Shock and Awe
Bill Hicks · 2003
64 min · 21 tracks
A provocative blend of sharp wit and biting social commentary delivered through Hicks' signature stand-up style.
Top tracks — play these first
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Back to Bed America — This track stands out for its scathing critique of complacency in American society, using humor to challenge listeners to confront reality.
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American Horseshit — Hicks delivers an incisive rant on American culture's absurdities, showcasing his unique talent for blending humor with powerful social commentary.
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Christians for the Death Penalty — In this track, Hicks highlights the hypocrisy within religious rhetoric regarding morality and justice, demonstrating his skill at provoking thought through comedy.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Back to Bed America
The narrative shifts from observational humor to a direct call for action against societal apathy.
This shift emphasizes urgency and personal responsibility, contrasting sharply with the earlier lighter tone and challenging audiences to reconsider their complacency.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hello Oxford 10:30
- 2 Jimmy White 1:02
- 3 Hooligans 2:53
- 4 Sniper's Nest 2:30
- 5 More About Smoking 2:22
- 6 Vote for Labour 3:36
- 7 Madonna's Sex Book 1:03
- 8 English Porno 2:05
- 9 Basic Instinct 5:56
- 10 Back to Bed America 3:45
- 11 Christians for the Death Penalty 2:37
- 12 Wrong Crowd? 1:20
- 13 Satan Starmaker 3:00
- 14 I Love Film 2:44
- 15 Children 4:23
- 16 Back in My Room 1:52
- 17 American Horseshit 1:21
- 18 I Need to Get Laid 2:57
- 19 On the Bright Side 3:16
- 20 Fuck Artists Only 2:34
- 21 Is There a Message 2:43
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