Party
Nick Swardson · 2007
53 min · 17 tracks
A chaotic blend of irreverent sketches and punchy one-liners reflects Swardson's offbeat comedic style.
Top tracks — play these first
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Drinking — This track encapsulates the album's party theme with its humorous take on drinking culture, showcasing Swardson's knack for observational comedy.
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Smoking Pot — Swardson cleverly details the absurdity of pot culture, blending personal anecdotes with sharp wit that resonates well within his fanbase.
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Old People — At nearly twelve minutes long, this track features a vivid narrative that humorously critiques aging, highlighting Swardson's storytelling prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines sketches and stand-up but lacks strong cohesion and depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album features a series of sketches interspersed with stand-up bits, creating a non-linear narrative flow.
- Tracks vary significantly in length, with some sketches lasting under a minute while others extend to several minutes.
- Recurring themes of substance use and absurdity are present throughout, often leading to punchy punchlines that rely on rapid-fire delivery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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5/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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3/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blackout Morning (sketch) 5:36
- 2 Opening 2:04
- 3 Drinking 2:05
- 4 Smoking Pot 6:20
- 5 Retarded 1:55
- 6 Gay 0:37
- 7 Party 1:36
- 8 Birthday Gift 3:06
- 9 British Kid 1:13
- 10 Cat/Ghost 2:13
- 11 Movie Previews 1:50
- 12 Dying 4:27
- 13 1580s 0:56
- 14 You Had to Be There 1:39
- 15 Wheel of Fortune 3:33
- 16 Old People 11:57
- 17 Cary and Mindy (sketch) 2:28
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