Hot and Fluffy (Levity, 2007) by Gabriel Iglesias

Iglesias is a very funny comic.  His voices are hysterical and he is a fairly clean performer.  The passion for humor and appreciation he has for his fans is very admirable.  The only thing with this album, as with many stand-up comedy albums, is that some of the jokes are sight gags and obviously that's missed with just the audio recording. 

The Carnegie Hall Performance (Comedy Central, 2006) by Lewis Black

This is not only my favorite Lewis Black album, but one of the few double disc albums that I can play from beginning to end.  A lot of the material ended up in his book Nothing's Sacred (which is a great read), but obviously it is interpreted differently when the material is actually heard by its creator.  In my opinion, this album is one of the funniest LPs from the 00s.  It's a smart and well-sequenced piece of commentary on the times.

Take a Joke America (Warner Bros., 2000) by Carlos Mencia

The thing I like about Mencia's comedy is that he is an equal-opportunity offender.  He jokes about everything and that is very refreshing in the politically-correct climate that we so often find ourselves in today.  Although this album is not as strong as New Territory, it is a very solid collection of material that would ultimately resemble the type of content that Mencia would put on his Comedy Central show a few years later.

The Solution (Roc-A-Fella, 2007) by Beanie Sigel

"Dear self, can I talk to you/I been trying to have this conversation for years but you won't listen/Damn, are you that plain ignorant? your so indignant/Please come off that high chair your sitting in/Before you snatched from it, or strapped to it/Ya body used as a conduit, a thousand volts flow through you/Ya life gone over something foolish/Talking to you is so useless/Ya head harder than them walls you'll be housed in soon/Before ya body's embalmed and you lie in tomb/Open ya ears, eyes and heart, cause that hour's soon/And the hour shall cometh, when Ish Rahzel blows his trumpets/The sky shall crack, the stars will plummet/The sun will rise in the West you'll drown in your own sweat/And when that day shall be, I'll bet I'll see no bravery"

-Beanie Sigel, "Dear Self (Can I Talk to You)"

Gettin' It (Jive, 1996) by Too Short

This album is good, but a bit repetitive in terms of beats and content.  The album offers nothing new, but that doesn't mean it's not an enjoyable collection of tracks to rattle speakers with while cruising down the highway.  Put simply, it's Too Short doing what Too Short does which is exactly what it should've been considering this was billed as his "retirement" album when it was released. 

Here's Your Sign (Warner Bros., 1996) by Bill Engvall

Although this album may be memorable for its famous catchphrase, the rest of the material is a bit below what Engvall would eventually deliver the future.  The promise of a funny storyteller is there, but he hasn't quite hit his mark yet.  Because of this, the album seems a bit long.  It's a good release, but not a great one.  Fortunately, Engvall's overall albums improved over time.

The Saga Continues... (Bad Boy, 2001) by P. Diddy

Diddy's third album is a descent return to form.  Rather than the all-star Hip-Hop cast that cluttered Forever, Puff puts the spotlight back on his Bad Boy roster on this go-round and it works out well for everyone involved.  The flaws to this album though are that it's too long and that it has too many interludes.  All things considered, this LP is a fun listen where P. Diddy reclaimed his spot as one of Hip-Hop's elite.

222 (Chunklet Magazine, 2003) by Patton Oswalt

222 is the uncut version of Feelin' Kinda Patton.  Personally, I think this is better.  The live feel and "mistakes" of the performance makes it that much funnier.  It's an album that's perfectly flawed.  It's only two tracks and clocks in at a bit over two hours.  However,  transitions still run very smooth and hilarity ensues as a result of discussion topics ranging from obscure pornography to living in an apartment in an interesting area of L.A.  Overall, it's a fantastic album and a wonderful precursor to the masterpiece that is Werewolves and Lollipops.

15 Degrees Off Cool (Warner Bros., 2007) by Bill Engvall

This album is typical Engvall storytelling.  It lack's his catch phrase, but that's okay.  Like Foxworthy, he's an everyman comic and that is very enjoyable.  My favorite bit on here is when he talks about meeting George Strait.  Additionally, the fact that the album was recorded in front of a "home-court" audience in Texas makes the album fun too because the energy from the crowd translates well to the recording.

