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Editorial Reviews
Bo Burnham is back with a new one-man show full of his patented songs and wordplay, as well as haikus, dramatic readings, blasphemy, and so much more. In addition to the live performance, the album includes two studio tracks- the singles "Words Words Words", and "Oh Bo".
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By SmartBean
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If you are easily offended by sexually suggestive humor and disrespect for religion, this album is not for you. However, if you enjoy irreverent and sexually explicit humour set to music, you might like it. The style is varied: much of it is hip-hop or rap, but not exclusively so. The lyrics are intelligent and well thought out. Not all of the album is musical; there is some more "traditional" standup comedy as well.
Points of comparison are Greydon Square and Tim Minchin. Compared to Greydon Square, this album talks much more about sex and less directly about politics and religion, with better and more varied music and vocals, and much more humor. An exception of sorts is "rant," which is a devastating critique of Christianity/Catholicism, in addition to being a very well-done rap piece.
The work of Tim Minchin is a much closer comparison to this album. Words, words, words is more varied in style and much more sexually explicit than Minchin typically is. If you like Tim Minchin, you'll almost certainly like this album. "rant," my personal favorite, is as compelling as Tim Minchin's "The pope song" and "The good book."
My only real complaint is that it isn't longer. I'm looking forward to his next album.
Points of comparison are Greydon Square and Tim Minchin. Compared to Greydon Square, this album talks much more about sex and less directly about politics and religion, with better and more varied music and vocals, and much more humor. An exception of sorts is "rant," which is a devastating critique of Christianity/Catholicism, in addition to being a very well-done rap piece.
The work of Tim Minchin is a much closer comparison to this album. Words, words, words is more varied in style and much more sexually explicit than Minchin typically is. If you like Tim Minchin, you'll almost certainly like this album. "rant," my personal favorite, is as compelling as Tim Minchin's "The pope song" and "The good book."
My only real complaint is that it isn't longer. I'm looking forward to his next album.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Bo Burnham is pure genius! Like the other reviewer stated, if you are easily offended this CD is definately for you, but if you are open to explicit material then you will be pleased by this. He is brilliant when it comes to writing lyrics, using puns and intertwining everyday ideas and objects into his songs. Unlike his first album which was just songs, this one has some traditional standup between songs. If you get a chance get the DVD companion to his as well. I'm not sure why he didn't release this album as a CD/DVD combo like his first album, but I am still totally satisfied and it leaves me wanting more. I am looking forward to seeing Bo perform next week!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I saw his show on Netflix and decided the buy this album, I listened to it all the way through twice. Now that I've had it for a few months I don't listen to it as often, but I love using it to introduce people to Bo Burnham.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Jeffrey
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The kid is just smart, crafty. He will never need a song writer or some music exec telling him what to say or how to say it. Well versed, well written, and fun. He's the anti-eminem.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By rlisu
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The first time I came across Bo Burnham was on Comedy Central, I enjoyed it so much that I spent the next couple of hours on Youtube looking for his material. I watched bits that I just saw, again and again. The young man is simply brilliant. His songs and jokes are not only funny but witty and smart. He is a well educated man who uses his knowledge for humour. He has a great delivery and is also a talented musician as he accompanies his songs with piano or guitar. I bought both the album and the DVD version of the Words Words Words. Of course there will be those who might not like the swearing or some of the subject matter in his material (for adults only), but hey, can't please everyone. He started out as a Youtube sensation, and that is how he got noticed and now is a proper mainstream comedian. To me, already one of the best.
He is different that most. He sings his jokes instead of just standing there and delivering one-liners, or long winded rants. But even his melodies are good, there is not one track on this that I did not enjoy. And I recommend this to all comedy fans. I wont bore you with describing each song or joke, check them out for yourself on youtube and then get his album or the DVD, you won't be sorry. Just make sure you watch something with lyrics on the screen, so you won't miss a word of his brilliant and hilarious wit.
He is different that most. He sings his jokes instead of just standing there and delivering one-liners, or long winded rants. But even his melodies are good, there is not one track on this that I did not enjoy. And I recommend this to all comedy fans. I wont bore you with describing each song or joke, check them out for yourself on youtube and then get his album or the DVD, you won't be sorry. Just make sure you watch something with lyrics on the screen, so you won't miss a word of his brilliant and hilarious wit.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Javy
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i first saw youtube clips on youtube of bo burnham about a year ago. i couldn't believe the wordplay and the 'beyond his years' references he made in his lil clips. all while playing guitar or playing on a keyboard. although i also think to myself, 'he's funny online in his room, but how will he do live?' i thought there was no way someone who went from putting videos online in 06 to being able to entertain for a full hour on his own in front of a live crowd. oh my goodness!! Bo is the real deal.
he is pretty ridiculous as usual here. while there aren't as many songs as one would think, his show is pretty much on point. apparantly other comics are hating on him for being a supposed gimmick comic and i think scared would be the better term if this is true. he is at the infancy of his career performing in front of live crowds and he is good. i feel like i'm watching the beginnings of my generation's george carlin. i feel he'll be doing the songs less and less as he furthers his career. i look forward to seeing more from bo burnham.
by the way, as george carlin as well, he may not be for those who are a little touchy about race, religion, dirtier sexual jokes and pretty much whatever else people may be sensitive to.
he is pretty ridiculous as usual here. while there aren't as many songs as one would think, his show is pretty much on point. apparantly other comics are hating on him for being a supposed gimmick comic and i think scared would be the better term if this is true. he is at the infancy of his career performing in front of live crowds and he is good. i feel like i'm watching the beginnings of my generation's george carlin. i feel he'll be doing the songs less and less as he furthers his career. i look forward to seeing more from bo burnham.
by the way, as george carlin as well, he may not be for those who are a little touchy about race, religion, dirtier sexual jokes and pretty much whatever else people may be sensitive to.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Bo Burnham is hilarious. This is definitely worth what you are paying. You can find it all on YouTube though.
By Brendon Egan
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The actual content is hilarious as expected. I just wish that the volume level of the crowd was lower, which makes it difficult to hear.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tricky words again
Bo Burnham does more of the wordplay that made his first album funny. There are many of the same topics as before (He is only 19 so he hasn't made the "My baby did the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. Sallee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good
My kid wanted this cd and we listen to it constantly. He's a big fan of Bo Burnham. Very good cd.
Published 4 months ago by Lisa Tepper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious
If you like musical comedy and occasionally vulgar humor and some serious wordsmithing, buy this album. Bo Burnham is hysterical.
Published 5 months ago by vanoden
1.0 out of 5 stars
Potty mouth
Too trashy for my taste and why in the world do I have to add more words to review a horrible product. Read more
Published 16 months ago by James R. Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
EPIC
The catchiest most amazing music you will every hear. This cd lives up to everything you would expect from bo burnham. It's so good i bought it, who even buys music anymore?
Published 17 months ago by mclaughlinar
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love.
Love. I'm not a fan of vulgarity, but it's so tongue in cheek and clever... He doesn't know it yet, but we're getting married. Not really, but we are. Love. :-)
Published 22 months ago by R. Bryant
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant Humor from a Great Young Talent
Bo Burnham is one of the best young comedians of our time. This is a definite step up from his great first album. Read more
Published on January 2, 2011 by thebossfan328
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gentle Middle
A good mix of old Bo and a new approach. The songs, (only two of them are studio produced) are quick, and you know it's Bo right off the bat. Read more
Published on December 3, 2010 by Jonathon Prater
