The whole thing is Rivers Cuomo’s tribute to the Beach Boys, and it works perfectly. The White Album is awesome! First of all, I think the summer/beach theme suits them well. Naturally, I worried it was just a fluke, and they’d go right back into mediocrity, but they proved me wrong. Then, Everything Will Be Alright In the End came out, and it was actually one of the worst songs on the record! The songwriting was honest again! It was easily the best thing they had done since Maladroit, maybe even Pinkerton. Then, two years ago, “Back to the Shack” gave me some hope! It was funny and self-deprecating in a way that actually worked. Things really didn’t get better with their next three albums, especially Raditude and Hurley. Admittedly, there were a few tunes on that one that hold up (“Perfect Situation,” “This Is Such a Pity”), but overall it was a massive disappointment. Keep in mind this was as an extremely socially awkward high-school freshman I needed Weezer more than ever, and they decided to become a parody of themselves. I still remember hearing that stupid wah-wah pedal from “Beverly Hills,” and wondering what the f*ck was going on.
JOHN: Okay it’s been a rough road for Weezer fans. With debates all the rage these days, Uproxx Music decided to have John Hugar, who’s pro- White Album, and Josh Kurp, who’s not so much, duke it out. Some consider it a return to form that recalls the band’s legendary early years, while others think it’s just a middling entry for a group unfortunately past its peak. Last Friday, April Fools’ Day, Weezer released their 10th studio album, a self-titled record also known as The White Album.
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