What Am I Doing in New Jersey

George Carlin | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 1, 1991)
• Original Release Date: August 23, 1988
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic / Wea
• ASIN: B000002JM9
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #359,817 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Life in the Reagan-era U.S. gets Carlin revved up in the epic first track on this 1988 LP, Reagan's Gang, Church People and American Values . His virtuosic riffs on American culture take you from bad drivers to bewilderment at the big contradictions in society as you behold Keeping People Alert; People I Can Do Without , and more! --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is my passion, January 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: What Am I Doing in New Jersey (Audio CD)

I listen to tons of Comedy Albums, I have the Complete works of Carlin Seinfeld Cosby, and Newhart (and many others too) and I have to say Carlin is the King, Jerry is close behind but he just isn't as good as Carlin. Now about this CD in particular I think it is his best. I know that in other ones like Back in Town he does some funny S--T like Do you have your own words, Or his Seat belt bash in Jammin' In New York. But this is my favorite. As one who lives for comedy I think my opinion means something in this is The Real thing,

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 17 year old from NJ loves Carlin, even if a bit dated, November 12, 2000

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Richard C. Lurie (Paramus, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What Am I Doing in New Jersey (Audio CD)

This album is one of George's classics. Being a 17 year old New Jersean, I loved everything from the fourth track on. Favorite bites include, "you cant pull out of you driveway without some guy in a hat wants 50 cents!" and "when you pull up to a toll plaza, bargain with the guy!" However, the first track isn't funny unless you were alive and paying attention to politics in the 80's, and police bashing on a NJ themed album doesn't seem right after all the NJ state trooper controversies. But, all in all, its great Carlin.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not George's best, but still a great one, nonetheless., April 4, 2003

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Nick Brozek (Madison, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Am I Doing in New Jersey (Audio CD)

"What am I doing in New Jersey" is definately not some of George's best work but it is definately a good CD. On this CD, George rants about People he can do without, drivers, Ronald Reagan and many more. This album is still a must-own for any Carlin fan.