World of Weird Al Yankovic

QUOTE I dident know where to ask this but to me the music in P@LC sounds like Bo Diddley style or is it just me.



I have a drum teacher who likes Al, (he's not a fan, he has no CDs, but when I come for drum lessons, I play to the songs and he enjoys them), and he told me that Party At the Leper Colony is, indeed the Bo Diddley beat.

I knew that beat sounded familar to me when I first heared it. Then I heared a Bo Diddley song and beat was similar to P@LC. Im wondering if Al listens to 50's music? I actually like the beat of P@LC.

What's the name of that specific Bo Diddley song that sounds like P@TLC. I like the music in that song much more than the lyrics. I wish I could hear the instrumental version. (Stupid computer!!!! )

Leper Colony has a Buddy Holly feel to me. It's been said on this forum that PATLC sounds similar to "Not Fade Away." I have to agree.



~Allison

Since this topic hasn't been active since Aug. I thought I would give my Review. If I didn't already.

Couch Potato: Great parody. Clever lyrics. Would have been a little better with a video. But still a good song. I give it a 9/10.

Hardware Store: Funny song. A great original. I like it. I give it a 9/10.

Trash Day: I love this song. Very funny. A great parody. I give it 10/10.

Party at the Leper Colony: I don't listen to this song much. Has good music. And the lyrics are funny but not a favorite of mine. I give it a 7/10.

Angry White Boy Polka: Great Polka. I love it. I give it a 10/10.

Wanna B Ur Lover: A good song. And funny lyrics. I give it a 9/10.

Complicated Song: A song that tends to get old after a while. But a good parody and funny song. Once in a while. I give it a 8/10.

Why Does This Alway Happen to Me: Goes too far. Not funny I don't care for this song at all. I give credit to it cause the music is really good. I give it a 5/10.

Ode to a Superhero: A great parody. Not that funny. But still a very good song. I give it a 10/10.

BOB: A very clever song. I like it. I give it a 9/10.

Ebay: A great parody.I like it. I give it a 10/10.

Genius In France: I love this song. The vocal range is great. Very funny. I give it a 10/10.

Extras: Love the Home movies. They're very funny. Photo Gallery has very good pics. A good reason to buy this album. And not be a HOOLIGAN. I give it a 10/10.

Inserts and Disc Art: I like all. I give it a 10/10.

This is my second favorite Al album. I give it a 9/10. Has some great songs.

A very good ALbum. Not in the same league as Even Worse or Dare To Be Stupid, but it's definitely worth owning.

1. Couch Potato - I really like this one. One of the best TV-related songs to date. It's really difficult for me to pick a favorite line, but if I had to, I would say, "Oh, and Fear Factor I watched maybe a half hour/After that, felt like I needed a long shower..." 8/10

2. Hardware Store - Not a bad original, but not as good as people here make it out to be. The really fast part is the best part by far. 7/10

3. Trash Day - The weakest parody here. I just don't find it as funny as the others. 6/10

4. Party at the Leper Colony - Lyrically it's a bit strange, but musically it's excellent. 7/10

5. Angry White Boy Polka - It has some really good moments, and some OK moments. 6.5/10

6. Wanna B Ur Lovr - Why does everyone love this song? The live/Wayne Brady performance improves it, but that's largely because it's very difficult for it to get any worse. As Simon Cowell would say, "Absolutely dreadful!" 1/10

7. A Complicated Song - Great parody. "I haven't been the same since my head and I were separated." 9/10

8. Why Does This Always Happen To Me? - Strong in just about every area. The piano playing is great, the lyrics are hilarious, and Al sings it very well. 9.5/10

9. Ode to a Superhero - Well done! The accordion solo is excellent! 9.5/10

10. Bob - Clever song, but the video was only average. 8/10

11. EBay - A tough decision, but this is the best parody on the album. Vocals and lyrics are EXCELLENT. 10/10

12. Genius in France - The best Al song in ten years. I can relate to the character well. The changing styles of music are SWEET! 11/10

Couch Potato: I was suprised that Al did a parody of an eminem song. It's a good one 8/10

Hardware Store: I love this song! Its so energetic and so fast..and i love the idea of Al making a big deal out of a hardware store opening 9/10

Trash Day: This one is all right..This song gives ya a pretty good idea of what my room looks like 7/10

Party at the Leper Colony: Hey, these leper jokes are clever! 8/10

Angry White Boy Polka: Not my favorite Polka, but still a good polka..9/10

Wanna B Ur Lover: I can't resist Al in this song..or the lyrics..or the music 10/10

Complicated Song: Its a funny song..I just dont like the music 8/10

Why Does This Alway Happen to Me: Hey, I like the first two versus,b ut the stabbing in the face part I don't really care for. 8.5/10

Ode to a Superhero: I love this parody..It's funny..and it describes the movie really well. 10/10

BOB: At first I was like...what is this song supposed to mean..but then I finally figured it out. 10/10

Ebay: This one is all right...7/10

Genius In France:: This song is all right..i'll give it an 8

Extras: Love the Home movies. 10/10

Inserts and Disc Art: 10/10

This is a great ALbum overall..really..but I'd have to give it an 8.5/10 lalala

Sarah

Couch Potato- 9/10 very good parody

Hardware Store- 8½/10 wow he can sing fast, unless the sped it up

Trash Day- 8/10 pretty good lyrics

Party At The Leper Colony- 5/10 pretty boring and pointless

The Alternative Polka- 9½/10 One of if not best of his polkas

Wanna B Ur Lovr- 7/10 its ok.

A Complicated Song- 8/10 very good song with funny lyrics

Why Does This Always Happen To Me?- 5/10 sort of a Bad Song

Ode To A Superhero- 9/10 very good with following the movie

Bob- 10/10 How the heck did he come up with those palindromes?

Ebay- 10/10 His best parody on the album

Genious In France- 6/10 A bit odd, plus ive only listened to it like once

The Alternative Polka- 9½/10 One of if not best of his polkas

Don't you mean Angry White Boy Polka?

drnick954 @ May 18 2004, 03:51 PM wrote:

The Alternative Polka- 9½/10 One of if not best of his polkas

Nick..I believe you meant Angry White Boy Polka...Alternative Polka was on bad hair day

Sarah