Pinkerton (Deluxe Edition)
by Weezer
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Nov 2, 2010
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 338 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 309 out of 338
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 338
  3. Negative: 19 out of 338
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  1. jjlikesmusic
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Relatable album (but Pink Triangle) it's perfect but horrible. With a raw sound, personal lyrics, it's sound is loveable but people in the 90s were about keeping the same sound like The Offspring.… Expand
  2. UnInfinity
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    My favorite album of all time.
    None of the songs on here, I hated.
    Butterfly is an absolute masterpiece not just for melody but lyrics. Across the Sea is such a deep and personal song, that you'd never hear someone say today. El Scorcho is such a perfectly wierd track. Why Bother is fast paced, yet somehow manages to tell a story in it. The Good Life almost sounds like it came off of    My favorite album of all time.
    None of the songs on here, I hated.
    Butterfly is an absolute masterpiece not just for melody but lyrics.
    Across the Sea is such a deep and personal song, that you'd never hear someone say today.
    El Scorcho is such a perfectly wierd track.
    Why Bother is fast paced, yet somehow manages to tell a story in it.
    The Good Life almost sounds like it came off of Blue.

    Even including the Deluxe songs, like Tragic Girl, I Just Threw Out the Love of my Dreams, You Gave Your Love to Me Softly, etc.

    A perfect mixture of masterful songwriting, beautifully creepy yet honest, and overall one of the greatest albums of all time in my opinion.    … Expand
  3. Scottybabe
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    literally a masterpiece. I challenge you to find an album that can come anywhere close to the glory of this album
  4. WestoReviews
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    An absolutely AMAZING record, raw vocals, raw emotions, and all of Rivers Cuomos feelings, stuffed into a record where every song even the ones that didn't make it onto the official release are amazing. Some songs on this record are controversial, Pink Triangle, and Across The Sea, are 2 of the ones I can think of, regardless I still love these songs and the work that was put in to makeAn absolutely AMAZING record, raw vocals, raw emotions, and all of Rivers Cuomos feelings, stuffed into a record where every song even the ones that didn't make it onto the official release are amazing. Some songs on this record are controversial, Pink Triangle, and Across The Sea, are 2 of the ones I can think of, regardless I still love these songs and the work that was put in to make these. Overall, my top 3 albums of ALL TIME.… Expand
  5. NiKKo12
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Truly a cult classic, a must have of the 90's, this has stayed dear to my heart for years now and i don't see it changing anytime soon, thank you Weezer for this amazing album
  6. SherlockKiweez
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    Definitely one of my favourites of all time. It has reached cult status over the last decades and is the best Weezer Album. It includes very personal lyrics, great guitar tunes and good vocal perfomances by Rivers. Highly recommended!
  7. jdizzy189
    May 4, 2020
    10
    A truly incredible and breath-taking tour de force from Weezer. In my opinion, this is not only one of the best albums of the 90s, but one of the best records of all time. A perfect combination of catchy pop and emotional lyrics. Highlights include "The Good Life" and "El Scorcho". If you do anything today, listen to this.
  8. NolanLundgaard
    Apr 5, 2020
    7
    Pinkerton by Weezer: 6.44

    Tired Of Sex: 0.5 Getchoo: 1 No Other One: 0.75 Why Bother?: 1 Across The Sea: 1 :) The Good Life: 1 :) El Scorcho: 0.5 Pink Triangle: 1 Falling For You: 0.5 Butterfly: 0.75 You Gave Your Love To Me Softly: 1 :) Devotion: 0.75 Waiting On You: 1 :) I Just Threw Out The Love Of My Dreams: 0.75 I Swear It’s True: 0.5 You Won’t Get With Me Tonight:    Pinkerton by Weezer: 6.44

    Tired Of Sex: 0.5
    Getchoo: 1
    No Other One: 0.75
    Why Bother?: 1
    Across The Sea: 1 :)
    The Good Life: 1 :)
    El Scorcho: 0.5
    Pink Triangle: 1
    Falling For You: 0.5
    Butterfly: 0.75
    You Gave Your Love To Me Softly: 1 :)
    Devotion: 0.75
    Waiting On You: 1 :)
    I Just Threw Out The Love Of My Dreams: 0.75
    I Swear It’s True: 0.5
    You Won’t Get With Me Tonight: 0.75
    Long Time Sunshine: 0.5
    Getting Up And Leaving: 1 :)
    Tragic Girl: 1