God's Stepson (N/A, 2003) by 9th Wonder

9th Wonder is a great producer and this is further evidence of that.  Considering Nas is one of the best lyricist's ever, sometimes his beat selection is less than stellar.  Fortunately, 9th realized this revamped a majority of God Son's tracks and one other.  The two tracks that I do think were better on the original release though were "Get Down" and "Made U Look."  Other than that, he definitely brings new life to a lot of already amazing records with his production.  Props to him for "The Cross" and "Ether" especially.

The Untouchable (Rap-A-Lot, 1997) by Scarface

"Our lifestyles be close captioned, addicted to fatal attractions/Pictures of actions be played back in the midst of mashin/No fairy tales for this young black male/Some see me stranded in this land of hell, jail, and crack sales/Hustle too hard to think of culture/Or the repercussions while bustin on backstabbin vultures/Sellin my soul for material wishes, fast cars and bitches/Wishin I lived my life a legend, immortalized in pictures/Why shed tears, save your sympathy/My childhood years were spent buryin my peers in the cemetary/Here's a message to the newborns, waitin to breathe/

If you believe, then you can achieve, just look at me/Against all odds, though life is hard we carry on/ Livin in the projects, broke with no lights on/So all the seeds that follow me, protect yo essence/Born with less, but you're still precious/Just smile for me now"

2Pac, "Smile"

That Lonesome Song (Mercury Nashville, 2008) by Jamey Johnson

This is one of my favorite country albums ever.  Johnson's incredible songwriting and emotional delivery makes for a very compelling listen.  I received this album as a gift right before spring break one year and took it with me to Florida.  In a nutshell, those Florida vacations were some of the most relaxing and carefree experiences of my childhood, and Johnson's album sucked the joy out of all of it that year.  That's how powerful the music is.  "Mowin' Down the Roses" especially is really amazing.

Bootlegs & B-Sides (Priority, 1994) by Ice Cube

This is a mediocre compilation (which explains why they're bootlegs and b-sides).  However, there are some highlights.  The blend of "Check Yo Self" for the remix over Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five's "The Message" is and "D'Voidofpopniggafiedmegamix" is a cool mix of Ice Cube records from his first few albums and a clever ways to give props to P-Funk.

Laugh Now, Cry Later (Lench Mob, 2006) by Ice Cube

Cube's seventh album was a great comeback after a 6 year hiatus from the mic.  Although the album is guilty of some filler, the highlights make the album totally worth it.  "The N***a Trap" is classic Ice Cube social commentary and "Why We Thugs" is a great single that still manages to keep a message intact.  Production-wise, the album is solid and Lil Jon proves with his three contributions that he's capable of more than just southern crunk.

Trouble (RCA, 2004) by Ray LaMontagne

Trouble is one of my desert island, top album picks.  I think the songwriting and delivery are nothing short of astonishing.  I was first unknowingly introduced to his music through a few episodes of FX's classic, Rescue Me.  I then purchased the Trouble album on clearance when Tower records was going out of business for like 5 bucks.  To this day, years later, it's still one of the best 5 dollar bills I've put down at a register.  In my opinion, the album is a classic from beginning to end and will continue to stand the test of time.

Rocky Balboa: The Best of Rocky (Capitol, 2006) by various

For a compilation soundtrack, Rocky Balboa is pretty good.  It has a great mixture of the classic records such as "Gonna Fly Now" and "Eye of the Tiger."  However, combined in the standards are pieces of dialogue and other great instrumentals.  The Three 6 Mafia record is current, but not very good.  My personal favorite pieces are "Adrian" and "No Easy Way Out"- I still believe that's a great song used wonderfully in Rocky IV.

Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 (Island Def Jam, 2005) by Young Jeezy

This is a solid debut album.  It depicted street life with catchy hooks, aggressive lyrics, solid beats, and commanding flows.  And even though Jeezy isn't necessarily a top tier lyricist, the emotion that he he puts into his delivery makes up for it.  The production is great (especially Mannie Fresh's "And Then What") and the collaborations with Jay-Z and Akon helped cross the album over and get it on the radar of the mainstream.

Emeritus (Rap-A-Lot, 2008) by Scarface

"I lay in bed lookin up at the ceiling/as the fan turns in a circle, thinkin 'bout my evil/Seein end on my TV, bombs in the skies/over Baghdad they fight but they don't know why/What they said about Hussein, was a God damn lie/Raised a war against a religion for oil, don't lie/I seen, kids from the hood livin like they gon' die/with the mindset of be broke or let's go get high/With the people livin so crazy how we gon' get by/Gasoline five dollars, how the fuck we gon' drive?/Can't afford to fill our prescriptions so we all gon' die/CVS is slangin dope on every block worldwide/Since, spies up and had the dope game on fine/Then it's only right for one nigga to go get mine huh/If they injured how they gon' survive?/If they stuck at the bottom how the fuck they gon' ride?"

