Love Is the Reason
Catalog o' Riffs entry #402 (possibly known as "I Don't Think Anyone Could Ever Be Your Friend"[1] or "Love Is the Reason"[2]) is a song written by Rivers Cuomo in 2002.
| "Love Is the Reason" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Demo by Weezer | |
| from the album Alone VIII: The Maladroit Years | |
| Recorded | 2002 |
| Songwriter(s) | Rivers Cuomo |
| COR# | 402 |
| Status | Unreleased |
Appearances
Overview
A recording of a guitar riff by Cuomo, labeled "402.mp3", was released as part of digital demo compilation Alone VIII: The Maladroit Years in 2020. In November of 2002, Cuomo recorded an acoustic demo titled "Love Is the Reason" at his home.[2] The song was demoed (presumably as a band) at S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios a few weeks later.[2]
Known recordings
| Performer(s) | Title | Filename | Date of recording | Recording location | Length | Appeared on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers Cuomo | 402.mp3 | 2002 | 2:03 | Alone VIII: The Maladroit Years | |||
| Rivers Cuomo | Love Is the Reason | November 8, 2002 | |||||
| Weezer | Love Is the Reason | November 19, 2002 | S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA |
