan Live.......2007-07-24

This is one funny man. If you should catch him live or tv special he is even better, because his facial expressions are the best with his jokes. To listen to the cd well you will have to find a bathroom it is just to funny.

Great clean comedy--Very funny.......2007-07-24

Not alot of clean stand up comedians out there but Brian Regan is clean and extremely funny. My family and I were laughing so hard we were crying. Highly recommend this CD to anyone that loves humor and finding humor in life. Regan does a great job of both.

You Don't Need To Think About It, Just Buy This CD.......2007-07-15

This is one of the most AWESOME comedy CDs EVER. I put it in and I was laughing so hard I couldn't catch my breath. Another reason it's great is it's completely clean, so anyone can listen to it. It is TOTALLY worth the money, so just buy it. You won't be sorry.

If You Like This CD: Buy Brian Regan's comedy special on DVD, Brian Regan: Standing Up

Great family-safe comedy.......2007-05-31

It is difficult to find comedy that can be played with the kids in the room/car that is both funny and understood by all in listening range. I highly recommend this artist.

Average customer rating: I literally laughed til I cried Mitch Hedberg One of the best! Decent jokes, bad delivery I cried when Mitch Hedberg died.

Mitch All Together Mitch Hedberg 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: Strategic Grill Locations Harmful If Swallowed (CD & DVD) Retaliation Doin' My Time Skanks for the Memories ASIN: B0000DZ3HR Release Date: 2003-12-09

Tracks:

1. This CD is in Stores
2. Sandwiches
3. Not Track Five, Not Chainsaw Juggler
4. Teeth
5. Candy Bars
6. Houses
7. Pop
8. The Pipe
9. Business Cards
10. Sesame Seeds
11. Three Easy Payments
12. Arrows
13. Saved by the Buoyancy of Citrus
14. Mitch in the S'th
15. Bed and Breakfast
16. X
17. Movie Pot

Customer Reviews:

I literally laughed til I cried.......2007-07-31

Mitch has the best one-liners, and all throughout my days, they pop into my head and put a smile on my face.

Mitch Hedberg.......2007-07-29

Mitch Hedberg is one of my all time favorite comedians....I love his voice and how he says things. This DVD was well worth the purchase to me.

One of the best!.......2007-07-27

Such a shame Mitch is no longer with us. He is truly one of the funniest comedians. He is funny, smart, clever and I have shared this CD with all of my fiends. It's good for what ails ya.

Decent jokes, bad delivery.......2007-06-25

About half of the jokes on the CD were amusing, but the whole time I was listening to it I kept thinking that this could be really funny stuff in the hands of someone like Dave Attell. I think Hedberg was probably a good writer, but not a very good comedian.

He alluded to the fact that he was making a CD of the performance. It was very annoying when he played to the live audience, doing visual things and telling them that, ha-ha, the people listening on CD won't get this.

I cried when Mitch Hedberg died........2007-05-22

He was my absolute most favorite comic and I couldn't help it. I have never had anyone close to me die and I had seen Mitch in concert twice so really he is the closest person to me who has died. That is sad for me I know. Anyhow, this cd is awesome! Unlike his first cd, which is also great, this one has a little bit of a more uptempo delivery. He sounds like he kicked the drugs for a little while before he recorded this. With all the jokes being so short there are many many jokes on this disc. Not only that, but Mitch was the best when a joke bombed. If you listen to this you will find that out. I think he purposely put bombs in his act just for that very reason. I miss you Mitch. Hope you'll be telling me jokes in Heaven.

Average customer rating: Play it loud! You see, I tried, then I REALLY tried Different but good... Not pop music Stunningly original

Return to Cookie Mountain (with Bonus Tracks) TV on the Radio Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Experimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Crane Wife Boys and Girls in America The Information We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank The Good, the Bad & the Queen ASIN: B000H7JDZO Release Date: 2006-09-12

Tracks:

1. I Was A Lover
2. Hours
3. Province
4. Playhouses
5. Wolf Like Me
6. A Method
7. Let The Devil In
8. Dirty Whirl
9. Blues From Down Here
10. Tonight
11. Wash The Day Away
12. [ambient audio]
13. Snakes and Martyrs
14. Hours (El-P Remix)
15. Things You Can Do

