I figured if Straight Outta Compton was going to make the countdown, Straight Outta Lynwood would get on as well. Whether you love or hate Al's parody versions of popular songs, you can't deny his place in pop culture history. Personally, I think he does the world of music a favor by covering satirical versions of songs that usually aren't very good but still somehow find their way into millions of sets of eager ears.His fame has out lived alot of acts that he has parodied. Now-a-days you've pretty much hit it big time if Weird Al does a take on one of your songs, or at least that's what Kurt Cobain and Dave Grohl said after seeing his video for Smells Like Nirvana.
And anyone who may feel bad for the artists he makes fun of, be reminded that he usually asks their permission to parody them and pays them royalties even though sometimes he does not legally have to do so.
Some classic tracks on this album: White & Nerdy (based on Chamillionaire's Ridin; became Weird Al's highest chart-topper ever, even higher than Eat It and all the other food tunes), Pancreas (a style parody of Brian Wilson's Smile), Canadian Idiot (based on Green Day's American Idiot), another horrible polka medley of a bunch of popular tunes, and Close But No Cigar (based on Cake's Short Skirt/Long Jacket; animated video illustrated by Ren & Stimpy creator John Kricfalusi). Unfortunately he had to leave off You're Pitiful (based on James Blunt's You're Beautiful) due to the fact that Blunt's label got worried that it could accidentally show the world how, well, pitiful he is. Rightfully so. Don't worry, you can still get it for free.
You could really get this album for any music lover who has a sense of humor and doesn't take themselves too seriously. It should provide at least 30 minutes of laughter on the first go round.
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