Weezer [Black Album]

1. wowee

   Mar 1, 2019

   10

   I love Weezer ,,,, Red, White and Blue ---- Black, Teal or whatever color they drop........ They're just Amazing !!!!!!!!!

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2. PhoenixCauseway

   Mar 4, 2019

   9

   As a fan of Weezer going back far too many years to count I actually went into listening to the Black Album with trepidation but came away soAs a fan of Weezer going back far too many years to count I actually went into listening to the Black Album with trepidation but came away so impressed. The sound may be slightly different from past records, but the quality of their songwriting prowess shines through. Especially loving Zombie Bastards and Piece of Cake. Surprised by the low reviews!… Expand

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4. rextree

   Mar 1, 2019

   7

   It's a mixed bag for sure, but with its flaws -such as Piece of Cake- there are great tracks in the forms of Too Many Thoughts and I'm JustIt's a mixed bag for sure, but with its flaws -such as Piece of Cake- there are great tracks in the forms of Too Many Thoughts and I'm Just Being Honest.… Expand

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5. Gamesearcher1

   Aug 29, 2019

   5

   Weezer's latest release is another average pop-rock album that doesn't do too much special but certainly isn't as much as a blemish as otherWeezer's latest release is another average pop-rock album that doesn't do too much special but certainly isn't as much as a blemish as other albums in their catalogue.
   Rivers sounds alright, and while a slight step-up from the Teal album with performances like "High as a Kite" being quite great, but he also has incredibly bad moments, and by the end of the album he's rapping his verses (kill me) with one of the worst Weezer songs of the decade, and questionable closing track, "California Snow".
   I didn't expect anything all too interesting musically, and, unfortunately, I was right. While "The Prince Who Wanted Everything" has an alright riff, and there isn't anything that's atrociously bad.
   And then there's the lyrics. Holy moly, there is some terrible writing on this album. Even on songs that I surprisingly enjoyed, the lyrics were always iffy. There are a sure lot of 'Do-Do' hooks, which don't help. But, it was great hearing Cuomo calling people ****
   Overall, this was an average album. There were some good songs, there were some bad songs, but most just fell short at mediocre. It didn't bore me to death like 'Pacific Daydream', which I can commend.
   Favourites: High as a Kite, Too Many Thoughts in My Head
   Least Favourites: California Snow, Living in L.A., I’m Just Being Honest… Expand

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6. thunderboltway

   Mar 4, 2019

   5

   Weezer's "The Last Jedi":
   
   Witnessing the band defiantly ditching their crusty conservative fanbase once and for all with a capital "P" PopWeezer's "The Last Jedi":
   
   Witnessing the band defiantly ditching their crusty conservative fanbase once and for all with a capital "P" Pop album on the level of Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, or Lady Gaga is at least hilariously entertaining.
   
   No, it's not always a fitting choice given the material. For example, a little grime and fuzz would have elevated the halfway-there Visconti/Bolan inspired "The Prince Who Wanted Everything" from neat trick to revelation.
   
   Nevertheless, while the commercial gloss is still too strong even on the following odder tracks, "Can't Knock The Hustle", "Zombie Bastards", "Too Many Thoughts In My Head," and the gloriously anachronistic, feminine Bossa Nova bopper "Byzantine" at least start courting legit hipster weirdos again, people who felt abandoned by the band long ago.
   
   It's a bit didactic, as it feels like Weezer has taken it upon themselves to educate mongoloids, and if that's a little mean, well, so is this record. By competing in today's anti-intellectual and clinically bland Top 40, Weezer is clearly frustrated with what people want from them and hoping a little music appreciation goes a long way.
   
   Fly, freak flags, fly.… Expand

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7. DavianQ

   Mar 1, 2019

   4

   While Weezer's latest offering shows their willingness to step outside their rock comfort zone, this is not the album Weezer fans wanted. IWhile Weezer's latest offering shows their willingness to step outside their rock comfort zone, this is not the album Weezer fans wanted. I cannot imagine a single track on this album capturing a typical Weezer live crowd the way they can with the material that has served them best.… Expand

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8. rodrigomoia

   Mar 3, 2019

   0

   O Weezer vem em uma queda livre absurda em termos de criatividade, soando cópia de bandas de pop/rock atuais da pior espécie. Black Album éO Weezer vem em uma queda livre absurda em termos de criatividade, soando cópia de bandas de pop/rock atuais da pior espécie. Black Album é uma cereja azeda em cima de um bolo com bolor.… Expand

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