I'm still shocked you liked I'm Dead (But I Don't Know It). I told you I thought that one was outstandingly bad and I would never have predicted you liking it. I guess it's a fundamental issue I have with it; the style is not something I think Randy's ever been good at and it sounds almost as bad as his attempt to rap back in one horrible song on an otherwise stellar 80s record. Songs like I Miss You, Big Hat No Cattle, I Want Everyone To Like Me, Every Time It Rains, honestly everything outside of that song has something unique I like. (The Great Nations of Europe is a particularly choice song)
I thought about sending Trouble In Paradise, which has smash hit I Love L.A. on it. But if you're ever curious about listening to more Randy Newman, I would suggest jumping into
this specific compilation which contains his huge hits and a bunch of other amazing songs that are satirical, comical, and poignant, sometimes all at once. Honestly, I think it's more consistent and varied than any of his studio outputs, a rare time I would recommend a greatest hits for new listeners over a particular record - but I thought a studio record was more appropriate for a roulette.