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Editorial Reviews
In his fourth (and quite possibly best) album, Patton covers a range of topics from how hipsters make the Spam museum sad, the greatness of sweatpants, and revisits his attack on KFC Famous Bowls.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Steve R
Format:Audio CD
I have all his previous albums and you can actually hear him getting better with each release. His timing and delivery are more polished than ever, and the material, as always, is dead on.
Like many of the best comedians, Patton's advantage is not just that he's hilariously funny, but he's also a superb writer. I've read his book, "Zombie, Spaceship, Wasteland," and it's also excellent. This is not a club comic tossing out one-liner observations. He's insightful, sharp, and flat-out funny. I'd give it five stars, but I have a feeling (a hopeful one) that even better is yet to come.
Like many of the best comedians, Patton's advantage is not just that he's hilariously funny, but he's also a superb writer. I've read his book, "Zombie, Spaceship, Wasteland," and it's also excellent. This is not a club comic tossing out one-liner observations. He's insightful, sharp, and flat-out funny. I'd give it five stars, but I have a feeling (a hopeful one) that even better is yet to come.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I was very pleased with this purchase. Patton is especially funny as usual. I would rank it up there with his other CDs of recent years.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I saw most of this material performed at a show in Fargo, ND. It was good but maybe a bit of a letdown to me back then. If I had known he was working on new material I might have given him a bit more credit. That was a while ago now and clearly he got it whipped into shape because this is a fantastic set. It really helps that the crowd is energized too, I haven't heard applause and laughs this loud on a CD possibly ever. Patton's clearly in a transition phase from nerdier, more niche material into broader topics related to parenting and life but if it remains this good I don't think we'll hear cries of "sell out" and if we do they should be ignored.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Girricane
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Coming off of Patton Oswalt: My Weakness Is Strong (DVD / CD Combo) Patton is back with brand new album that covers everything from his new life as a dad to his renewed views on KFC Famous bowls.
Compared to his previous albums, this is much more focused on the daily minutia of life, and less so on any political/nerdy subjects that were covered more in-depth on his previous albums. The changes of his life (i.e. his fatherhood) have really come through on his comedy, and honestly, he is still just as funny as he ever has been. I listened to this album with a number of my closest friends, and there were quite literally times where we were having problems breathing we were laughing so hard. "The Ham Incident" is hands down one of the funniest things I've heard in a long time.
Fans of Patton Oswalt should not give this one a second thought and buy it, but those of you on the fence will find this album to be one of Patton's most approachable (and funniest) yet.
Compared to his previous albums, this is much more focused on the daily minutia of life, and less so on any political/nerdy subjects that were covered more in-depth on his previous albums. The changes of his life (i.e. his fatherhood) have really come through on his comedy, and honestly, he is still just as funny as he ever has been. I listened to this album with a number of my closest friends, and there were quite literally times where we were having problems breathing we were laughing so hard. "The Ham Incident" is hands down one of the funniest things I've heard in a long time.
Fans of Patton Oswalt should not give this one a second thought and buy it, but those of you on the fence will find this album to be one of Patton's most approachable (and funniest) yet.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Sam R.
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A fantastic comedy albumen from Putin Oswald. Goes great with spinach dip and red whine. Plays great with others, digital download came in like-new condition, as advertised.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I first became aware of Patton Oswalt when I saw "No Reason to Complain" when it first came out on DVD. I wasn't terribly impressed. Patton's performance felt too rushed, loud and hurried for me to really enjoy it. I'm happy to say that since then, he has become one of my most favorite comedians of all time. Each album he has released has shown his growth both as a human being and a phenomenal writing talent. Let's be truthful; NOTHING IS HARDER THAN COMEDY. Patton's perspective has grown wider, not narrower as the years have passed. Married life and fatherhood has done nothing to blunt his cynical view of the world. In fact, these life-changing events have added a slightly sweet edge to his nerdy bitterness that really helps to leaven his anger with the small graces that a happy home life can bring. He has become more confident in himself and his material, and thus even funnier.
