Poodle Hat by Weird Al Yankovic

Pros: Hey, it's Weird Al -- it's funny!
Cons: So many artists, so little time! The Spider-Man song ain't all that.

As much as I love music, it is one of the most humorless businesses out there. Which is why it's nice that we have guys like Weird Al Yankovic.

Weird Al has become a celebrated icon for all those who have ever made up their own words...

Pros: No modern musical trend is left unscathed.
Cons: Some of the humor is suprisingly immature and/or pointless... even for Weird Al.

I waited three years for this. I know that makes me a big nerd, and I realize that I'm probably about twice the age of Weird Al Yankovic's target audience, but he did such a darn good job with his last album, ...

Pros: The prince of parody strikes again.
Cons: Songs like "Party At The Leper Colony" aren't truly hilarious.

Every once in a while, the music industry seems ripe for some satire. As a writer, I like to try to squeeze a little juice every time I write one of my general entertainment columns. When you like to reflect on the best and worst things about music in...

Pros: Some of his most clever parodies ever
Cons: Some of his weakest originals ever

As a long-time Al fan there was no doubt that I would enjoy this album, it was more of a matter of h ...

Pros: Some Hilarious Content, near perfect beat replication, Above Average Lyrics, Lyrics in the CD Booklet
Cons: Subject Matter doesnt stray from Food and TV at times, Not funny all the time

This is my third entry into the May Music Madness Write-Off, Hosted by Kristinafh. This is my entry into the third category, the "Spankin' The Monkey Review".

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Weird Al Yankovic is one of those artists that...

Pros: Some of Weird Al's most creative parodies
Cons: I want more parodies. Polk segment gets tedious after a few minutes.

I have a confession to make: I am a demented little freak. I enjoy science fiction, and have in fact been known to watch two of the five Star Trek shows on a regular basis. I listen to Rush. Philip K. Dick is one of my favorite authors. I enjoy the ...

Pros: Weird Al does his homework - parody lyrics well-researched as always
Cons: Beware the Leper Colony song!

Weird Al Yankovic ought to write more medical parodies. For those of you who remember Like a Surgeon and Living With A Hernia, you know what I'm talking about - interns suddenly becoming fully-qualified transplant surgeons, billfold...

Pros: hilarious, some great songs, no cussing.
Cons: some stupid songs

Weird Al Yankovic has been a success with people of all ages. Adults and kids share equal respect for him. I first hear him at my cousins house five years ago, and I have been a fan ever since. Amish Paradise was the first song I heard. I have bought ...

Pros: "Bob"
Cons: Most of the rest of it...this one is for die-hard fans only.

I'm not a huge fan of Weird Al, but some of his albums, e.g. "Off the Deep End" or "Even Worse" have been quite good. His most recent, "Running with Scissors" really impressed me. I thought it had some really clever songs and some positive social ...

Pros: Hilarious parodies and some intelligent humor...
Cons: ...and also some patently lame humor.

It's been four years since an album from our buddy, "Weird Al" Yankovic. May 20, 2003 - He's back with Poodle Hat. Twelve fun songs that once again remind me that Al is both a musical and lyrical genius. I'll break it down for you song by...

Pros: Some of the most clever material he's ever done. Absolutely phenomenal!! It WILL go platinum.
Cons: Some lyrics/songs are disgusting and childish. They unnecessarily tarnish the rest of the album.

This is, quite possibly, the best album Al has ever done. Most of the original songs are great, and the parodies are unbelievably hilarious. I recommend it to anyone and everyone.

Track by track review:

1. Couch Potato...

Pros: Ode to a Superhero, Ebay, Bob
Cons: Hardware Store, Trash Day, Party at the Leper Colony

After nearly four years, Weird Al has released his 11th studio album, "Poodle Hat."

I have to admit, I was skeptical. The only things I had heard about the album concerned Eminem (who I don't listen to).. but being a rabid Weird Al fan, I...

Pros: Everything
Cons: None

Weird Al returns with his 12th studio album Poodle Hat and it may be the funniest one yet. He makes parodies of every one from Eminem to the Backstreet Boys on here. He also performs 6 originals. Weird Al also has a slew of guest musicians ...

Pros: Surprisingly strong original material; some hilarious parodies.
Cons: Trash Day, Party at the Leper Colony.

Before I get into the review, let me tell you how big of an Al fan I am. I have been listening to him for years, and actually waited for the store to open so I could be one of the first people to get the disc (I was first). This is the only thing I've ...

Pros: A new lineup of hilarious parodies and originals...
Cons: But unfortunately falls short of Running With Scissors

I am a huge Weird Al fan, having memorized almost every song of his. His 1999 album, Running With Sc ...