Summary
Mr. Universe is the eighth album by American stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan. Released on August 28, 2012, it was made available on Gaffigan's website for $5 following previously successful $5 experiments by fellow comedian Louis C.K.[1] One dollar from every purchase of the album was donated to the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
| Mr. Universe | ||||
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| Released | August 28, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | February 25, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Comedy | |||
| Length | 74:14 | |||
| Label | Comedy Central Records | |||
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Release edit
The album was released by Comedy Central Records on August 28, 2012, and was also released with the same title on DVD. It was recorded on February 25, 2012, at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.
CD track listing edit
- 4 Kids
- Disney
- Photos
- Working Out
- Bodybuilders
- McDonald's
- Shoes
- Hotel
- Hotel Pools
- Whales
- Domino's
- Subway
- Vitamins
- ExtenZe
DVD release edit
Coinciding with the album release, the DVD was also made available on August 28, 2012.[2] It is the third of Gaffigan's stand up acts to be released to home video.[citation needed] The special was directed by Jay Karas. The outro music for the special was written and performed by fellow comedian Reggie Watts.
Reception edit
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| AllMusic |    [3] |
The album was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.
References edit
- ^ "Jim Gaffigan Reveals Why He Did the $5 Download and the Risks That Came With It (Q&A)". The Hollywood Reporter. April 12, 2012. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
- ^ Heisler, Steve. "Jim Gaffigan: Mr. Universe". AV Club. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
- ^ "Mr. Universe - Jim Gaffigan | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.