    15.25/19 = .803 -> 6.44

    Well, that rocked! Pinkerton is definitely an improvement over Weezer’s first album, and contains a few genuine rock songs that I really enjoyed (Across The Sea and The Good Life). Like its predecessor, Pinkerton suffers from its songs being too loud and the use of one guitar effect, although both of these issues occur less often in Pinkerton, to its credit. Also, it seemed a little repetitive each time Weezer slowed down the song for the bridge. That being said, Pinkerton is an outstanding album that all rock fans should listen to, as I had a great time jamming to this collection of songs. I wish music sounded more like this nowadays. Great job, Weezer! You’ve made a great album. Highlights: Getchoo, Why Bother, Across The Sea, The Good Life, Pink Triangle, You Gave Your Love To Me Softly, Waiting On You, and Getting Up And Leaving.    … Expand
  9. peo
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    One of the top 5 best albums of the 90's. The best weezer album with the debut , but this one its more interesting , raw and emotional
  10. rextree
    Feb 12, 2019
    10
    A true alternative rock masterpiece. The emotion, angst, and honesty Rivers puts in the lyrics as well as the rest of the band in the music itself is magic. One of the best records of the 90's.
  11. ryancarlino22
    Apr 17, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece of raw emotions that will be very hard to top, if ever it is. Rivers displays anger, frustration, and loneliness in a way that has never been replicated. He challenges with topics that many songwriters would never dare to touch in Across the Sea and Pink Triangle. All other songs on here are great and speak to topics that are uncomfortable but so necessary in the world ofA masterpiece of raw emotions that will be very hard to top, if ever it is. Rivers displays anger, frustration, and loneliness in a way that has never been replicated. He challenges with topics that many songwriters would never dare to touch in Across the Sea and Pink Triangle. All other songs on here are great and speak to topics that are uncomfortable but so necessary in the world of music. Will be remembered as one of the greatest albums of the 90's. Absolute classic.… Expand
  12. Mumbizz01
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Not only this is one of my favourite albums of the 90s, it's one of my favourite albums i ever listened to. The dark and depressing tone this album represents is sometimes enough to make a stomach turn a little.
  13. Ricko
    Aug 22, 2017
    9
    Outstanding follow up to their classic debut (Blue) album. Like many others, I didn't fully appreciate this record when it first came out and only really grew to love it when Weezer started releasing albums with 1 single and 10 B-sides. Like the Blue album, this has 10 tracks and every one of them can be considered between good and brilliant. Even El Scorcho, my least favourite track,Outstanding follow up to their classic debut (Blue) album. Like many others, I didn't fully appreciate this record when it first came out and only really grew to love it when Weezer started releasing albums with 1 single and 10 B-sides. Like the Blue album, this has 10 tracks and every one of them can be considered between good and brilliant. Even El Scorcho, my least favourite track, would have walked onto any of their albums that followed. "Pinkerton" is a bit sharper around the edges and is a much darker record but a great complimenting record to Blue. Opener "Tired of Sex" is as good a punk pop track that you'll ever hear - a 10 out of 10 track. The next couple of tracks are full of typical Cuomo weirdness but the tunes are peerless. The heart of the record has 3 of the bands most memorable tunes, "Why Bother", "Across the Sea" and "The Good Life". "Pink Triangle" lights up the latter stages of the record while "Butterfly" is a strangely quiet but beautiful closer to an otherwise rocker of an album. The Blue album was a perfect piece of pop rock, full of easy on the ear melodies and had the feel of sunshine and the summer. Pinkerton is the perfect opposite.… Expand
  14. TheArchetypes
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    There is no denying just how great this album is. A full on blitz of raw emotion that is equally funny and painful, Pinkerton was responsible for both the band's demise and rebirth. Cuomo has not written such a coherent and scathingly honest set of songs since. Chances are that he doesn't want to go through it again. Thankfully for us, he was able to do it in the first place.
  15. PunkNu-Wave
    Sep 4, 2016
    10
    The first time I listened to this album I shed a single tear during 'Butterfly'. However, when I wiped away the tear it seemed to have left a trail of white make-up which wouldn't watch up. Over the next few weeks my hair started to turn black and my face turned increasingly pale. Eyeliner started to cover my eyelids. One day I woke up and listened to the first 30 seconds of 'Tired ofThe first time I listened to this album I shed a single tear during 'Butterfly'. However, when I wiped away the tear it seemed to have left a trail of white make-up which wouldn't watch up. Over the next few weeks my hair started to turn black and my face turned increasingly pale. Eyeliner started to cover my eyelids. One day I woke up and listened to the first 30 seconds of 'Tired of Sex'. When I paused the track and opened my wardrobe all the clothes had been changed to black vests and tank tops. I think it's fair to say that this album turned me into an emo.… Expand
