Alpocalypse
by Weird Al Yankovic
  • Record Label: Jive
  • Release Date: Jun 21, 2011
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. PopMatters
    Aug 10, 2011
    60
    Alpocalypse may not be his strongest record, but it does what only Weird Al Yankovic can do, and he's been doing for nearly 30 years now, so he must be doing something right.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Jun 21, 2011
    50
    The jokes don't always relieve the earworm annoyingness of the Xeroxed tunes. Still, you can only hate so much on an accordion medley titled "Polka Face."

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. ManilaCritic
    Jun 30, 2011
    10
    I'm just gonna keep it short and simple, this is an amazing comedy album. Worth the wait. People don't see the art of music in a comedy album,I'm just gonna keep it short and simple, this is an amazing comedy album. Worth the wait. People don't see the art of music in a comedy album, I hope this album will prove those people wrong.… Full Review »
  2. xVehemencityx
    Jun 21, 2011
    10
    "Weird Al" Yankovic delivers again! "Alpocalypse" is an incredible work of art, with subtly hidden jokes directed at the original artists,"Weird Al" Yankovic delivers again! "Alpocalypse" is an incredible work of art, with subtly hidden jokes directed at the original artists, and the lyrics are as good as ever. This album is definitely a buy.… Full Review »
  3. MooziikMaster
    Jun 27, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I don't think that this man can make a bad album. This album is no exception. He creatively uses themes and songs that everyone knows and creates his own "Frankenstein" of a song with each one. He offers a wider variety of song choices in this album with pop parodies (from Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, etc.) and alternative/rock parodies (from The White Stripes, The Doors, and Queen). The polka in this album is one of the better ones, poking fun at #1 hits on the radio and other popular songs that everyone is tired of. The absolute best of this album are "Perform This Way", "CNR", "Craigslist", "Skipper Dan", "Polka Face", and "Ringtone". Another gem in the music industry by the funniest parody man alive, "Weird Al" Yankovic! Buy it now!… Full Review »
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