Re-Listen, Dammit

[penfield]

Why are they called "reviews" when I don't view the CDs, I listen to them? Or, if it's a reference to my "views" on the album, why is it called a "review" when I only do it once?

October 26, 2006: The Evolution of Robin Thicke by Thicke

October 19, 2006: Straight Outta Lynwood by "Weird Al" Yankovic

October 5, 2006: Ray Swings, Basie Swings by Ray Charles and the Count Basie Orchestra

Comments

Perhaps it hits too close to home. . .

[arealariel.livejournal.com]

. . . but "White and Nerdy" is positively Mr. Yankovic's most inspired piece in many years. I am surprised it did not even warrant a mention in your review. But then again, I listened to it thinking "hmmmm, I KNOW this person--surely Al has been spying on my friends. At the very least, my brother-in-law." And then there is the video which is even better than the Scorsese-inspired video for "Fat."

Re: Perhaps it hits too close to home. . .

[enchanted-pants.livejournal.com]

I admit, the song and the album are growing on me. I also enjoy the video, especially freeze-framing the Trivial Pursuit card and his subtle swipe at Atlantic Records.

I think I considered the "White and Nerdy" single less important because the original song, Chamillionaire's "Ridin'", did not really rise to the level of iconic status necessary for a truly meaningful parody.

Your poor brother-in-law.