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Super Crazy

Todd Barry · 2012

52 min · 15 tracks

A whimsical journey through Todd Barry's observational humor, blending personal anecdotes with sharp social commentary.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Doing Comedy a Long Time — This track succinctly encapsulates Barry's perspective on the evolution of his career in comedy while providing a humorous take on the industry's quirks.
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    Germaphobe — In this bit, Barry explores the absurdities of modern hygiene obsessions, showcasing his knack for finding humor in everyday anxieties.
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    Montana, North Dakota, Other Places — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its blend of personal travel stories and observational humor that defines Barry's style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

Todd Barry's 'Super Crazy' showcases clever storytelling and a consistent comedic style, making it engaging yet familiar.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent narrative style, with Todd Barry weaving personal anecdotes into his observational humor across all tracks.
  • Each track maintains a similar pacing, with most segments running between 3 to 5 minutes, allowing for a steady flow of jokes and stories.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Montana, North Dakota, Other Places 5:09
  • 2 Doing Comedy a Long Time 1:50
  • 3 Hot Travel Tips 2:18
  • 4 Never Been to Prison 3:47
  • 5 Directions for Tourists 6:49
  • 6 Germaphobe 3:42
  • 7 Talk to Your Doctor 5:24
  • 8 Annoying Little Expressions That Younger Folks Use 1:01
  • 9 Busy People 0:46
  • 10 Fraternity Sales Pitch 1:42
  • 11 Gray Shirt Story 6:24
  • 12 Lip-Smacking Good 5:18
  • 13 Eating With Friends 2:09
  • 14 Not a Practical Joker 4:27
  • 15 Confused for Another Comic 2:11

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