  16. TheQuoz
    May 22, 2016
    10
    Is it better than the debut Weezer album? Yes. Cuomo's songwriting has most definitely taken a different view, with more isolated and distant lyrics. With honesty, Cuomo makes a coherent and multisided album. This was true Weezer at its finest, sadly this was their last truly amazing album.
  17. Jamison12
    Apr 27, 2016
    10
    The raw sound of the emotional heartache and angst that we all experience as young adults is perfectly embodied by Rivers Cuomo in Pinkerton. Tired of Sex is hard rock sounding intro, and immediately, the listener knows they're in for an absolute experience. Pinkerton's raw emotional pain grouped with the emo sounding lyrics and more heavy sound for a typically power pop rock band is notThe raw sound of the emotional heartache and angst that we all experience as young adults is perfectly embodied by Rivers Cuomo in Pinkerton. Tired of Sex is hard rock sounding intro, and immediately, the listener knows they're in for an absolute experience. Pinkerton's raw emotional pain grouped with the emo sounding lyrics and more heavy sound for a typically power pop rock band is not only a treat, but one of the greatest albums, scratch that, greatest pieces of art, of the last 30 years.… Expand
  18. Swishalicious29
    Apr 1, 2016
    8
    My second favorite Weezer album after Blue. The thing I loved about early Weezer was their songwriting and maturity (sorta). By that, I mean while Blue was a fun pop rock album, Pinkerton tackled more adult themes. Whether it was a mixed up relationship like on "Pink Triangle" or lust like on "Across the Sea" the songwriting really shines. I love the upbeat "The Good Life" and the at firstMy second favorite Weezer album after Blue. The thing I loved about early Weezer was their songwriting and maturity (sorta). By that, I mean while Blue was a fun pop rock album, Pinkerton tackled more adult themes. Whether it was a mixed up relationship like on "Pink Triangle" or lust like on "Across the Sea" the songwriting really shines. I love the upbeat "The Good Life" and the at first slow and then rapid "El Scorcho". There are quiet and tender moments that contrast nicely with the loud and fun tracks.… Expand
  19. noorder
    Jan 5, 2016
    10
    Their best album, even better than the great blue album.
    Every little song in this record is an alt rock masterpiece, perfect melodies, pure emotion...
  20. YodaManNowDog
    Aug 7, 2015
    10
    This album- in my eyes at least- is perfect. It's real, it's sad, and it is so catchy and pretty upbeat considering the topics being written about. Weezer are probably my favorite band and this is my 2nd favorite album. I honestly don't see how there are any negative reviews unless you haven't heard this album since it came out. If that is the case please give it a second chance now thatThis album- in my eyes at least- is perfect. It's real, it's sad, and it is so catchy and pretty upbeat considering the topics being written about. Weezer are probably my favorite band and this is my 2nd favorite album. I honestly don't see how there are any negative reviews unless you haven't heard this album since it came out. If that is the case please give it a second chance now that you can (hopefully) separate the album from the music of the time and the attitude toward it.… Expand
  21. showbizjunkie
    May 21, 2015
    10
    Pinkerton is one of the best albums out there. It's a shame Cuomo took its early failures so personally. Weezer has yet to come close to this. It's layered with great music and great lyrics, and has such a raw personal touch that's impossible to ignore.
  22. Shady313
    Mar 22, 2015
    10
    10/10 ................................................................................................................................................
  23. dinklsoons
    Jan 14, 2015
    10
    It is truly and utterly one of the greatest albums of all time. It flows so well. Cuomo's delivery is so powerful. The guitars roar and harmonize so beautifully. Sharp's bass is thundering and Wilson's drums are so fitting. Complex when they need to be and simple when they need to be. This album will probably never be topped and remains one of the most emotional and powerful alt rockIt is truly and utterly one of the greatest albums of all time. It flows so well. Cuomo's delivery is so powerful. The guitars roar and harmonize so beautifully. Sharp's bass is thundering and Wilson's drums are so fitting. Complex when they need to be and simple when they need to be. This album will probably never be topped and remains one of the most emotional and powerful alt rock albums of all time.… Expand
  24. davim
    Oct 22, 2014
    10
    I've only recently discovered the brilliance of this album. Always been a huge fan of The Blue Album (another solid 10 out of 10 album), but I always had the assumption that it could never be followed up by something equally as strong. How wrong I was!

