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The MOST treasured thing I own. This is a part of my childhood I thought I had lost and every time I listen to it I am reminded of why I have a unique view of the world. She's amazing- if not THE MOST amazing person.
The only sad thing is that this is the only recording she did. I've listened to it a million times and still LMAO. I originally had the cassette and it imploded. So glad you had the CD!! Lynda Barry is the Most Excellent Experience!!
If you know who Lynda Barry is, you don't need to read this review. You either own a copy of this cd, or want one badly.
Lynda Barry's WONDERFUL collection of stories, songs, and DROP-DEAD-FUNNY answering machine messages, is easily one of my most treasured recordings. I've owned my copy for years and still play it regularly on my iPod.
Lynda is better known for her books, plays, and syndicated comic strip, Ernie Pook's Comeek. Like her other work, the stories here are filled with a rare authenticity and humanity. She can make you laugh and then suddenly tear up as you recognise something from your own childhood, long forgotten.
I sincerely consider her one of the most important American artists of my generation. I attended her first book signing back in 1981 and have remained one of her many loyal fans. I would also encourage anyone to check out her books "Cruddy" and "The Good Times Are Killing Me". The collections of her comic strip are a joy too.
If you like This American Life, David Sedaris, Sarah Vowell, or just excellent story telling, you will be so glad to own this cd.
It is, indeed, a swirly, twirly experience. A great spoken word album from a very funny and under-appreciated comic book artist (or rather, comeek book artist). Ten years ahead of her time, she made this brutally bare, honest and delightful, whimsical and fun album. I cannot recommend it enough.
Lynda Barry is one of the great storytellers of our time. Her cartoon anthologies are not to be missed. This cassette contains about 12 true ("except the ones that are big, honking lies") stories of her life, mostly her youth. Each one contains Barry's characteristic combination of pathos and belly-laughs. I think I've listened to this cassette about 20 times, and it never fails to entertain me. Buy it, buy it, buy it!
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