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.

My Weakness is Strong (Warner Bros., 2009) by Patton Oswalt

Following up 2007's Werewolves and Lollipops is no easy task, but Oswalt did it with My Weakness is Strong.  Although not as strong as its predecessor, the album does deliver Oswalt's very intelligent and clever commentary on his life and modern American society.  Oswalt's interest in religion is clear on "Sky Cake" and "Grocery Robots" is very, very funny.  The thing that doesn't make the album stand up quite as strong as Werewolves and Lollipops though is that the material doesn't transition quite as smoothly.  However, that is only a minor fault which is far outweighed by his comedic brilliance.  Oswalt is one of my favorite comics and this is one of the reasons why.

Finest Hour (Comedy Central, 2011) by Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt is one of my favorite comedians.  And this album continues his streak of quality releases.  The biggest difference with this release is that it's the first in which he is a father.  Not surprisingly, parenthood has worked its way into his material.  However, his approach to it is unlike any other voice in comedy ( [on how tiring parenting is] "I was wearing sweat pants and a shirt.  And they were the same color").  The best track on the whole album though is "The Circus is in Town"- a bit where Oswalt explains how the circus is an outdated form of family entertainment.

Werewolves and Lollipops (Sub Pop, 2007) by Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt is a former English major, which should come as no surprise, considering this masterfully written  stand-up comedy set.  From referencing This Mortal Coil to admitting that his “geekiness is getting in the way of (his) nerdiness,” Patton never undervalues the audience and that allows him to transition smoothly over a wide variety of topics.  Much like George Carlin before him, Oswalt challenges listeners just as much as he entertains them.