Wanted: Live in Concert
Richard Pryor · 1978
86 min · 17 tracks
Richard Pryor's sharp, unfiltered comedy delivers potent social commentary through a blend of storytelling and improvisational wit.
Top tracks — play these first
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White and Black People — In this track, Pryor masterfully contrasts the lived experiences of white and black individuals, showcasing his ability to tackle sensitive topics head-on while eliciting laughter.
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Black Funerals — Pryor's humorous take on cultural practices surrounding death encapsulates his unique storytelling style, blending personal anecdotes with broader societal observations.
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Ali — This track highlights Pryor's admiration for Muhammad Ali, using humor to reflect on themes of strength and resilience that resonate beyond sports.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Pryor's sharp wit and social commentary create a distinctive and impactful live comedy album.
What we noticed
- Pryor often breaks the fourth wall, directly engaging with the audience and reacting to their laughter and responses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Disc 1
- 1 New Year's Eve 3:47
- 2 White and Black People 8:04
- 3 Black Funerals 2:54
- 4 Discipline 8:01
- 5 Dogs and Horses 5:50
- 6 Jim Brown 4:45
- 7 Monkeys 4:06
- 8 Kids 3:50
Disc 2
- 1 Heart Attacks 8:10
- 2 Ali 4:16
- 3 Keeping in Shape 6:49
- 4 Leon Spinks 5:10
- 5 Nature 3:32
- 6 Things in the Woods 3:14
- 7 Deer Hunter 3:03
- 8 Chinese Food 3:24
- 9 Being Sensitive 7:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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