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===The Rentals & Exit From Weezer=== | ===The Rentals & Exit From Weezer=== | ||
After the release of Weezer's first self titled release in 1994, Sharp formed The Rentals, a side project which was both the chief songwriter and lead-singer. The Rentals released their first album, ''[[Return of the Rentals]]'', later that year. The band had a radio hit with the single "[[Friends of P.]]" | After the release of Weezer's first self titled release in 1994, Sharp formed The Rentals, a side project in which he was both the chief songwriter and lead-singer. The Rentals released their first album, ''[[Return of the Rentals]]'', later that year. The band had a radio hit with the single "[[Friends of P.]]" | ||
Sharp left Weezer officially in 1998 - apparently a mutual and amicable decision between himself and the band - in order to focus on The Rentals. They released the album ''[[Seven More Minutes]]'' in 1999. However, the album sold less than Return of the Rentals and the band went on hiatus. | Sharp left Weezer officially in 1998 - apparently a mutual and amicable decision between himself and the band - in order to focus on The Rentals. They released the album ''[[Seven More Minutes]]'' in 1999. However, the album sold less than Return of the Rentals and the band went on hiatus. | ||