Maria Bamford speaks in many voices. No, She is not an impressionist, unless you count the stellar impression of her mom. Maria feels her high-pitched voice does not command respect, as a result, she has taken on many vo... more »ices to help her in her wickedly funny jokes. Decidedly off-beat, Maria has a wide-eyed innocence that comes shining through on this, her debut on CD.« less
Maria Bamford speaks in many voices. No, She is not an impressionist, unless you count the stellar impression of her mom. Maria feels her high-pitched voice does not command respect, as a result, she has taken on many voices to help her in her wickedly funny jokes. Decidedly off-beat, Maria has a wide-eyed innocence that comes shining through on this, her debut on CD.
"For any fan of stand up, or anyone with ears, you must buy this CD. Maria can be seen on Comedy Central from time to time, but now you get to hear the whole act. I have listened to it over and over again, there is a lot of funny material here! I played it for a friend and she thought it was hilarious too. Maria has the uncanny ability to use her many voices to tell the stories of her life and making fun of her mother like no one else can. Fulfill your potential and order it today.
Good times."
Bamford at her Best!
Eugene Barnes | Columbus, OH USA | 12/09/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"At last, Maria Bamford's wonderful comedy is on a CD!Recorded at the Acme Comedy Company in Minneapolis, MN on October 25 & 26, 2002, Maria is in top form as she performs most of her classic material plus a few gems never shown on TV. This is by far the most complete collection of Maria's comedy to date.Maria may appear to be a sweet, Midwestern blonde at first blush, but look out... beneath the beaming smiles and vulnerability are the lethal satirical jabs of a very witty and intelligent performer.It is so refreshing to hear a comedian who doesn't rely on foul language and venom to get laughs. Instead she relies on her intelligence and her unique view of the world... not to mention her incredible array of voices and vocal sound effects! It is no wonder she is in demand for cartoon voiceovers as well as for her stand-up comedy.If you are a Maria Bamford fan, get this CD. You won't regret it.If you haven't heard Maria's unique comedy, catch her next TV performance and see why her fans are so crazy about her. Then buy the CD so you can hear all the good stuff they cut from the TV shows.Maria, you rock! For Reals!"
Very Impressive Debut Album
Jonathan S. | California, United States | 02/02/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"There's a bit of a lack right now of really unique, standout female comics, and I'm keeping a close eye on Bamford. Her act works because she A) is down-to-Earth and sincere, not an invented "character"; and B) her voices take her beyond the formulaic joke-telling practiced by most comics. And an important part of why her voices are so effective is that she never uses them in an announced, "hey guys, I'd like to do some impressions now" kind of way. Her characters come up naturally, and are used to discuss interesting subjects and social points. Characters presented conversationally as a tool for satire is infinitely more interesting than the almost Vaudevillian "Here are my impressions guys" format.
Maria Bamford's work on "Burning Bridges" is diverse in subject matter, yet consistently funny. It's an excellent introduction to Bamford's vulnerable and insightful presence. Along with her partners who tour together as the "Comedians of Comedy", she is underated, inspired, and hopefully a star in the making."
Best female standup out there...
broadway309 | 12/21/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is honestly some the best standup comedy I've ever heard. Maria is unique and quirky in her humor, and this cd really does her justice. I've yet to find one person who hasn't laughed out loud several times during this cd. While her many (very impressive) voices are her main attraction, she doesn't overdo them...she backs everything up with solid comedy that is actually FUNNY. She's also very quotable.
Too many female comediennes now seem like they're just struggling to make it in a man's world, so their routines are usually either too wraunchy, desperate, or man-hating. Not even a hint of that with Maria. She's brilliantly hilarious and her comedy is a brand of its own. An undeniable true talent.
Entertaining, energetic, and witty- you'll become a Maria Bamford fan within 10 minutes of listening to this cd.
Personal favorite tracks: Small Talk, Crazy Cult, Vennette"
Track Listings (21) - Disc #1
