Werewolves and Lollipops (W/DVD) [Explicit Lyrics, Live]

Patton Oswalt | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 10, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Explicit Lyrics, Live
• Label: Sub Pop
• ASIN: B000RGSOM8
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,847 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

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

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

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

Product 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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I laughed, I cried, I bought some for friends! Funny times ten to the X., July 17, 2007

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This review is from: Werewolves and Lollipops (W/DVD) (Audio CD)

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.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm Gonna Fill Your Hoo Haa with Goof Juice!, July 20, 2007

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Quagland Clevemire - See all my reviews

This review is from: Werewolves and Lollipops (W/DVD) (Audio CD)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars His best stuff yet., July 14, 2007

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Andrew Davis - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Werewolves and Lollipops (W/DVD) (Audio CD)

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.