Stephen B

My thoughts exactly. This performance of this song is even better than the album version, and honestly, it makes it one of the best songs they've ever done (despite the lyrics). But the rest of the album isn't a fraction as good.

In reply to jeffsaysDFTBA's comment on Weezer Visit Letterman, Yo Gabba Gabba! at October 31, 2009 1:40 PM
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How about "No One Else"? Rivers wants a girl who won't leave the house or talk to anyone or put on make up for anyone but him? That's nearly as creepy as "Across the Sea." From what I understand "Buddy Holly" was written for a girl Rivers didn't know very well, much like the songs on Pinkerton. "Surf Wax" is about Rivers hating the whole macho surfing scene (and again, drinking). I'll give you that lyrically, Blue is more steeped in metaphor--at least more than Pinkerton is--but that doesn't mean it isn't as personal, it's just not as blatantly confessional no every song. And any song on that record is still far more personal than anything since Pinkerton.

In reply to hlebtastic's comment on New Weezer Video - "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" at October 29, 2009 11:25 AM
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Ever listened to the lyrics on Blue? "Say It Ain't So" is as personal as anything on Pinkerton. But I don't even care if the band goes back to that sound, I'd be fine if they just went back to the Green album sound--just straight forward power-pop. And actually, this single isn't so bad--it's the rest of the album that's horrific. Whatever teen-mall pop they're doing on this album is made way more disturbing simply because they are 40 year old men. Rivers' demo albums have been fine, but when he gets in the studio with Weezer, he becomes obsessed with making everything a Top 10 Billboard hit, and at this point it's just embarrassing.

In reply to hlebtastic's comment on New Weezer Video - "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" at October 28, 2009 1:45 PM
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Josh Freese. One of the most in demand touring/session drummers in the industry.

He's also this guy: http://stereogum.com/archives/teen-pays-20k-to-hang-with-rock-drummer_064001.html

on Weezer Do "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" For Yahoo Music at September 27, 2009 11:32 PM
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Album cover is pretty hilarious. The content on the album will most likely be hilariously bad. Jermaine Dupri co-writing credits FTW

on Weezer's Raditude Cover at September 11, 2009 7:15 PM
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No More Mister Nice Guy.

on Alice Cooper Thinks Vampire Weekend Have No Balls at September 3, 2009 2:42 PM
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Ben Lee married Ione Skye? I did not know that. Might have to give this a listen although I don't remember any Noise Addict songs outside of "I Wish I Was Him."

on Noise Addict Returns With Free LP, Lou Barlow at September 1, 2009 1:44 PM
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Let's say twenties and thirties for the sake of argument. I'm 25, Blue Album was the first CD I bought with my own money. But we have to remember they gained a ton of young fans in the 00s with Beverly Hills, Hash Pipe, Island in the Sun, Pork & Beans, etc.

In reply to ko's comment on Weezer's Seventh Album Gets A Title at August 18, 2009 12:25 PM
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I hope Rivers raised his hand.

In reply to joyynpayne's comment on New Weezer - "(If You Are Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" at August 17, 2009 1:26 PM
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"It IS Me, Babe"

on Bob Dylan Mistaken For Vagrant at August 15, 2009 9:37 PM
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Never question the presence of Artie Lange. I love the guy who just says "Yeah, Artie!"

Anyone else wish Harry had called Seth "Norm" the entire time like he did to Colin Quinn?

In reply to Dale Cruse's comment on SNL Just The Funny Parts: Hey, It's Everybody! at May 20, 2009 1:19 AM
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So Tim wasn't involved? I can see why. Jesus H. Christ that was bizarre.

on Eric Wareheim's Music Video For Flying Lotus Beats Around The Bush at September 26, 2008 11:56 AM
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