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'''''Death to False Metal''''' is a compilation album of previously unreleased Weezer songs | '''''Death to False Metal''''' is a compilation album of previously unreleased Weezer songs, released on [[November 2]], [[2010]]. [[Rivers Cuomo]] said that the tracks are "great songs, great recordings, but for some reason they didn't make the final cut for a record. And like the ''[[Alone]]'' record, they span a vast period of time from the very beginning of our career in the early '90s right up to the present day. But I have no idea when that would come out. It's just another fun project to do." | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
As far back as [[2003]], [[Karl Koch]] had compiled a b-sides and rarities Weezer collection to be released by [[Geffen]]. At the time, he had already decided on a track listing and cover art image. | As far back as [[2003]], [[Karl Koch]] had compiled a b-sides and rarities Weezer collection to be released by [[Geffen]]. At the time, he had already decided on a track listing and cover art image. | ||
In a Billboard interview that took place before the 2009 Summer Tour, the band was asked about the status of ''Odds and Ends'' to which Bell replied "What's Odds and Ends"? Cuomo then stated that the project hasn't even been thought about and the band keeps auditioning songs from their unreleased back catalog for new albums, therefore any Weezer compilation is unlikely in the near future. | The project, originally known as ''Odds and Ends'' was first mentioned by [[Brian Bell]] on KROQ when Weezer performed on Kevin and Bean's morning show during the summer of [[2008]]. In a Billboard interview that took place before the 2009 Summer Tour, the band was asked about the status of ''Odds and Ends'' to which Bell replied "What's Odds and Ends"? Cuomo then stated that the project hasn't even been thought about and the band keeps auditioning songs from their unreleased back catalog for new albums, therefore any Weezer compilation is unlikely in the near future. | ||
In October 2009, Cuomo was asked in an interview if the band was ever going to release a box set of unreleased songs. He responded by saying that it was likely the band | In October [[2009]], Cuomo was asked in an interview if the band was ever going to release a box set of unreleased songs. He responded by saying that it was likely the band would focus on releasing a compilation after the release of [[Raditude]]. He stated that a deluxe version of [[Pinkerton]] and a greatest hits were also upcoming. In this interview Cuomo mentioned ''Odds and Ends'' by name [https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/weezers-rivers-cuomo-pinkerton-deluxe-cd-due-soon-223555]. | ||
In August 2010, Brian Bell referred to the ''Odds and Ends'' compilation by the title 'Death to False Metal'. On August 26, Karl [http://www.weezer.com/blog/default.aspx?nid=28648 posted a blog] on the Weezer official site giving more details about the compilation. Referring to ''Death to False Metal'' and ''Pinkerton''' | In August [[2010]], Brian Bell referred to the ''Odds and Ends'' compilation by the title ''Death to False Metal''. On August 26, Karl [http://www.weezer.com/blog/default.aspx?nid=28648 posted a blog] on the Weezer official site giving more details about the compilation. Referring to ''Death to False Metal'' and ''Pinkerton's'' Deluxe Edition, he stated both releases were due out on [[November 2]], [[2010]]. "Death To False Metal will have several different exclusive bonus tracks (beyond the main album) available thru different digital and possibly international outlets. You will want to gather them all, as they all are pretty darn cool. Including the bonus tracks, ''Death To False Metal'''s time span of material runs from 1993 to 2008, and includes tracks from the 'Weezer mystery year': 1998." | ||
==Press Release== | ==Press Release== | ||
'''Weezer to Release Death To False Metal on November 2''' | <blockquote>'''Weezer to Release Death To False Metal on November 2''' | ||
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Weezer's devoted community of fans are getting more new music from the band than ever before, with the upcoming [[November 2|November 2nd]] release of Death To False Metal (DGC/UMe) – the band's third release of the fourth quarter. Death To False Metal is not a traditional collection of studio leftovers or songs from the vault, but a wholly original follow-up to Weezer's just-released [[Hurley]]. The album was created using the basic tracks of 10 previously unreleased recordings-nine never-before-heard songs plus one cover-to assemble a brand new and truly modern-sounding record. The result is an evolution for the band, a giant step forward with a nod to the past. | LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Weezer's devoted community of fans are getting more new music from the band than ever before, with the upcoming [[November 2|November 2nd]] release of Death To False Metal (DGC/UMe) – the band's third release of the fourth quarter. Death To False Metal is not a traditional collection of studio leftovers or songs from the vault, but a wholly original follow-up to Weezer's just-released [[Hurley]]. The album was created using the basic tracks of 10 previously unreleased recordings-nine never-before-heard songs plus one cover-to assemble a brand new and truly modern-sounding record. The result is an evolution for the band, a giant step forward with a nod to the past. | ||
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"[[Blowin' My Stack]]," "[[Losing My Mind]]" (which features some of the most raw and personal emotions in a Weezer song), "[[I'm a Robot]]," and a rock cover of the massive R&B hit "[[Unbreak My Heart|Un-Break My Heart]]" were all first recorded prior to the release of [[2005|2005's]] [[Make Believe]]. "[[I Don't Want Your Loving]]" was originally laid down as a demo for [[2002|2002's]] [[Maladroit]]. The abrasive punk-metal "[[Everyone]]" hails from post-[[1998]] [[Pinkerton]] period, as does the pop song "[[Trampoline]]." The piano-based "[[The Odd Couple|Odd Couple]]" and new-wave-style "[[Autopilot|Auto-Pilot]]" were laid down prior to [[2008|2008's]] Weezer (aka "[[The Red Album]]"). | "[[Blowin' My Stack]]," "[[Losing My Mind]]" (which features some of the most raw and personal emotions in a Weezer song), "[[I'm a Robot]]," and a rock cover of the massive R&B hit "[[Unbreak My Heart|Un-Break My Heart]]" were all first recorded prior to the release of [[2005|2005's]] [[Make Believe]]. "[[I Don't Want Your Loving]]" was originally laid down as a demo for [[2002|2002's]] [[Maladroit]]. The abrasive punk-metal "[[Everyone]]" hails from post-[[1998]] [[Pinkerton]] period, as does the pop song "[[Trampoline]]." The piano-based "[[The Odd Couple|Odd Couple]]" and new-wave-style "[[Autopilot|Auto-Pilot]]" were laid down prior to [[2008|2008's]] Weezer (aka "[[The Red Album]]"). | ||
The title Death To False Metal comes from a phrase that Cuomo and his [[Leaves Cuomo|younger brother]] used when they were kids. Musical integrity was a matter of life or death then, and now the new album is a reminder of how important music is for both Weezer and their many fans. At a time when many of their contemporaries seem to have forgotten how to rock, Weezer is ready to teach them. Cuomo and fellow axe-slinger Brian Bell crafted nine epic guitar solos-one for nearly every song on Death To False Metal-and with the band's signature hooks in full effect, Weezer's school of rock is back in session. | The title Death To False Metal comes from a phrase that Cuomo and his [[Leaves Cuomo|younger brother]] used when they were kids. Musical integrity was a matter of life or death then, and now the new album is a reminder of how important music is for both Weezer and their many fans. At a time when many of their contemporaries seem to have forgotten how to rock, Weezer is ready to teach them. Cuomo and fellow axe-slinger Brian Bell crafted nine epic guitar solos-one for nearly every song on Death To False Metal-and with the band's signature hooks in full effect, Weezer's school of rock is back in session.</blockquote> | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||