Whatever You Like

Alinite27 · Post by **Alinite27** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 5:53 am

I thought it was a good song. Not great..but good. I'm glad to be able to hear new stuff, and I think this is an interesting way to release new material.

I don't think I had heard the original before today, but after I found out about the parody, I have since heard it three times on the radio...so I don't know. It's possible I may have just blocked it out, as I kind of think the original gets a little annoying, therefore, Al's song being musically annoying....but it has grown on me the more I listen.

Post by **JDTurnbull272** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:18 am

Alright, after having a chance to listen to this multiple multiple times, I feel ready to post my thoughts on this song.

The anticipation for this song definitely was great, and I don't think I've ever had so much excitement over just one song. I enjoyed most of the songs we speculated as being candidates, and even real good possible parodies, and I actually hoped this was going to be the song he chose to do. I must admit that the entire thing going on with iTunes definitely killed some of my anticipation for the song, but not enough to harm my thoughts on the long run.

I am wondering if Al recorded this all on his own, or if he had any assistance from any of the band members. Overall, the sound is pretty decent. I do have a few minor complaints about some weird buzzing and parts where his vocals sound...off or something. I also am not too fond of how it all felt really rushed (too many words crammed into certain spots.)

The topic matter is GREAT, and I think it is almost a sequel to White and Nerdy in some weird karmic way. I can't see this song being MORE popular than White and Nerdy...but! Only because one of the great things about White and Nerdy was that Al gave us a new catch phrase to say..."white and nerdy"! With this song, the only things we can really pick out from the song to joke around with to other people are things like "it's all about the washingtons" or "you can always ride the city bus"...Don't get me wrong, Al made the right call in using the title 'Whatever You Like' to work in his favor, but with the less eager fans, that was the catch phrase they would spread word about the song with...

I am a great fan of most of these lyrics and I LOL'ed quite a bit during the song because much of the matter he was singing about was a perfect theme to my life at the moment (huh, the economy is bad? I eat Top Ramen anyw......uhhh nevermind...) I am not always a big fan of the Rap/r&B parodies (or ones that sound similar mind you!), but this one will be among my favorites eventually.

I'm hoping that when this single finally makes its way onto the album, Al will have it remastered a bit. Aside from those small things, I am real happy with this song. Since White and Nerdy was a 9/10 on my scale, I am going to give 'Whatever You Like"

8/10

It only lost points because of the weird lyrics (in a couple spots) and those audio problems I mentioned earlier. GREAT song though! I love it!

Post by **amzo39** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:27 am

I finally bought it today.
I like it! It's pretty neat.

sethmartin · Post by **sethmartin** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:49 am

JDTurnbull272 @ October 09, 2008 05:18 am wrote: Alright, after having a chance to listen to this multiple multiple times, I feel ready to post my thoughts on this song.

The anticipation for this song definitely was great, and I don't think I've ever had so much excitement over just one song. I enjoyed most of the songs we speculated as being candidates, and even real good possible parodies, and I actually hoped this was going to be the song he chose to do. I must admit that the entire thing going on with iTunes definitely killed some of my anticipation for the song, but not enough to harm my thoughts on the long run.

I am wondering if Al recorded this all on his own, or if he had any assistance from any of the band members. Overall, the sound is pretty decent. I do have a few minor complaints about some weird buzzing and parts where his vocals sound...off or something. I also am not too fond of how it all felt really rushed (too many words crammed into certain spots.)

The topic matter is GREAT, and I think it is almost a sequel to White and Nerdy in some weird karmic way. I can't see this song being MORE popular than White and Nerdy...but! Only because one of the great things about White and Nerdy was that Al gave us a new catch phrase to say..."white and nerdy"! With this song, the only things we can really pick out from the song to joke around with to other people are things like "it's all about the washingtons" or "you can always ride the city bus"...Don't get me wrong, Al made the right call in using the title 'Whatever You Like' to work in his favor, but with the less eager fans, that was the catch phrase they would spread word about the song with...

