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Weird Al unleashes his new album with a Bill Plympton Video DON'T DOWNLOAD THIS SONG!!!

First, blah blah blah. by BeeDub	Sep 11th, 2006 06:58:43 PM
Weird Al rules.
Oh boy by georges garvaren	Sep 11th, 2006 06:58:56 PM
how ive missed TBing and Weird Al. Fucking great day, kiddies
love weird al ... by Toe Jam	Sep 11th, 2006 07:08:57 PM
but it almost sounds like there are no actual song parodies on this album. still sounds cool, though.
Not so cool... by Jonesey1111	Sep 11th, 2006 07:12:29 PM
I liked him when I was 10.
YOU GET TO DRINK FROM THE FIREHOSE by Trappergold	Sep 11th, 2006 07:28:36 PM
I guess this video is kinda funny, but not as funny as UHF. That's one of the most brilliant PG comedies of all time. Why hasn't Weird Al made anymore feature films? Or at least a sequel to UHF.
Freakin' hilarious by zacdilone	Sep 11th, 2006 07:31:41 PM
Weird Al rocks!
Weird Al Never Disappoints. by Virtual Satyr	Sep 11th, 2006 07:32:56 PM
His CDs are the only ones I actually buy anymore.
Even who knows it's wrong? by zacdilone	Sep 11th, 2006 07:33:49 PM
I couldn't make out the name.
yeah i wont by SnakesOnABicycle	Sep 11th, 2006 07:37:44 PM
yeah.
FIRST!!! by Saggy	Sep 11th, 2006 07:37:45 PM
FIRST!!!
I never pirated music in spite of someone. by Yogurt	Sep 11th, 2006 07:41:22 PM
But now I feel compelled to start.
First? by Wolfman57	Sep 11th, 2006 07:56:05 PM
BORING!
FIRST by RageBYTW	Sep 11th, 2006 07:57:11 PM
HE HASNT BEEN COOL FOR 10 yrs
You can read all about it in the weekly Midnight Star by silentjay	Sep 11th, 2006 08:01:21 PM
Nature Trail to Hell, in 3D = Best Weird Al song ever.
Cheers For Al! by repus3000	Sep 11th, 2006 08:13:34 PM
Although he may not always get the press and kudos, Weird Al has always been one of the most consistent and entertaining musicians in this industry. I’ve been to one of his live shows, and it was an absolute blast (“Santa Went Crazy” live was unforgettable). In an industry that has a tendency to self-obsess a bit too much, it’s nice to see someone like Al still out there, still doing what he’s been doing since the start. Plus, he (and his group) are just some damn fine musicians.
Old news, but still cool by Orionsangels	Sep 11th, 2006 08:14:15 PM
I blogged about this last month.
You can't tell if he's serious or being sarcastic. by Orionsangels	Sep 11th, 2006 08:15:42 PM
Especially when he says so i can buy humphvee
i like it by keekthesneek	Sep 11th, 2006 08:17:26 PM
yea great video
Cartoons! by InfinityWave	Sep 11th, 2006 08:17:49 PM
Plympton's vid is pretty cool as always, and he's just a really nice guy in person. I can't wait to see the other ones, especially John K.'s!
kick ass by keekthesneek	Sep 11th, 2006 08:18:03 PM
wierd al will always have a place in my collection
first by aleeminator	Sep 11th, 2006 08:20:10 PM
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Oh that zany Al by Mr. N	Sep 11th, 2006 08:23:09 PM
He almost makes me want to go legal.... almost...
Pure Genius by Evil Chicken	Sep 11th, 2006 08:24:26 PM
Great stuff – and that’s coming from someone who was thrown off of Napster by Lars. BTW, “Taping will destroy the recording industry.” Weird Al, I love ya!
I really dig him, still. by 433	Sep 11th, 2006 08:24:42 PM
Even the non-parody songs. I wish he'd do a whole album of those. At least he's not releasing an album a year (even though he could, what with all the crappy music out these days). It's what's keeping him from becoming another Luke Ski.
