Being an Al fan for most of my adolescent life to the present, I have learned a few things. One thing i picked up along the way is don't take life too seriously. Oh, and how to make a twinkie weiner sandwich. Yum! In the past weeks, Al has been out doing a lot of legwork on promoting his new album, "Straight Outta Lynwood". Radio shows, TV spots, and even Myspace. This is his 12th studio album. He came at us with a free download in early June. It was a parody of James Blunt's 'You're Beautiful', aptly named 'You're Pitiful'. Thanks Al! However, the reason it was put up was because Atlantic records denied him permission to add that track to the album. So, up for free download it goes.
Next up, Al announces that the album will go on sale on September 26, 2006. Only a few days away according to my calendar. In mid August, Al released another song on his Myspace entitled (ironically enough), 'Don't Download This Song'. It is a style parody of 'We Are the World'. You rock, AL!
Now, fast forward to September. We have found out that he is doing a Chamillionaire parody called 'White and Nerdy', soon after, it was leaked onto Chamillionaire's Myspace page. Al, being the sport he is went ahead and added it to his Myspace as well. So, three free songs from Al. A very first. Here is the tracklist for those who don't already know it:
1. White and Nerdy ("Ridin" by Chamillionaire)
2. Pancreas
3. Canadian Idiot ("American Idiot" by Green Day)
4. I'll Sue Ya
5. Polkarama:
"Let's Get It Started" by the Black Eyed Peas
"Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand
"Beverly Hills" by Weezer
"Speed Of Sound" by Coldplay
"Float On" by Modest Mouse
"Feel Good, Inc." by Gorillaz
"Don't Cha" by the Pussycat Dolls
"Somebody Told Me" by The Killers
"Slither" by Velvet Revolver
"Candy Shop" by 50 Cent
"Drop It Like It's Hot" by Snoop Dogg
"Pon de Replay" by Rihanna
"Gold Digger" by Kanye West
6. Virus Alert
7. Confessions Part III ("Confessions Part II" by Usher)
8. Weasel Stomping Day
9. Close, But No Cigar
10. Do I Creep You Out? ("Do I Make You Proud?" by Taylor Hicks)
11. Trapped in the Drive-Thru ("Trapped in the Closet" by R-Kelly)
12. Don't Download This Song
Very cool. So hit your Best Buys and Wal*Marts or whatever on September 26th and check this out! I know I have left a lot out, but I got tired of typing. Oye!