-Scarface, "Can't Get Right"

The World is Yours (Rap-A-Lot, 1993) by Scarface

Mr. Scarface is Back is a fantastic album, and this album lives up to its predecessor.  In some respects, it even demonstrates growth.  From a production standpoint, it definitely has more of a West Coast/G-funk feel.  And lyrically, it's still dark-but at least, in this case, there is light at the end of the tunnel.  The album's best song, a 7-minute plus record called "Now I Feel Ya", has Face discussing the birth of his son and how he's had to change in order to be a father to him. 

The People Vs. (Universal Motown, 2005) by Trick Trick

Trick Trick's debut album is descent.  "Welcome 2 Detroit," a collaboration with Eminem, is by far the album's standout.  Other highlights include the Proof and Eminem assisted "No More to Say" and the Jazze Pha produced "Attitude Adjustment."  However, some of the albums low points, most notably "My Name is Trick Trick," do weigh the album down a bit.  Overall, this is an average album that shows potential.  Fortunately he lived up to it, and Trick Trick showed noticeable improvement on his 2008 follow up, The Villian.

Unfinished Business (Roc-A-Fella/Jive, 2004) by Jay-Z and R. Kelly

Put simply, this is a bad album.  It clearly seems like it was an attempt to sell records along with their tour (which also flopped).  The fact that this album's material is sometimes referred to as leftover stuff from the Best of Both Worlds sessions from 2002 is bad enough.  Considering that album's best records were mediocre at the very best though, it seems foolish to release stuff from the cutting room floor from those sessions.  However, that logic still didn't stop this release from happening.

Tim's Bio: From the Motion Picture: Life From Da Bassment (Blackground, 1998) by Timbaland

Although not quite as strong as Aaliyah's One in a Million or Missy Elliot's Supa Dupa Fly, Tim's Bio stands as another highlight in the catalogue of Tim "Timbaland" Mosley.  His production is obviously top-notch and he provides an innovative sound that puts performers outside of their comfort zone.  Timbaland is one of the greatest producers of all-time, and this album is one of the many reasons why. 

Let's Play (Shoreline, 2002) by Raffi

Raffi was a big part of my childhood.  I was given this album as a nostalgic gift when it was released.  And although it obviously didn't have the same effect on me as a teenager as it did as a pre-schooler, it was still a very nice sentiment.  I remember dressing up like Raffi and singing along with him line for line when a pretend mic stand and guitar.  I'm happy to know that Raffi is still making tunes for kids today.  Hopefully, his work makes some little kids fall in love with music now the same way it did for me decades ago.

Shakespeare (Comedy Central, 2010) by Anthony Jeselnik

This album contains Jeselnik's brand of really dark and edgy humor.  But with that being said, it is really funny.  The jokes are recited in a fairly monotone delivery and his comedic timing is flawless.  Highlights of the album are when he compares Buddah to Jesus and when he talks about his standards and practices discussion over an "offensive" joke with a network television employee.  I really enjoy this album, and will probably purchase his recently released sophomore album in the near future.

First Family 4 Life (Relativity, 1998) by M.O.P.

"Yeah, uh-huh, what the fuck/Two asked quick for bastards to step to/Leave wounds too drastic for rescue/When I rock jewels it ain't to impress you/What the fuck niggas commentin on my shit fo'/I'm real - how you think I got rich ho?/Pack steel - ain't afraid to let a clip go/I got enough paper to get low/Come back when the shit blow over get the dough over/Huh wit the Rover snatch the gat from the clip holder/Rip through ya shoulder bitch it's Jay-hovah/I'm too right wit it, too tight wit it/You light witted but if you're feel ya nice nigga spit i/tWho am I? JAY-Z  motherfucker/Do or die IN  BROWNSVILLE  motherfucker/Blocka, rocka, M.O.P collabo/Front on us and gats blow ya know?"

