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yeah, that's a good idea.

i think, in general, i'm going to try and find a record store who cares whether i feel like i've gotten my hard-earned money's worth.

Exactly.  Ya gotta vote with your dollar these days; it's just about the only power you have when it comes to stuff like this, unfortunately.

You saw Weird Al four times in concert?!? I didn't think he had concerts! I thought he only lived by videos and stuff..Huh. how is he live?

dude, weird al's live show is infamously good.

Hells yeah!  He goes through almost a dozen costume changes, including the inflatable "Fat" outfit, the Madonna/surgeon gag...

He even dressed up as Trent for "Germs" the last time 'round.

Y'know that bit where he sticks his foot behind his head?  He can do that in a split second.

Anyways, if you ever get the chance: see him.

what are those polka medleys his band does live called?

Not sure about that.  They seem to be different each time, and they're never quite the same as the polka medleys that appear on the records ("Polka Your Eyes Out, "The Hot Rocks Polka", "The Alternative Polka", etc.).  Each of the (recorded) medleys lists each of the songs used, and also lists "The Ear Booker Polka" by Weird Al, which I'm guessing is just that goofy little trill at the end of each of them.

Nice...