Weezer [2001]
by Weezer
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 184 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 150 out of 184
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 184
  3. Negative: 7 out of 184

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  1. IMCOM
    May 6, 2022
    10
    Ohhh yes good very i think. hmmm no yes it is stupp. rong aghhhhhh. meesa likea siiiiiiii
  2. knoxrobo
    Jul 26, 2021
    6
    Would I recommend the green album in comparison to other Weezer albums? if you had me pick Pinkerton or Green, the choice is obviously Pinkerton. If it was Raditude instead of Pinkerton yeah of course. The good tracks are pretty good. but the bad tracks are less bad as they are just boring. I really liked Photograph, Hash pipe, Island In the sun. and most everything else was just boring.Would I recommend the green album in comparison to other Weezer albums? if you had me pick Pinkerton or Green, the choice is obviously Pinkerton. If it was Raditude instead of Pinkerton yeah of course. The good tracks are pretty good. but the bad tracks are less bad as they are just boring. I really liked Photograph, Hash pipe, Island In the sun. and most everything else was just boring. overall on a scale of 0-10 id give it 6… Expand
  3. NolanLundgaard
    Apr 7, 2020
    8
    Green Album by Weezer: 7.23

    Don’t Let Go: 1 :) Photograph: 1 :) Hash Pipe: 0.5 Island In The Sun: 1 :) Crab: 0.75 Knockdown Dragout: 1 Smile: 0.5 Simple Pages: 0.75 Glorious Day: 1 :) O Girlfriend: 1 :) 8.5/10 = .850 -> 7.23 Weezer’s Green Album is their best yet. As with most new bands I start listening to, I begin with their older albums and listen to their work in    Green Album by Weezer: 7.23

    Don’t Let Go: 1 :)
    Photograph: 1 :)
    Hash Pipe: 0.5
    Island In The Sun: 1 :)
    Crab: 0.75
    Knockdown Dragout: 1
    Smile: 0.5
    Simple Pages: 0.75
    Glorious Day: 1 :)
    O Girlfriend: 1 :)