Jay-Z, "4 Alarm Blaze"

The Lion King (Disney, 1994) by various

This soundtrack is solid and still holds up almost twenty years later.  Like the movie, the soundtrack covers a wide range of feelings and emotions.  Therefore, the result is an album with a wide-range of appeal.  "I Just Can't Wait to Be King," Hakkunah Mattatah," "Be Prepared"- it's all here and sequenced well.  The highlights though, which should come as no surprise, are the contributions that Sir Elton John makes to the project.  Put simply,  "Circle of Life" is epic and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" is an amazing love song regardless of age or species.

Stranger in Town (Capitol, 1978) by Bob Seger

"We've Got Tonight" was used in some of the best music supervision that I've ever come across.  In a very memorable episode of The Wonder Years, Winnie gets in a car accident.  Kevin then goes to her house and waits for her to return from the hospital.  After she comes home that night, her father kindly requests that Kevin leaves.  He does, but soon after he returns.  It is then that song starts playing and Daniel Stern narrates the feelings that they have for each other.  Then he looks at her through her bedroom window, and they say, "I love you" to each other.  The camera then cuts to pictures of them as young children before the camera fades out and Seger's song continues to be heard.  It's a very poignant moment to say the least.

Life or Death (No Limit, 1998) by C-Murder

This album is pretty typical No Limit fare.  At 26 tracks long, it is a lot of music and, therefore, the consumer gets a lot for their money.  Most of the music itself is mediocre at best, but does do a fine job of representing the platinum tank and its whole movement.  In addition to guest verses from fellow No Limit soldiers throughout the album, UGK also contributes to one of the album's high points, "Akickdoe!"

Street Wars: Roc-A-Fella is an Army (N/A, 2005) by DJ P. Cutta

DJ P. Cutta put together a solid collection of Roc-A-Fella battle records.  It starts strong with Jay-Z rhyming his "Dear Summer" rap over Black Rob's "Can I Live" instrumental and his classic "Takeover" record.  Not long after, the "Drop It Like It's Hot (Remix)" comes in and Jay gets the last word on R. Kelly.  Other Roc-A-Fella artists make notable contributions (especially Beanie Sigel).  However, as far as straight rhymes, no one tops Hov.  The last strong point on the tape is the infamous "Superugly."  It's good, but not great- especially when compared to Nas' "Ether."  Overall, this is a good compilation of diss songs courtesy of the house that Dame, Biggs, and Jay built.

Armageddon (Columbia, 1998) by various

This soundtrack has solid collection of rock artists on here ranging from ZZ Top to Bob Seger.  However, the highlight of this album for me is Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing."  Even aside from the fact that the record was a huge hit, I think it's a really great love song.  The opening lines of it, "I could stay awake just to hear you breathing/Watch you smile while you are sleeping/While you're far away and dreaming" grab you.  Those lyrics are so visual and I think they express love very powerfully with out sounding corny or gratuitously sappy.  If I ever get married, this song will surely get airtime at my wedding.

Backstreet Boys (Jive, 1997) by Backstreet Boys

I did own this album (I sold this along with a lot of other albums at a time when I needed money).  It is something I am embarrassed about, but that was popular music at the time when I was 10.  For what it's worth, it does hold some nostalgic value because this was the year that I really got into music and I knew not just rap, but pop too front to back from about '97-2000.  I knew everything on MTV and pop radio at the time.  Obviously, a large majority of that music has faded over the years, but those records took me outside my comfort zone and I began to learn what type(s) of music the masses do and do not respond to.

Underground Kingz (Jive, 2007) by UGK

"Man I'm a middle finger figure (figure), a million dollar mission/Poppin like Orville Redenbacher (bacher), with a whippin in the kitchen (kitchen)/Yayo like Dontrelle Willis (what?), we the trillest/On the mound, I'm holdin that whole South down, I know you feel us/We the realest walkin the planet, can't stand it/Pass away, wanna fight us/Start to swingin, wanna kill us/Blast away, wanna stab us/Get to stickin but make sure you cut us deep/'Cause I betcha we comin back a couple hundred brothers deep (oh!)/Pimp and Bun, we run the streets, which streets? Man, pick your hood/Don't matter, we represented, cross us? (yeah) We gon' get you good/Them Down South veterans (huh), ain't nobody better than/gonna tell your next of kin or your brethren, let us in cousin" 

-Bun B, "The Game Belongs to Me"

12 Songs (American, 2005) by Neil Diamond

I know very little about Neil Diamond, but when I heard he had released a critically acclaimed album produced by Rick Rubin (one of my personal favorite producers ever)- I knew I had to check it out.  I really like Diamond's songwriting ability, and Rubin's stripped down, minimalist production can be found here as well.  I was presently surprised to see how tightly arranged things are and the melodies that are used make the music very affective.

