Goofy, self-indulgent and often quite entertaining,
Dork made it clear that
Adam Brodsky wasn't exactly going out of his way to be politically correct. The CD, which was recorded live at various Philadelphia clubs, is a bit uneven. But when
Brodsky really gets going, he can be highly clever. "Diesel Dyke" finds the irreverent anti-folk singer finding out that the woman he's attracted to is a lesbian, while "Jesus Owes Me $50" is a silly number in which
Brodsky (who is Jewish, by the way) loans Jesus Christ $50 but is unable to collect because Christ is crucified. A few Philadelphians found such humor offensive and tasteless -- this isn't a CD for prudes or those with delicate sensibilities. To his credit,
Brodsky isn't afraid to laugh at himself or to show some vulnerability, which is exactly what he does on "Diesel Dyke" and "My Soul Ain't Got No Soul," a tune that finds him expressing his admiration for African-American hip-hop culture but declaring that he could never be as hip himself. Although not perfect, this is a generally appealing CD that anti-folk enthusiasts should make a point of finding.