    Pinkerton is 10 songs of pure brilliance. Musically, it's fantastic with all four musicians really playing their part. Lyrically, it's    I've only recently discovered the brilliance of this album. Always been a huge fan of The Blue Album (another solid 10 out of 10 album), but I always had the assumption that it could never be followed up by something equally as strong. How wrong I was!

    Pinkerton is 10 songs of pure brilliance. Musically, it's fantastic with all four musicians really playing their part. Lyrically, it's witty in places but genius at the same time; with Rivers Cuomo writing lyrics that are much more personal than that of The Blue Album. Unfortunately, I live in the UK and Weezer have never been as big here as they are in The States. Would've loved to have gone to one of the gigs where the entire album was played from start to finish. One day maybe! (Personal favourites: The Good Life, Why Bother?, Getchoo)    … Expand
  25. bleed0range
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    I don't need to explain why this is one of the best albums of all time. You just need to listen to it. It's a must listen for anyone who loves music.
  26. AlphaMexican
    Sep 30, 2014
    8
    The Emo album that was able to push the Emo movement forward! Most of this album is dark and has a very deep sense of irony, especially compared to their debut, "The Blue Album". Weezer ditch the irresistible pop melodies, crisp production, and fun, cheeky lyrics and instead opt to go for a more darker, messy guitar-ridden and ironic lyricism. The best thing about this album is theThe Emo album that was able to push the Emo movement forward! Most of this album is dark and has a very deep sense of irony, especially compared to their debut, "The Blue Album". Weezer ditch the irresistible pop melodies, crisp production, and fun, cheeky lyrics and instead opt to go for a more darker, messy guitar-ridden and ironic lyricism. The best thing about this album is the lyrics. They are so emotional and dark, and yet they still have some kind of Weezer charm to it! As I mentioned before, there is a dark sense of irony to it, with an example being Rivers talking about lusting a girl who turns out to be a lesbian. The production style is something that really bothers me, because it's just so raw and I can't stand it when there's a lot of feedback and the guitars squeal. Some songs don't work, an example being No Other One. That song is just too slow and doesn't fit in with the rest of the album. Some classic Weezer tunes are here, with my favorites being El Scorcho, The Good Life and Across the Sea. If you want to ditch the power pop sound that Weezer is most known for, check out this album. You won't be disappointed.… Expand
  27. pedrohenriquedc
    Aug 3, 2014
    10
    This is the best album in the world. It's amazing how Rivers Cuomo shows us the essence of the weakness of the human being in his lyrics. I think all the songs are good, but my favorite is pink triangle.
  28. Cobweb
    Jul 10, 2014
    10
    A haunting, brilliant masterpiece. Rivers Cuomo is brutally honest in all of these songs, deliberately portraying himself as pathetic and broken, and it just adds to the power of it all. Easily Weezer's best album and one of the best albums of all time.
  29. godwinkent888
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Raw, harsh, memorable and honest. This is definitely my favorite Weezer album. My favorite moment in the entire album is when the final track "Butterfly" plays, and it shifts the overall tone of the record but not in an off-putting way. I love this album. 10/10… Expand
  30. californiadoane
    Jun 29, 2014
    10
    Weezers magnus opum after being the persona non grata at the rock prom. Cuomo's songwriting and angst were so real and vibrant through the dark, sordid place the album came from, that no one can predict what Weezer could have been had this album been seen for what it truly was nearly 20 years ago. From the initial rip of Tired of Sex to the painful No Other One and straight down toWeezers magnus opum after being the persona non grata at the rock prom. Cuomo's songwriting and angst were so real and vibrant through the dark, sordid place the album came from, that no one can predict what Weezer could have been had this album been seen for what it truly was nearly 20 years ago. From the initial rip of Tired of Sex to the painful No Other One and straight down to Butterly, this album has everything that defined the 90's...Bravo, Weezer.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
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  1. Kerrang!
    Jan 31, 2011
    100
    Pinkerton still stands tall as a modern rock classic. [6 Nov 2010, p.51]
  2. Beats Per Minute
    Jan 13, 2011
    100
    Ultimately, the legacy Pinkerton leaves behind is it being one of the most emotional and raw albums ever made. It's an album that many can relate to, even if you're not on the same level of crazy as Rivers was back then.
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  3. No Ripcord
    Dec 21, 2010
    90
    This is their Holy Bible--in other words this is an unknown quantity alright; it's Weezer's raw, emotive bastard child; and a great, brilliant, titanic blot on an often pristinely laundered back catalogue. For that reason in particular this is a thing to be cherished.
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