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.
Why this album works
'Permanent Record: Al in the Box' is notable for encapsulating 'Weird Al's' most popular songs up to that point, achieving significant commercial success and reaching gold certification. The album reflects his influence on pop culture, particularly through parodies like 'Smells Like Nirvana', which showcased his ability to critique mainstream music while engaging a wide audience.
- Best for
- whimsical humor for lighthearted moments quick bursts of catchy fun nostalgic takes on culture
- 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
- Ricky Martin· Christina Aguilera· Prince· Mandy Moore· No Doubt· Madonna· Alanis Morissette· Backstreet Boys
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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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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