Yankovic says the artists he skewers rarely take it personally, and he generally gets permission beforehand.

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Yankovic recorded the CD with his long-time bandmates, guitarist Jim West, bassist Steve Jay and drummer Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz.

NPR: A Chat with 'Weird Al' Yankovic

"Weird Al" Yankovic put them to music on his 2003 album Poodle Hat.

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Brown (of the Long Island pop-punk group Wheatus) helps, as does the infectious accordion hook played by Lars' childhood hero, "Weird Al" Yankovic.

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Still, the UHF plans foster dreams of more wireless for everyone -- and we suspect that even one Mr. Yankovic wouldn't mind giving up Channel 62 for a long-distance home network.

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Yankovic is still making compellingly hilarious music, of course.

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There's no mistaking a "Weird Al" Yankovic hit.

NPR: A Chat with 'Weird Al' Yankovic