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Not their best, probably not their worst, for diehards only:
Occasionally inspired, sort-of funny, this album just sounds like they're trying too hard to make something "important".
Not their best, but a must for fans:
This album does not reach the manic highs of such masterpieces as "Don't Crush the Dwarf, Hand Me the Pliers" and "How Can You Be in Two Places at Once When You're Not Anywhere at All" (and those of you who are not Firesign Theatre fans are scratching your heads at those titles, or, perhaps, like me, you are intrigued), but it is still a solid effort from the Four or Five Crazee Guys. The science-fiction element of this album is not overwhelming, so do not be put off by that. The main thing is the humor. Any Firesign album is good for several laughs, and this one is no different. And the best things about their albums is that one is actually rewarded with repeat listenings. New nuances are constantly being discovered. Also, this album is part of a trilogy consisting of the two above albums, so it is interesting to see how the two link together. Also, the Firesigns are always self-referential, so listening to more of their albums makes one realize that, not unlike Stephen King novels, these actions are all taking place within their own separate consistent universe. Although, I would not recommend this for someone starting out with the Firesign Theatre (that title goes to "How Can You Be..." above), it is certainly a good third or fourth buy for the newly burgeoning fan.
Exit right to funway:
I love this FST album. The main reason for my review is to let everyone in on a secret. Everything You Know is Wrong has been released on CD. & The Tale of The Giant Rat of Sumatra In The Next World, You're On Your Own Now I just need Firesign Theater 'Chat' and 'The Three Faces of Al' released on CD
Amazing age of original comedy:
The Firesign Theatre was composed of 4 hippies, refugees from the 1960s and 1970s San Francisco stand-up world of Lenny Bruce. Full of creative stories, brilliantly funny lines and sketches, and amazing sound effects, each album plays out like a movie. Central and side characters, even commercials, keep the stories moving. Firesign inspired Monty Python and all of the comedy troupes that followed in thier 'zany' footsteps. Some of the 60's and 70's references are a little dated, but an amazing listen nonetheless. A must-have for any serious student of comedy (but it's a commitment to hear the whole album at a sitting). Great for trips in the car!
"Go Ahead, Squeeze the Wheeze!":
I think that this is my favorite of all of the Firesign albums, and in my view, one of the most accessible to neophytes, especially in its use of computer and theme-park imagery. They got it a long time before the rest of us did. Many quotable lines ("Mr. President, it's the bees and spiders again!" "Ah-Clem!" "In the beginning, there were hot lumps." "If you push something hard enough, it will fall over." "It goes in, it must come out!" "Live it, or live with it!") And, to whom it may concern, PLEASE put out "Everything You Know is Wrong" on CD!!!
| Artist: | Firesign Theatre | | Binding: | Audio CD | | EAN: | 0696998577626 | | MPN: | 85776 | | Original Release Date: | 1971-01-01 | | Release Date: | 2001-11-26 | | UPC: | 696998577626 |
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