In God We Rust (Comedy Central, 2012) by Lewis Black

As usual, Lewis Black is angry and this is material is typical of his ranting and raving.  Although some of it isn't as "political" as he usually is, it is still funny.  Comedy about Farmville and Jersey Shore is not the type of stuff that Black usually discusses.  However, I think that helps because it surprises people who are accustom to Black's social commentary.  The only flaw with Lewis Black is that his comedy has been so consistent over the past decade that it forces stuff to be topical in order for him to have new material.  But I think that's a good problem to have since, on the other hand, it shows he has always found something to talk about and that people have always found him funny.

The Colour and the Shape (Capitol, 1997) by Foo Fighters

I bought this album on my thirteenth birthday (in April '00) in preparation for seeing my first concert in the summer of 2000.  The Foo Fighters opened for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the former put on just as good a show as the latter.  "My Hero" is a great single and Dave Grohl gets extra props as well for directing the song's music video.

Crown Royal (Arista, 2001) by Run-DMC

Run-DMC's Crown Royal is not very good, but it does make an honest attempt to reintroduce the most influential rap group ever to the next generation.  However, the project is quite guest-heavy and D.M.C. makes minimal contributions.  Therefore, the intent of it seemingly got lost in the execution.  But this less than stellar album didn't do anything that takes away from group's legendary status in the long-run.

De La Soul is Dead (Tommy Boy, 1991) by De La Soul

This album is incredible.  As far as skits are concerned, it's flawless.  Prince Paul is not only a fantastic producer in terms of music, but also in terms of bringing the best out of De La.  "Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa" and "A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays"" are daring and incredible singles, and lyrically the album drops pop culture references better than most.

No Words (Windham Hill Records, 1994) by Jim Brickman

Brickman's playing has a bit more of a pop feel than other piano players.  Therefore, the music definitely has an expressive mood to it, as opposed to just technical piano playing ability.  The music connects too and so it's no surprise that "Rocket to the Moon" made it on to Billboard's Top 40.  The album is called No Words, and that's fine because they're simply not needed here.

Second Round's On Me (Shady, 2006) by Obie Trice

"Meat cleaver, leave a gas in a bitches ass/See her dreams of being an R&B singer diva/Leave her face, cut her from the waist/Ah man what a waste, of a pretty face/And this place ain't just safe, it's just straight gangsta/It ain't just New York or L.A. that pains no more/There's Latin Coun' Kings here/Southside, four, East Side and Gansen/Nuthin but ganglands and, spray paint cans/And when that van rolls up, man they ain't glancing/That window rolls down and that tre-eight's dancing/And them shooters don't miss, homie they hate chancing/Straight for the dome and it's vacate fast and/Get the fuck outta dodge 'fore that blue Dodge flashing/Red and blue lights, no ambulance, you got flattened/And this was not supposed to be no Detroit anthem/But just so ya know, if ya see them D-Boys passing"

-Eminem, "There They Go"

Midlife Vices (Comedy Central, 2009) by Greg Giraldo

Giraldo is a comic who was taken away too soon.  And Midlife Vices is proof of that aforementioned statement.  He humorously tackles social issues while making very logical points all along the way.  Topics include gay marriage, immigration, childhood obesity, and stem cell research.  My favorite joke on the album is when he talks about marriage/relationships.  He says, "You can't discriminate someone for being who they are.  I don't choose to be attracted to women.  I just happen to be attracted to women and it sucks because every 10 years or so, I have to give half my shit away and start from scratch."  R.I.P. Mr. Giraldo- one of the greatest stand-up comics to ever step up to a mic.

Big Willie Style (Columbia, 1997) by Will Smith

Will Smith was on the verge of movie superstardom when this album was released, but this project proved that the Fresh Prince could still rap.  With top-notch production from the likes of L.E.S., Trackmasters, and Jazzy Jeff, Mr. Smith created a great upbeat album.  The singles are great, but even some of the deep cuts here are great too such as "Candy" and "Chasing Forever."  Nas gets major props as well for ghostwriting some of Big Willie Style's standout material.

