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Cheap Drunk – An Autobiography

Bill Engvall · 2002

48 min · 15 tracks · country music

A humorous exploration of everyday life delivered through relatable anecdotes and Engvall's signature storytelling style.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Cigarettes Equal Pain — This track features a humorous and candid reflection on smoking, cleverly intertwining personal anecdotes with broader social observations about health and addiction.
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    I’m a Cheap Drunk — In this title track, Engvall delivers a self-deprecating yet relatable account of his drinking habits, encapsulating the album's overall theme of humor rooted in personal experience.
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    After Twenty Years of Marriage — This track stands out for its honest and funny take on long-term relationships, showcasing Engvall's knack for finding humor in everyday marital dynamics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • humorous storytelling with life observations
  • short bursts of relatable anecdotes
  • for casual gatherings
  • wave-like pacing keeps engagement
  • light-hearted reflections on everyday absurdities

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking deep emotional exploration
  • prefer serious, dramatic content

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'Cheap Drunk – An Autobiography' arrived during Engvall's ascent as a prominent stand-up comedian and actor, following his previous successful comedy albums. This album showcases his ability to blend humor with personal narrative, solidifying his status in the comedy scene after becoming part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.
Stylistic neighbors
Larry the Cable Guy· Jeff Foxworthy· Ron White

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Introduction 0:11
  • 2 Freshness Emergency 2:50
  • 3 Grading Your Biological Output 3:43
  • 4 Driver’s ED 3:27
  • 5 Old Fashioned 3:34
  • 6 Every Public Restroom in America 2:24
  • 7 Cigarettes Equal Pain 3:58
  • 8 Vicodinland 7:28
  • 9 Never Have My Own Animal Show 2:39
  • 10 “Nice” Stops at Midnight 1:39
  • 11 After Twenty Years of Marriage 3:47
  • 12 Bizarre Magazines 2:54
  • 13 Encore – Here’s Your Sign 2:50
  • 14 Rich, Fat and Ugly 2:51
  • 15 I’m a Cheap Drunk 4:14

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