Relentless

Artist: Bill Hicks
Label: Rykodisc
Category: Music

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Format: Live
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 014431035128
EAN: 0014431035128
ASIN: B0000009QG

Release Date: 1997-02-25

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Tracks:

Greetings
Sex on Trial
News
War
Odd Beliefs
Killer Idea
Smoking
Great Times on Drugs
Drugs Have Done Good Things
Rockers Against Drugs Suck
Beezlebozo
Summer Trip
What Is Pornography?
Sanctity of Life
Chicks Dig Jerks

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Customer Reviews:

Recording at a "relentless" pace, it seemed.......2005-09-26

This release, surpassing preceding "Arizona Bay" and "Dangerous," would have to be my much loved relating to the collection of deceased comic, Bill Hicks. And that's saying a lot, you must know, for the reason that "Arizona Bay" is one of my unparalleled choices for a recording done by any humorist incorporated (e.g. George Carlin, Dave Chappelle, Lewis Black, etc., etc.), and having said that, this still gets me on every listen.
The man's perpendicular enthusiasm to his comedy is mind-boggling. His temperament throughout serves its purpose, letting the viewer - you, me, what have you - familiarize ourselves what Hicks meant to convey through words and expression, thought and philosophy; all the dice . . .

I hadn't even gotten into him `til late 2003, either, which troubles me still further to know the man has been dead for eleven years. I'm just thankful his releases ("Arizona Bay," "Dangerous," "Rant in E-Minor," and even "Love, Laughter and Truth") were able to be shown to the public, so all can get the idea of how his mind worked. His beliefs, many thought, were poorly devised, but that isn't true; he had right conviction and he defended that right to all who would listen and / or oppose. Sure, he had problem with fundamental Christianity, government, "pro-life" representatives, and even an issue with what was deemed as "objective" news reporting, but Bill Hicks was colorful in his attempt to communicate with his audience, and relentless when he came to dull-witted argumentation. He wasn't afraid to speak his mind, by any means, and that kind of sheer capacity for audacious comedy can be heard (and possibly praised) by many willing to listen.
More importantly, my favorite ensuing tracks on this recording were "Sex on Trial ," "Rockers Against Drugs Suck," "Great Times on Drugs," and "What Is Pornography?" all of which speak out to me in humorous methods, as well as profound merit, the whole time.

To be brief, I respect the man for combining such verbose humor with creative, theoretical opinion, and letting the audience into his soul with each recording. If you're looking for simple comedy without much conviction or meaning, this comedian is not for you; Bill Hicks was vastly clever, put exertion in his profession, and made plenty of simpletons not only laugh in excitement, but also think for themselves and marvel the experience there forth.

Relentlessly Twisted.......2003-06-11

So many comics have borrowed from Hicks. The man's skewed visions of the truth are nothing short of brilliant. Like the audience on this cd, sometimes you're with Hicks - and more often you're six seconds less quick on the uptake.
A damned shame he's gone.

A Comedian ahead of his time.......2003-02-24

I remember watching Bill Hicks when I was a kid and thinking, "That's what I want to do when I grow up" and now I'm a comic. His style, his pacing and his sheer irreverence of "the norm" just spoke to me. Unfortunately, he died much too young and almost undiscovered by most people. Bill's take on people and life in general are relevant even today. He was the Lenny Bruce of his day, but he wasn't Lenny Bruce. He was a brilliant social commentator with a unique attack on his craft. If you want to know more about him read "AMERICAN SCREAM" and listen to ALL of his albums. You'll be better for it.

Hysterical and insightful........2002-11-19

Bil Hicks is a comedian who has joined the ranks (if posthumously) of Carlin, Bruce and Pryor. I was very much a Johnny-come-lately to his work, but having just discovered it at age 20, the appeal was instant.
On "Relentless," Bill Hicks attacks the guilty and self-righteous people who like to think of themselves as politically correct--especially those who disdain pornography, smoking and drugs to the most extreme extent--exposing them as the hypocrites they are.
This album was made ten years ago, but the material still is pertinent to our times, particularly since TV news is not only blown out of proportion, but is almost always depressing.
When I first heard this album, I laughed so hard, I nearly stopped breathing. But I also became enlightened.

"Hey Kids! It's Beezlebozo the Clown!!" Hicks' Best Album.......2002-07-26

"Who the hell is "Beezlebozo?"

You're just going to have to purchase Bill Hicks' "Relentless," to find out. In the short amount of time of hearing about this guy and purchasing one of his albums, (time is about three weeks), I have purchased all five of his albums. Or at least the ones I could find. Bill Hicks has grown on me a lot faster than most of the other comics I have listed to. It's just a shame that he went through life without getting the recognition and respect he deserved. How can a brilliant comic genious be so underrated?

"Relentless" is 100% Bill Hicks. Filled with anger and outrageous ideas and theories, Bill Hicks is able to make us laugh and think at the same time. He was a man who did not know any fear, and was not afraid to talk about stuff that other comics wouldn't even dare to think about. He doen't follow the traditonal formula, as in talking about love, marriage, and family. No, he talks about drugs, war, politics, and a whole bunch of other things.

This is by far the best Bill Hicks CD. I really enjoyed listening to every track. Bill will be missed, and it's up to us to make sure that more people know about him. Hicks was, and still is, a comic genius who knew how to entertain. A great commentator and observer, he was.

We miss you Bill! R.I.P.

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