I absolutely love Weezer. Sure their brand of geek rock may be shallow, but not many bands can put out song after song which has a hook as strong as the last. This is what Weezer has done their entire career - until recently that is. My local record store carried the vinyl copy of their newest album Raditude a few days before release, which prompted a purchase from myself. Originally I was on t...
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Before I go into any specifics about the album, I have a quick disclaimer: If the only Weezer you will listen to is Pinkerton and The Blue Album, stay far, far away from Raditude. Case in point: Lil’ Wayne contributes a verse on one song. So, if Weezer’s lean toward the mainstream sickens [...]No related posts. Sorry.
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WeezerRaditudeGeffen Records02 November 2009by Luke MortonIt was only last year when that Weezer released their sixth studio- and third eponymous album (dubbed The Red Album by fans and critics alike), but now they’re back with Raditude, the album Rivers Cuomo should never have written.Maybe Weezer are trying to maintain their resurgent popularity (thanks the kids [...]
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From the band that brought us the likes of Pinkerton and The Blue Album, we now have Raditude by Weezer – a light, fun album that pokes fun at the California lifestyle of partying, girls, and celebrity.The album kicks off with “(If you’re wondering if I want you to) I want you to”. If you [...]
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Chances are you don’t need a Weezer history lesson and providing one here would be particularly pointless, as there's really no need to create any kind of context in reviewing the band’s latest album, Raditude. One look at that flying dog and cheesy, lightning-style font on the cover can give you as good an idea as anything else as to what you can expect from this seventh effort by Rivers Cuom
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In his latest book Eating the Dinosaur Chuck Klosterman speaks briefly about Weezer and how they consistently disappoint their fans who often expect much more from the band than they receive. That was undeniably true on their last album, the atrocious Red Album. But do the band live up to expectations with their new album Raditude?Despite the much-maligned album title, the band get off to a
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Weezer are now writing nothing but unabashed pop songs, aiming for nothing but the top of the charts and hoping you'll come along for the ride to multi-platinum glory. Word of advice: don't.Let's just be honest for a moment: the Weezer of the 21st century has been perpetually dogged with a very simple (and alarmingly frequent) criticism -- that they aren't the same Weezer that emerged in 1994. ...
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Weezer will be performing a secret show in NYC on Wednesday, October 28th at 7pm that iheartradio is hosting!Enter to win here for exclusive access to the showFor your second chance to win, upload a photo of yourself in an ugly sweater via Facebook hereGood luck!
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by brittanybf and drewfontsLet's get it out of the way now: Weezer will never be better than Blue (or critic pick Pinkerton). Thirteen years ago, their sweaters came un-did, giving way to half-assed rap 'party' songs...Who saw that comin'? While parts of their latest album actually impressed us, that doesn't mean much. Prior to Raditude, it's been a good four albums of mediocrity from the band....
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Before I go into any specifics about the album, I have a quick disclaimer: If the only Weezer you will listen to is Pinkerton and The Blue Album, stay far, far away from Raditude. Case in point: Lil’ Wayne contributes a verse on one song. So, if Weezer’s lean toward the mainstream sickens [...]No related posts. Sorry.
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RADITUDE SNUGGIE © The new Weezer album Raditude is being offered in a combo with a special Weezer snuggie. I guess they ran the snuggie up the flag poll and it flew. Lets brainstorm and come up with ideas for more combos that would be simpatico for musicians and products. Throw some ideas against the wall and see if they have legs. Let's run them through the grinder and see who salutes.
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Weezer recently dropped in to record a few live tracks for AOL's Sessions site. Let's see what we have here...1. "I'm Your Daddy" - A brand new Raditude track featuring the guest talents of...Kenny G? Serious? Dead serious.2. "Can't Stop Partying" - First released as a collaboration with hip hop impresario Jermaine Dupri on Rivers' 2008 demo collection Alone II - The Home Recordings, the tune w...
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Want a free copy of Weezer's new CD Raditude? In honor of T-Mobile's "Motorola CLIQ Challenge" we've been provided a copy to give away to one lucky reader. For a chance to win, all you have to do is send an e-mail to us at windycityrock@gmail.com with your name, mailing address and "Weezer contest" as the subject line by 7 p.m. Central Standard Time on Friday, November 20. We'll randomly select...
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I absolutely love Weezer. Sure their brand of geek rock may be shallow, but not many bands can put out song after song which has a hook as strong as the last. This is what Weezer has done their entire career - until recently that is. My local record store carried the vinyl copy of their newest album Raditude a few days before release, which prompted a purchase from myself. Originally I was on t...
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This may be marketing genius for Weezer's new album Raditude. Enjoy!Related posts:Rap Around The World – 30 Languages, One Awesome Video Very cool video of Rap/Hip-Hop being presented in 30 different...The All American Rejects Turn Conan Performance Into Cheese Fest Put your shirt back on Mr. Singer dude and WTF........Crunkcore? ...
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Weezer to help keep you warm this winterWeezer's back. This time, the song is "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" from their coming album, Raditude due Nov. 3. The single is already getting airplay and the video is set to debut anytime now (supposedly on Babelgum.com)Also due out on Nov. 3 a new way for Weezer to keep you warm. They'll also be performing on Letterman on both ...
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Reviews of new albums by Weezer, Ben Frost, White Denim, Brilliant Colors, Thee Oh Sees, Holopaw, and Slayer
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Weezer will be performing a secret show in NYC on Wednesday, October 28th at 7pm that iheartradio is hosting!Enter to win here for exclusive access to the showFor your second chance to win, upload a photo of yourself in an ugly sweater via Facebook hereGood luck!
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I don't bash a lot of music on this blog. Which isn't always easy, because I get a lot of crap emailed to me that I would consider, well, crap. But knowing that most of the artists I get info from are trying to make their way and just looking for an ear or two to listen and maybe a post if you like what you hear I try only to post about bands or music that I enjoy and not give those other bands...
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In between Make Believe and Weezer (Red Album), Rivers Cuomo made the solo recordings Alone and Alone II, and as a keen Weezer expert and friend of mine pointed out, the jumpy transition from Believe to Red makes a lot more sense after listening. However, "Pork and Beans" was not exactly applauded by the music community, I wondered what Cuomo and the bunch would churn out next. It seems that as...
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Weezer are now writing nothing but unabashed pop songs, aiming for nothing but the top of the charts and hoping you'll come along for the ride to multi-platinum glory. Word of advice: don't.Let's just be honest for a moment: the Weezer of the 21st century has been perpetually dogged with a very simple (and alarmingly frequent) criticism -- that they aren't the same Weezer that emerged in 1994. ...
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Weezer are set to release their latest album, ‘Raditude‘, on November 3, in the meantime the band have premiered a music video for a track off the forthcoming album.The music video for “(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To” is available to watch below.The track is the first single off the new album and is out now.
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For $29.99, you too can be part of Weezer's promotional gimmick: Publicist: "The Snuggie blanket is more than a fun idea, impulse buy or kitschy TV ad; it is a truly innovative and ultimately functional product. It's made of lightweight, soft fleece that keeps people of all ages warm indoors and out, with large, roomy sleeves allowing for free movement. It answers a basic need shared by many - ...
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