I can not think of a more appropriate TB to post in... by George Newman	Sep 11th, 2006 08:52:17 PM
"...it reminds me of a dream I had last week, and I turned into a bird, with a CANDY BAR head! and there were all these other birds and they were trying to eat my head, but I got a away. And then there was this weird lizard,"[shakes]"wuh, uh"[pulls lizard out of pants]"WHOA!! WHOOOAA!"[throws away lizard] "Hey, I wanna, I wanna show you somethin', I wanna show you somethin',"[exits, sounds of clatter, re-enters with mops proudly]"This is my new mop. George, my friend, he gave me this mop. It's a pretty good mop. It's not as good as my old mop, I miss my old mop, but this is still a pretty good mop. Sometimes you just have to take what life gives ya, cuz Life is Like a Mop! Sometimes life gets full of dirt and crud, and bugs, 'n' hairballs and stuff, Well, you, you gotta clean it out! You gotta put it in here and rinse it off and start all over again. And sometimes life sticks to the floor so bad that a mop is not good enough, a mop isn't good enough. You gotta get down there with a, with a toothbrush ya know! You gotta scrub, you gotta get it all off, you gotta really try to get it all off. And if that doesn't work, you can't give up! You gotta stand right up, run to the window and say: 'Hey! The floors are dirty as hell, and I'm not gonna take this anymore!!' "
John K is doing a video? by RenoNevada2000	Sep 11th, 2006 08:53:45 PM
Damn, he never mentioned it on his blog.
zacdilone by Zombie Carnifex	Sep 11th, 2006 08:59:41 PM
I think it was Metallica's Lars Ulrich or however his name is spelled. UHF, much like office space suffered from being too cool and funny for it's time. All you who hate on Al can suck on My Bologna! Al has always and will always rule. Return to your troll holes now!
UHF is brilliant by s0nicdeathmonkey	Sep 11th, 2006 09:25:57 PM
utterly brilliant
Weird Al is awesome. by Durendal	Sep 11th, 2006 09:37:55 PM
I don't think I've ever purchased an album outside of his work. The guy is just funny, and in an era where rockstars have to get into politics and all these different causes so they can look more popular, Al just does what he does: entertains. Don't Download This Song is probably the closest he's come to preaching (I tend to fucking hate preachy music, regardless of whether I agree with it or not), but at least it's something he's directly involved in and has tons of experience with, much like anyone else selling music through the RIAA. He's an enterrtainer, and that's what he does, and he does a damn fine job of it, too. He doesn't try to make a statement or piss people off or fight "the man" (which is always funny because rockers are closer to being "the man" than those who listen to them), he just wants to make you laugh. Those of you who say you liked him when you where 10 have my pity. It's a shame you can't just enjoy something that could be construed as childish from time to time. Al is fun no matter how old you are.
george newman by BadMrWonka	Sep 11th, 2006 09:44:04 PM
you forgot to mention that once on Seinfeld when Kramer is talking to a psychiatrist he mentions once having a dream where he was a bird with a candy bar head. so funny!
First! Or At Least I Would've Been An Hour Ago... by MarkoOhNo	Sep 11th, 2006 09:49:42 PM
Wow... I like it! This should be dubbed the official anthem of the '00's decade. lol I feel inspired! I wanna go download this song right now! And the animation is brilliant. If you go to weirdal.com, it says "Featuring parodies of Chamillionaire, Green Day, Usher, R. Kelly and Taylor Hicks." So don't worry... there ARE parodies.
Michael Richards!! by MarkoOhNo	Sep 11th, 2006 09:53:10 PM
He's so freakin' hilarious! This is kinda random but I was watchin' Back To The Future the other day and thought that, if there was ever to be a new sequel or remake, and Christopher Lloyd wasn't playing Doc Brown, Michael Richards would be great in that role.
This was just released?? by Gorrister	Sep 11th, 2006 10:45:14 PM
Then why did I see it a few weeks ago? I've had it downloaded on my computer for quite some time now.
You know you've made it when... by Sans Serif	Sep 11th, 2006 11:34:51 PM
weird al parodies ur song http://www.myspace.com/chamill ionaire WHITE and Nerdy = hilarity
WEIRD AL = MAN IN SUIT by Immortal_Fish	Sep 11th, 2006 11:44:35 PM
I realize his shtick is tired and old, but he makes me laugh and that's what he's ultimately aiming for. As old as his material is (and certainly should feel on replay), the occasional trips down memory lane never disappoint. A treasure of the 80's that continues to pay dividends. Eat It, Amish Paradise, and the Saga Begins have cemented him as genius IMO. If he's only a passing interest for you -- BY ALL MEANS go see one of his shows and bring the kids. I'd thought a live performance by him would be dull, but the incessant costume changes were a welcome surprise and the guy has energy to spare. Plus, he often plays in smaller venues so pretty much everyone tends to have a good seat.
