Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
"Weird Al" Yankovic · 2022
78 min · 46 tracks · comedy rock · nerdcore · parody music
A whimsical blend of parody and nostalgia, capturing the essence of 'Weird Al' through playful reimaginings.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful nostalgia for childhood favorites
- quick bursts of humor and
- light-hearted sing-alongs with friends
- wave-like pacing for varied attention
- short tracks for easy replay
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking serious or deep themes
- prefer longer, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Themes
- nostalgic parodies· pop culture commentary· 1980s childhood memories
- Career context
- 'Weird Al' Yankovic released this soundtrack in 2022, during a renaissance in his career marked by renewed interest thanks to a biopic film. Following decades of influential comedy music, this album revisits some of his classic tracks with fresh arrangements and new takes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flight of the Conchords· Tenacious D· The Lonely Island
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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I Told You I Was Freaky by Flight of the Conchords — Shares a similar blend of humor and musicality with playful takes on pop culture.Incredibad by The Lonely Island — Combines comedy and catchy hooks, poking fun at various aspects of modern life and music.Flood by They Might Be Giants — Features whimsical lyrics and catchy melodies, often with a nostalgic twist reminiscent of childhood themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Don’t Know Anything (dialogue) 0:10
- 2 My Bologna (2022 version) 2:09
- 3 I Love Rocky Road (2022 version) 2:35
- 4 Another One Rides the Bus (2022 version) 2:34
- 5 Eat It 3:18
- 6 Like a Surgeon (2022 version) 3:23
- 7 Amish Paradise (2022 version) 3:19
- 8 Now You Know 5:18
- 9 Dr. Demento Opening Theme (Pico & Sepulveda) 1:33
- 10 Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out the Barrel) 1:32
- 11 Helena Polka 0:31
- 12 The Chicken Dance aka The Bird Dance 2:43
- 13 Clarinet Polka 0:35
- 14 Beat on the Brat 0:19
- 15 Bowling With the Devil 0:13
- 16 The Cobra Pit 1:08
- 17 Demento’s Pool Party 4:08
- 18 You’re All a Bunch of Slaves (instrumental) 1:32
- 19 Guadalajara 1:15
- 20 Back From the Dead 0:45
- 21 Weird 0:53
- 22 The Accordion 2:09
- 23 Hay Boy 0:43
- 24 The Closet 1:43
- 25 Epiphany 0:51
- 26 Cracked the Code 1:12
- 27 On the Spot 0:35
- 28 A Rare Gift 0:46
- 29 My Parents 1:11
- 30 Write Your Own Songs 1:21
- 31 LSD Trip 2:06
- 32 Al and Madonna 3:07
- 33 A Parody of “Eat It” 1:35
- 34 Drunk Driving 0:54
- 35 You’re All I’ve Got 0:33
- 36 Diner Kidnapping 1:22
- 37 Heart of the Jungle 1:23
- 38 Certified Platinum 1:28
- 39 It’s All Business 2:37
- 40 The Factory 1:23
- 41 Dad Apologizes 2:08
- 42 Raised Amish 3:10
- 43 It’s Nothing 0:57
- 44 Would You Be My Son? 0:38
- 45 Al’s Speech 1:29
- 46 In Memoriam 2:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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