Werewolves and Lollipops
Patton Oswalt · 2007
112 min · 26 tracks
A sharp, observational stand-up album blending personal anecdotes with absurdist humor against a backdrop of societal critiques.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Miracle of Childbirth — This track captures Oswalt's ability to juxtapose mundane details of parenthood with absurdity, illustrating his talent for transforming everyday experiences into relatable humor.
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At Midnight I Will Kill George Lucas With a Shovel — This track exemplifies Oswalt's mastery of pop culture references while critiquing beloved franchises, showcasing his sharp wit and passionate delivery.
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You Are Allowed 20 Birthday Parties — In this track, Oswalt humorously examines the pressures of adulthood through the lens of childhood celebrations, highlighting his knack for blending nostalgia with satire.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Oswalt's blend of personal and absurd humor creates a distinctive comedic voice, though the album's structure feels uneven at times.
What we noticed
- Oswalt frequently shifts between personal anecdotes and societal critiques, often using absurdist humor to connect the two.
- The pacing varies significantly, with some segments building tension through rapid-fire delivery, while others slow down for reflective storytelling.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Here We Go 0:33
- 2 America Has Spoken 3:26
- 3 Beautiful People and a Bridge Troll 3:06
- 4 Clean Filth 1:57
- 5 The Miracle of Childbirth 2:39
- 6 You Are Allowed 20 Birthday Parties 5:38
- 7 The Dukes of Hazzard 2:11
- 8 Alternate Earth 1:11
- 9 Best Week Never 1:50
- 10 Physics for Poets 4:05
- 11 At Midnight I Will Kill George Lucas With a Shovel 4:35
- 12 Bubble of Sanity 1:06
- 13 Sterling, Virginia 1:19
- 14 The Gatekeepers of Coolness 3:08
- 15 Racist Cell Phones 1:40
- 16 The Best Baby in the Universe 2:00
- 17 Married & Single 0:16
- 18 I Tell a Story About Birth Control and Deal With a Retarded Heckler 5:57
- 19 Great Food Is Cooked by Psychos 2:34
- 20 Wackity Schmackity Doo! 2:15
- 21 Death Bed 3:47
- 22 Cirque du Soleil 2:56
Disc 2
- 1 Intro 2:28
- 2 An Evening With P. Oswalt 5:55
- 3 The 40 Watt Club, Athens, Georgia (October 26th, 2006) 44:45
- 4 Credits 0:39
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