AMG Review of More of the Best of Bill Cosby

Sean Carruthers
All Music Guide

It's a testament to the strength of Bill Cosby's early albums for Warner Bros. that one best-of album wasn't enough to cover all the high points -- thus, this second compilation. While it's true that the material here isn't quite as good as that on the first best-of, it's all still right near the top of the pile, from reminiscences about raising his first two daughters to his earlier days in school -- whether smoking in the bathroom or hassling the shop teacher. The longest piece here is also the best: "Hofstra" details Cosby's involvement with one of the worst football teams ever, and with a very memorable game.