Strategic Grill Locations [Original recording remastered]

Mitch Hedberg | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 9, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Comedy Central
• ASIN: B0000YTOQM
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,753 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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  • #77 in Music > Miscellaneous > Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

Mitch Hedberg was one of the smartest, strangest, and by far most creative standup comedians of his day. Likened to a younger, hipper Steven Wright, Mitch garnered a large rabid following with observations like "If carrots got you drunk, rabbits would be f***ed up." The legendary Strategic Grill Locations was self-released and is now commercially available for the first time.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best comics i have heard December 30, 2003

By gabrielle

Format:Audio CD

ive seen mitch all over comedy central and late night with david Letterman and i have been to one of his shows and bought this cd there. It is so funny. it is unedited and even the parts that didnt go well with the audience, mitch had something funny to say. His unique style and delivery sets him apart from most comics and his quick qit keeps you on your toes. there is no down moment and mitch keeps you asking "where does he come up with this stuff." i have yet to play this cd for someone who didnt enjoy it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Mitch Hedberg ... God rest his talented soul April 25, 2005

By avid reader

Format:Audio CD

When I heard Mitch had passed away a few weeks ago, I had to buy both CDs knowing I'd never get to see him perform again. He is an incredible ... incredible ... talented comedian. Everything he says is just a stitch. He takes the ordinary and makes you laugh like no other. My favorite from this CD ... the koala infestation. Oh gosh...I feel a giggle coming on. He's brilliant.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My appartment is infested with koala bears. April 22, 2005

By S. Sexton

Format:Audio CD

This is some funny stuff right here. I come into school each morning and tell my students a few new jokes from the CD. I take out the language of course. My parents must be getting tired of hearing "I think Bigfoot is blurry. That's the problem." I first heard Mitch on XM Radio. It's sad to find out that he passed away, especially so soon after I discovered him.

If you like to laugh, you'll love this CD.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest comedian of all time. Gone but not forgotten. April 1, 2005

By JRGuitargeek

Format:Audio CD

I don't think a funnier comedy CD exists, or ever will exist. For many years now I have been listening to his CD's on a weekly basis. They make me laugh just as hard as the first time, everytime.

I listen to dozens of different stand up comedians, and in my opinion, no one has even come anywhere close to Mitch. He blew them all out of the water.

This is my favorite of his 2 CD's, but they are both fantastic. 5 stars each.

Unfortunately Mitch just passed away at the young age of 37. Luckily he left us the most brilliant comedy discs ever. I will continue to listen to them all the time, as I mourn the loss of my favorite comedian... and a man whom felt very near to my heart.

Check out this CD, and spread the Mitch Hedberg love to the world.

Nothing will ever defeat this disc as my number one comedy album of all time. I will miss you Mitch.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Seriously funny! January 29, 2006

By Kiyomi

Format:Audio CD

I saw Mitch's special on Comedy Central and couldn't wait to hear more. This album has some of the same jokes but it didn't matter! They still made me laugh! There's a ton of different materials, too. I've been listening to the CD on my way to work and I totally recommend it. It makes the drag of commuting so much better. My only warning is that Mitch curses a lot on this CD -- it is definitely uncensored.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars His best September 28, 2005

By Neil M. Stewart

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

Sadly Mitch Hedberg only left us two albums. I think this one is the better of the two. While Mitch All Together is also funny, this one seems to have the relaxed and natural Hedberg. If you watch some of his TV Spots (witch are included in the DVD for Mitch All Together)you can see he does not like crowds and cameras, but this, being an early work, was recorded with Mitch doing what he does best. Clever and silly without resorting to being raunchy just for cheap laughs like so many comics do, this is a great comedy album whose background filling base line and down to earth simplicity make you feel like you are in Houston listening as part of the audience. Its also good to have on while entertaining or just cleaning your house.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars "Man, you really like Tide." April 22, 2005

By Sam Thursday

Format:Audio CD

This is one of the best stand-up CD's I've ever heard and certainly one of the few worth buying. The material is funny, cute, and just basically worthwhile. The show is kind of vaudvillian in its appeal - there are a lot of one-liners, and Mitch was clearly really smart, but his confused stoner schtick makes everyone listening take themselves a little less seriously, which can't be a bad thing. Pay no attention to the parental advisory sticker - it's only worth worrying about if you think the f-word is the worst thing anyone could possibly say. The material is clean and harmless and contains a number of four-letter words because hey, that's how he talks.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best One-Liners January 18, 2006

By edman2020

Format:Audio CD

When Mitch Hedberg suffered a fatal heart attack in 2005, the world lost one of the most original an interesting comedians ever. He will be missed.

While Hedberg's material consists of either bad puns, stressed observations, or corny one-liners, it is never anything less than genius. His drug enduced/enhanced comedy is funny for everyone; you don't need to be high to laugh at his the things he says. Some of the funniest jokes ever written come from the mind of this stoner.

Though his material is solid, Hedberg's delivery is one of the funniest jokes in his act. Of course I mean that in a good way. Every joke is put forth with a dismissive, matter-of-factual attitude. It's almost as though he has forgotten about being on stage. If a joke doesn't work, he just moves on (one benefit of his material type) or delivers a sarcastic "yeah". You will not soon forget this comedian.

Strategic Grill Locations(SGL) contains over 60 minutes of material. I know that's pretty standard for a comedy CD, but keep in mind that none of Hedberg's jokes last more than 20 seconds. That means that there are over one hunderd jokes on this disk (I'm not going to take the time to count them all). The packaging is standard fare, but don't let something so trivial distract you from the greatness of this CD.

Whether you are adding to your comedy collection, or just starting out, buy this CD! I promise you'll love it.

Material - 5/5

Delivery - 5/5

Value - 5/5

Packaging - 4/5