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Hello everybody! Well, welcome to the "lean months". Public excitement has faded, radio stations and Mtv hardly play any [[Weezer]] anymore, the band isn't on tour, the new record isn't finished yet, blah, blah, blah... Hmmm! Sounds like winter to me! Well I hope I can spread some holiday cheer around! Let's see... | Hello everybody! Well, welcome to the "lean months". Public excitement has faded, radio stations and Mtv hardly play any [[Weezer]] anymore, the band isn't on tour, the [[Pinkerton|new record]] isn't finished yet, blah, blah, blah... Hmmm! Sounds like winter to me! Well I hope I can spread some holiday cheer around! Let's see... | ||
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Next... Kurt Wendlenner wrote in about a tape he acquired with [[The Black Sessions|a live radio show from Paris]] that Weezer did in Feb. 95 (opening for Radiohead) on one side, and an 'audience taped' live show on the other. The show was taped in Boston at The Avalon in August 95. While I don't find the Boston show tape too curious (people tape shows all the time), I do find it very interesting that the Paris show is out there. Also odd is how those two shows are on one tape. Kurt you must write back, because you didn't mention if this tape was purchased or dubbed from someone, and if it was purchased if it looks "home-made" or "professional". If you can copy the Paris side and send it to [...] sounded kinda crappy in the radio studio). And xerox the cover, if there is one. And Kurt, keep reading for more info on "getchoo", or 'get you' as you put it. | Next... Kurt Wendlenner wrote in about a tape he acquired with [[The Black Sessions|a live radio show from Paris]] that Weezer did in Feb. 95 (opening for Radiohead) on one side, and an 'audience taped' live show on the other. The show was taped in Boston at The Avalon in August 95. While I don't find the Boston show tape too curious (people tape shows all the time), I do find it very interesting that the Paris show is out there. Also odd is how those two shows are on one tape. Kurt you must write back, because you didn't mention if this tape was purchased or dubbed from someone, and if it was purchased if it looks "home-made" or "professional". If you can copy the Paris side and send it to [...] sounded kinda crappy in the radio studio). And xerox the cover, if there is one. And Kurt, keep reading for more info on "getchoo", or 'get you' as you put it.<br> | ||
By the way, if any English Fanclub member has a tape of the Weezer Radio One broadcast from way back in February '95, be a god/goddess adn send a copy to the fanclub. That sessions is the closest thing to a "peel session" that Weezer ever did, and while it sounded pretty good in the BBC studio, very few tapes of the completed music ever got out. It would be neat to see how that came out on the air a year later too. | By the way, if any English Fanclub member has a tape of the Weezer Radio One broadcast from way back in February '95, be a god/goddess adn send a copy to the fanclub. That sessions is the closest thing to a "peel session" that Weezer ever did, and while it sounded pretty good in the BBC studio, very few tapes of the completed music ever got out. It would be neat to see how that came out on the air a year later too. | ||
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Next up I thought I'd sort of review the [[Angus]] and [[Mall Rats soundtrack|Mallrats]] soundtracks a bit for the benefit of those unsure if they should invest any cash to get them. Speaking personally, if I like at least 3 bands on a soundtrack and I don't have their contributed songs elsewhere, I usually deem it 'worth it'. Of course, some bands are extra special to some folks, and if they can afford it they'll get everything with that band's name on it, even if it's a song they already have elsewhere. The Smith had that effect on some fans back in the day, and it was a very expensive venture to keep up with all their stuff. Fortunately, Weezer's output has been more slow and steady. In my opinion "Angus" and "Mallrats" are pretty good as far as soundtracks go (my own favorites including "Malcolm X", which includes the fantastic "Beans and Cornbread" by Louis Jordan, "Akira" and of course "[[Star Wars]]"), they each have a couple stinkers but are on the whole listenable. Angus of course, contains "J.A.R.", a great [[Green Day]] song that isn't on their new record, a cool version of "I Am Wrong" by Love Spit Love, and songs by groups who are getting some more attention these days. The Riverdales (opening for Green Day on their tour), The Smoking Popes, The Goo Goo Dolls, who have grown tremendously in popularity in recent months. | Next up I thought I'd sort of review the [[Angus]] and [[Mall Rats soundtrack|Mallrats]] soundtracks a bit for the benefit of those unsure if they should invest any cash to get them. Speaking personally, if I like at least 3 bands on a soundtrack and I don't have their contributed songs elsewhere, I usually deem it 'worth it'. Of course, some bands are extra special to some folks, and if they can afford it they'll get everything with that band's name on it, even if it's a song they already have elsewhere. The Smith had that effect on some fans back in the day, and it was a very expensive venture to keep up with all their stuff. Fortunately, Weezer's output has been more slow and steady. In my opinion "Angus" and "Mallrats" are pretty good as far as soundtracks go (my own favorites including "Malcolm X", which includes the fantastic "Beans and Cornbread" by Louis Jordan, "Akira" and of course "[[Star Wars]]"), they each have a couple stinkers but are on the whole listenable. Angus of course, contains "J.A.R.", a great [[Green Day]] song that isn't on their new record, a cool version of "I Am Wrong" by Love Spit Love, and songs by groups who are getting some more attention these days. The Riverdales (opening for Green Day on their tour), The Smoking Popes, The Goo Goo Dolls, who have grown tremendously in popularity in recent months.<br> | ||
"Mallrats" contains a more 'corporate' mix of songs including stuff by Bush, Sponge, Silverchair, and Elastica, although not all the songs are new. It's also listenable" (I didn't throw my stereo across the room or anything), and it's kept lively with some dialogue from the film.<br> | |||
As to wheather each is worth it to the "Weezer Only" fan... "Angus" contains a song not yet available anywhere else. "[[You Gave Your Love to Me Softly|You gave your love...]]" has since been recorded and, as of this writing, is slated for the new album. So, a different 'improved' version is going to appear, but not for several months at least. If you cannot wait, don't mind it's impending 'obsolecense', and especially if you dig some of the other Angus artists, go for it.<br> | |||
"Mallrats" contains "[[Susanne]]", which is not only the only U.S. release of this song (and will stay that way), but it is partially re-recorded, different from the version on the "Undone" imports. The drums, bass and some of the guitars and vocals were remixed, while some guitars and the backup vocals have been re-recorded. Also, a keyboard was added to the solo section. Overall it sounds tighter and more crunchy, to my ears it's a big improvement.<br> | |||
Buying Mallrats is almost definitely worth it if you never found "Susanne" on an import. "Undone" singles have been absent lately in stores and are probably all gone by now.<br> | |||
If none of those things excites you and you just wanna hear the songs, then by all means tape them off a friend. Those soundtracks are good but not earth shattering - kind of like the movies! Weezer fold are just thankful that "[[Only in Dreams]]" did NOT end up on the Empire Records soundtrack. Not only did the movie bomb, but it kinda stunk too. We have to have some kind of standards here! | |||