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Before Turning the Gun on Himself

Doug Stanhope · 2012

138 min · 28 tracks

A sharp blend of dark humor and biting social commentary layered over Stanhope's raw, unfiltered storytelling.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Dr. Drew Is to Medicine What David Blaine Is to Science — This track exemplifies Stanhope's characteristic wit as he critiques celebrity culture within the medical field, drawing parallels that highlight absurdities in both medicine and entertainment.
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    AA Is a Poorly Constructed Cult and Doesn’t Work — With incisive observations on Alcoholics Anonymous, this track captures Stanhope’s willingness to challenge conventional approaches to addiction treatment, making it both provocative and thought-provoking.
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    Art & The Unfortunate State of the Japanese Undercarriage — In this lengthy exploration, Stanhope skillfully weaves personal anecdotes with cultural critique, showcasing his ability to create humor from uncomfortable truths about society.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Hangover 3:19
  • 2 Dr. Drew Is to Medicine What David Blaine Is to Science 9:05
  • 3 AA Is a Poorly Constructed Cult and Doesn’t Work 3:50
  • 4 Just Move 2:29
  • 5 My Piss Stinks 2:36
  • 6 Simple Man 3:01
  • 7 Keynesian Economic Theory as Applied to Private Sector Independent Contracting 4:12
  • 8 Giant Black Cock 5:53
  • 9 It’s a Party, Not Daycare, Asshole 1:04
  • 10 Bisbee Thrill Ride 4:22
  • 11 Art & The Unfortunate State of the Japanese Undercarriage 12:25
  • 12 Remember When I Used to Give a Shit? / Killer Closer 11:47

Disc 2

  • 1 Intro 0:51
  • 2 Hangover 2:23
  • 3 Dr. Drew Is to Medicine What David Blaine Is to Science 9:08
  • 4 AA Is a Poorly Constructed Cult and Doesn’t Work 3:49
  • 5 Just Move 2:28
  • 6 My Piss Stinks 2:38
  • 7 Simple Man 3:03
  • 8 Keynesian Economic Theory as Applied to Private Sector Independent Contracting 4:11
  • 9 Giant Black Cock 5:51
  • 10 It’s a Party, Not Daycare, Asshole 1:06
  • 11 Bisbee Thrill Ride 4:22
  • 12 Art & The Unfortunate State of the Japanese Undercarriage 12:25
  • 13 Remember When I Used to Give a Shit? / Killer Closer 11:34
  • 14 Credits 3:30
  • 15 Louis C.K. 3:37
  • 16 Mel Gibson 3:39

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