Scarface, Amnesia, and One Hundred Million Dollars
The Dow Jones and the Very Very Rich Donald Trump
You Know Who's A Great Lady?
Math and King Solomon
Basketball
The Salt and Pepper Diner
Mulaney is one of the most talked about new comedians on the scene. A writer for SNL, John cut his teeth touring the country with his unique brand of storytelling and love of the TV show "Law And Order". This album is an h... more »our performance recorded in front of a packed house of rapt listeners.« less
Mulaney is one of the most talked about new comedians on the scene. A writer for SNL, John cut his teeth touring the country with his unique brand of storytelling and love of the TV show "Law And Order". This album is an hour performance recorded in front of a packed house of rapt listeners.
"After having watched Jonhn Mulaney on VH1 for a few years, I knew I liked the cut of his gib. When I saw his album available on Vine, I was totally stoked. After listening and laughing along with the album I'm happy to say that I wasn't dissappointed. Ironic, sardonic, and other "-ic"y adjectives easily describe his quick wit. It's easy to lump any comic under the age of 40 into the "alternative comedy" genre, though I can't say there is anything "alternative" about him. I've never been exactly sure what people really mean when they use the term alternative comedy. It seems to me that most of todays comics would fit into that category and therefore negate the name. But I digress.
Listen to the entire album, enjoy it and wait for the track labeled "Salt and Pepper Diner", trust me."
Great comedy, plus the greatest prank story ever!
Monty Moonlight | TX | 08/13/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When I selected this CD from Amazon Vine, I gotta admit, I didn't know who John Mulaney was. I just said, "Ooh, comedy CD!" Well, I finally got around to listening to the CD in question, and after just a few minutes, I recognized the routine from catching him on Comedy Central some time not so long ago. I remembered the jokes, because frankly, they were hilarious! As expected, John talks about personal history, experiences, and observations, and the subjects are all over the map, from drag queens to Law and Order, to Scarface and the Old Testament. A couple of the jokes are meant to be seen, unfortunately, like the great bit about the guy on Law and Order who won't stop unloading crates while being questioned by the cops (really funny when John acts it out), but this CD will have you laughing out loud pretty steadily regardless. John gives you a real and honest "regular guy" perspective on everyday weirdness we can all relate to. Love the story about the lady who thought he was chasing her! Of course, the most unforgettable part of John's routine is his big finish, "Salt and Pepper Diner", the tale of the best meal he ever had. It's not what you think. It's actually the story of one of the greatest pranks ever pulled, with the help of Tom Jones' "What's New, Pussycat?". Definitely one of the funniest standup routines I've heard in a while.
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John Mulaney is hilarious!
MamaBear007 | Utah | 08/05/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I had never heard of John Mulaney before ordering this cd from the Vine program, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect.
My husband says I'm a prude -- but even with the many f-bombs throughout Mulaney's routine, I laughed so hard I cried. His voice sounds a bit like Jerry Seinfeld's (the whiny voice that Seinfeld made so famous), but the similarity ends there. I like John Mulaney's irreverent, "definitely NOT politically correct" humor much better (and I like Seinfeld). And my hubby who thinks I'm a prude? He loved Mulaney's humor even more than I did. If you can get past the adult content and language, you'll enjoy this CD -- and if you've always enjoyed adult themes and language, you'll love this CD. When I come across more of Mulaney's work, I'll definitely get it."
HILARIOUS!!!!
JBizzle | Under A Rock | 07/17/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Mulaney's "Top Part" is definately one of the best stand-up CD's to come out of Comedy Central in a while. The entire CD is great, but I challenge anyone out there to get through the "Salt & Pepper" skit without absolutely crying by the time it's over. I haven't laughed this hard since Dane Cook's 1st release. The only bummer about this package is the lack of DVD. I'd hoped that this would've included the Comedy Central "Presents" episode as well. Oh well, as good as this is I'd pay a 2nd time for it. Hands down, no doubt about it, BUY THIS ALBUM!!!"
Good, Classic Work
E. A. Montgomery | Florida, USA | 07/01/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I didn't expect much from John Mulaney. I'm not a fan of Conan O'Brien and Best Week Ever is pretty hit or miss for me. The Top Part is much funnier than the comedian's employers. While nothing on the disc made me laugh until I cried, I couldn't turn it off. I usually listen to bits and pieces of comedy cd's but this one held my attention from beginning to end, leaving me behind schedule. Whether he's talking about Scarface fans or certain transsexual's version of femininity, John Mulaney is engaging and arch. His comedy is light on the profanity, pretty much vulgarity free, and he's still hilarious. It's an observational comedy - "Pirates never bring big enough chests... I think maybe, with the eye patches, they have poor depth perception." The jokes are as likely to be on himself, his own error or his own lack of understanding, as someone else's. Mulaney has great delivery, excellent pacing, and a good voice. I'd certainly seek his work out from now on."