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'''The Special Goodness''' is [[Patrick Wilson]]'s side project.  Wilson is the singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter for the band.

As other members of Weezer became restless due to periods of inactivity, or frustrated with [[Rivers Cuomo]]'s dominance over the band's creative influx, they began to seek outside avenues to pursue their muse.  Following [[Brian Bell]]'s [[The Space Twins]] and [[Matt Sharp]]'s [[The Rentals]], Wilson decided to get into the act.

The Special Goodness can trace its roots back to 1994, when Wilson made a seven-track demo tape under the name [[Suburban Advantage]].  Featuring a drum machine, it was his first concerted attempt at a quality demo of his own material.

In late 1995, amidst various ''[[Pinkerton]]'' sessions, Wilson found the time to record no less than three different demos as [[Huge Guy]].  These recordings evolved directly into the early 1996 sessions for his debut, ''[[The Special Goodness (album)|The Special Goodness]]''.  Although credited as Patrick Wilson, the album's title belies the fact that it is the true first Special Goodness release.  Unfortunately, it was released only in Japan, and a full two years later at that. 

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