Just compare the performances between "Feelin' Kinda Patton" and "Finest Hour." On the former album, Patton is almost berating the audience with his jokes. He yells a LOT, and it makes for a fairly bombastic experience, as if he wants to browbeat the audience into submission. On the latter album, Patton still uses volume and rage, but he's much more selective about it. He chooses the right moment for them, just as he chooses the right moment for a particularly saucy string of profanities or vulgarities. I loves me some gross humor as much as the next person, but I don't want a steady stream of it. Patton has struck the right balance and his material has developed a much wider range, both in subject matter and delivery.
There were two bits on "Finest Hour", that when I heard them for the first time I literally could not get the air in quick enough to laugh.... Read more ›
Just compare the performances between "Feelin' Kinda Patton" and "Finest Hour." On the former album, Patton is almost berating the audience with his jokes. He yells a LOT, and it makes for a fairly bombastic experience, as if he wants to browbeat the audience into submission. On the latter album, Patton still uses volume and rage, but he's much more selective about it. He chooses the right moment for them, just as he chooses the right moment for a particularly saucy string of profanities or vulgarities. I loves me some gross humor as much as the next person, but I don't want a steady stream of it. Patton has struck the right balance and his material has developed a much wider range, both in subject matter and delivery.
There were two bits on "Finest Hour", that when I heard them for the first time I literally could not get the air in quick enough to laugh.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Glad I bought it.
Patton Oswalt is my favorite working comedian. I was a bit disappointed in his last CD, "My Weakness is Strong," which I didn't believe up to the level of "Werewolves and Lollipops," but I think this one is a bit stronger. He shows no signs of slowing down. What I like the most about him, other than his voices, is that his moral compass comes showing through his jokes, whether he means it to or not. By this point, simply hearing that Patton Oswalt has come out with a new CD is enough to get me to click over and buy it without asking too many questions.
Patton Oswalt is my favorite working comedian. I was a bit disappointed in his last CD, "My Weakness is Strong," which I didn't believe up to the level of "Werewolves and Lollipops," but I think this one is a bit stronger. He shows no signs of slowing down. What I like the most about him, other than his voices, is that his moral compass comes showing through his jokes, whether he means it to or not. By this point, simply hearing that Patton Oswalt has come out with a new CD is enough to get me to click over and buy it without asking too many questions.
By Aaron Plettl
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I've only seen the Comedy Central edited/censored version of this and never the whole thing. Everytime I listen to one of his albums I end up in tears of laughter and I have to cover my mouth and hold back sounds so those in my house aren't wondering why I'm cackling out loud for no reason they can tell.
If you are a Patton Oswalt fan you will not be disappointed in this album.
If you are a Patton Oswalt fan you will not be disappointed in this album.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Genius
I've been listening to more and more comedy. I think Patton Oswalt is brilliant. His style is very rapid fire and high energy. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Floyd
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Genius Howls (And You'll Like It)
Simply put, Patton Oswalt is the best stand up comedian working today, and this set is clever and painfully hilarious. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Smash Palace
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Patton Oswalt is a great comedian and this album, with many tracks, showcases his talent and leaves you laughing for a long time both due to the albums length as well as remember... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Trevor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't stop now, Oswalt
In my opinion this is Oswalt's best album yet. He sticks with his signature nerdy, almost immature style but also reached a point in his life and his comedy that demands that he... Read more
Published 5 months ago by High expectations
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Anything Patton Oswalt does is brilliant, and Finest Hour is no exception. If your only experience with Patton is seeing him on "The King of Queens," you're in for such a... Read more
Published 5 months ago by L. Murray
5.0 out of 5 stars
Star Wars nerds - rejoice!
Always great for "outside the box of boxes" thinking! What I like best is that Patton understands his own oddities and doesn't back down from them! Read more
Published 5 months ago by William Browne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny!
Patton's humor may not be for everyone but I really like this guy. Extremely creative humor that just gets me cracking up time after time. Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. Shaw
5.0 out of 5 stars
who doesn't love Patton Oswalt?
so funny, so intelligent. so naughty to listen to around anyone who might get offended by hilarious humor. oh well, the kids will survive.
Published 6 months ago by S. Krech-Jacobsen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very funny comedian
One fo the few comedians worth listening to more than once. You pick up extra nuances, definitely worth a buy.
Published 6 months ago by Kenneth L. Kirsh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Laugh, Laugh, and Laugh
I am coming from the angle of a King of Queens fan point of view. And I always knew Patton was a stand up comedian, but I never really checked him out. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Joshua F. Wright
