Released in April 1992, Yankovic's seventh studio album Off the Deep End helped revitalize his career after a decline in commercial success in the late 1980s, peaking at number 17 on the Billboard 200, earning a platinum certification from the RIAA, and producing the Billboard top 40 hit "Smells Like Nirvana". Alapalooza, his eighth studio album, was released in October 1993; it peaked at number 46 on the Billboard 200.
In April 1992, Yankovic's seventh studio album, Off the Deep End, helped revive his career after a slump in commercial success during the late 1980s. It reached number 17 on the Billboard 200, earned RIAA platinum certification, and spawned the hit song "Smells Like Nirvana".  His eighth album, Alapalooza, was released in October 1993 and peaked at number 46 on the Billboard 200.