You may know him as the obnoxious comedian from "Funny People." You might know him as the flamboyant helping hand on NBC's "Parks and Recreation." Or you may simply know him from his most "intimate" performance: His first standup CD, "Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening."
No matter where you know him from, Aziz Ansari, a comedian who is quickly rising, is everywhere. A graduate of New York University, Ansari doesn't do "stupid funny," but rather an intellectual and mind-blowing observational comedy. He's like the 'Lil Wayne of comedy.
He guest-starred in Judd Apatow's movies, starred in "Reno 911" and played with Flight of the Conchords.
Ansari is one of those comedians who has come out of nowhere and has hit a homerun in everything he's attempted. To some, he's that scrawny Indian guy who always gets himself in trouble and this association doesn't bother him; he's already stepped beyond his stereotype, and his first standup CD is proof.
"Intimate Moments" explores Ansari's performances. He talks about working on television shows, hanging out with his celebrity friends like Kanye West and even trying to hit on his celebrity crush, rapper M.I.A.
Clocking in at just under an hour, the album is solid throughout, filled with laughs, groans and the occasional cry of disgust. His delivery is perfect, his stories are true and his dedication is genuine.
Not only will fans of Ansari enjoy the album, but all fans of comedy will appreciate "Intimate Moments" and the awkward moments that ensue.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Man Overboard
Unknown by many, Man Overboard, the newest music sensation to hit the pop-punk scene is making a name for itself and quickly at that. The band has released three demos in the past two years, two of them sold-out EP’s and a split record done with punk band Transit.
This week they are releasing their first full-length album called “Before We Met: A Collection of Old Songs.”
Now it may not be a completely new album, Man Overboard’s following has listed them as Abolsutepunk.net’s band to watch, with more news coming from the band every week. They are already filming their first music video, are getting 100,000 plus hits on their songs on their Myspace and now, have their first in-store release.
The first half of “Before We Met” is the five songs from their out of print EP “Hung Up on Nothing,” and the other five tracks are an eclectic mix of songs that were never released as well as some online tracks.
Only one track on “Before We Met” hits over three minutes. The style and structure of the album is done in the classic punk tradition, making it short, sweet and to the point. They use some of the best gang vocals and chants heard in a long time, as well as catchy choruses and sing along melodies.
The entire album is only the beginning of the band, getting their older material out of the way so they can begin working on a new full-length album, or their debt album that will soon leave listeners stunned.
However there is no news as to when we can expect their debut, “Before We Met” will have to suffice, but it won’t be hard since every track is recorded to perfection.
Check These Songs: “Love Your Friends, Die Laughing,” “Dreaming,” “Arlington Drive”
This week they are releasing their first full-length album called “Before We Met: A Collection of Old Songs.”
Now it may not be a completely new album, Man Overboard’s following has listed them as Abolsutepunk.net’s band to watch, with more news coming from the band every week. They are already filming their first music video, are getting 100,000 plus hits on their songs on their Myspace and now, have their first in-store release.
The first half of “Before We Met” is the five songs from their out of print EP “Hung Up on Nothing,” and the other five tracks are an eclectic mix of songs that were never released as well as some online tracks.
Only one track on “Before We Met” hits over three minutes. The style and structure of the album is done in the classic punk tradition, making it short, sweet and to the point. They use some of the best gang vocals and chants heard in a long time, as well as catchy choruses and sing along melodies.
The entire album is only the beginning of the band, getting their older material out of the way so they can begin working on a new full-length album, or their debt album that will soon leave listeners stunned.
However there is no news as to when we can expect their debut, “Before We Met” will have to suffice, but it won’t be hard since every track is recorded to perfection.
Check These Songs: “Love Your Friends, Die Laughing,” “Dreaming,” “Arlington Drive”
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