You Are All Diseased
George Carlin · 1999
61 min · 17 tracks
A razor-sharp critique of society wrapped in sardonic humor and Carlin's signature observational wit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Airport Security — This track exemplifies Carlin's ability to turn mundane experiences into sharp social commentary about paranoia and safety culture post-9/11.
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There Is No God — In this track, Carlin boldly tackles the topic of religion with unflinching honesty, showcasing his trademark skepticism and intellectual rigor.
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Kids and Parents: Children Are Overrated — Carlin's take on parenting exposes societal expectations surrounding children, blending humor with a critical perspective on modern family dynamics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Carlin's sharp wit and thematic cohesion make this album a standout in his discography.
What we noticed
- The album features a series of interconnected bits that flow into one another, creating a continuous narrative rather than distinct tracks.
- Several segments build on each other, with recurring themes such as societal norms and religion, culminating in a powerful closing bit.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sharp social commentary insights
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- provocative humor for discussions
- quick bursts of wit
- engaging storytelling in segments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer structured narrative arcs
- seek soothing background noise
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1999, George Carlin was an established figure in comedy, having released several acclaimed specials. 'You Are All Diseased' came after his breakthrough album 'Jammin' in New York' and marked a continued evolution in his style, leaning into more provocative and politically charged material.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Richard Pryor· Bill Hicks· Louis C.K.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 How's Everybody Doin' 0:54
- 2 Airport Security 8:02
- 3 Fear of Germs 5:58
- 4 Cigars 1:39
- 5 Angels 1:10
- 6 Harley Davidson 1:23
- 7 House of Blues 2:00
- 8 Minority Language: Happens to Be / Openly / Urban / Girlfriend 2:12
- 9 Man Stuff: Slugfest / Cut-Off Sleeves / Barbed Wire Tattoo / Lead, Follow or Get Outta the Way / Police Sensitivity Training 5:23
- 10 Kids and Parents: Children Are Overrated / They're Not All Cute / They're Not All Smart / Too Much Safety / Guns in School / School Uniforms / Kids Who Smoke / Anal Parents 6:51
- 11 TV Tonight: Playboy Channel / Jerry Springer / Little House on the Prairie / Willie Nelson 3:53
- 12 Names 4:23
- 13 Advertising Lullabye 2:37
- 14 American Bullshit 2:37
- 15 Businessmen 1:26
- 16 Religion 2:06
- 17 There Is No God 8:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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