Jon Mick’s second stand-up record is a disturbing beauty indeed. The Edmonton based comedian goes for all the right weird spots on this one: depression, excessive gaming, obesity, elaborate masturbation, douche-bag doctors, and much more. Like his debut independent stand-up release, Who Knew?, Beard Milk was recorded live at Edmonton’s awesome Wunderbar. Compared to his first release, Beard Milk is decidedly darker, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially if you enjoy laughing at the misery of others (as I do)… so long as it’s delivered with the self-deprecating aplomb of a true pro. As the great Dr. Thompson said, “When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.” With gut-busting riffs on everything from cat-masturbation to vaginal taste-buds, Jon Mick displays he’s certainly a fucking pro with this one. Pick it up, but only if you yourself are a certifiable weirdo. You’ve been warned. (Old Ugly Recording Co, olduglyco.com) Sheldon Birnie