So You Say You Want Parodies? by MarkoOhNo	Sep 11th, 2006 11:47:17 PM
Here's your stinkin' parody, monkeyboys! Go to Weird Al's MySpace and click the second song on the list. Go on! Click it! I dare ya! www.myspace.com/weirdal
weird al + plympton = sa-weet by the toad	Sep 11th, 2006 11:59:49 PM
...that's right...i said 'sa-weet'...
does weird al age? by Bob C. Cock	Sep 12th, 2006 12:08:06 AM
perhaps he gets his NEUTRAGENA FACE WASH from super convenient WAL-MART SUPER STORES while bumping BLACKEYED PEAS on his 60 GIGABYTE APPLE IPOD.
Christmas @ Ground 0 by ViolentN8	Sep 12th, 2006 12:13:05 AM
Every year I have to bust this out for anyone in earshot. Polka Party was underrated, even for an Al album. Another thing is that Al's original songs done in the style of another artist can sometimes rock harder than the 'original' compositions of said genre. Case in point? "Trigger Happy" from the 'Smells Like Nirvana' album. None of the parodies really had that classic vibe but I'll be damned if that wasn't the ultimate quasi-Beach Boy anthem. My two cents anyhow. Long Live the Weird One.
He's pretty fly, for a Rabbi. by pokadoo	Sep 12th, 2006 02:42:53 AM
Waiter: "Hi my name is Allen, i'll be your waiter this afternoon." Enid: "Hi, Al!" Rebecca: "Can we call you 'Weird-Al'?" Waiter: "...I'd imagine so." (That's from Ghost World, folks. Weird Al's not actualy in it, but it's still pretty funny!)
Meh, PoodleHat wasn't funny... but... by iamnicksaicnsn	Sep 12th, 2006 02:59:51 AM
doesn't mean he still doesn't have potential. I think this music video would have been much funnier had it been live action, parodying the Rock Aid/Live Aid sort of songs, with lots of singers getting together and singing it. Even "White and Nerdy" feels like a rip-off of "It's All About The Pentiums" but if it comes with a good music video, he'll definitely be embraced, which is what he needs. The world needs Weird Al. I forgot what I was going to end with... damn. Whatever. GO WEIRD AL!
Do Download This Film by Brendon	Sep 12th, 2006 04:55:03 AM
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Do Download This Film by Brendon	Sep 12th, 2006 04:55:13 AM
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Do Download This Film by Brendon	Sep 12th, 2006 04:55:34 AM
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shut up brendon by myspoonistoobig	Sep 12th, 2006 06:24:45 AM
The new CD is awesome, I used my downloading powers to find it. Yeah, I'm one of those "since-I'm-gonna-buy-it-anyway -ers" I don't feel bad about piracy, even though he sings about it. "Trapped in the Drive-Thru" (parody of R. Kelly) is one of his brilliant about-nothing masterpieces.
genius by stvnhthr	Sep 12th, 2006 07:30:46 AM
Weird Al is a genius, no denying
Who is 'Weird Al' and why does this count as AICN? by brycemonkey	Sep 12th, 2006 08:07:04 AM
That is all.
Since when is AICN about posting by brycemonkey	Sep 12th, 2006 08:12:12 AM
a press release for a comedy album? You can tell that they are scraping the bottom of the barrel without any LOTR or SW movies in production. Why not just close the site for 3 months until next summers remakes and sequels are in production? Sorry feeling a bit moody today. Just saying is all.
I'd rather rip my heart out of my ribcage... by SpyGuy	Sep 12th, 2006 09:05:32 AM
...than miss Al's new album. "You're Pitiful" is much funnier than "Don't Download This Song," though.
Weird Al rules.. by supermonkey	Sep 12th, 2006 09:19:56 AM
I saw him in 1992 in san Francisco during his "Off The Deep End" tour and had an absolute blast. The man is a maniac and I dig that about him. Check out, "Why does This Always Happen To Me", off of Poodle Hat and you'll see what I mean. It's an original and it's damn funny. Cool shit with his latest project.
