Last Minute Songs?

Post by **Bruce the Duck** » Fri May 14, 2004 3:27 am

I've read somewhere (not sure where) that Al structures his parodies in a way in which each verse is progressively funnier than the previous one in order to maintain interest in the song. I think that might have been the PR:AITB booklet where I read that. So, it makes sense for him to put the weakest (and most predictable) of the three ACS ideas at the beginning. I agree that the rollercoaster bit was the best.

Fri May 14, 2004 7:16 am

Bruce the Duck @ May 14 2004, 02:27 AM wrote: I've read somewhere (not sure where) that Al structures his parodies in a way in which each verse is progressively funnier than the previous one in order to maintain interest in the song.

Dr. Demento has mentioned that Al works that way.

WEIRDALexis279 · Post by **WEIRDALexis279** » Sat May 15, 2004 6:53 pm

WAY: Ricky
In 3-D: The Brady Bunch
DTBS: Girls Just Want To Have Lunch
PP: Toothless People
EW: (I pretty much like them all, but if I were to choose probably: I Think I'm A Clone Now)
UHF: Isle Thing
OTDE: Taco Grande
A: Livin In The Fridge
BHD: Syndicated Inc.
RWS: Grapefruit Diet
PH: None, I like them all.

-that about covers it for me.

The Sporkman · Post by **The Sporkman** » Sun May 16, 2004 6:51 am

Bruce the Duck @ May 13 2004, 08:27 PM wrote: I've read somewhere (not sure where) that Al structures his parodies in a way in which each verse is progressively funnier than the previous one in order to maintain interest in the song. I think that might have been the PR:AITB booklet where I read that. So, it makes sense for him to put the weakest (and most predictable) of the three ACS ideas at the beginning. I agree that the rollercoaster bit was the best.

Yeah, I remember reading that too. However, I still happen to think that, in the case of A Complicated Song, the quality of the verses is so strikingly contrasted as to render the first verse downright weak and the last verse absolutely spectacular.

doggans · Post by **doggans** » Sun May 16, 2004 3:33 pm

I think the first verse of ACS was just a "he had to" type thing; the casual Al fans (I don't mean "casual" like I used to be, I mean "casual" like "hooligans who think every parody in the world is done by Al") would have complained if he hadn't used the pun.

Insert Coin(s) to Continue · Sun May 16, 2004 4:46 pm

Bruce the Duck @ May 13 2004, 06:27 PM wrote: I've read somewhere (not sure where) that Al structures his parodies in a way in which each verse is progressively funnier than the previous one in order to maintain interest in the song. I think that might have been the PR:AITB booklet where I read that. So, it makes sense for him to put the weakest (and most predictable) of the three ACS ideas at the beginning. I agree that the rollercoaster bit was the best.

I thought that the cousin part was the best but I guess he didn't want to leave off the song with something as...well...contoversial, perhaps?

Themagic#27 · Post by **Themagic#27** » Sun May 16, 2004 6:52 pm

I liked that song, but I agree that the last verse is the best.

Alapalooza is just a pretty weak AL-bum overall. The only decent songs on it are Bedrock Anthem, Harvey the Wonder Hamster, Jurassic Park...Aaanndd that's about it. NOT a good album. Actually, I mostly like Bedrock Anthem's video. (Do NOT ask why. It's just one of his more bizzare ones.) Off the Deep End was better, I liked most of the songs on it. I don't own Poodle Hat yet, but I shall soon.

Actually, I like every song on Off the Deep End, except Airline Amy. It's cute, but not especially funny.