Norman Rockwell is Bleeding (Comedy Central, 2008) by Christopher Titus

This is a very personal album, and Titus' storytelling abilities are absolutely fantastic.  It's a stand-up album delivered by way of anecdotes more so than just straight-forward jokes.  I very much admire Titus' honesty in his delivery.  In my opinion, he is one of the most open comics ever.  Clearly, he has turned his struggles into something with great artistic value and that is something to be greatly admired.  Norman Rockwell is Bleeding is a masterpiece and it  comes across as a comedic catharsis for its creator.

One Hunid (Underground Railroad, 2006) by The Product

One Hunid is proof that Hip-Hop isn't dead.  Willie Hen and Young Malice can both really rap and they hold their own alongside the southern Hip-Hop legend.  Although this album isn't quite as powerful as Geto Boys' Resurrection; it does come close.  Alchemist provides outstanding production and lyrically these guys are great.  Scarface is obviously a talented A&R, in addition to an amazing rapper.  Keep in mind that Ludacris was the first act that he signed to the Def Jam South imprint years earlier.

Good Day to Cross a River (Comedy Central, 2006) by Greg Giraldo

This is one of my favorite albums ever.  Giraldo certainly battled with his own demons, but he has no reservations about making observations in regard to American society and culture.  Giraldo's passing was certainly tragic, and his skillful comedic abilities will be missed.  He was a Harvard law student, which should come as no surprise, considering how smart his material is.

It's Bad For Ya (Eardrum, 2008) by George Carlin

Carlin's last album was a good one.  He had the cynic with a bleeding heart type of approach to humor- which is my favorite coming from him.  With him being 70, he tackles things like aging and death.  However, the strongest material comes at the end of the album when he discusses religion and patriotism.  It's funny and smart; George Carlin's forte.

Bottoms Up (Ingrooves, 2012) by Obie Trice

"I don't suffer the whispers of these envious niggas/Mad cuz his nuts not in my Denim/Wanna be him so much the send slugs to kill him/And keep it on the hush not to become a victim/Vicious, niggas I rid them/I spit, piss on the statistics on that bullshit/I pull up muzzle yell, send the bezel berg back to here/I'mma thug, I'mma clap him till he fail and he fall/I'mma ball, I'm a beast, I'm the streets/I'm the reason you a broad, I'mma boss, I'm me/Obie bout that change, get rich fast/The Claude Van Damme of the game: Kick ass/Trapped until a nigg get out of 'Caine/And bounce back like whiplashes/And dump my cigar ashes on you asses/It's still Trice and Mathers all that matters/Call that other madness, past us/This is passion"

-Obie Trice, "Going Nowhere"

The Battle of Los Angeles (Epic, 1999) by Rage Against the Machine

Overall, I prefer Rage's two previous albums to this one.  However, this is still a great piece of work.  I love the George Orwell and the 1984 references.  Michael Moore directing two music videos for the project is cool, and I think it's a true testament to the band's popularity and skill that this album opened against Mariah Carey and still managed to take the top spot on the album chart its opening week.

Spice (Virgin, 1996) by the Spice Girls

Okay, I know this album is, for the most part, really terrible.  However, I got this album when I was like ten because my next door neighbor had it and we'd listen to it sometimes when the two of us would be hanging out.  In hindsight, "Wannabe" is a bad song, but it does have a catchiness to it.  The other song that I came to appreciate later (e.g. when I hit puberty) was "2 Become 1" because it was five pretty girls singing about sex and in '98 Ginger Spice posed for Playboy too.

Totally Committed (Warner Bros., 1998) by Jeff Foxworthy

Foxworthy's material is pretty typical here.  There aren't really any surprises as far as content, but it is what Jeff does best.  My favorite routines here is about security in "Protect Our Stuff" and "You Can't Give Rednecks Money" where frivolous spending is discussed.  The album also ends on a high note with some of the best "You Might Be a Redneck" jokes of Foxworthy's career (If you thought the Unibomber was a wrestler; If you think fast food is hitting a deer at 65 miles an hour).

My Secret Public Journal Live (Comedy Central, 2007) by Mike Birbiglia

This is a really funny album.  Birbiglia is just as much a story teller as he is a comedian.  Wether discussing a celebrity golf tournament where he was surprised to be the celebrity or his parents accidentally downloading pornography, Mike doesn't miss a beat.  His delivery is very unique and he presents himself as an oddball in a very good way.  To some degree, this album is a bit self-indulgent.  However, its okay because that doesn't happen too often and it doesn't overshadow his talents as a writer, performer, and comedian.