What makes Dice by Andrew Dice Clay notable?

'Dice' became an immediate commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard comedy charts and solidifying Clay's status as a cultural phenomenon. The album's controversial content sparked debates about censorship in comedy during the early '90s, further propelling Clay into the media spotlight. Released in 1991, 'Dice' marked Andrew Dice Clay's transition from stand-up comedian to a mainstream recording artist. This was his first major album following his rapid ascent in the late 1980s, when he became known for his provocative humor and controversial persona that captivated audiences across America.

How many songs are on Dice?

Dice has 18 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Dice

Andrew Dice Clay

37 min · 18 tracks

A raucous blend of stand-up comedy and irreverent storytelling delivered with Andrew Dice Clay's signature brashness.

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Mother Goose — This track exemplifies Clay's unique ability to twist childhood nursery rhymes into adult-themed comedic narratives, showcasing his provocative style.
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Doctors and Nurses — In this track, Clay captures the absurdity of medical scenarios, leveraging his signature delivery to turn a mundane topic into an uproarious commentary on healthcare.
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Masturbation — This track highlights Clay's unabashed willingness to tackle taboo subjects with humor, reflecting the fearless nature of his comedic identity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases Clay's unique comedic style but has uneven pacing and thematic cohesion.

What we noticed

The album features a series of stand-up routines that each focus on different themes, such as relationships and societal norms.
Clay employs a distinctive vocal delivery characterized by exaggerated inflections and brash humor throughout the tracks.
Several tracks include call-and-response segments with the audience, enhancing the live performance feel.
The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks being rapid-fire jokes while others allow for longer storytelling.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 What If a Chick Gets Pregnant... 1:39
2 Mother Goose 3:27
3 A Day at the Beach 2:38
4 Moby and the Japs 0:51
5 Doctors and Nurses 1:37
6 Smokin' 2:11
7 The Attitude 1:53
8 No Pity 1:04
9 The Golden Age of Television 1:51
10 Speedin' 1:26
11 Couples in Love 3:31
12 When I Was Young 2:09
13 Shampoo 0:48
14 Joey 2:07
15 The Bait 2:31
16 Masturbation 1:31
17 Hoggin' 3:20
18 No Guilt 2:54

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