I am a great fan of most of these lyrics and I LOL'ed quite a bit during the song because much of the matter he was singing about was a perfect theme to my life at the moment (huh, the economy is bad? I eat Top Ramen anyw......uhhh nevermind...) I am not always a big fan of the Rap/r&B parodies (or ones that sound similar mind you!), but this one will be among my favorites eventually.

I'm hoping that when this single finally makes its way onto the album, Al will have it remastered a bit. Aside from those small things, I am real happy with this song. Since White and Nerdy was a 9/10 on my scale, I am going to give 'Whatever You Like"

8/10

It only lost points because of the weird lyrics (in a couple spots) and those audio problems I mentioned earlier. GREAT song though! I love it!

I'd agree with the words being crammed. I also imagine he did have help from the band. White and nerdy was completely done by Jim and Bermuda. So they probably worked on this one too. It's a good bet that the percussion was done by Jon.

Weirdalover · Post by **Weirdalover** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:51 am

song currently 55 on the download charts.

Post by **kyky27** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:53 am

JDTurnbull272 @ October 08, 2008 10:18 pm wrote: Alright, after having a chance to listen to this multiple multiple times, I feel ready to post my thoughts on this song.

The anticipation for this song definitely was great, and I don't think I've ever had so much excitement over just one song. I enjoyed most of the songs we speculated as being candidates, and even real good possible parodies, and I actually hoped this was going to be the song he chose to do. I must admit that the entire thing going on with iTunes definitely killed some of my anticipation for the song, but not enough to harm my thoughts on the long run.

I am wondering if Al recorded this all on his own, or if he had any assistance from any of the band members. Overall, the sound is pretty decent. I do have a few minor complaints about some weird buzzing and parts where his vocals sound...off or something. I also am not too fond of how it all felt really rushed (too many words crammed into certain spots.)

The topic matter is GREAT, and I think it is almost a sequel to White and Nerdy in some weird karmic way. I can't see this song being MORE popular than White and Nerdy...but! Only because one of the great things about White and Nerdy was that Al gave us a new catch phrase to say..."white and nerdy"! With this song, the only things we can really pick out from the song to joke around with to other people are things like "it's all about the washingtons" or "you can always ride the city bus"...Don't get me wrong, Al made the right call in using the title 'Whatever You Like' to work in his favor, but with the less eager fans, that was the catch phrase they would spread word about the song with...

I am a great fan of most of these lyrics and I LOL'ed quite a bit during the song because much of the matter he was singing about was a perfect theme to my life at the moment (huh, the economy is bad? I eat Top Ramen anyw......uhhh nevermind...) I am not always a big fan of the Rap/r&B parodies (or ones that sound similar mind you!), but this one will be among my favorites eventually.

I'm hoping that when this single finally makes its way onto the album, Al will have it remastered a bit. Aside from those small things, I am real happy with this song. Since White and Nerdy was a 9/10 on my scale, I am going to give 'Whatever You Like"

8/10

It only lost points because of the weird lyrics (in a couple spots) and those audio problems I mentioned earlier. GREAT song though! I love it!

Agreed. Great review! That was aweosme! I basically agree with everything you just said.

Theguyoverthere · Post by **Theguyoverthere** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:00 am

Woohoo Whatever You Like by Weird Al is number 52 on iTunes...

Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:07 am

sethmartin @ October 09, 2008 04:49 am wrote: I'd agree with the words being crammed. I also imagine he did have help from the band. White and nerdy was completely done by Jim and Bermuda. So they probably worked on this one too. It's a good bet that the percussion was done by Jon.

Jim worked on it.

And when I checked that iTunes chart, it was at #46.

Post by **AlejandraDD** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:16 am

JEDM @ October 09, 2008 12:31 am wrote: This chart says Al is at #52.

I see it in #46. Yet in the iTunes store it remains #55.

I'd like to know which mumbo-jumbo that website has that makes it update faster than Apple's own store.

I'd also like to know exactly what is the math of that chart. And I'd also like a pony that flies.

louietheweaselfaceddogboy · Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:25 am

My sister asked me what the lyrics

Hottest shortie I know
If you had some lipo
You could be second-runner-up Miss Ohio

have to do with the guy being cheap.

Wouldn't it cost money to get a liposuction?