Bill Hicks Relentless CD

 Recording at a “relentless” pace, it seemed
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.
Submitted by undefinability (Boston, MA, USA)
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 The truth can be funny!
Everybody with a funny bone and an appreciation for scathing insights into the absurdity of our culture needs to listen to this man. And this cd is as good a place to start as any. Bill Hicks was a true comic genius with an anarchist's soul. He was as truthful, funny and ingenious as Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor, George Carlin and Lord Buckley. I hope he's found peace on his journey. 'Cause he sure raised hell while he was here.
Submitted by Bill (Charlotte, NC)
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