How great is "I'll Be Mellow When I'm Dead"?

[Killingsworth]

I do like the fast pace and intensity of it. It's definitely one of the more memorable originals from the first album.

[Kevbo1987]

I used to strongly dislike this song, along with "Such a Groovy Guy," but I've come around to it relatively recently. Like Anth said, it's not laugh-out-loud funny, but it has subtle humor, and it has a great melody.

[TMBJon]

So just to be clear, nine people came in here and expressed their view that they dislike this song, but not one of them is willing to speak up and admit it? Cowards!!!

[OneWAY]

That is odd! Usually the naysayers are the most vocal, and that goes for pretty much everything.

[Big Spoon]

I'll admit, I wasn't a huge fan of this when I was younger, but it's easily become among my more favorite tracks on the first album over the years.

[JEDM]

Of all the originals from the first album, this is the stand-out. How could anyone (let alone 9 people) not even think it's good?

[avesjohn]

I don't think it's great, just good, but either way definitely a highlight of the otherwise mostly unremarkable first album. Like some of the other songs on the album, it takes some time to appreciate; it's certainly grown on me.

This makes me the first person to not vote "great" and also speak up about my opinion. Yeah, I'm manly like that.

[algonacchick]

I think it's a good song. It's also my motto.

[amzo39]

people who don't like this song are probably like business majors

[Yankomaniac]

Didn't see this poll before. Obviously it is just downright amazing. I don't think anyone who didn't like it could actually come up with any descent reason why except for just not liking it compared to other songs by Al. It's catchy, funny, punk rockin' original. What's to not like? I really enjoy Bermuda's drum tracks on it, specially how he nails the crashes on the verses and the little high-hat touch coming back in. Great track all around and yes, one of the best on the first ALbum.