Album Review: James O’Hara, I Love You, and I am Tired

Toronto based comedian James O’Hara recently released his latest comedy album I Love You, and I am Tired and if your idea of a hilariously good time involves queer content, a hearty dash of good humoured self deprecation, parental struggles, and being a Weezer mega-fan then this album is for you.

Recorded at Comedy Bar before a lively crowd, eager to laugh and beat out the other audience (this was the second show being recorded) to be included on the album, O’Hara delivered a much well received hour-long set. His presence on stage is warm and inviting, he’s personable and the audience feels comfortably at home with him as does listening to the set on the album. As well, his transitions between jokes are seamless and natural, not awkwardly forced.

O’Hara entertains the crowd with stories about being featured as Comedian of the Month in Reader’s Digest where, after submitting pages of jokes for them to include, they chose his not-entirely-all-that-funny Edward Scissorhands bit to publish. His other hilarious and relatable stories include being a bisexual man reacting to a study by CNN as to whether bisexual men actually exist, coming out to his dad during a stand up performance, the world of e-sports and the colourful self-given names of the competitors, and his die-hard paid-to-join-the-fanclub love for Weezer. 

Whether you are already familiar with O’Hara’s presence in the Toronto stand up comedy scene or you are interested in new material to chuckle out loud at, James O’Hara’s I Love You, and I am Tired is worth checking out.

I Love You, and I am Tired was released September 16, 2022.
Listen to it here.