Just Great
Parodies of classics as well as originals such as "The Check's In The Mail" a personal favorite I had on my answering machine back when they used tape.
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A Glimpse Into the Life of a Most Odd Star
I like this album, but I can't bring myself to say I love it. Since this is his first album, it doesn't have the snazzy, razzle-dazzle polish of later works, but that's fine. It means we get more accordion in a more intimate setting. "Another One Rides the Bus" was actually recorded in the studio of the legendary Dr. Demento, and consists of Al on vocals and accordion, Steve Jay on accordion case (really!) with the good Doctor backing up on duck call. Simple, silly and inspired. The parodies are fun, but most of the original songs are little lackluster. I do have to admit I like "I'll Be Mellow When I'm Dead"; even though it seems dated in some ways, it's still dead on overall. On its own, this album isn't much. But if you are a fan (or just want to look like one), this is a key to seeing how Al's talents and vision have formed over the decades (and for decades to come we hope!)
This is where is started
I've been listening to Weird Al since his earliest demo tapes were played on the Doctor Demento Show. This, his first release. lacks the production values of some of his later albums, but contains some of the parodies which brought him fame, like "My Bologna, "Another One Rides the Bus," and "I Love Rocky Road." Some of the lesser-known gems are just as good, though: "Happy Birthday" has replaced the traditional version around here.
