Weird Al Yankovic - Bad Hair Day

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Free Music Notes for Bad Hair Day

Free Music Review: Timeless, funny: 'Weird Al' in his prime
Hit: 5 Stars

1. Amish Paradise - 5/5 - arguably Als best parody to date. I have always wondered what the Amish think of this, and if they know its not intended to hurt anyone. Anyway its a classic parody with endless laughs.

2. Everything You Know Is Wrong - 4/5 - an eminent original with a chorus that becomes embedded in your mind for days on end. Fast-paced with excerpts including anything from a rabid wolverine to Colonel Sanders.

3. Cavity Search - 5/5 - anyone whos ever been to the dentist can appreciate this one. Takes U2s Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me and replaces it (fittingly) with numb me / drill me / floss me / bill me. A definite hidden gem.

4. Callin In Sick - 4/5 - again, theres got to be millions who can relate to the basis here. On a day off, you may not do the same things as Al (watch Ernest Goes To Camp or count your hair), but you can laugh at the song.

5. The Alternative Polka - 5/5 - uses Beck, STP, Sheryl Crow, NIN, Alanis Morissette, Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, and Green Day to make Als best Polka song to date. Awesome.

6. Since Youve Been Gone - 5/5 - even at just 1:22, its still one of the best. Again its very hard to relate, but impossible not to laugh. Highlight quote: Im feeling like I stuck my hand inside a blender and turned it on. Heartfelt...

7. Gump - 5/5 - if you have not seen Forest Gump you will not understand this song. It uses The Presidents Of The United States Of Americas smash Lump to build an everlasting gem even Tom Hanks could appreciate.

8. Im So Sick Of You - 2/5 - the only song here I skip over. Listen to Since Youve Been Gone instead.

9. Syndicated Inc. - 4/5 - I will say I have not heard Soul Asylums Misery. Nevertheless, I do enjoy this song. Al talks about his love for 15+ television shows including Regis & Kathy Lee and M*A*S*H*, to name a few. Sung beautifully.

10. I Remember Larry - 3.5/5 - another decent original. There are plentiful laughs to be had, but it just doesnt compare to Everything You Know Is Wrong. Highlight quote: ...all those brownies he made with the ex-lax inside.

11. Phony Calls - 4.5/5 - TLCs Waterfalls is given a whole new twist. We can relate to just about everything. And if not, we can just as easily laugh away. But we couldve done without the Bart Simpson Mike Rotch part. And is there really phone police?

12. The Night Santa Went Crazy - 5/5 - * warning: do not let your children hear this * I have to admit, this one might not be as good as Christmas At Ground Zero, but its still awesome. Very imaginative, very funny. Also, if you want a bit more craziness, try the Extra Gory version on the Amish Paradise single.

You know how much you love Weird Al Yankovic; or, for that matter, how much you dont. If you let this album slip through your fingertips you are making a huge mistake. The most popular tunes here are clearly Amish Paradise and Gump, but the real treasures are found in the songs you dont know. For example, both Since Youve Been Gone--even at 1:22--and Everything You Know Is Wrong have the potential to be among your favorites. And lets not forget the songs that ANYONE can relate to, Cavity Search, Callin In Sick, and even Phony Calls. Every single song here is good and even with Im So Sick Of You I can still give Bad Hair Day 5 stars and feel good about it. Oh and on another positive note, The Alternative Polka outdoes every other polka/pop mix that Al has done. Stop procrastinating and pick up one of the funniest albums of the 90s and runner up to Running With Scissors for the best Weird Al Yankovic album to date.

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