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Werewolves and Lollipops (W/DVD)
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0098787073720
Format: Explicit Lyrics, Live
Label: Sub Pop
Manufacturer: Sub Pop
MPN: 737
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Sub Pop
Release Date: July 10, 2007
Studio: Sub Pop
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Editorial Review:
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
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
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - What's the Big Deal?
I purchased this CD on the basis of the glowing reviews here on Amazon and I'm just scratching my head after listening to it five times. It's just not that funny. There's a few good moments, but nothing to support all the five star reviews. I see Amazon has it on sale today for $2.99 and sadly, I'm not certain it's even worth that amount of cash. Save your money and buy some George Carlin- a true master of comedy.
Rating:  - God Bless Patton!!
I think Patton Oswalt is the cutest funniest guy in the world.
I'm a huge fan of this particular cd of his because it comes with the DVD. The DVD doesn't have nearly enough on it, but it's a good compliment.
My favorite thing on the disk is when he's talking about birthdays and when he tells us how he got kicked off Best Week Ever.
Classic!!
Rating: - Stellar as usual
Patton Oswalt...how do I love thee? More brillance captured in a live performance, this one is a must-hear...or must-see as the CD includes a DVD of the performance as well.
Rating: - Not all that good
I am writing this review so that you are not mislead like I was by the other glowing reviews you see. This CD just isn't that funny. I started listening a few months ago and didn't even finish it. Recently I had to take a road trip for business and grabbed the CD to give it a second chance. There are only two - three really funny bits on here, and those are in regular rotation on the XM comedy channel. If you've heard them already, you've already heard the best this CD has to offer. If you are really ... Read More
Rating:  - He's just so good
This is just really great Patton in his trademark style. If you like anything Patton does, you'll like this recording. Really, really good.
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