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Live 2002

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I have just written a review of the DVD version of this show, and the first disc is pretty much a mirror of that performance, if not mostly exact in places.
There is a label on my copy of the double CD which states "NO performances from this CD appear on "Live on Braodway" DVD or VHS, which is very misleading. Perhaps they were not recorded at exactly the same locations, but they are almost word for word the same as the DVD performance, so please be warned.
The second disc however, is all different, and relates (by track) to different locations on the tour, where Mr Williams has tailored 3-6 minutes of material per location, to be locally topical. Even though I have not toured the USA a great deal, I found this CD to be very funny indeed, and it did make up for having felt cheated about the material on Disc 1. This having been said, my review of ALL the material remains the same. Great fun, but not for kids, some of the visual gags are obviously lost on the sound only version, but otherwise extremely funny. Too many expletives, but not offensive. A Comic genius at work.

My initial response to this CD was of relative shock at the amount of profanity on these discs, but in comparing it to other albums he's made in the past, Robin has always cursed often in his standup; it's just been awhile since he was on tour. With all of the serious and children-oriented roles he's taken in the last ten years or so, it's easy to forget how he got started.

All that being said, he hasn't lost the touch at all! I found that I was laughing despite myself at several points, and in awe of the raw amount of energy he still has. His format has not changed much, either, as he skewers politicians, terrorism, celebrities, and silly American practices and vanities.

The double disc format is a good one, as the listener gets a feel for the different crowds and cities that were played to over the course of the tour.

I bought this album along with Eric Idle's new CD The Rutland Isles not too long ago, and I couldn't stop laughing through-out the whole of both discs! Robin Williams has established himself as a comic genius ever since the days of Mork and Mindy, and in no way does he let down that reputation on Live 2002. I also have his album A Night at the Met, and even though that too is hilarious, I've never heard anything quite as funny as this album. On Live 2002, Robin covers a range of subjects, ranging from body piercing to the war in Afghanistan to the Olympics, and much, much more. He also throws in some attacks on George Bush, Michael Jackson, Richard Nixon, the French, Keith Richards, and a number of other noted celebrities, politicians, etc. This album is highly reccomended to anybody in need of a good, long laugh, and anybody else with a sense of humor. This is by far, the funniest album ever, by perhaps the funniest man ever. All I can say in conclusion is keep up the good work, Robin!

I thought the jokes were great on this album, but it falls apart somewhere near the end, probably when he gets in on the subject of Viagra. Maybe it worked better as a visual gag (haven't seen the DVD yet), but as audio alone it was lame. The regional jokes on Disc 2 were okay, but his rap song "The Grim Rapper" did nothing for me. So overall, the album was just middling, and nowhere near as solid as his "A Night at the Met" album from the late '80s.

Great fun- but not for kids. It is tempting to let teenagers watch this because this person has done alot of kid-flicks. But this is naughty... For the adult there are too many expletives and it is off-setting at first but his work is so funny that the offensiveness of the language just sort of wears off. If you are looking for a car ride CD this is totally worth the money because it has a bonus CD that is a mix of 3 minute bits from across the country. We recommend you look for a used copy because it is so old. If you are buying for your personal library the DVD has a lot more interactions because of how many of his jokes are slapstick and his facial expressions are classic. Robin is a comic genius at work and will not disappoint long term fans. He remains Zany, unpredictable, a roaming idiot that is also ridiculously smart and well informed throughout the CD and the DVD.

RICH CHICKS specializes in media that is purchased by women. We read hundreds of books every year and are serious about or recommendations.

Prepare to laugh your head off!Robin WIlliams is a master at twisted comedy. He spares nothing- from politics, to sex to drugs, even himself!A masterpiece!If you love comedy, its almost rule of thumb to listen to this man. And no better place to start than this piece. You wont regret it, trust me.

I don't think that this is the best that I've ever heard Robin, but it is still very funny. I would recommened this CD for anyone he needs a good laugh in there day. I would also recommened the DVD and Live at the Met which is another hilarious CD by Robin.

If you love Robin's Live on Broadway DVD, Do NOT buy this CD. While the jokes are almost the same, this CD is not the live recording of Robin's Live on Broadway's Beacon, NYC. Rather, it is a collection of the almost same materials (many of which will be later perfected in Beacon as you see on the DVD) performed through out other cities, which neither have the right environment nor the spontaneous audience as in New York City.

To those of you who like Robin Williams, I'd highly recommend this disc to any fan of this comic genius, b/c that is EXACTLY what he is!!! This man is 50 years old, and it is scary the amount of energy that he still has!!! However, he had not lost any of that comic edge in the past years!!! On this disc, he verbally butchers everyone from Michael Jackson and George W. Bush to Osama bin Laden, in the most comedic way!!! If you have seen the HBO special, BUY THIS CD!!! Either way, BUY THIS CD!!! You will not regret it!!!

My product was shipped really fast and when I received it, it was in perfect condition and just as it was described. It was a lot of fun to listen to and I am happy with my purchase.