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Draft:Weezer Recording Chronology: 2003

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The Weezer Recording Chronology (WRC) is an attempt by Weezerpedia to create a successor to the Recording History, a detailed list of every demo, bootleg, and studio recording by the band Weezer and any directly associated bands, written by Karl Koch from the years of 2000 to 2011. Pages are separated by years.

This page details the year 2003. It contains initial recording sessions of Make Believe, and events and recordings that led up to them.

January-July 2003

"I Suck", January 2003

At some point in January 2003, Rivers Cuomo records a vocal for Mark Ronson's song "I Suck", for his debut studio album Here Comes the Fuzz.

Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
I Suck January 2003 ? 2:55 Here Comes the Fuzz
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This recording was released later in 2003 on Mark Ronson's Here Comes The Fuzz album.

—Karl Koch, Weezer Recording History, Page 14


Rivers home demos, February 2003

At some point in February 2003, Cuomo uploaded two covers to his MySpace page. These were of Badfinger's "Without You" (popularized by Harry Nilsson) and "Je Changerais d'Avis", a French adaptation of "Se Telefonando" by Ennio Morricone. After quickly circulating with fans online, they were taken down.

Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
Rivers Cuomo Without You 06_Without_You_(Harry_Nilsson).mp3 February 2003 3:07 Released on MySpace.com
Rivers Cuomo Je Changerais d'Avis February 2003 1:28 Released on MySpace.com
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In February 2003, Rivers posted 2 cover song mp3s on his Myspace page, which quickly spread throughout the online community before he took them down.

—Karl Koch, Weezer Recording History, Page 14


"Worry Rock", February 12, 2003

On February 12, 2003, Weezer (albeit without bassist Scott Shriner) reconvened to record a cover of "Worry Rock" at Rod Cervera's home studio in Los Angeles. It includes former That Dog member Petra Haden on violin, her sister Tanya on cello, and Rod Cervera on acoustic guitar. This recording was later included on A Different Shade of Green: A Tribute to Green Day in July 2003.[1]

Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
Worry Rock February 12, 2003 Rod Cervera's studio, Los Angeles, CA 2:22 A Different Shade of Green: A Tribute to Green Day
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this recording would be released on the Green Day Tribute album, which was put out on Skunk Ape records later in 2003.

—Karl Koch, Weezer Recording History, Page 14


Rivers home demos, 2003

Throughout the year, Rivers Cuomo was recording numerous demos on his computer and into a handheld digital voice recorder, many of which have gone undocumented.

Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
Rivers Cuomo The Formula 05 The formula.mp3 2003 4:41 Alone IX: The Make Believe Years
Rivers Cuomo Lover Lover 424 Lover  Lover.mp3 2003(?) ? 4:12 Alone IX: The Make Believe Years
Rivers Cuomo I See You, Feel You 2003-03-05 I see you, feel you.mp3 March 5, 2003 ? 3:39 Alone IX: The Make Believe Years Same melody as "Lover Lover", unknown what came first
Rivers Cuomo Hold Me 426_Hold_Me.mp3 March 6, 2003 4:06 Released online Leaked online in MP3 form
Rivers Cuomo I Don't Want Your Loving I_Dont_Want_Your_Loving.mp3 March 7, 2003 3:11 Released online Leaked online in MP3 form
Rivers Cuomo Victory Victory (I don't want your lovin').mp3 2003—2004 3:39 Alone IX: The Make Believe Years Recording date is unknown
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Weezer Recording History, Page 14

—Karl Koch, [citation needed]


S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios rehearsals, March-May 2003

A number of rehearsals would take place at S.I.R. Studios between March and May 2003, as Rivers Cuomo wanted to rehearse some of the new songs he had written. Early sessions would use different session players, as most of Weezer was unavaliable.

March 2003

At some point in March 2003, a rehearsal was held with Rivers, Scott, and two unknown fill-in players. A MP3 of "Hold Me" from this rehearsal was shared to fans by Rivers, though the recording is only partial. It's unknown if any other songs were rehearsed at this session, or when it took place, as

Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
Hold Me March 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA 1:40 Released online Partial, full-band, electric rehearsal
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Later, Luke Adams and Jimmy Messner would take Wilson and Bell's places for a rehearsal on March 21.

Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
I Don't Want Your Loving March 21, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
The Formula March 21, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
See You, Feel You March 21, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Without You March 21, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
The End of the World March 21, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
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The next rehearsal has no listed personnel, and has a disputed recording date.

Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
I Don't Want Your Loving March 25(?), 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Mr. Mastermind March 25(?), 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
The Formula March 25(?), 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Unbreak My Heart March 25(?), 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Without You March 25(?), 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
The End of the World March 25(?), 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
See You, Feel You March 25(?), 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
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note: this rehearsal likely took place on 3/25, but the recording is dated 3/26.