Amazon.com

Their second album and first for Interscope is almost wholly brilliant. Like Mogwai, Sigur Ros and a dozen others, TVOTR excels at making slowly-evolving tunes with vaguely anthemic choruses and lots of loud-soft dynamics. Unlike virtually any of those other bands, TV on the Radio mix a genuine and actual songwriting ability with their knack for finding sounds that appear to be "new." This record is crisper-sounding and incorporates more dance-based elements, but it's essentially a pop album. While the lack of the free web-released "Dry Drunk Emperor, a tribute to President Bush, is initially a bummer, the album percolates with enough pre-apocalyptic tension to satisfy anyone. In a Prince-pitched falsetto, the group sings "I was a lover/ Before this war," While throughout, the combination of melody and invention is always pitch-perfect (well, except on "Province" and "Let the Devil In," those songs sort of suck.) People of Earth: please make this band into total superstars and buy several copies of their album: one for the car, another for the office, etc. What we really need in our popular music is more weirdness, and more truth. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

Play it loud!.......2007-07-11

Start at the first track, with its unstoppable beat, WILD horn hook, and impassioned vocals. If you make it through that without 1) blowing your speakers, 2) hitting the repeat button, or 3) running in the opposite direction, the rest of the album will reward you. It takes a few listens to unfold, but once you "get it" you won't want to stop hearing it.

You see, I tried, then I REALLY tried.......2007-06-02

I have to completely agree with what "Unlistenable" (callahan) had to say about this record. I have given it a try on long road trips, blasting on my home stereo, with headphones, etc. I don't get it. I WANTED to "get it". Even after "not getting it", I tried again.
I had read/heard so much about this album, that I figured it would be a pleasure/treasure.
Basically, it sucks!. No cohesion whatsoever-none.
"Wolf Like Me" is the ONLY stand out track, likley because it actually has some form of melody/riff. It is a very, very good song to add to any compilation you may be making for your summer mix. Do yourself a favor, buy THAT track on ITunes and skip the rest! The ONE STAR RATING IS FOR THAT TRACK ALONE!
P.S. I disagree with that other reviewer's comment likening this to OK Computer as being overrated too. THAT disc has plenty of great musical moments going on!

Different but good..........2007-05-26

I gave this album a couple of listens and was glad I did. It's original but I am not someone who gives bad music a pass just because it is different - it has to be good too. I am a little surprised that "Wolf Like Me" was the first single since that song seems sort of flat and boring to me, but "I Was a Lover", "Hours" and "Let the Devil In"(which was one of the only songs the Amazon reviewer hated) were all very good. And I can't believe everyone isn't raving about "A Method" which to me is an incredible tune(was someone channeling Brian Wilson?) that's worth the price of the album all by itself.

Not pop music.......2007-05-13

This is a refreshing change from the garbage the music indusrty is feeding us today. Good stuff!

Stunningly original.......2007-05-12

I understand that this album might not be for everyone. Even if I didn't like this however, I think I'd be forced to give it five stars just based on how unique this album is. Say what you want, but there is nothing out there that sounds quite like TV on the Radio.

But I do think this is an amazing album of incredible depth. It's a challenging and complicated masterpiece that must be unveiled over time to appreciate its full scope and vision.

TV on the Radio are one of the few bands out there right now that is committed to pushing music forward rather than resting on its laurels or giving themselves over to popular trends or familar sounds.

This is an album for people who truly appreciate avant-garde music and are looking for something that is remarkably fresh and exciting to listen to.

If you are looking for something more familar, I would look elsewhere.

Dance Music:

1. Rhymefluid [CD-single]
2. Rhymefluid [CD-single]
3. Rules/Uzi [CD-single] [Import]
4. Sound of Revenge (Bonus CD) (Clean) [Clean] [Limited Edition]
5. Swass [Explicit Lyrics]
6. Talk With Force [Import]
7. The Best of Both Worlds [Explicit Lyrics]
8. The Best of Both Worlds [Explicit Lyrics]
9. The Middle Passage [Explicit Lyrics]
10. The Ruler's Back [Explicit Lyrics]

Dance Music

dance music

Dance Music

The Island Years [Original recording remastered]

Basic Jazz Jump Sax, Vol. 3

Blue Note

The Day of the Dead [Import]

Why Don't You...Just Rock!

Bass in Your Face: Maximum Drum & Bass

Christmas Songs By Sinatra (Rpkg) [Original recording remastered]

Beethoven: Symphony No. 7; Coriolan & Prometheus Overtures

American Roots Music [Box set]

Body & Soul [Import]

Brazilian Themes

Bayside

Apres Ski Top 40, Vol. 2 [Import]

Tchaikovsky: String Quartets, Vol.1

The Collection: 20 Songs from the Heart