★★★★★
A lot of great art, from literature to music to movies finds humor in anger and frustration caused by the shortcomings of people. Like his other comedy albums, Louis C.K.'s Hilarious does exactly that, offering a cathartic experience for many who will relate to his disappointment and disgust at flaws he perceives in both himself and society. Divorced at 41, C.K. declares that one of the biggest differences between himself and young singles is his pessimism: "I know too much to be single[.....
- www.punknews.org
2011-12-19
★★★★★
2010 was arguably the most successful year of comedian Louis C.K.'s career. His autobiographically based program on the FX network, "Louie", quickly became a critical and cult hit. The show was renewed for a second season barely a month after its premiere, an especially triumphant verdict for C.K. considering his first starring vehicle, "Lucky Louie", was cancelled by HBO in 2006 following its freshman campaign. The show's acclaim coincided with increased recognition of C.K...
- pitchfork.com
2011-01-19