Weezer
Biography
As one of the most popular groups to emerge in the post-grunge alternative rock aftermath, Weezer received equal amounts of criticism and praise for their hook-heavy guitar pop. Drawing from the heavy power pop of arena rockers like Cheap Trick and the angular guitar leads of the Pixies, Weezer leavened their melodies with doses of '70s metal learned from bands like Kiss. What truly set the band apart, though, was their geekiness. None of the members of Weezer, especially leader Rivers Cuomo, were conventional rockers -- they were kids that holed up in their garage, playing along with their favorite records when they weren't studying or watching TV. As a result, their music was infused with a quirky sense of humor and an endearing awkwardness that made songs like "Undone (The Sweater Song)," "Buddy Holly," and "Say It Ain't So" into big modern rock hits during the mid-'90s. All the singles were helped immeasurably by clever videos, which may have made the songs into hits, but they also made many critics believe that the band was a one-hit wonder. Perversely, Cuomo began to feel the same way, and decided that the band would not rely on any visual gimmicks for its second album, 1996's Pinkerton.
Selected Discography
Dude, it's not nearly as good as Red. I can honestly say the only albums I don't like listening to are Make Believe and Raditude...admittedl y , even Make Believe sounds better than Raditude.
And Chris, I don't think Weezer is trying at all to make songs they think their fans will like...they' r e shifting the entire thing...for the worse. |
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the new album is amazing. finally, they got good again. after green, it all went downhill.
can't stop partying with lil wayne sounds like a girls pop song, but at least weezer is getting into the mainstream.. . w h i c h is not bad. |
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Rivers probably has no idea what the fans want. I remember when Pinkerton came out and fans turned away from them. Then they went back to the Blue Album style with the Green album and fans said Pinkerton was the best. If I was in a band it would make me say "screw those tools". I mean seriously, am I the only one who sees a problem with this? The fact that Rivers is still trying to even do any songs that appeal to their old fans at all is a miracle.
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from what I've checked, the album is getting "normal to mixed" reviews.
Lil Wayne? there is no God after all... >.< |
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I haven't bothered to see how well Raditude is selling...if they're making money off this, it proves there is no god.
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my God, I am slowing losing my faith in this band... from reading your comments, I am too scared to even hear another track off Ratitude (I heard "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To", it's not too bad).
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Please - no more Pinkerton to Raditude references. Not even close, not even funny. I dont think they are experimentin g with anything anymore. They found a formula for pop hits and theyre cashing in on it. Id prob do the same. Theyre taking that "beverly hills" single and regurgitatin g it over and over.
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Seriously!? I don't mind it if a band tries to expand to new things as long as those things aren't absolutely idiotic...li k e Pinkerton! That was actually a really good album with a new sound.
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EXACTLY. Go pull that crap on a solo project or something. BTW I'm pretty sure I saw Rivers with Taylor Swift and Travis Barker pimping a new Nintendo game. I am thinking Weezer is in the "cash cow" portion of their business cycle. I just hope after all the current hype goes away theyll get back to something a little more real. Still love the weez but....Come on! All you aging hipsters feeling me?
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w-wait.. Lil Wayne? *has a stroke*
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I suggest "(If You're Wondering if I Want You To) I Want You To", "Love is the Answer", and "Girl Got Hot".
Only listen to the last one if you don't mind chauvinistic lyrics, Bozu. |
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Thats just it - theyre gonna make more money with this than they ever had - whether "traditional i s t " Weezer fan likes it or not. I think they are changing their fanbase. Dont get me wrong, its still better than a lot of crap out there - but i know theyre capable of more.
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what tracks off Raditude would you suggest, guys? (just so I'm prepared)
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Yeah, that could be part of it, but I also think that Rivers thinks that's what the fanbase wants...not sure how he came to that conclusion, but it kinda seems that way to me...
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Maybe they should've taken more time with this one. I mean, it took them just one year.
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Exactly!!! They've lost their classic "Nerd Rock" element. They still have a bit of a quirk, but it's just not the way it was.
Cuomo should go back to righting things about the difficulties of life as a nerd. "In the Garage" was a perfect song like that. "Pork and Beans" is fantastic. He just needs to focus less on the whole "romance scene". |
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Wish theyd quit trying so dam hard. Its like they overcompensa t e and try to overdo it. That being said, all of the newer albums have a strange tendency to get better with me over time. Hated make believe, now i quite enjoy it. the attempt by rivers to ryhme every line and have it be super ironic or funny is wearing thin tho.
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cheesy lyrics... wonderful... :'(
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Yeah, I can't entirely deny that shomti...the lyrics are actually sadly cheesy. At least there're a few decent riffs and one song with good lyrics. But yeah, I agree, worst Weezer album ever.
I still like 'em though! |
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New Album - Raditude.
Singlehanded l y the worst Weezer album ever. Either a culmination of them and the Jonas Brothers hanging out; or proof that Weezer needs to stop making music NOW. |
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wow... Weezer actually has a sad song... lol kidding. XD
but overall, two thumbs up for Weezer. :) |
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I made a staton for your sake, Sluggy.
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Hmmm...in all honesty, I think Red was better, but it's pretty good.
WEEZERWEEZER W E E Z E R W E E Z E R W E E Z E R W E E Z E R W E E Z E R W E E Z E R W E E Z E R W E E Z E R W E E Z E R W E E Z E R W E E Z E R ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! |
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glad you are happy, senpai! let me know how it is when you finished! ^_^
Hybrid Animal, just because I listen to a shitload of gothic metal, that doesn't mean I listen to only that 24/7. (and I'm not offended at all. we all like different stuff.) |
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YEAH!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! JUST GOT RADITUDE!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I'M LISTENING TO IT RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I LIKE EVERY SONG EXCEPT ONE SO FAR!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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ZEN&ZERO/anA U S T R I A N SURFEXTRAVAG A N Z A - - -NICE FLOW (soundtrack)
www.newworld r e v o l u t i o n . c o m das all I can do for you now cry tuff |
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AAAAAAAAAAAA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A U G H ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I CAN'T FREAKIN' WAIT FOR TOMORROW!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! MY FRIEND AND I ARE GOING TO GO GET THE NEW ALBUM AFTER SCHOOL!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! WHY AM I SHOUTING!?!? ! ? ? ! ? ! ? ! ? ! ? ! ? ! ? ? ! ? ! ? ! I HAVE NO IDEA!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! I'M JUST THAT PSYCHED!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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I have loved them Forever and will love there music forever, TY for making the soundtrack to my ife
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I love this music. They are a great band! Very original sound, which is unique. The lead singer has a great voice.
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Heh, yeah, Weezer isn't my favorite band but they kick a**. New single wasn't that good, though. Still awesome band.
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Same, but they're better than a lot of crap out there...just not Weezer.
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Yeah, but you still listen to a shitload of goth metal, Melanie. Sorry, H.I.M. is just not my thing.
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LOL my AP Government teacher was talking about some political event that supposed to happen on the third and I told him it wasn't nearly as important as the new Weezer album release...
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