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
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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be happy, sempai. my fav band is done recording but the release date might not be until spring 2010! HOW CAN I WAIT THAT LONG???? TT-TT
your welcome, Lisa! I'm still shocked at how I changed my music taste in so little time... O.o |
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i know! after reading over my comment, i almost couldnt believe what i just wrote. it all seems so long ago...
lol :3 |
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they changed the release date to november 3rd. at least thats what it says on their website...
and im definitely not the same person i was 5 years ago. i used to be obsessed with r&b. |
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nope. 5 years ago, I was a pop music lover. lol
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I like the new song. Bands evolve like regular people. Is anyone here the same person they were 5 years ago?
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Really? I thought it was the 27th? I'm going to have to contact a friend about this...
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damn. why can't my favorite band do that? >.<
lol, but that's cool. when is the album coming out? |
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wow, you know whats sad?
weezer is now selling special weezer snuggies in a bundle pack along with their new cd. hmmmm... |
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Weezer is one of those bands that when i am feeling down i listen to and it makes me go from a depressed state of mid to a happy one. Thanks Weezer
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weezer just aint good anymore. Like that new song "If you're wonderin if i want you to" or somethin... it sux!
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