Since the 1970's, Weird Al Yankovic has kept us entertained and chuckling with novelty parody songs spoofing popular music and artists. Here in 2011, Weird Al is still at it, with his latest album Alpocalypse. Right off the bat, this album might sadden some Weird Al fans, as five of the songs on the album have already been released in Yankovic's Grammy nominated EP Internet Leaks. The rest of the songs prove that Yankovic might not being in his glory days anymore, with almost all the songs being decent parodies, but nowhere close to providing a gut-busting laugh or causing us to sing along. The lone exception is his parody of Lady Gaga's "Born this Way," which he turns into "Perform this Way." This song proves to be the highlight of the album, as Yankovic discusses an artist with an extremely eccentric stage personality.
Final Grade: C+
Final Analysis: Not a bad album, but not really a good one either
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