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Party

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Alright, I will admit, I'm an Adam Sandler Troupe fan. I won't go so far as to say all of the Happy Madison films are great (or even watchable..."Click," anyone?) but one thing I always look forward to is seeing Nick Swardson as a side character.

If you loved Grandma's Boy where you got to see and hear Nick for a large chunk of screentime, you'll love this album. It's that simple. Even Dante and David Spade stop by to add to the skits without taking anything away from Nick.

If you can get this CD+DVD version and avoid the iTunes or MP3 album - they cost close to same amount and you get a DVD with the physical album.

I've owned this for over a year now, and I still crack up at the two acts contained in the DVD. Anyone born in the late '70s to early '80s will completely relate to most of the stories. As a result, I saw him live when he came to Ann Arbor this summer, and his new stuff just doesn't compare to this classic. I love stand-up and this is a must-own for thirtysomething "adults." :)

This is Hilarious!! They DVD is a little short but funny. The Cd is worth it..hilarious ..great for listening in the car!!! RIOT!!!

All I can say is that this CD is hysterical, and I have taken Nick Swardson for granted until now. I listened to this in my car this morning and almost had to pull over I was laughing so hard. Hooray for Nick!

A few years ago, I had on my iPod a few comedy routines that I absolutely loved and would listen to over and over again. Recently I went on a quest to see if I could find any more albums that would reach the same heights. Here's what I discovered:

PARTY by NICK SWARDSON
Awhile back I caught Nick's act on COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS and loved it, but could never find anything else by the guy. I discovered and bought this album and discovered that it's pretty much the same as his Comedy Central routine, except a bit longer and a lot stupider. Nick celebrates his idiocy and mumbles his way through jokes that seemed a lot tighter when I watched him perform them on TV. Pro- and preceeded by two ridiculously dumb sketches (one of them starring David Spade), this album was the only one in the bunch that I regretted buying. Two stars.

THE TOP PART by JOHN MULANEY
Mulaney is a warm guy on the mike, very easy-going and personable. His humor is sometimes self-deprecating (his lack of knowledge about world finance, his tendency to drink too much, his lack of sports ability) but mostly the kind of "something funny happened to me" stories that you and your friends probably talk about when you're out together. He's a funny guy, if not particularly clever. It's a four star album but without much of a replay factor. (I've taken to skipping to my favorite tracks, involving his love of Law & Order and his favorite meal of all time.)

KING BABY by JIM GAFFIGAN
I loved his album, DOIN' MY TIME, and his delivery (Jim regularly interrupts his own stand-up in the guise of a critical audience member), and this album is no different. What impresses me is that Jim's choice of topics never changes -- his unabashed laziness and love of food -- and yet his material never grows old. Best known for his Hot Pockets! routine, this album introduces his hilarious take on Dunkin' Donuts, Waffle House, and bacon. That and a high replay factor makes this a five star album.

ISOLATED INCIDENT by DANE COOK
I enjoyed Dane Cook's previous albums, but I found that they staled more with repeated listens. Much of his material isn't funny by itself; it's his erratic and energetic delivery that prompts most laughs. In this album, Dane has toned himself down quite a bit. He has chosen topics that are closer to the bone (his hunt for a good woman, the loss of his parents to cancer, the recent rash of Dane-Hating that has lit up blogs and websites since he made it big), but he always switches topics just as you think he's either a) going to really open up or b) going to tell a really funny joke. What you're left with are a bunch of bits that feel half-finished and lukewarm. Gone is the acerbic word play and spit-fire delivery. Now it's just Dane chit-chatting on stage. Just okay, at three stars, with almost no replay factor at all.

Nick Swardson is a very funny guy on both the screen and the stage. Since you are looking at this product, you may already know this. This CD doesn't really represent Swardson as well as his Comedy Central specials do, but fortunately those specials are on the DVD that is included with the CD. The CD has some new material on it as well as a couple skits, but the CD is still not as satisfying as his stand-up specials. This may not be his best performance (at the Improv in Tempe, Arizona), but there are some parts which capture his unique sense of humor and make the listen enjoyable.

The guy rulz so much on Reno 911 as Terry -nothing has made laugh as hard (they oughta release a dvd of just all the Terry moments from Reno 911) but this conmedy was a complete let-down -absolutely no moments where I laughed. Maybe it's because of Adam Sandler? -his influence is all over this unfortunate album, and I can't stand Addam Sandler!!! I'm embarrassed I even bought this -and I soon dumped it on the closest Goodwill store.
I still love this Nick Swardson eternally though for making me laugh so hard as Terry on Reno 911 -so I forgive him for wasting my money. But I'll never waste my time on his Adam-Sandler-style stand up again.

Nick Swardson has been around for several years, has been in a few movies (Grandma's Boy, Benchwarmers, and others), and is well known as Terry on Reno 911. He's extremely funny, and very easy to like.

I love this cd! It's especially great for someone who hasn't been exposed to his stand-up yet. While many of the jokes have been repeated for a few years, they are still very clever and funny in my opinion. I don't get tired of them, and we actually quote them quite a lot around the office.

Great cd, nice dvd features... can't beat it!

This cd is hilarious!

If you like comedy, youll enjoy Nick. His standup is funny and original. I love the whole cd, but my favorites are:

British Kid
Drinking
Birthday Gift
Dying
Wheel of Fortune

Nick is on Reno 911 and in alot of Adam Sandler's movies. If you like his comedy, check out his hilarious videos on youtube-

"The Wig Thieves"
"The Fouler"

Enjoy!

THIS DUDE IS FUNNNNNNIIIEEEE.....FUNNY BIG TIME FUN WITH A CAPITAL f. No really, this is a fantastic comedy CD worth every penny (under $15) and it truly is loaded with laughs...funny stuff here..sure to become a classic comedy CD.