Stephen Lynch - Live at The El Rey

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Summary: wonderful
Review: for those who loved his comedy central special this is a wonderful show that you shouldn't miss. it has all the songs you heard on tv but its not been edited like the tv specials were. I have since seen stephen lynch live, the dvd is well worth it if you dont have the 40+ dollars to see him live, the act is virtually identical.

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Summary: Hilarious but. . .
Review: I first saw Stephen Lynch on his Comedy Central special and thought he was one of the funniest comedians I had ever seen. Not a guy that basically tells jokes, he is instead a musician and songwriter who writes some of the funniest original songs imaginable. So, when I saw his DVD, I thought I'd take a look.

It is, of course, very funny. Many of his best songs are here in some form or another. The performances of "Baby," "Special," "Gay," "Taxi Driver" and "D & D" were highlights for me.
But, to be honest, I was a little disappointed overall. "Lullaby," a personal favorite, was relegated to the bonus features and was a studio clip. The opening sequence in the green room started funny but went on way too long. And I just happen not to be a fan of venues in which the audience over-participates. I would rather just be able to enjoy the songs.

What I'd rather see on DVD is that Comedy Central special which I enjoyed a lot more. I love his CDs but, without his facial expressions, you're missing out. So, for now, I recommend this.

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Summary: This is one funny monkey!
Review: I laughed, I cried, I may have pee'd a little in my pants. Stephen Lynch is hillarious. I have several audio CD's of his material, and have seen him live. This DVD recreates the small venue atmosphere where Stephen thrives. You will not stop laughing until the DVD is over. Beware, however, it starts out kind of slow. The "pre-show" ritual skit should have been replaced by the "Tour Diary" from the extra's part of the disc.

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Summary: Funny as Hell
Review: If you grew up with any sense of Christian or Catholic dogma you will surely need to repent after watching this one .. or risk going straight to hell in a handbasket! The fundamentalists surely think Lynch is the Anti-Christ.

Armed only with his acoustic guitar and boyish charm, Lynch articulates some of the silliest, crudest and creative stories you will ever hear recorded. The DVD "extra's" are also well worth the price of admission!

This is a great DVD for anyone not familiar with Stephen Lynch. Although those already familiar with him will find some of the material redundant, this DVD will still make you laugh as it captures all Lynch's characteristic facial grimacing and hysterical mannerisms which are missed on his audio CDs. Those who've seen him live will know what I'm talking about.

If you like to laugh, and sexual topics, vuglarity and "over the edge humor" don't offend you, join Lynch for an intimate night recorded live at the El Ray Theatre in Los Angeles.

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Summary: "It was a dark and stormy mind..."
Review: If you like your musical humor with a dash of "Hell-in-a-handbasket," Mr. Lynch is The Man.

This DVD features selections from his two albums, as well as some new stuff. (But, not his newest. He and Mitch Hedberg are touring, and Stephen is STILL adding to the repertoire.)

Stephen is a quick-witted comedian and a talented musician. His vocal control is quite impressive, and his voice melds well with his guitar.

This material is NOT for the faint of heart. I wouldn't leave this one in teh DVD player when Grandma was coming to dinner. Unless, of course, Grandma was at Woodstock.

Favorite tracks:

SPECIAL: (An ode to a "special" childhood friend)
This one works better as video than on his first album.

PRIEST: (A lamentation)
Any altar boy who WASN'T permanently traumatized by his clergified loss of innocence will get a real kick outta THIS one.

GRANDFATHER: (Just plain evil)
This is one of my favorite Lynch tunes. Face it. We all have a little sociopath in us, screaming to get out.

SUPERHERO: (A lesson for the kiddies)
This song gives Stephen a chance to showcase how fast he can think. If you go see Lynch live, have one ready!

CRAIG: (A biblical chapter you may have missed)
It's tough living in the shadow of a celebrity relative. Pity poor Craig. Then, party with him.

FOR THE LADIES: (A tender bit of mortification)
The best part of this song is watching the reactions on the faces of the audience after Stephen sings the last line. Those few frames are worth the price of the DVD.

Stephen brings out pal Mark Teich for a few numbers, as well as his brother, Drew. These guys are having a lot of fun, and it shows.

Plenty of bonus goodies, too. If you believe that "Funny is funny," grab this one up.

Rating:
Summary: very funny
Review: Im a huge stephen lynch fan. I couldn't stop laughing. He's hilarious. This DVD is abseloutely worth buying.

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Summary: My Age Is Showing
Review: My husband and I have loved both of Stephen Lynch's shows on Comdedy Central, so we really wanted this DVD. Well, guess we have crossed over that generational line, because this DVD was a real disappointment. This show is geared to a young, male, frat-house, beer-drinking, pot-smoking audience. If you fall into that category, you will probably love it because he is talented and adorable -- it just wasn't for us. We weren't shocked by the endless expletives or by his material, we just got bored with his antics long before the end of the performance.

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Summary: He's the best!!!!
Review: The only way i can describe stephen is an adam sandler on crack. If you find jack black, adam sandler, or any of those sick and twisted comedians funny you will love stephen lynch. Hope you enjoy the movie as much as i did.

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Summary: Great DVD!!!
Review: This DVD contains all the hilarious, shocking, sometimes sickening humor of Stephen Lynch with no editing for content - you get to see the raw humor the way it was meant to be seen: LIVE. He's got a great live show and always manages to pull the audience into the act. This guy is seriously funny!

To comment on another reviewer's one-star review: Of course this isn't like the Comedy Central Special - that was made for cable TV and he had to choose content that could be shown at any time. If you were happy with the Comedy Central episode (which really was pretty good considering he had to use his most tame material) then you should start with his CD's to get an idea of how he amps up the "raunch" factor.

Bottom line: Stephen Lynch is a talented writer and musician, and he uses those talents to crack people up. His humor is sometimes light, sometimes raunchy, and sometimes downright disgusting - you'll wince at some jokes, but find yourself laughing soon after...

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Summary: Not Like the Comedy Central Special
Review: Wow what a step backwards. Not at all like the Comedy Central Special. If you like foul language, drugs, and screaming then this is for you. This DVD contains jokes about SIDS, Coat Hanger Abortions, and Catholic Priest Sex Offensenses. Topics that are never funny. I regret buying this DVD. I watched it once and threw it away. He could be so much better if he cleaned up his act.