Mandatory Fun
by Weird Al Yankovic
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jul 15, 2014
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. PopMatters
    Jul 24, 2014
    60
    Mandatory Fun is not his best album (even if it, by far, has his most well-conceived meticulous promotional launch), but it is still very fun, virtually every parody being completely on point and capable of holding up to at least a few replays.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Jul 15, 2014
    60
    Sure, there’s a touch of hypocrisy in a guy as gloriously tacky as Al taking shots at the shameless but who really cares when it’s this much fun.

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#65 Most Discussed Album of 2014

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 69
  3. Negative: 6 out of 69
  1. Danm95VFF
    Apr 18, 2016
    8
    Weird Al albums tend to be a a bit patchy; his work is more digestible song-by-song. However, he really hit a mark of relevancy andWeird Al albums tend to be a a bit patchy; his work is more digestible song-by-song. However, he really hit a mark of relevancy and cohesiveness with this release. All of the parodies are very current for the time period and are among his most well-written funniest songs. A massive improvement over Alpocalypse, which was more of a collection of half previously released songs and half new songs that weren't all that relevant either.… Full Review »
  2. twaddle
    Jul 20, 2014
    7
    All the original tunes are great however the songs chosen to be parodied leave a little to be desired. This isn't Mr. Yankovic's fault sinceAll the original tunes are great however the songs chosen to be parodied leave a little to be desired. This isn't Mr. Yankovic's fault since the popular music of today is truly god-awful. I just wish he would have parodied a few rock songs or at least a few artists that are actually good.… Full Review »
  3. Pelelovesball
    May 4, 2020
    9
    This is the only album by my favorite artist that I’ve listened to all the songs. I like all weird al albums but this is my favorite
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