Weird Al-gorithm

It's time to finally discuss the song that was Al's first genuine single; for the self-titled however he re-recorded the song from it's original bathroom quality to a more produced sound. But how does this crucial song stack up against the other parodies discussed so far!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" which brought two icons Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks together on one track; the original song has been fairly forgotten which doesn't do much to make the parody particularly memorable either. But just because it's forgettable doesn't mean the parody itself is bad! Where will the Matts ultimately rank this? If you're digging the show follow us on Instagram: @weirdalgor...

Today we're discussing Weird Al's first Style Parody, Happy Birthday. The song is inspired by the songs of Tonio K, one of Al's favorite artists. The song is dark, very weird but also quite fun. Not only did this song make Matt a fan of Tonio K; but it's also a go to Birthday song to send friends for Matthew. If you're digging the show follow us on Instagram: @weirdalgorithmpodcast Do you have tho...

Matthew went to the first date of the 2nd leg of the Weird Al's Vanity Tour. We break down the set list and Matthew's experience at the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a strange one. Weird Al reportedly wrote this song as a parody of Jack & Diane but John Melloncamp declined. Instead of completely scrapping the song he redid it as a Blue song instead. It's clear that the lyrics mostly remained unchanged when he switched to the new style. The Matt's discuss this particularly mean-spirited song that did not age well over the last 40 years and also discuss...

This week on the podcast we discuss I Love Rocky Road. This was the song that got Al his record contract. It became a quick classic on MTV and was one of the early minor hits for Al before he truly exploded a few years later! If you're digging the show follow us on Instagram: @weirdalgorithmpodcast Do you have thoughts and want to tell us them? Email us at weirdalgorithmpodcast@gmail.com Be sure t...

We enter into our first official "original song" by Weird Al; the disco inspired pun "Gotta Boogie". There's not a ton to analyze lyrically with this one but Matthew breaks down why this song from a musical perspective is incredible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Matt and Matthew break down Ricky; Al's parody of Toni Basil's Mickey. However before we start analyzing the song that would be Al's first official single and music video we give our thoughts on the self titled album BEFORE we listen to the full album to level set what our nostalgic thoughts on the album and songs is. If you're digging the show follow us on Instagram: @weirdalgorithmpodcast...

In our debut episode Matt and Matthew go through their personal histories with Weird Al and how they first heard his music. Then we dive into three of the lesser known songs in Al's catalogue from his early Dr. Demento days. Songs Discussed: Belvedere Cruisin' Take Me Down School Cafeteria Be sure to check out all of Matt's projects on Geekscape.net and Matthew's band Wheatus Email us with your th...