Box of Danger: The Complete Nick Danger Casebook

Firesign Theatre - Box of Danger: The Complete Nick Danger Casebook

Box of Danger: The Complete Nick Danger Casebook
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Artist: Firesign Theatre
Edition: Music CD
Format: Box set
CD Release Date: 2008-09-30
Music Label: Shout Factory
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. The Further Adventures of Nick Danger (Cut 'Em Off at the Past)
  2. Young Guy Motor Detective
  3. School for Actors
Music CD 2
  1. The Case of the Missing Shoe: Episode 1 - Firesign Theatre, Austin, Philip
  2. The Case of the Missing Shoe: Episode 2 - Firesign Theatre, Austin, Philip
  3. The Case of the Missing Shoe: Episode 3 - Firesign Theatre, Austin, Philip
  4. The Case of the Missing Shoe: Episode 4 - Firesign Theatre, Austin, Philip
  5. The Case of the Missing Shoe: Episode 5 - Firesign Theatre, Austin, Philip
  6. Frame Me Pretty, Pt. 1: Straight Up
  7. Frame Me Pretty, Pt. 2: With a Twist
  8. Frame Me Pretty, Pt. 3: On the Rocks
  9. The Case of the Missing General - Firesign Theatre,
  10. Nick Danger Meets E.T. - Firesign Theatre, Austin
Music CD 3
  1. The Three Faces of Al, Pt. 1
  2. The Three Faces of Al, Pt. 2
  3. Back from the Shadows, Pt. 1: He Walks Again by Night - Firesign Theatre, Firesign Theatre
  4. Back from the Shadows, Pt. 2: The Same Old Place - Firesign Theatre, Firesign Theatre
  5. Back from the Shadows, Pt. 3: Hold It Right There! - Firesign Theatre, Firesign Theatre
  6. Shack Out on the Alien Highway, Pt. 1: Nick Begins the Case
  7. Shack Out on the Alien Highway, Pt. 2: The Case Continues
  8. Shack Out on the Alien Highway, Pt. 3: The Suspects Segue
Music CD 4
  1. Shack Out on the Alien Highway, Pt. 4: Shack-Out
  2. Shack Out on the Alien Highway, Pt. 5: Shack-In
  3. Shack Out on the Alien Highway, Pt. 6: Six Months Later
  4. Shack Out on the Alien Highway, Pt. 7: Where Were We Now?
  5. Lucky Liability - Firesign Theatre, Proctor, Phil
  6. A St. Nick Dangerous Christmas Eve
  7. Snakehead Symphony
  8. Scaled Down Danger

Music reviews of Box of Danger: The Complete Nick Danger Casebook

Music Review: A mixed bag
Rating: 4 Stars

While there are gems in this box set, there is bit of so-so material. "The Further Adventures of Nick Danger" (aka "Cut 'em off at the Past!") is, of course, brilliant, but most Firesign fans already own that. "Three Faces of Al," which I had never heard before is quite enjoyable, though doesn't approach the genius of the original. "The Case of the Missing Shoe" has some great moments. The first three Parts of "Shack Out on the Alien Highway" are completely improvised and just don't work. But parts 4 through 7 are partially scripted and quite funny. If you're a hard core Firesign fan you have to have this, unless you have copies of all the tracks, including a bootlegged live performance.

Description of Box of Danger: The Complete Nick Danger Casebook

The Firesign Theatre's Box of Danger: The Complete Nick Danger Casebook turns the spotlight on the legendary comedy troupe's most famous creation: Nick Danger, Third Eye. This 4-CD box set assembles for the first time such legendary skits as "Cut 'Em Off at the Past," "The Case of the Missing Shoe," "The Three Faces of Al," plus a wealth of rare and unreleased items from Nick's tattered casebook.

Danger is Firesign's take on the hard-boiled detective character, with firstperson narration and crazy adventures that often involve mistaken identity, and of course there's always a dangerous dame. The skits spoof the conventions of those old detective radio shows, right down to the special effects, the sponsors, the on-air host, the convoluted plots and just about anything else that one might have heard on a classic serial. Formed in 1967, the Firesign Theater revolutionized recorded comedy by introducing a surreal sensibility that endeared them to hippies of the `60s and `70s as well as stoners and slackers of the `80s, `90s and beyond. They have released more than 30 albums--for Columbia, Rhino, and other labels--and their 1994 reunion show was so successful that they renewed their partnership for a slew of new albums, taking them right into the 21st century.

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