—Karl Koch, Recording History - Page 14


Cuomo wanted to continue rehearsals while the rest of the band was out of town, causing Todd Sullivan to recruit members of Sloan to play with him, as they were in town recording their next album at the time.

Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
Without You March 26, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
The End of the World March 26, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
I Woke Up in Love This Morning March 26, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Little Diane March 26, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA 2:41 Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo Full-band, electric rehearsal. Unknown if this is the version released on Alone
Mr. Mastermind March 26, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
The Formula March 26, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
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These rehearsals continued, with a day dedicated to only covers.

Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
The End of the World 01 End of the World.mp3 March 29, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA 3:40 Leaked on riverscuomo.com Full-band, electric rehearsal
I Woke Up in Love This Morning 02 I Woke Up in Love this Morning.mp3 March 29, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA 3:02 Leaked on riverscuomo.com Full-band, electric rehearsal
Without You 03 Without You.mp3 March 29, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA 2:55 Leaked on riverscuomo.com Full-band, electric rehearsal
Little Diane March 29, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA 2:41 Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo Full-band, electric rehearsal. Unknown if this is the version released on Alone
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April 2003

By April, most of Weezer was able to rehearse again, with the exception of April 2, with a musician only credited as "Jerome" playing in Patrick Wilson's stead.

Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
Weezer Mr. Mastermind April 2, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer I Don't Want Your Loving April 2, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer See You, Feel You April 2, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer The Formula April 2, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
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April 6 was the first full Weezer rehearsal since the recording of "Worry Rock" in February.

Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
Weezer Drama Queen April 6, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer See You, Feel You April 6, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer The Formula April 6, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
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May 2003

Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
Weezer Baby Come Back May 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer Do You Love Me? May 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer Ugly Days May 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer Save the Day May 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer Blowin' My Stack May 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
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Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
Weezer Come Back to Me May 20, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer Save the Day May 20, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer Blowin' My Stack May 20, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer Cloudy Day May 20, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer Ugly Days May 20, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
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The final S.I.R. rehearsal would have Rick Rubin at the helm.[clarification needed]

Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
Weezer The Formula May 21, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer Save the Day May 21, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer Ugly Days May 21, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer Blowin' My Stack May 21, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer Baby Come Back May 21, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer The Way You Used to May 21, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
Weezer Mr. Mastermind May 21, 2003 S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA Full-band, electric rehearsal
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Acoustic studio/office demos, June 2003

Weezer recorded several demos for their next album acoustically at both their home office and Rod Cervera's personal studio.

Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
Weezer(?) Let Me Go June 21, 2003 Rod Cervera's studio, Los Angeles, CA Acoustic demo
Weezer(?) Pardon Me June 21, 2003 Rod Cervera's studio, Los Angeles, CA Acoustic demo
Weezer(?) My Life (Is My Life) June 21, 2003 Rod Cervera's studio, Los Angeles, CA Acoustic demo
Weezer(?) You're My Best Friend June 21, 2003 Rod Cervera's studio, Los Angeles, CA Acoustic demo
Weezer(?) Drama Queen June 21, 2003 Rod Cervera's studio, Los Angeles, CA Acoustic demo
Weezer(?) The Way You Used to June 21, 2003 Rod Cervera's studio, Los Angeles, CA Acoustic demo
Weezer(?) Bus Stop June 21, 2003 Rod Cervera's studio, Los Angeles, CA Acoustic demo
Weezer(?) The Formula June 21, 2003 Rod Cervera's studio, Los Angeles, CA Acoustic demo
Weezer(?) In the End June 21, 2003 Rod Cervera's studio, Los Angeles, CA Acoustic demo
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Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
Weezer(?) We Are All on Drugs June 23, 2003 8295 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA Acoustic demo
Weezer(?) On My Own June 24, 2003 8295 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA Acoustic demo
Weezer(?) The Message June 24, 2003 8295 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA Acoustic demo
Weezer(?) Give it Up June 24, 2003 8295 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA Acoustic demo
Weezer(?) Pretty Mama June 24, 2003 8295 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA Acoustic demo
Weezer(?) We Are All on Drugs June 24, 2003 8295 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA Acoustic demo
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informal demo recorded directly into Rivers's laptop computer.

—Karl Koch, Recording History - Page 14


Patrick Wilson home demos, July 11, 2003

Patrick Wilson recorded several demos, as the band had been recently talking about every member contributing songs to their next albums.

Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
Patrick Wilson Can't Stop Loving July 11, 2003
Patrick Wilson Myself July 11, 2003
Patrick Wilson Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday July 11, 2003
Patrick Wilson Wasted July 11, 2003
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In addition, Wilson also recorded a phone interview with WBER Rochester on July 18.

August-December 2003

Rod Cervera's studio sessions, August 3, 2003

References

  1. ↑ Skunk Ape Records. (11 July 2003). Archived from the original by Wayback Machine on 11 August 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20030811005339/http://www.skunkaperecords.com/frames_index.asp.
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