Summary:The fourth self-titled release for the alternative rock band led by Rivers Cuomo was inspired by Southern California beach life and was produced by Jake Sinclair.
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Record Label:Atlantic
Genre(s): Alternative/Indie Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Punk-Pop, Power Pop
[Cuomo's] eccentricities slip out from the cracks in his carefully constructed songs. Sinclair wisely decides to accentuate all these quirks, whether they derive from Cuomo or the band's interplay, so The White Album crackles underneath its tight presentation.
We listen to Weezer in 2016 largely for nostalgic dog whistles. We listen because Blue retreads like "Endless Summer" and "Summer Elaine and Drunk Dori" offer Proustian pleasures in spite of their obviously-recycled frameworks, and because the simpering, sweet "L.A. Girlz" is the group's best single since "Island in the Sun."
Weezer, the 10th album by Weezer, is about as good (or bad, your call) as Weezer, several measures worse than Weezer, and a once-you-hear-it, you'll-never-unhear-it skid mark on the shorts of Weezer. [No. 130, p.51]
Fantastic album, definitely the best Weezer album since Pinkerton. This album screams dumb summer fun and doesn't take itself too serious. TheFantastic album, definitely the best Weezer album since Pinkerton. This album screams dumb summer fun and doesn't take itself too serious. The instrumentation is beautiful and the lyrics, while goofy, still have some meaning. The extra songs on the deluxe addition only add on to this and are really appreciated. It is a classic Weezer album that feels like the Blue album and Pinkerton at times, but it is strong enough to have its own identity.…Expand
Solid Weezer record. it flows effortlessly from song to song. In various parts, reminiscent of their first four albums. Lyrics areSolid Weezer record. it flows effortlessly from song to song. In various parts, reminiscent of their first four albums. Lyrics are thoughtfully crafted throughout. Lot's of sonic nuggets to be found. Very well produced and it really sounds great with airy vocals and crunchy guitars, but also rocking piano and guitar runs.
The performance of bass and drums stand out in the best possible way throughout. Pat Wilson brings it all to the table and has you air drumming. As for bass, Scott Shriner's bass tones just rock. It is apparent on every track he put lots of work into this record.
The two songs written by Rivers and Brian Bell stand out as excellent Weezer songs. I hope the next record keeps up this production style and in-band co-writing. Much of the Blue album was written by Rivers and Pat.
My only complaint is that it is not longer. It is tight, but Endless Bummer could be another "Only in Dreams" style 6 or 7 minute masterpiece.…Expand
As a long-time fan I am undoubtedly biased, but this album - like 2014's Everything Will Be Alright In The End - is Weezer at their best. AAs a long-time fan I am undoubtedly biased, but this album - like 2014's Everything Will Be Alright In The End - is Weezer at their best. A fantastic mix of 90s-reminiscent tracks (e.g. Do You Wanna Get High, LA Girlz), upbeat pop-rock (e.g. Wind In Our Sail, King of the World) and interesting new directions (e.g. Thank God For Girls, Jacked Up). A perfect summer album.…Expand
Finally a Weezer album that sounds like Weezer. Glad to see they are satisfied with being themselves again after wandering in the musicalFinally a Weezer album that sounds like Weezer. Glad to see they are satisfied with being themselves again after wandering in the musical woods for a few albums.…Expand
Weezer's repertoire has always been somewhat of a mixed bag. Some albums are modern masterpieces ('Pinkerton' & 'The Blue Album'), some areWeezer's repertoire has always been somewhat of a mixed bag. Some albums are modern masterpieces ('Pinkerton' & 'The Blue Album'), some are pretty good ('Green Album', 'Maladroit', 'The Red Album'), and one in particular is probably the worst "rock" album I have EVER heard ('Radi... Raditu... Radituuuu... sorry almost threw up there). Luckily for us 2016's The White Album belongs in the pretty good category. The songs are catchy, memorable and continue to have the silly, nonsensical lyrics Mr. Cuomo is famous for but without the annoyance of placating to the lowest common denominator. It sounds like the band is having as much fun on this record as they were on their first release.
Favourite song?: 'Do You Wanna Get High?': A quasi-love song that could have fit nicely into the 'Pinkerton' era.
Least favourite song?: Probably 'Summer Elaine & Drunk Dori' if only because after listening to the album a half dozen times, that song is the only one that I can never remember a single note nor lyric.
Song I Should Hate But I Like?: 'L.A. Girlz'.... what an earworm!…Expand
A very decent return on Weezer's part to the sound of Pinkerton, this album is pleasantly surprising. Not as good as EWBAITE, but certainlyA very decent return on Weezer's part to the sound of Pinkerton, this album is pleasantly surprising. Not as good as EWBAITE, but certainly better than any of the albums within the stream of albums between 2005's Make Believe and 2010's Hurley. It is unfortunate that such a good album came shortly before Weezer's worst record to date, 2017's Pacific Daydream, but they at least held a streak of 2 good albums in a row.…Expand
As a fan it pains me to say it but this is sadly another patchy offering from Weezer . They've been 'treading water' now for a long time andAs a fan it pains me to say it but this is sadly another patchy offering from Weezer . They've been 'treading water' now for a long time and maybe it's time to call it a day.…Expand
