Himself (Bill Cosby album)

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Himself
Motown
ProducerSteve Barri
Bill Cosby chronology
Bill's Best Friend
(1978)
Himself
(1982)
Those of You with or Without Children, You'll Understand
(1986)

Himself is the 18th comedy album by

Motown Records
.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic
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Reception

Bill Cassel of

All Music Guide argued that the audio only version removed all distractions brought "his total mastery of his art [...] into sharper focus" and that it was "a professional comedian at the top of his game, toying with structure, timing, and tone, holding his audience with absolute confidence." Cassel did note that "times have changed" and also that with hindsight the tragic death of Cosby's son Ennis changes the tone of some moments.[1]

Track listing

  1. "The Dentist" - 5:59
  2. "Natural Childbirth" - 8:16
  3. "Brain Damage" - 4:20
  4. "Kill the Boy" - 4:07
  5. "Chocolate Cake for Breakfast" - 7:44
  6. "Same Thing Happens Every Night" - 7:56
  7. "The Grandparents" - 7:06

Awards

The album was nominated for a Grammy in the category Best Comedy album.[2]

References

  1. ^ Bill Cassel. "Bill Cosby Himself - Bill Cosby". AllMusic.
  2. Schenectady Gazette
    . The Daily Gazette Company. 1984-01-09. p. 12.

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