Philosophy: The Best of Bill Hicks

by Bill Hicks

Philosophy: The Best of Bill Hicks cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 2001-01-01
  • Label: Rykodisc
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:11:12
  • Community rating: 3.86/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Philosophy: The Best of Bill Hicks' compiles the Texas comedian's stand-up recordings. The set gathers routines from his albums and live performances, centered on his critiques of American media and politics.

Genres

Descriptors: compilation, spoken-word, satirical, political, dark-humor

Tracklist

  1. Greetings (1:16)
  2. Flying Saucer Tour (3:19)
  3. Please Do Not Disturb (6:58)
  4. Gays in the Military (2:27)
  5. Smoking (5:31)
  6. Great Times on Drugs (10:46)
  7. Sex on Trial (3:07)
  8. What Is Pornography? (3:33)
  9. Save Willie (1:05)
  10. Confession Time (Cops) (4:24)
  11. Step on the Gas (L.A. Riots) (4:49)
  12. Hooligans (3:58)
  13. Politics in America (0:38)
  14. The Elite (1:03)
  15. Time to Evolve (2:58)
  16. Odd Beliefs (0:47)
  17. Dinosaurs in the Bible (5:57)
  18. Easter (1:18)
  19. Gideons (1:04)
  20. Your Children Aren't Special (3:16)
  21. The Sanctity of Life (2:58)

Credits

  • Jeff Rougvie - compilation producer, liner notes
  • Steven Jurgensmeyer - design
  • Mary Reese Hicks - executive-producer
  • Garth Ennis - liner notes
  • Jeff Lipton - mastered by
  • David Johndrow - photography by [cover and rear card]
  • Dorothy Low - photography by [interior]

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