Even Worse (Which is Good): Alimony

This week on Beer'd Al, Lauren and Russ are joined by special guest Nick Marocco, owner of Rock City Music Company in Livonia, Michigan, to dive into "Alimony" from Even Worse.A loving parody of Billy Idol's rebellious anthems, "Alimony" takes a not-so-glamorous look at divorce, financial ruin, and the high cost of heartbreak—all filtered through the brilliantly absurd lens of Weird Al Yankovic.Along the way, the crew discusses Billy Idol's unmistakable style, why "Alimony" remains one of Al's sharpest genre parodies, and how the song balances over-the-top humor with some surprisingly catchy hooks.Nick also shares stories from the world of records, guitars, and Detroit rock culture, plus details about his weekly radio show, where every episode features a different musical theme.Grab your favorite beverage, crank up the sneer, and join us as we ask the important question: is there anything funnier than court-ordered payments set to a Billy Idol beat?You can find Nick and learn more about his work at Rock City Music Company, a Metro Detroit shop specializing in guitars, vinyl, lessons, repairs, and more. You can also tune into Nick's themed radio show, Cobra Rock City, on Radio Cobra Detroit.And this is the Hair Metal Polka we discuss at the end of the episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.