Al is brilliant -- I knew it when he did the Star Wars episode one parody within a month of the film's release -- complete with video. Also, his "Pancreas" off the latest release is a sublime style parody that combines elements of "God Only Knows," "Good Vibrations," "Heroes and Villains," and other various bits from Brian Wilson's SMiLE. To top it off, he recently spent some time doing a public appearance at Fort Bragg.
But, because he does (intentional) comedy records, no one notices his success or talent.
His drummer Bermuda Schwartz has posted for over a decade on usenet in the drum newsgroups...real down to earth guy...talks on there nearly every day...very talented and will even leave backstage passes for you and free tickets if in your town.