The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic
"Weird Al" Yankovic · 2009
154 min · 38 tracks · comedy rock · nerdcore · parody music
A delightful pastiche of humor and musical parody that celebrates pop culture with infectious melodies.
Why this album works
This compilation album reached number 10 on the Billboard 200 and solidified Yankovic's impact on pop culture by presenting a retrospective of his career. It highlights his unique ability to blend humor with music, influencing countless comedians and musicians in the parody genre, making it a significant cultural artifact within the comedy rock scene.
- Career context
- "Weird Al" Yankovic was already an established figure in the comedy music scene by the time this compilation was released in 2009, showcasing tracks from his prolific career starting from his debut in 1983. This album encapsulates his journey through various musical styles and pop culture references, serving as an accessible introduction for new listeners while delighting longtime fans with familiar favorites.
- 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 Another One Rides the Bus 2:36
- 2 Polkas on 45 4:20
- 3 Eat It Standout 3:21
- 4 I Lost on Jeopardy 3:28
- 5 Yoda 3:57
- 6 One More Minute 4:04
- 7 Like a Surgeon 3:31
- 8 Dare to Be Stupid 3:26
- 9 Dog Eat Dog 3:44
- 10 Lasagna 2:47
- 11 Melanie 3:59
- 12 Fat 3:37
- 13 UHF (single version) 3:51
- 14 The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota 6:48
- 15 Trigger Happy 3:47
- 16 Smells Like Nirvana Standout 3:45
- 17 You Don’t Love Me Anymore 4:02
- 18 Bedrock Anthem 3:42
- 19 Frank’s 2000″ TV 4:06
- 20 Jurassic Park 3:55
Disc 2
- 1 Since You’ve Been Gone 1:23
- 2 Amish Paradise Standout 3:21
- 3 Gump 2:12
- 4 Everything You Know Is Wrong 3:49
- 5 The Night Santa Went Crazy (Extra Gory version) 4:02
- 6 Your Horoscope for Today 4:00
- 7 It’s All About the Pentiums 3:36
- 8 The Saga Begins 5:30
- 9 Albuquerque 11:24
- 10 eBay 3:37
- 11 Bob 2:30
- 12 Hardware Store 3:46
- 13 I’ll Sue Ya 3:53
- 14 Canadian Idiot 2:24
- 15 Pancreas 3:51
- 16 Don’t Download This Song 3:55
- 17 White & Nerdy 2:52
- 18 Trapped in the Drive-Thru 10:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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