Fifty Eggs

Fifty Eggs

Editorial Reviews

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At this point in his career, Dan Bern has the "New Dylan" tag stuck like glue--especially because the acoustic guitar-slinger keeps recording songs like "Oh Sister," even if it's not the Dylan song of the same name. Of course, he's also hanging out with producer/pal Ani DiFranco, and he'll probably be dubbed the "New Ani" as well, and Bern, with his reedy voice, edgy wordplay, and fierce-yet-flip attitude really does sound like the bastard child of both. Pop culture references fall like rain from Bern's lips, as do PC clichés and righteous props (especially in the high-praising "Chick Singer") but all that clutter works well in his verbose, intriguing stuff. Check out "Cure for AIDS" and "Tiger Woods." --Michael Ruby

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Fifty Eggs

Fifty Eggs
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Buy New American Language instead
  • One Thing Real
  • Cholesterol
  • Excellent!
  • Is the title a Cool Hand Luke reference?
 Fifty Eggs
Dan Bern
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000062G8
Release Date: 1998-03-31

Tracks:

  1. Tiger Woods
  2. One Thing Real
  3. No Missing Link
  4. Oh Sister
  5. Cure For AIDS
  6. Chick Singers
  7. Different Worlds
  8. Everybody's Baby
  9. One Dance
  10. Jesus Freak
  11. Monica
  12. Rolling Away
  13. Bonus Track

Amazon.com

At this point in his career, Dan Bern has the "New Dylan" tag stuck like glue--especially because the acoustic guitar-slinger keeps recording songs like "Oh Sister," even if it's not the Dylan song of the same name. Of course, he's also hanging out with producer/pal Ani DiFranco, and he'll probably be dubbed the "New Ani" as well, and Bern, with his reedy voice, edgy wordplay, and fierce-yet-flip attitude really does sound like the bastard child of both. Pop culture references fall like rain from Bern's lips, as do PC clichés and righteous props (especially in the high-praising "Chick Singer") but all that clutter works well in his verbose, intriguing stuff. Check out "Cure for AIDS" and "Tiger Woods." --Michael Ruby

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Buy New American Language instead.......2003-01-01

I bought this album simply because I really liked Bern's more recent disc "New American Language." Unlike NAL, the lyrics on "Fifty Eggs" come across as forced and calculated, particularly the frequent four-letter words and overt sexual references. The songs are just a little too predictable, and at times cliched and contrived. (Not to discount what happened to Monica Seles, but comparing her to Jesus Christ is going a little overboard.) That being said, I would highly recommend New American Language. Songs like "Tape", "Black Tornado" and "Sweetness" are superb. Hopefully these are more representative of Bern's talent.

5 out of 5 stars One Thing Real.......2002-09-07

I acquired this album when several people I know recommended Dan Bern's music to me. I am a self-avowed Bob Dylan fan, and they assured me that if I liked Dylan I would love Dan Berg. Of course, I was being partially set up. When this Dylan-like voice erupted from my speakers singing 'Tiger Woods,' an exceptionally bawdy ode to anatomy, I was more than a little amazed. Yes, Dan Bern can sound a lot like Bob Dylan, but his mind is on a completely different planet.

Which is just fine by me. Who really needs a Dylan clone, one such artist is enough. It is a lot more fun to have the music stretch your head in a completely new direction and Bern is definitely headed there. It is a bit difficult to apply generalizations to his music. Often full of attitude or quirky, sometimes tender, always thoughtful. Just when you think you have got it figured out he tries something else. If 'Tiger Woods,' 'No Missing Link,' or 'Cure for AIDS' don't yank your chain you are a bit to stoic for me.

But just when you think "loud and brash," he changes styles. You find yourself listening to thoughtful ballads like 'One Thing Real,' 'One Dance,' or 'Monica.' He is also a master of the not quite love song. I'm not going to list any more of the songs, but I can assure you that they all have something special - something to consider or laugh about. Deceptively simple musically, his lyrics are every bit as rich as the man he sounds like.

Ani DiFranco plays an important part on this album, as side musician, backup vocal and producer. If anything, Bern has more in common with DiFranco than Dylan. He is up front with his feelings, impertinent with his questions, and brutally imaginative. He has definitely made a believer out of me. If you have a taste for the outlandish, this is an album to own.

1 out of 5 stars Cholesterol.......2002-04-15

Dan Bern's self-titled album was one of my top-5 all-time albums. So what happened between that and this one? It just comes across as unfinished and rough, which is a shame as the man has an amazing amount of talent. If you don't own "Dan Bern" by Bern, you should be ashamed of yourself. But if you bought and haven't yet sold "50 Eggs" to a record store's Used bin, the same is true.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2001-12-31

This is a really great CD. Everyone in my family loves it, and "Oh sister" is one of my favorite songs. Many of Bern's songs on FIFTY EGGS very funny. This CD made our road trip from Philadelphia, PA to Albuquerque, NM much more enjoyable. I highly recommend it.

5 out of 5 stars Is the title a Cool Hand Luke reference?.......2000-06-08

If you want warm and fuzzy, safe-as-mother's-milk music, stick with CSNY. If you want a challenging whack right up side your stupid head, Dan Bern is your man! This cd is amazing. "Tiger Woods" is unbelievably brilliant -- sheer in-your-face songwriting guts. I first heard it by chance on a compilation cd, noted the singer's name, then immediately went in search of his work. "Tiger Woods" is a must-hear for every wanna-be folkie singer-songwriter out there strumming a six string. Also noteworthy: "Oh, Sister" , "Monica", "Chick Singers". Every song on this cd is a winner.

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