Philosophy: The Best of Bill Hicks

Artist: Bill Hicks
Label: Rykodisc
Category: Music

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

UPC: 014431045028
EAN: 0014431045028
ASIN: B00005O7RR

Release Date: 2001-09-18

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Tracks:

Greetings
Flying Saucer Tour
Please Do Not Disturb
Gays In The Military
Smoking
Great Times On Drugs
Sex On Trial
What Is Pornography?
Save Willie
Confession Time (Cops)
Step On The Gas (L.A. Riots)
Hooligans
Politics In America
The Elite
Time To Evolve
Odd Beliefs
Dinosaurs In The Bible
Easter
Gideons
Your Children Aren't Special
The Sanctity Of Life

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Customer Reviews:

Quintessential "Bill"........2005-10-20

One of the previous reviewers pointed out that this stuff can't compare with the comic genius of the 80's sitcom "My Two Dads." It's probably a goof review, but I SO hope it's not because Bill would certainly get a kick out of a response like that from the Joey Lawrence/Everybody Loves Raymond, side of our population.

If you're looking for a good sample of Bill Hicks comedy, this is a pretty good cd to start with. Some of his best subjects (although some of my favorites are noticably absent: Sharon Stones "talent", Jay Leno's satanic tryst, etc.) Be warned, if you are easily offended, better stick to Jeff Foxworthy, cause Bill pulls no punches, which is why I love him.

In my opinion this guy was not only funny as hell, but a true free-thinker and an exposer of hypocrisy. Something we need more of.

I only wish Bill had lived long enough to skewer "W" in his routine. I think the second Bush woulda truly inspired (sickened) Bill into some of his finest material yet.

RIP Bill.

greatest comedian that ever lived.......2005-10-13

bill hicks was the greatest comedian that ever has graced this earth he puts other comedians like dave chapelle, dane cook and all those other comedy central posers to shame. he made intelligent jokes he deosnt swear just so ppl will laugh like 4th graders when he says f***. He could relate to the audience in a way only he could do. anyone that listens to his stuff can laugh at it because anyone and everyone will get it. he covers everything like hotel rooms, hicks, politics, religion, drugs, pornography, Willie nelson, the military and drugs. No one is safe from his comedy, even i was offended almost by some of his stuff about the military cause i know ppl in the military but i still loved it. his stuff is intelligent he deosnt joke about when he was high he jokes about how the government is wrong about drugs and alcohol. he will make you think and everything you know will change. this should not be the only bill hicks cd you buy. rest in peace man i know your smoking it up in heaven with saint peter because hell is none-smoking

Comic Genius.......2005-08-02

Very unique and opinionated observational comedian who never sold out. Bravo!

Bill Hicks, (not for hicks)........2005-06-28

The more I listen to Bill, the more I realize he is a preacher as much as a comedian. This guy tells it only as he see's it, which is usually how it is. He's quite intelligent and informed, and he makes you think as much as he makes you laugh. Everything is covered on "Philosophy". Drugs, sex, politics, pop culture, evolution, religion, etc. Every curse word in the book is used, and it's all the better for it. As with all great comedians, it's not just what he says, but the delivery that makes this excellent. If you're looking for your first, or only Bill Hicks album, this is it.

"We are the Hooligians!".......2005-03-30

I just bought this CD yesterday. Funny. Some of it was a little much for me, but it had some really great moments. Particularly, "We are the Hooligians!" "what do you mean what am I reading FOR?" and "Pack and a half a day? Why don't you just put on a dress, too?" I've never heard a Bill Hick routine as a whole, but now that I've heard a little I do plan on getting the DVD! The compliation is done really well, too. The only reason I couldn't quite pull myself to give it the full five stars is that Bill only lived up to part of the hype. Yes, he was as funyn as I've heard, but I'd also heard that his veiwpoints were totally different from most comedians. Now, maybe it was different back then, but from what I can tell it's the usual left-wing Atheism that most of the media holds these days. I dunno.... That's not to say it didn't have it's moments. He was a really funny guy. And he's right, though. I've never met a Gideon.........

Music CD:

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Purest of Pain ~ Son by Four

Los Mas Buscados ~ Los Tucanes de Tijuana

Philosophy: The Best of Bill Hicks ~ Bill Hicks

Swept Away ~ Jeff Bosset

The Radio Years- Royal opera covent Garden~~Verdi's Aida ~ Verdi, Beecham, Beniamino Gigli, Maria Ca

Allure ~ Allure

Paquete Salsera Greatest Hits ~ Orquesta Tabaco y Ron

Tropical Dance ~ Various Artists

El as de la Musica Texana ~ Samuel Ramos Y los Tosoros

Bachateando ~ Various Artists