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So why the deluxe re-release? Well, first and foremost this is a 24-bit remastering of the original album. And if that isn't exciting enough, there's a second disc full of b-sides, live acoustic tracks and kitchen tape demos. 24 tracks in total. Good value for money, if nothing else.
Throughout their four-album career, Weezer have never strayed far from their alluring fusion of pop simplicity and riff-heavy rock. Above all else, frontman Rivers Cuomo pens incredibly charming songs. His quirky harmonica melodies and humble tributes to other bands ("I've got posters on the wall, my favourite rock group Kiss") have become particularly endearing trademarks.
Weezer sounds as stunning as ever. "Buddy Holly" and "Undone - The Sweater Song" are still highlights, but every track would have made a first-rate single. The digital makeover isn't really discernible; in fact, the '1995 remix version' of "Say It Ain't So" remains almost identical to the original. And rightfully so. After all, it would be a crime to alter what is essentially a flawless record. From start to finish it's a sun-drenched, fuzzed-up and instantly memorable album.
On the whole, the bonus material makes for enjoyable listening: "Jamie" and "Susanne" could easily have featured on the album proper, whilst "My Evaline" sees the band pull off a delightfully bijou barbershop harmony. The other rarities are rather formulaic but will no doubt appeal to Weezer completists.
Thankfully, this re-issue doesn't signal the demise of the band; you can expect more of their distinctively chunky power-chords, geeky introverted lyrics and Beach Boys harmonies in 2005. If you've never heard 'The Blue Album', consider this an essential purchase. Likewise, owners of worn out ten year-old copies might also want to treat themselves. --Richard Banks
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The entire "geek rock" image was quirky and marketable, and singer/songwriter Rivers Cuomo shamelessly used this angle throughout the album, singing about his own resemblance to Buddy Holly, using the destruction of his sweater as a metaphor for a dissintegrating relationship, surfing to work, and the somewhat pathetic but painfully real desire to have a girlfriend that doesn't laugh at anybody else's jokes. The album has it's darker moments, too, however. Perhaps the most serious song, "Say It Ain't So" (incidentally, perhaps the best song) is nothing short of breathtaking, and the epic "Only In Dreams" is hauntingly beautiful.
Combining influences from opposite areas of the musical spectrum (80s heavy metal and 60s Beatles/Beach Boys/bubblegum pop), "Weezer" is one of the greatest debut albums of all time. We've all heard "Buddy Holly", but there's so much more to "Weezer" the album, and Weezer the band than that.
The second disc of this package could be sold as an excellent 'b-sides and rarities' collection on its own. The quality is very high throughout, and far from tarnishing the original album, you find yourself adding 'Jamie' and 'Suzanne' to the tracklisting. 'Mykel And Carli' is almost as good, 'My Evalyne' is interesting if nothing else, but best of all are the Kitchen Tape demos.
These live recordings of songs which ended up on the album are fascinating insights into the band as a raw garage group, as well as what the songs used to be like before they were put down on the album.
This additional deluxe disc is worth every extra penny you spend on it. Every song here is worth having and listening to; remember them this way, rather than for their 21st Century exploits.
I've heard a few songs and always loved them.
But this and the pinkerton album where going for about 3 pounds!!!
So i lept at this, and thought i'd try them out... I did not look back!! :)
I love this album!!!
Catchy lyrics (which if you listen to them are sometimes great!!)
Big punchy overdrive power cords by the plenty!
Yet some sweet breakdowns and some fancy tingly noodles :)
Generally a cheerful sound.
Crank it up to 11 and you'll be singing into your hairbrush before you know it! :)
I used it for quite a while to wake and cheer me up in the morning. :)
Basically the long of the short is. Quality power pop! :)
Buy this album!!! :)
The first disc is a reminder of the sheer brilliance of thier debut album, its still as crisp and important now and well be for a long time to come.
The Second disc is full of brilliant live performances, unreleased tracks and b-sides, such as "Lullaby for Wayne", "Susanne", "Mykel and Carli"
and "Jamie" all of which are better then what the vast majority of bands have ever produced.
Roll on Pinkerton - The deluxe edition!
Rivers Cuomo, all round main-man of weezer, is a songwriter with a rare ear for melody, and this is shown on the additional b-sides and rarities disc as much as on the album.
Tracks like 'Susanne' and 'Jamie' are as good as anything on the album, and in my view 'Susanne' really should have been on there. As catchy as 'Buddy Holly', it's the purest example of what weezer are about, pure and undiluted melody.
As for the album itself, it remains, along with The Green Album, probably the best introduction to this vastly underrated band.
Awesome stuff.
My Name Is Jonas: 8/10 - Strong, fun opener
No One Else: 9.5/10 - One of my personal favourites. Read more
i love every track on this album, i was introduced to weezer while... Read more
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