Alapalooza

by "Weird Al" Yankovic

Alapalooza cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 October 1993
  • Label: Scotti Bros. Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 44:53
  • Community rating: 2.73/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Capitalizing on the global phenomenon of 'Jurassic Park' with a brilliantly crafted Richard Harris parody, the comedic accordionist delivers his eighth studio album. The release balances highly accurate musical pastiches of contemporary alternative rock with his trademark, high-speed polka medleys of mainstream hits.

Genres

Descriptors: Parody, Novelty, parody, novelty, pastiche

Tracklist

  1. Jurassic Park (3:55)
  2. Young, Dumb & Ugly (4:24)
  3. Bedrock Anthem (3:40)
  4. Frank's 2000" TV (4:05)
  5. Achy Breaky Song (3:23)
  6. Traffic Jam (4:01)
  7. Talk Soup (4:24)
  8. Livin' In the Fridge (3:34)
  9. She Never Told Me She Was a Mime (4:54)
  10. Harvey the Wonder Hamster (0:21)
  11. Waffle King (4:25)
  12. Bohemian Polka (3:40)

Credits

  • David Peters - artwork [yankosaurus and other dinosaur imagery]
  • Julia Waters - backing vocals
  • Maxine Waters - backing vocals
  • Steve Jay - bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Joel Peskin - clarinet, baritone saxophone
  • Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz - drums, percussion
  • Jim West - guitar, banjo, mandolin, backing vocals
  • Ruben Valtierra - keyboards

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