    8.5/10 = .850 -> 7.23

    Weezer’s Green Album is their best yet. As with most new bands I start listening to, I begin with their older albums and listen to their work in chronological order, this being their third. Similar to some artists, Weezer’s work has improved as time goes on, so this may mean that their next release will be even better than their Green Album, which I really enjoyed. Island In The Sun is one of my favorite songs ever, and Weezer had plenty more great offerings in this release. I recommend Weezer to all rock music fans, since I think they are a fantastic band. Highlights: Don’t Let Go, Photograph, Island In The Sun, Knockout Dragout, Glorious Day, and O Girlfriend.    … Expand
  4. Tigs
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    I'll have to listen to this again soon because it may say I have given this a nine, but I still really haven't decided between a 9 or 10 yet.
    THIS ALBUM ROCKS
  5. rextree
    Feb 19, 2019
    10
    A straightforward alternative album. My favorite highway drive album because of it's fast-paced, edgy guitars. While it isn't classic status (at least at the moment), It is an enjoyable half hour journey.
  6. MoralSupport
    May 5, 2018
    2
    When I first started listening to Weezer, I picked up the Blue Album and listened for hours to the silly, nerdpop blended with heavily distorted 1/4/5 riffs that absolutely "blue" me away (ha, im sad). I then went to their second LP, Pinkerton, and after a few skeptical listens, I came to love the LP more than their first (personally, but they are both amazing in their own rights). I foundWhen I first started listening to Weezer, I picked up the Blue Album and listened for hours to the silly, nerdpop blended with heavily distorted 1/4/5 riffs that absolutely "blue" me away (ha, im sad). I then went to their second LP, Pinkerton, and after a few skeptical listens, I came to love the LP more than their first (personally, but they are both amazing in their own rights). I found myself crying a few times listening to Pinkerton. When I first listened to this record, I cried. I cried tears of pure sorrow and betrayal, as the life force that kept me going was ripped from me. This is absolute garbage. All emotion is removed. The closest Weezer comes to making me feel like they give a **** on this album is with Island in the Sun. Every other song, whether it be Hash Pipe or any other mind numbingly awful track, is more painful than trying to slit your own eyeball with a shoestring. This isn't even Weezer's worst! Absolutely depressing.… Expand
  7. stgrunu
    Mar 26, 2018
    4
    It's not a bad album but it's really dull. The singles were great but the deep cuts follow this predictable formula and you could sing other songs on top of it and you couldn't tell the difference,
  8. MysticManiac
    Mar 10, 2018
    5
    A solid album throughout but nothing more. Hash Pipe is definitely the highlight but if that doesn't impress you, odds are the rest of the album won't.
  9. Mumbizz01
    Feb 2, 2018
    7
    One of Weezer's most happiest and upbeat albums they released. Despite some great songs like "Hash Pipe" and "Simple Pages", i don't consider this album that legendary as some people say, but it's still a really good album nonetheless.
  10. Danm95VFF
    May 11, 2016
    7
    A successful comeback in its own right following a 5-year layoff from the limelight. Rivers was clearly still embarrassed at the time about Pinkerton and so the lyrics here are not very personal or retrospective. But like the music, they are still a lot of fun, all at a digestible 28 minutes.
  11. Swishalicious29
    Apr 1, 2016
    6
    An enjoyable pop album. Some of the tunes are too mainstream for my tastes and aren't as exciting on the material on Pinkerton or Blue, but you can't go wrong with Photograph or Island in the Sun.
  12. Jamison12
    Feb 24, 2016
    7
    The overall happiness and upbeat sound of The Green Album makes for one of Weezer's best albums they've made. Some of the band's essential songs appear on here, with the gentle Island In The Sun, the pot anthem Hash Pipe, and the pop love song Photograph.
  13. Shady313
    Mar 22, 2015
    9
    9/10 .................................................................................................................................................
  14. alecvl08
    Jan 27, 2015
    6
    This album is not fantastic, but it's impossible to dislike. It's so irresistibly simple that you can't hate it. It's solid all the way through, and while it doesn't offer anything extra spectacular, it's consistent and unassuming. I don't know what it is about Weezer, but every one of their albums grows on me. I don't really get tired of them, no matter how much I convince myself they'reThis album is not fantastic, but it's impossible to dislike. It's so irresistibly simple that you can't hate it. It's solid all the way through, and while it doesn't offer anything extra spectacular, it's consistent and unassuming. I don't know what it is about Weezer, but every one of their albums grows on me. I don't really get tired of them, no matter how much I convince myself they're just average.… Expand
  15. AlphaMexican
    Sep 29, 2014
    5
    While the album is more upbeat and fun than it's predecessor, the writing is very bland, uninspired, and rushed. Which makes no sense since it's been almost 6 years sine the last one! I do feel that there are a few saving graces though. For starters, the energy is here, clocking in at just 30 minutes. This allows for some really fast paced power pop rockers, such as Hash Pipe and Don'tWhile the album is more upbeat and fun than it's predecessor, the writing is very bland, uninspired, and rushed. Which makes no sense since it's been almost 6 years sine the last one! I do feel that there are a few saving graces though. For starters, the energy is here, clocking in at just 30 minutes. This allows for some really fast paced power pop rockers, such as Hash Pipe and Don't Let Go. And Island in the Sun and O Girlfriend are super sweet, diabetic, geeky charms that show Weezer's softer side.… Expand
  16. darianb1031
    Jan 2, 2014
    7
