The Guys Review...Weezer blue album. Our first musical media! The Guys go through each track, share thoughts, and memories. Is it as catchy as you remember? Do you look just like Buddy Holly? Do you want to destroy our sweaters? Well, say it ain't so, and see if The Guys do in this musical episode of, The Guys Review.
Weezer Blue Album
Recorded August-September 1993
Released May 10, 1994
Weezer was formed on February 14, 1992, in Los Angeles by singer and guitarist Rivers Cuomo (he also composed this whole album), drummer Patrick Wilson, bassist Matt Sharp, and guitarist Jason Croppe
The album itself peaked at number sixteen on the US Billboard 200, and was certified triple platinum by 1995. It is also the band's best-selling album, having sold at least 3.3 million copies in the U.S. and over fifteen million copies worldwide by 2009.
Chicago Sun-Times 3.5* Entertainment Weekly B (1994), A+ (2014 Rolling Stone 4/5*
Singles: 1) Undone-The Sweater Song June 24, 1994, 2) Buddy Holly September 7, 1994 3) Say It Ain’t So July 13, 1995
Tracks:
1: My Name Is Jonas
Solid start, having heard before, in line with Weezer sound. No idea what it’s about.
2: No one Else
Same musical style… But kinda creepy. “I want a girl who will laugh for no one else
When I'm away she puts her makeup on the shelf
When I'm away she never leaves the house
I want a girl who laughs for no one else”
Dude has been cheated on for sure.
3: The World Has Turned and Left Me Here
Good intro, drums and more bass. Obviously another break up song. But simple and singable. Catchy.
4: Buddy Holly
Classic track. Good hook. Love the bridge, the whole thing is nearly spoken word/rap-ish, but childish-like too.
5: Undone - The Sweater Song
Another fun, classic song. Never realized it’s basically people talking to the singer, and how he doesn’t want to talk and tries to awkwardly avoid the conversations. He only gives one word answers.
6: Surf Wax America
Very Weezer sound. Kinda an homage to The Beach Boys, also a middle finger to “normal” lifestyle of Americans.
7: Say It Ain’t So
What a classic song. Good hook, good chorus, and rocking bridge. Actually reading the lyrics, seems to be about daddy issues. Also, watched the music video, during the bridge, they’re playing hacky-sack. How 90’s.
8: In The Garage
Funny he makes “garage” a one syllable word. This is all about him being a nerd/dork and having his own space. I get it. I get it.
9: Holiday
Decent song. Nothing special. Reminds me, again, of The Beach Boys, with electric guitars and a bit of “edge.”
10: Only In Dreams
So it’s a song about a crush… Again, decent. Kinda childish. Guess it’s supposed to lend towards the awkwardness of the whole album.