“Weird Al” Yankovic’s first proper album — a 12-song eponymous LP — turned 40 years old this week. While the tracks within may not be as relevant as they were back then, the artist remains a part of the cultural landscape.
Sure, Yankovic hasn’t released a full studio album since 2014, but he remains a pop culture staple. He’s been a persistent presence on YouTube, uploading old clips, custom made content and new songs with regularity. His incredibly, 100 percent accurate and true-to-life biopic Weird came out last November and was, despite being released exclusively on Roku, a filmmaking triumph.
