Bill Hicks - Relentless
Review by Luca
Relentless, the third album by the late American comedian Bill Hicks, is a powerful and thought-provoking collection of material that showcases his unique brand of humor and social commentary. Released in 1992, the album features Hicks' signature blend of acerbic wit, political insight, and philosophical musings, delivered with an intensity and passion that has become his trademark.
Throughout the album, Hicks tackles a range of controversial topics, from religion and politics to drug use and consumerism. His biting satire and incisive commentary are matched by his impeccable timing and delivery, making each joke and observation all the more impactful.
One of the standout moments on the album is Hicks' infamous "It's Just a Ride" bit, in which he offers a poignant and inspiring perspective on life and death. The bit is a testament to Hicks' ability to combine humor and pathos in a way that is both hilarious and deeply moving.
Table of Contents
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- FLAC size: 1694.6 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Greetings | 1:20 | |
| Sanctity Of Life | 2:50 | |
| Great Times on Drugs | 11:23 | |
| Drugs | 01:15 | |
| Fyffe, Alabama | ||
| Drugs & Music | ||
| My Point | ||
| The Sanctity of Life | 2:50 | |
| Religion | ||
| Rockers Against Drugs Suck | 2:10 | |
| Killer Idea | 3:02 | |
| Sex on Trial | 3:7 | |
| Relentless | 60:00 | |
| Beelzebozo | ||
| Beezlebozo | 1:7 | |
| The Sanctity Of Life | 2:51 | |
| Chicks Dig Jerks | 4:46 | |
| Sexual Thought | ||
| Time for a Question | 01:15 | |
| Summer Trip | 1:26 | |
| Chicks DIg Jerks | ||
| Drugs Have Done Good Things | 1:19 | |
| The News | 1:19 | |
| What Is Pornography? | 3:36 | |
| News | 1:19 | |
| The War | 12:9 | |
| I Love My Job | 01:15 | |
| Smoking | 7:10 | |
| It's Just A Ride | 42:00 | |
| War | 12:10 | |
| Great Times On Drugs | 11:24 | |
| Intro / I Love My Job | ||
| Odd Beliefs | 0:49 | |
| A Killer Idea | 3:1 | |
| Time For A Question | ||
| I Don't Fit In / War | ||
| Sex On Trial | 3:08 |
Images
Catalog Numbers
- DOLOO2I-2
- RDVD10835
- RCD 10351
- INV 35003-2
- INV 35003-4
- LAFFC13
- RCD 10351 ADV
- CVR 15450
Labels
- Dolphin
- Rykodisc
- Invasion Recordings
- Laughing Stock
- Beyond Home Entertainment
- Columbia Tristar Home Video
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- DVD
- DVD-Video
- PAL
- Reissue
- MPO Pressing
- WEA Mfg. Olyphant Pressing
- Cassette
- Disque Americ Pressing
- Repress
- Disctronics pressing
- Promo
- VHS
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Mixed At | Cedar Creek Recording |
| Licensed From | Invasion Recordings |
| Manufactured By | BMG Arista / Ariola Limited |
| Distributed By | BMG Arista / Ariola Limited |
| Edited At | Cedar Creek Recording |
| Marketed By | Rykodisc |
| Pressed By | MPO |
| Produced For | Invasion Recordings |
| Recorded At | Laff Stop |
| Mastered At | DB Plus |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Invasion Group Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | Rykodisc |
| Glass Mastered At | Nimbus |
| Licensed To | Rykodisc |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Design Concept | Bill Hicks, Josh Weinstein |
| Engineer | Fred Remmert |
| Performer | Bill Hicks |
| Photography By | Greg Mellong, John Dobratz |
| Cover | Greg Mellong, John Dobratz |
| Producer | Kevin Booth |
| Design | Steven Jurgensmeyer |
| Edited By | Fred Remmert |
| Mixed By | Fred Remmert |
| Executive-Producer | Peter Casperson, Steven Saporta |
| Mastered By | Eddie Garcia |
| Recorded By | Kevin Booth |
| Written-By | Bill Hicks (tracks: 1 to 14) |
| Artwork By | Bill Hicks, Josh Weinstein |
| Photography | Greg Mellang, John Dobratz |
| Art Direction | Alley Rutzel |
| Directed By | Chris Bould |
| Executive Producer | Charles Brand |
Notes
- Recorded December 14th to 17th 1991. Mixed & edited at Cedar Creek Studio (Austin, TX).
- Montreal International Comedy Festival 1991. Certificate 18.
- Recorded at The Laff Stop (aka The Capital City Comedy Club), Austin, TX (Novermeber 14, 15, 16, 17, 1991)
- Edited and mixed at Cedar Creek Studio, Austin, TX
- Mastered at DB Plus, NYC
- ℗ 1992 Invasion Group Ltd.
- © 1997 Rykodisc
- Printed in the USA. Manufactured in Canada.
- Mixed & edited at Cedar Creek Studio (Austin, TX).
- Mixed and edited at Cedar Creek Studio, Austin, Texas.
- Mastered by Eddie Garcia, DB Plus, NYC.
- Pressed by Disctronics UK division according to matrix/SID codes. Rear cover states "Printed in the USA. Manufactured in Canada" – most likely signifying reuse of original artwork. There are three other issues sharing the same cat.no:
- Bill Hicks - Relentless – pressed by Disque Americ
- Bill Hicks - Relentless – pressed by MPO
- Bill Hicks - Relentless – pressed by WEA Mfg. Olyphant
- Track durations not listed on issue – taken from MediaMonkey 4.1.
- [Booklet:]
- Recorded at The Laff Stop (aka The Capital City Comedy Club), Austin, TX (November 14, 15, 16, 17, 1991).
- [Rear cover inlay:]
- © 1997 Rykodisc.
- Australian Region 4 DVD release of 'Relentless', includes 'It's Just A Ride' documentary as a bonus feature.
- Advance version.
- Advance copy of 'Relentless' for promotional use only.
- UK VHS release of 'Relentless'
- 'The material on this video was recorded during a season of Bill Hicks at Centaur Theatre during the annual Just for Laughs Comedy Festival held at Montreal, Canada, in July 1991'
Barcodes
- Barcode: 9 399421 021222
- Barcode: 0014431083594
- Barcode: 0 14431 03512 8
- Matrix / Runout: RCD 10351 MPO 01 @@@@ 1 . 03
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L036
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 120A
- Label Code: LC2619
- Matrix / Runout: [WEA Mfg. Olyphant logo] Y12450 A4 P2 310351-2 04 [M2S4 CI moulded]
- Mastering SID Code: IFP L903
- Mould SID Code: IFP 2U6B
- Barcode (Scanned): 008203500327
- Barcode: 5 022739 001344
- Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): DADR OVVB2<910>RCD10351
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L485
- Mould SID Code: IFPI910A
- Label Code: LC 2619
- Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): DISCTRONICS RCD 10351 01
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L501
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 8741
About Bill Hicks
Born Dec 16 1961. Died Feb 26 1994.
American stand-up comedian, political and social satirist.
As well as the recordings of his performances listed below (some released during his lifetime, some posthumously) there is a collection of letters, lyrics and routines entitled Love All the People.
Biography: American Scream: The Bill Hicks Story by Cynthia True.
Real Name
- William Melvin Hicks
Name Vars
- B. Hicks
- Country Bill Hicks
- Hicks
