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An Evening with Wally Londo Featuring Bill Slaszo

George Carlin

48 min · 14 tracks

A raucous blend of stand-up comedy and sharp social commentary, laced with Carlin's distinctive wit and irreverence.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Teenage Masturbation — This track stands out for its candid exploration of adolescent sexuality, showcasing Carlin's fearless approach to taboo subjects while eliciting both laughter and reflection.
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    Bodily Functions — In this piece, Carlin cleverly navigates the humor surrounding bodily functions, illustrating his ability to find comedic gold in everyday experiences that many would shy away from discussing.
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    Religious Lift — Carlin critiques organized religion with biting satire in this track, reflecting his broader thematic focus on questioning authority and belief systems that defined much of his later work.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

74 /100
Alpine
Higher than 98% of albums we've rated

Carlin's sharp wit and thematic cohesion make this album a standout in his career, reflecting his unique voice in comedy.

What we noticed

  • The album features a continuous flow of stand-up routines, with Carlin transitioning seamlessly between topics without pauses.
  • Each track is structured around a central theme, often building on previous jokes or ideas to create a cumulative effect.
  • Carlin employs varied pacing, shifting from rapid-fire delivery to slower, more contemplative moments that allow for audience reaction.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic comedic storytelling experience
  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • sharp wit for reflective laughs
  • social commentary through humor
  • for group listening

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward narratives
  • dislike humor with edgy topics

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1978, this album is part of George Carlin's pivotal period where he transitioned from mainstream comedy to more provocative material. It followed his acclaimed album 'Class Clown' and solidified his reputation as a countercultural icon, addressing taboo subjects with humor that challenged societal norms.
Stylistic neighbors
Richard Pryor· Bill Hicks· Louis C.K.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 New News 4:23
  • 2 Teenage Masturbation 4:55
  • 3 Mental Hot Foots 2:56
  • 4 High on the Plane 4:31
  • 5 Bodily Functions 5:46
  • 6 Wurds 1:03
  • 7 For Names' Sake 7:00
  • 8 Baseball-Football 2:05
  • 9 Good Sports 2:32
  • 10 Flesh Colored Band-Aids 2:50
  • 11 Religious Lift 3:33
  • 12 Radio Dial 1:54
  • 13 Y'ever 2:31
  • 14 Unrelated Things 2:21

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