Don't do it!!! by dcervera	Sep 12th, 2006 09:21:57 AM
I've always enjoyed the irony of an industry whose central message for the past 40 years has been "down with authority, screw the rules, do your own thing!" turning around and saying "oh, but don't illegally download our music!" I've been a fan of Weird Al's since noone outside Dr. Demento had heard of him. I'm one of a handful of people to see UHF in the theater - twice! I will definitely be downloa...er, purchasing this album!
Take your pill, brycemonkey by dcervera	Sep 12th, 2006 09:23:05 AM
You'll feel much better.
It's better without the video by rev_skarekroe	Sep 12th, 2006 10:23:34 AM
Also, "I Married A Strange Person" really sucked.
Question for Weird Al by www.valiens.com	Sep 12th, 2006 10:39:14 AM
Is it ironic that a man whose entire career is built on stealing people's songs has written a song against stealing songs? That is all.
Ah, sweet cels of wonder by MCVamp	Sep 12th, 2006 10:42:30 AM
The man never dies. After all this time, it’s really Al’s originals that give an insight to how good a musician he is (top 3 accordionist in the world, for what it's worth.) True, many of them are “inspired” by other artists, like “Dog Eat Dog” and my personal all-time favorite “GENIUS IN FRANCE.” “One More Minute,” “Nature Trail To Hell,” “The Night Santa Went Crazy,” and of course, “Harvey the Wonder Hamster” are all great examples of tight songwriting. The problem for most uptights is that Al doesn’t write about standard repetitive love and angst. No, Al writes about what he thinks is funny, and pours his heart and soul into it even if he thinks the subject is “stupid” from a bland mainstream point of view. Anyway, this song is very good, and given real weight and punch (both comedic and dramatic) by the mighty hand of Bill Plympton. The “Top of the world, Ma” shot on top of the water tower was flat-out awesome. And even Lars Ulrich says it’s wrong!
And yet it's downloadable by fordot2oh	Sep 12th, 2006 01:06:35 PM
Despite the song's prtestations, Weird Al has made it available to be downloaded from his own myspace page. Even better than this, if you can find the link floating around somewhere, "White and Nerdy" is floating out there somewhere.
www.valiens.com, you're a moron by Durendal	Sep 12th, 2006 01:57:43 PM
Al doesn't "steal" anything. He gets permission for every song (exempting Amish Paradise, which was a miscommunication) and most artists are flattered by Al wanting to spoof them. Try using that handful of braincells gathering dust in the corner of your skull.
www.valiens.com by MarkoOhNo	Sep 12th, 2006 02:03:33 PM
Did P Diddy (or whatever he's calling himself today) write a song telling people not to download music? I hadn't heard about that.
valiens by Immortal_Fish	Sep 12th, 2006 02:31:06 PM
I'd always thought Al gets artist endorsement before he releases a parody. Besides, doesn't your argument apply to rap artists since most of them sample?
Al's Original Tunes by Leprechaun	Sep 12th, 2006 04:14:56 PM
The original songs are such a great example of Al's abilities as a musician. Forget the weird little songs where he pitches his voice in an annoying way. Go for the very radio friendly songs that have something ridiculous as the subject matter; try to enjoy the song without focusing on the humorous lyrics. Some of the best songs I've ever heard - not best "funny songs," but just songs - are his amazing originals. If they are style-parodies or wholly original, they are very well written and perfectly produced. And except for Al's early years, all of his stuff is expertly produced. Just give a listen to "Frank's 2000 inch TV" off of ALAPALOZA, and tell me that that song is not perfect for radio play. Kudos to whomever mentioned "Trigger Happy" off of OFF THE DEEP END - which is the best Beach Boys tune they never wrote. And what about "Hardware Store" off of POODLE HAT? Anybody who likes music from different genres should enjoy that song. And "Wanna Be Your Lover" off of the same album is one of the funniest songs he ever wrote, and it is not a parody. If "My Baby's In Love With Eddie Vedder" off of RUNNING WITH SCISSORS is a parody, I don't know the original song, but it's light and catchy and a great song. Shit, I could go on forever on his originals. "Spy Hard" is one of the best Bond theme songs ever. I got the single with the instrumental version and the horns kick ass. He did all the arrangements for that track. And in some cases, I prefer the parodies' reworked production to the original. "eBay" and "Trash Day" from POODLE HAT are better than the originals - in my humble opinion. As is (sacrilege!) "Livin' In The Fridge," "Amish Paradise," "It's All About The Pentiums," and "Grapefruit Diet." All in my humble opinion - of course.
