Permanent Record: Al in the Box
"Weird Al" Yankovic · 1994
179 min · 50 tracks · comedy rock · nerdcore · parody music
A whimsical collection of parody hits that humorously dissect pop culture and music clichés.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical humor for lighthearted moments
- quick bursts of catchy fun
- nostalgic takes on culture
- for sing-along gatherings
- ideal for playful road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of serious themes
- prefer lengthy, cohesive albums
Where this album fits
- Themes
- early '90s grunge satire· food culture parody· celebrity absurdity
- Career context
- 'Weird Al' Yankovic was riding high on his success during the early '90s, having released several successful albums prior to 'Permanent Record: Al in the Box'. This compilation, released in 1994, followed his critically acclaimed album 'Off the Deep End' (1992) and showcased his unique blend of comedy and musical talent, solidifying his place in the comedy rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flight of the Conchords· Tenacious D· The Lonely Island
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Tenacious D by Tenacious D — Combines humor with rock, featuring absurd lyrics that parody rock stereotypes and culture.Incredibad by The Lonely Island — Blends comedy and music with satirical takes on pop culture, similar to 'Weird Al’s' playful style.Flight of the Conchords by Flight of the Conchords — Offers witty, humorous songs that critique everyday life and culture, echoing 'Weird Al’s' approach.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 My Bologna (Capitol Records single version) 2:23
- 2 Another One Rides the Bus 2:38
- 3 Happy Birthday (Placebo E.P. version) 2:39
- 4 I Love Rocky Road 2:37
- 5 Ricky 2:38
- 6 Polkas on 45 4:22
- 7 Midnight Star 4:37
- 8 Eat It 3:23
- 9 Mr. Popeil 4:44
- 10 I Lost on Jeopardy 3:30
- 11 Buy Me a Condo 3:54
- 12 King of Suede 4:14
Disc 2
- 1 Yoda 3:59
- 2 This Is the Life 3:07
- 3 Like a Surgeon 3:33
- 4 One More Minute 4:05
- 5 I Want a New Duck 3:05
- 6 Dare to Be Stupid 3:30
- 7 Hooked on Polkas 3:26
- 8 Addicted to Spuds 3:53
- 9 Dog Eat Dog 3:45
- 10 Here’s Johnny 3:27
- 11 Living With a Hernia 3:22
- 12 Christmas at Ground Zero 3:12
Disc 3
- 1 Lasagna 2:49
- 2 Good Old Days 3:24
- 3 Fat 3:39
- 4 Melanie 4:01
- 5 I Think I’m a Clone Now 3:20
- 6 You Make Me 3:07
- 7 Alimony 3:17
- 8 UHF (single version) 3:51
- 9 Money for Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies 3:14
- 10 The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota 6:50
- 11 Spam 3:03
- 12 Generic Blues 4:35
Disc 4
- 1 Polka Your Eyes Out 3:53
- 2 You Don’t Love Me Anymore 4:04
- 3 Smells Like Nirvana 3:45
- 4 When I Was Your Age 4:38
- 5 I Can’t Watch This 3:31
- 6 Trigger Happy 3:47
- 7 Taco Grande 3:46
- 8 Bedrock Anthem 3:44
- 9 Harvey the Wonder Hamster 0:24
- 10 Achy Breaky Song 3:25
- 11 Livin’ in the Fridge 3:36
- 12 Frank’s 2000″ TV 4:07
- 13 Jurassic Park 3:57
- 14 Headline News 3:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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