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"Only in Dreams" is one of the most universally liked Weezer songs amongst the die hard fans. At nearly eight minutes it is currently the longest song by Weezer. It is most noteworthy for its three minute long crescendo of the two guitars, bass, and drums, in which the dynamics gradually increase and the timbre builds up layers until the climaxing guitar solo at the end. Its solo and build-up are regarded as some of Cuomo's best work, and the bassline is arguably the most famous bassline in the entire Weezer discography. | "Only in Dreams" is one of the most universally liked Weezer songs amongst the die hard fans. At nearly eight minutes, it is currently the longest song by Weezer. It is most noteworthy for its three minute long crescendo of the two guitars, bass, and drums, in which the dynamics gradually increase and the timbre builds up layers until the climaxing guitar solo at the end. | ||
The song has a prominent bass line played by Matt Sharp (although written by Cuomo) which refuses to resolve to the tonic of the key until the final note of the entire track. | |||
Its solo and build-up are regarded as some of Cuomo's best work, and the bassline is arguably the most famous bassline in the entire Weezer discography. | |||
The song was rated #8 in Q Magazine's "20 Greatest Guitar Tracks" in September 2007. | The song was rated #8 in Q Magazine's "20 Greatest Guitar Tracks" in September 2007. | ||
In 2002, [[Cuomo]] infamously stated on the [[Rivers Correspondence Board]] that "Only In Dreams" was "GAY GAY GAY DISNEY GAY!!!" He also remarked how his brother, [[Leaves]], was embarrassed by the song. Cuomo also claimed that he stole the bassline from another song and that he only put it on the album because he needed another song | In 2002, [[Cuomo]] infamously stated on the [[Rivers Correspondence Board]] that "Only In Dreams" was "GAY GAY GAY DISNEY GAY!!!" He also remarked how his brother, [[Leaves]], was embarrassed by the song. Cuomo also claimed that he stole the bassline from another song and that he only put it on the album because he needed another song ('Only in Dreams' supposedly being the only song left). This has become controversial for many die-hard fans of Weezer because Rivers has stated that he had over 100 songs before the making of the Blue Album. It is, however, still considered by many fans as one of the band's best songs, and by some, Cuomo's magnum opus. | ||
When asked in 2006 which Weezer guitar solo he is the most proud of/likes the most, Rivers Cuomo answered, "I'd have to go with 'Only in Dreams' and [Make Believe track] 'Haunt You Every Day' for sheer length. Epic, epic, epic. So few people play these kinds of solos anymore." | When asked in 2006 which Weezer guitar solo he is the most proud of/likes the most, Rivers Cuomo answered, "I'd have to go with 'Only in Dreams' and [Make Believe track] 'Haunt You Every Day' for sheer length. Epic, epic, epic. So few people play these kinds of solos anymore." | ||
Rivers current opinion of the song is unknown, but has possibly changed considering his use of Pinkerton songs in previous Weezer concerts, despite his previously stated shame for Pinkerton during its initial run in 1996. | Rivers current opinion of the song is unknown, but has possibly changed considering his use of Pinkerton songs in previous Weezer concerts, despite his previously stated shame for Pinkerton during its initial run in 1996. | ||
== Live performances == | == Live performances == | ||