battle royal by cathartist	Sep 12th, 2006 04:15:40 PM
Weird Al in this corner representing "Don't Download this Song" vs. the new comer MC Lars (hip hop /punk parody artist) representing his song "Download this Song" Don't hate me, I like both guys, but all of Lars songs i've downloaded! Can't beleive of all the geeks here I am the first to mention this ... Hasn't anyone ever heard the geek anthem Space Game?!
I don't need Weird Al Preaching to me about Downloading by hatespeech	Sep 12th, 2006 07:25:22 PM
MP3's.. blow off Al. Get back to the 60's ya hippy.
I think some of you are confused. by RockYourSocks	Sep 12th, 2006 07:33:39 PM
Did you all really listen to the song? Is the phrase "tounge-in-cheek" lost on you? Al is being sarcastic here, hilariously so. "How else can I afford another solid gold humvee"? "Diamond-encrusted swimming pools, those things don't grow on trees"? He's not preaching about downloading. It's a commentary on rich artists who complain that their music is being stolen. Read between the lines, folks.
if you listen to Weird Al in the presence of a female, by eighteenseconds	Sep 12th, 2006 07:40:11 PM
YOU WILL NEVER HAVE SEX AGAIN. ps. aren't you all a little disappointed he didn't write a song about his parents inhaling toxic fumes?
Weird Al Concert by Dragulf	Sep 12th, 2006 07:42:09 PM
His concert was my first and only. During his Yoda years ... Sadly he looks like my older brother. UHF2!!!
Not his strongest... by missinglink	Sep 12th, 2006 09:46:06 PM
but still enjoyed it. Can't wait to hear which songs he is parodying this time out. Almost wish he had written the antithesis to this song urging downloading to further drive the joke, but will settle for an amusing song which is definitly better with the video to it.
Eighteenseconds by MarkoOhNo	Sep 13th, 2006 12:36:09 AM
It is unfortunate how little you know of women... and how unlikely it is you will ever know anything of them. I know women with all the beauty of Julia Roberts in her Pretty Woman days who totally dig on "Weird Al". But if you feel more comfortable stickin' with your superstitions, go ahead. Y'know, I hear if you keep a lucky rabbit's foot in your pocket, it improves the chance that you'll someday get laid! lol On the other hand, if you were to play "Weird Al" while trying to get her in the mood... yeah, that probably wouldn't go so well. lol
Great Stuff by Evil Chicken	Sep 13th, 2006 06:05:49 AM
I love how the sharks, police state and record executives are dancing all over the flag. The animation is genius too. I’ll be picking up a copy ASAP. Thanks Al!
TOO SOON by Pageiv	Sep 13th, 2006 06:24:34 AM
Yoda, and Chrismas at Ground Zero kick ass.
Weird Al Rules the Universe by Atomica	Sep 13th, 2006 09:36:04 AM
Seriously, he is cooler than anyone that writes for, reads or posts at this site including myself. Bow down puny mortals.
Weird Al is a creative genius... by Cletus Van Damme	Sep 13th, 2006 09:54:46 AM
...so don't take the piss.
Not a great song, but he is a funny guy by ComputerGuy68	Sep 13th, 2006 10:39:54 AM
Nice to see he is still around...
markohnooooooo by eighteenseconds	Sep 13th, 2006 11:53:48 AM
i was joking. :
I just heard "White & Nerdy" by ChivalRuss	Sep 13th, 2006 02:03:08 PM
Chamillionaire's actually streaming Al's parody of him at his (Chamillionaire's) MySpace page. I saw the lyrics at... http://www.com-www.com/weirdal / ...and Chamillionaire's MySpace page is at... http://www.myspace.com/chamill ionaire I read some comments where Chamillionaire even said that he was impressed with "Weird Al"'s rapping ability. I don't know about all of you, but I liked it.

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