    Definitely not Weezer's best *coughPinkertoncough* but a solid album nonetheless. This is the kind of album that deserves to just be listened to straight through- a task which is, sadly, over in less than half an hour. Short but sweet, carefree power pop at its finest.
  17. PitchforkSucks
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    The guitar work on the album is different than the first two but is still as great. Don't Let Go, Simple Pages, and Island in the Sun are my highlights of the album.
  18. Hipsterarrow
    Apr 8, 2013
    8
    Rivers have again shown that his songwriting hasn't gone down with the split up after Pinkerton. Though the two first albums are absolutely outstanding Weezer has still created an album that contains hit singles as well as other great "non single" songs. Sure, some of the brilliance has gotten away, compare "Falling for you" with "O girlfriend" for example, but it's still a great recordRivers have again shown that his songwriting hasn't gone down with the split up after Pinkerton. Though the two first albums are absolutely outstanding Weezer has still created an album that contains hit singles as well as other great "non single" songs. Sure, some of the brilliance has gotten away, compare "Falling for you" with "O girlfriend" for example, but it's still a great record that deserves attention.… Expand
  19. Ricko
    Jun 25, 2012
    8
    Weezer's first 2 albums are absolute classics. Green, the bands 3rd record doesn't quite match up but is still a very strong record and still sounds great a decade after it's initial release. It's got the fantastic Island in the Sun and Hash Pipe, two of the bands best tracks. It's got a couple of other really strong tracks (Photograph, Glorious Days, Oh Girlfriend) as well butWeezer's first 2 albums are absolute classics. Green, the bands 3rd record doesn't quite match up but is still a very strong record and still sounds great a decade after it's initial release. It's got the fantastic Island in the Sun and Hash Pipe, two of the bands best tracks. It's got a couple of other really strong tracks (Photograph, Glorious Days, Oh Girlfriend) as well but unfortunately too much of the record doesn't have the edgy quirkiness that made their first 2 records so great. It almost feels a bit sanitised. I don't feel they ever struck the right balance between killer tunes and quirkiness after Pinkerton and I would say Green and Maladroit were their last really good records.… Expand
  20. j30
    Aug 15, 2011
    7
    Their most forgivable album, but this where they started to stray. I started listening to them when this record came out. "Photograph" and "Island in the Sun" are great Weezer songs
  21. mhmusicnmovies
    Sep 7, 2010
    9
    Solid effort from Weezer... Probably third best album behind The Blue Album and Pinkerton, "Island in the Sun" is especially fun live and the songs flow nicely and make for a hell of a listen.
  22. ChrisA
    Aug 22, 2010
    9
    Nothing can compare to Blue and Pinkerton, but Green manages to hold its own and deliver a very good pop rock album. All of the songs are catchy and you can listen to the whole album in just 30 minutes. Not as deep as most Weezer records, I still find myself listening to it if I just want good fun rock.
  23. BenjaminT
    Jun 28, 2007
    8
    it was a good album. it was a change from the blue album and pinkerton. but i like it. no song is bad on this album, and some songs are just pure awesome. one thing a didnt really like about the album is alot ( almost all) guitar solos were the product of duplicating the melody of the chorus. but overall, a good album
  24. Jazza
    Mar 7, 2007
    2
    Absolute garbage, the most agonising half hour of my life. (I actually thought it could get better)
  25. mated
    Sep 27, 2006
    10
    of course, you can't compare Weezers Green Album to their prior work. TGA is a beautiful Pop Album with fantastic melodies and a sing-a-long feeling.
  26. HomieBB
    Jun 26, 2006
    10
    this is weezers best album
  27. dannys
    May 28, 2005
    10
    good
  28. Jonas
    May 13, 2005
    2
    Oh, this album makes me so sad. What have you done Weezer? What have you done Rivers? The songs are so shallow and lacking of depth, while in comparison to Pinkerton and Blue. But this..this..thing, I cannot begin to believe was made by the same artist. Why?! I am sad that Weezer will never be the same again. I give 2 for Island in the sun, Hash Pipe is okay too, but I also give points Oh, this album makes me so sad. What have you done Weezer? What have you done Rivers? The songs are so shallow and lacking of depth, while in comparison to Pinkerton and Blue. But this..this..thing, I cannot begin to believe was made by the same artist. Why?! I am sad that Weezer will never be the same again. I give 2 for Island in the sun, Hash Pipe is okay too, but I also give points because I once loved Weezer. Now they are gone.… Expand
  29. BenA
    May 6, 2005
    10
    This album is different from Blue and Pinkerton. It's straightoforward chord pop without all the versitality of the previous two. Its still great though, and should be welcome as a bunch of catchy songs that are fun. I find it to be incredible if I can get away from constantly comparing it to their other albums. Its different. Its still good!
  30. JohnM
    Apr 25, 2005
    6
    Admit it, compared to the blue album and pinkerton this album is flat.
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#14 Most Discussed Album of 2001
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#21 Most Shared Album of 2001

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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    50
    The 11 tracks trundle along in a generally inoffensive slipstream of occasionally admirable but mainly dull AOR silliness.
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  2. The A.V. Club
    70
    Feels a bit repetitive and perfunctory the first time through, but it's resolutely unpretentious and airtight throughout, without a wasted moment or false move.
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  3. Ink Blot Magazine
    80
    Weezer have faced their challenge with confident, easy-going nonchalance, offering one hell of a tight little record.
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