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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0602517671836 Label: Geffen Records Manufacturer: Geffen Records MPN: 001113502 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Geffen Records Release Date: June 03, 2008 Studio: Geffen Records Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk: Early word on the sixth album from Weezer--and their third self-titled record, although fans, sensibly, are referring to it as "The Red Album"--is that this is their experimental record. Luckily, Rivers Cuomo isn't interested in penning his own jazz odyssey; for him, experimental is just finding cunning ways to nuance Weezer's stock-in-trade--crunchy, candy-sweet guitars and vocal harmonies--with new pop tricks. The sardonic lyric of "Pork and Beans" hints at a new direction: "Timabaland knows the way to reach the top of the charts," Cuomo sings, "maybe if I work with him I can perfect the art". Actually, Timbaland's not on board, but producer Jacknife Lee brings a variety of drum machines and electronics, and Weezer rise to the challenge with some generally inspired messing around. "The Greatest Man That Ever Lived (Variations on a Shaker Theme)" sees Cuomo adopt a gangsta rap slur over screaming sirens, while elsewhere, the other three Weezer members take a turn at the microphone. But it's Cuomo's songs that are the winners--notably "Heart Songs", a tribute to the songs that "never feel wrong" that swoops from melodic schmaltz to grunge scuzz with a deft invocation of Nirvana. Skip to the bonus tracks, meanwhile, for a great cover of "The Weight" that takes The Band's original and drenches it in chundering guitars. --Louis Pattison Album Description: Weezer - one of the biggest and most influential bands of the last decade will for the third time in its six-album history release a self-titled album. The new album will hit streets on June 24 through DGC/Interscope Records. To distinguish it from the other eponymous albums it's being referred by people as "The Red Album." Comprised of sessions produced by Rick Rubin, Jacknife Lee and the band itself, the album is adventurous and undeniable Weezer pop-rock. The first single, the quirky and catchy "Pork and Beans," was recorded under the watch of the Irishman Lee and will soon be a Weezer classic. Album Description: 2008 album from the Alternative rockers. Weezer, one of the biggest and most influential bands of the last decade will, for the third time in its six-album history, release a self-titled album already being referred to by people as The Red Album. Comprised of sessions produced by Rick Rubin, Jacknife Lee and the band itself, the album is adventurous and undeniably Weezer. The first single, the quirky and catchy 'Pork and Beans', was recorded under the watch of the Irishman Lee and already a Modern Rock smash hit. 10 tracks. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Doesn't match earlier works, but could be a growerTo elaborate on the title, this was the first Weezer album I'd ever heard. I liked it, though parts of it sounded dated (I was going for that, anyway). But after hearing Blue and Pinkerton, I'm not sure how I feel anymore. On one hand, its decently catchy pop, but on the other, it doesn't come anywhere near the previously mentioned albums. The stand-out tracks would have to be "The Greatest Man That Ever Lived", "Pork and Beans", and "The Angel and the One". The rest is fairly forgettable, but its ... Read More Rating:  - worst weezer cd by far!!!!lyrics are like a 12 year old little boy wrote them, im sorry rivers what school did you attend harvard? harvard elementry? k... the worst music ever you think 10 songs would be picked and they would be amazing, everyone just give up with weezer they will never put out another pinkerton or blue album again its over they had there 2 great albums then ran out of good ideas, i'd buy a britney spears album before this garbage im very dissapointed in this cd thank god i downloaded it 1/5 dont ... Read More Rating: - Buy the Deluxe Version Instead!No matter what you do, DON'T buy this CD. Buy the Deluxe version, instead, or you'll kick yourself. The best song on the CD, hands down, is "Miss Sweeney." It is Rivers at his best, and the liner notes even mention that "he didn't want to make another song of unrequited love." Be glad they talked him into it, because this is vintage - yet 100% fresh. And 100% NOT ON THE CD THAT YOU ARE VIEWING! Get the Deluxe version. King is almost as good as Miss ... Read More Rating:  - Weezer Red AlbumWeezer red album is my first Weezer album. I wasnt sure what to expect, but has a great array of songs such as the hit single "Pork and Beans". Just keeping it short saying to buy this album you WON'T be disappointed. Rating: - Don't BuyDo we really need another album of college-oriented indie rock? This is as bad as it gets. This is the current equivalent of the commercial rock that dogged the 70's... I really disapprove of this stuff... Horrible music actually... |
