Released 15 years ago this June
Alpocalypse
"Weird Al" Yankovic · 2011
84 min · 22 tracks · comedy rock · nerdcore · parody music
A playful fusion of satire and catchy melodies that critiques modern culture through humorous storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful satire for lighthearted moments
- short bursts of catchy humor
- dynamic pacing with comedic relief
- sing-along fun with friends
- for party atmospheres
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of serious themes
- prefer long, introspective pieces
Where this album fits
- Themes
- celebrity culture critique· government secrecy satire· viral internet trends
- Career context
- "Alpocalypse" is Weird Al Yankovic's 13th studio album, released during a career resurgence following his 2006 album "Straight Outta Lynwood." At this point, he had solidified his status as a pop culture icon, having experienced renewed visibility due to viral internet trends and his continued relevance in music parodies.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flight of the Conchords· Tenacious D· The Lonely Island
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
-
I Told You I Was Freaky by Flight of the Conchords — Combines humor and catchy melodies while satirizing modern relationships and pop culture.The Pick of Destiny by Tenacious D — Merges comedic storytelling with rock anthems, critiquing fame and the music industry in a playful way.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Perform This Way 2:54
- 2 CNR 3:21
- 3 TMZ 3:40
- 4 Skipper Dan 4:01
- 5 Polka Face 4:47
- 6 Craigslist 4:53
- 7 Party in the CIA 2:56
- 8 Ringtone 3:24
- 9 Another Tattoo 2:49
- 10 If That Isn’t Love 3:48
- 11 Whatever You Like 3:41
- 12 Stop Forwarding That Crap to Me 5:42
Disc 2
- 1 CNR 2:52
- 2 TMZ 3:37
- 3 Skipper Dan 3:45
- 4 Craigslist 4:55
- 5 Party in the CIA 2:24
- 6 Ringtone 3:39
- 7 Another Tattoo 3:01
- 8 If That Isn’t Love 3:39
- 9 Whatever You Like 3:57
- 10 Stop Forwarding That Crap to Me 6:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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