Think Tank (Spoken Word) [LIVE]

Henry Rollins

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 15, 1998)
• Original Release Date: September 22, 1998
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Live
• Label: MCA International
• ASIN: B00000C2CU
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #126,437 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

For his DreamWorks debut, spoken-word artiste Henry Rollins turns the funny-dude charm way up on 13 jocular monologues. Recorded live at 1997 and 1998 gigs in Chicago and Australia, Think Tank presents a far lighter side than Rollins previously has recorded. He shows another side here, one different from the counterculture icon--the guy with so much pain, he had to tattoo it all over his body and scream it out through rad punk tunes as the human throat for Black Flag and the Rollins Band--and, surprisingly, the lighter Rollins isn't Rollins Lite. The 30-something performer has found his ultimate calling as a caring but angry über-punk who's on your side in the fight against evil. Channeling his rage into prosaic humor, Rollins details the really big problems of life (homophobia, lyrics to Journey songs, racism, vegetarians) and small everyday bummers (the cast of Friends, idiots everywhere, fax machines) alongside detailed postcards from the rock-star life. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why would you buy this here?, January 26, 2004

By	rob (Dallas) - See all my reviews

Dude, if you want to buy a Rollins CD, go to his website and buy it direct. Why pay $16 for a $10 CD, just to pay for corporate overhead. Henry would not approve!
Oh yeah, screw Ticketmaster too!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Rollins spoken word record which is long overdue., October 1, 1998

By	Daniel Adams ([e-mail]) (Las Vegas, Nevada) - See all my reviews

To those unfamiliar with Henry Rollins' spoken word records, this CD is a very nice introduction to his work. To those who are, this Rollins at his absolute finest. From second one, Hank brings you through his adventures at the airport (continued), television, Bill Clinton, etc. The first CD is a very rapid fire comedic routine, as the second CD is more involved with telling long storylines and being just as funny if not funnier. Henry has mastered his storytelling ability to the point where its effortless, and this is readily evident in these 2 hours. Everyone can relate to at least one of his stories, as he speaks from a perspective of everyday life. This CD set will become a constant companion to you on a lonely night for years to come. If you enjoy this, I highly recommend Human Butt, Live at McCabe's, and the Boxed Life for even more great rides from the life of Henry Rollins.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars almost perfect, September 8, 1999

By A Customer

"Think Tank" is a great recording, and Henry Rollins is an amazing speaker. "The Gay Thing" is hysterical, while "Marius" is both funny and sad at the same time. Unfortunately, the album is marred by a couple places where Hank seems to think things are very funny, but they aren't. "Vegas" on the first CD is just too short and pointless to be worth including, and the last track on the second CD, "No One is Fax Exempt" is very funny, up to the point where he actually starts reading his faxes. Which are funny at first, but repetitive, and ultimately boring. Also, "Brazil" fades out WAY too suddenly, right in the middle of his story, which is really irritating. Don't get me wrong; "Think Tank" is still definitely worth buying. It just stumbles a little.