Name: Weezer - The Green Album
Brand: Weezer

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4930612

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2001-05-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

606949306120

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2016-10-28

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Weezer

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

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Weezer is a rock band from Los Angeles, California, US. Formed in 1992, the band consists of current members Rivers Cuomo on lead vocals, lead guitar, and keys; Patrick Wilson on drums, percussion, and backing vocals; Brian Bell on rhythm/lead guitar, backing vocals, and keys; and Scott Shriner on bass, backing vocals, and keys. Former members include Jason Cropper on rhythm guitar (1992-1993), Matt Sharp on bass (1992-1998), and Mikey Welsh on bass (1998-2001).

Weezer, also known as The Green Album, was released May 15, 2001, nearly six years after Pinkerton. Widely credited with being the band who kicked off (and merged) the two sub-genres of punk-pop and geek rock, The Green Album is Weezer's attempt to wrestle back their crown from the upstart likes of Blink 182 and Wheatus. The Green Album, recorded nearly five years after their previous album, the widely ignored (but wholly excellent) Pinkerton, sees the band reunited with former Cars frontman Rik Ocasek, who produced their multi-platinum debut way back in 1994. The result is an album of catchy pop gems, more accessible than Pinkerton, and with a quicker pace and more sonic depth than Weezer. Lead singer / songwriter Rivers Cuomo has a way with an infectious hook and a sing-along chorus, especially on Don't Let Go, Photograph and Knockdown Drag Out. The album's first single, Hash Pipe, kicks off with a bass-heavy, 70s-sounding metal riff, while Island in the Sun is as summery as its title suggests. At just over 30-minutes long, The Green Album may leave some listeners feeling a little cheated, but overall, this is a gem of an album, small yet perfectly formed. It is also a worthy return for a band whose influence is undeniable, if under appreciated.

Weezer - The Green Album

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