Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 7:34 pm
Like A Surgeon: It still stands up as an awesome parody, even after almost 20 years. I think that has a lot to do with the original song's popularity, as well as Weird Al's voice, which mimics Madonna's quite well. I love the beginning of the song, and at the end, where the heart beats are joined in with the music. The video only adds to it, in my opinion, making it one of Al's best works. 10/10.
Dare To Be Stupid: A strong style parody of Devo ... and the video is very enjoyable. It's not one of my favorites on the album, but it's way up there. 9/10.
I Want A New Duck: I love the "Shows me how to get down ... get it" part (because the first couple times I heard the song, I really didn't ... I thought he was talking about Disco Duck or something, getting down and getting funky ... and then it hit me ... ohhhh, THAT kinda down!) ... beyond that, however, most of the lyrics kinda fell flat. I like the music, though ... and the quacks are cool. 7/10.
One More Minute: I have about three or four VERY TOP WEIRD AL ORIGINAL songs, and this is one of them. I love this song. I love the video. I love singing along with it while my fiance is in the car. And I love the live performance of it. It's like every thing you want to say to someone who dumps you, but just aren't weird enough to do it. 10/10.
Yoda: A somewhat clever parody of "Lola" ... a little out dated now (The Saga Begins kinda picks up where it left off, I guess). So, just listening to it on the album isn't really my favorite thing. However, watching it live is awesome ... especially the chant. Just amazing. They should re-release this album with the chant included. 8/10.
George Of The Jungle: I think it's hilarious that he included this song on the album. It just seems to fit so well with the over all theme. I don't know ... I just get a chuckle when I hear it. As far as the song itself goes ... well, it's kinda blah. But that's what makes it so funny. 7/10.
Slime Creatures From Outer Space: This song grates on my nerves. Not really sure why. It's one of the few WAY songs that I just can't find many good things to say about (well, another one is coming up next, but overall I REALLY like the majority of them). 4/10.
Girls Just Want To Have Lunch: Knowing that Al was kinda forced to include this song on the album, I'd have to say this is one of his worst parodies. It's no where near as creative and genius as his other works. And ... man ... I hate his voice on this song. He sounds angry, irritated, somewhat nasty. 2/10.
This Is The Life: I enjoy this song every time I hear it. I like the music style, and the glee that seems to come Al as he is singing (I guess it makes up for the above listed song). And the video is great also (I especially like the part at the end where Al is standing with his arms outstretched and wiggling his fingers as the chandelier falls). Four videos from one CD is pretty cool! 10/10.
Cable TV: Not quite as good as some of his other songs along the same vein (Couch Potato and I Can't Watch This come to mind), but still an enjoyable listen. 8/10.
Hooked On Polkas: In my opinion, ALL of his polkas are amazing ... and I always have problems ranking them in any kind of order (although Bohemian and Polka Power! are normally one and two). With that said, this is one of my favorite songs on the album ... just because I like his polkas so much. 10/10
Over All Rating: Average based on above numbers ... 7.72/10 ... but I will give it an 8/10, because it is a fairly awesome album with the exception of a couple songs.
Dare To Be Stupid: A strong style parody of Devo ... and the video is very enjoyable. It's not one of my favorites on the album, but it's way up there. 9/10.
I Want A New Duck: I love the "Shows me how to get down ... get it" part (because the first couple times I heard the song, I really didn't ... I thought he was talking about Disco Duck or something, getting down and getting funky ... and then it hit me ... ohhhh, THAT kinda down!) ... beyond that, however, most of the lyrics kinda fell flat. I like the music, though ... and the quacks are cool. 7/10.
One More Minute: I have about three or four VERY TOP WEIRD AL ORIGINAL songs, and this is one of them. I love this song. I love the video. I love singing along with it while my fiance is in the car. And I love the live performance of it. It's like every thing you want to say to someone who dumps you, but just aren't weird enough to do it. 10/10.
Yoda: A somewhat clever parody of "Lola" ... a little out dated now (The Saga Begins kinda picks up where it left off, I guess). So, just listening to it on the album isn't really my favorite thing. However, watching it live is awesome ... especially the chant. Just amazing. They should re-release this album with the chant included. 8/10.
George Of The Jungle: I think it's hilarious that he included this song on the album. It just seems to fit so well with the over all theme. I don't know ... I just get a chuckle when I hear it. As far as the song itself goes ... well, it's kinda blah. But that's what makes it so funny. 7/10.
Slime Creatures From Outer Space: This song grates on my nerves. Not really sure why. It's one of the few WAY songs that I just can't find many good things to say about (well, another one is coming up next, but overall I REALLY like the majority of them). 4/10.
Girls Just Want To Have Lunch: Knowing that Al was kinda forced to include this song on the album, I'd have to say this is one of his worst parodies. It's no where near as creative and genius as his other works. And ... man ... I hate his voice on this song. He sounds angry, irritated, somewhat nasty. 2/10.
This Is The Life: I enjoy this song every time I hear it. I like the music style, and the glee that seems to come Al as he is singing (I guess it makes up for the above listed song). And the video is great also (I especially like the part at the end where Al is standing with his arms outstretched and wiggling his fingers as the chandelier falls). Four videos from one CD is pretty cool! 10/10.
Cable TV: Not quite as good as some of his other songs along the same vein (Couch Potato and I Can't Watch This come to mind), but still an enjoyable listen. 8/10.
Hooked On Polkas: In my opinion, ALL of his polkas are amazing ... and I always have problems ranking them in any kind of order (although Bohemian and Polka Power! are normally one and two). With that said, this is one of my favorite songs on the album ... just because I like his polkas so much. 10/10
Over All Rating: Average based on above numbers ... 7.72/10 ... but I will give it an 8/10, because it is a fairly awesome album with the exception of a couple songs.