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-'''[[Goat Punishment]]''' is a pseudonym that has been employed by [[Weezer]] in the past, when the band played small, semi-secret club dates in the Los Angeles area. Supposedly, Goat Punishment is one of many names that Weezer drummer [[Pat Wilson]] had suggested for the band upon its formation.  Weezer first used the name at two club shows in [[1998]], which consisted solely of [[Nirvana]] and [[Oasis]] covers, respectively.  Wilson was out of town at the time, so [[Mikey Welsh]]'s friend [[Todd Phillips]] (formerly of Bullet LaVolta and Juliana Hatfield's band) sat in on drums.
+The '''Sessions@AOL''' in [[2005]] were [[Weezer]]'s first Sessions@AOL performance, and they took place on [[November 1]], 2005 at Capitol Studios' Studio A in Hollywood. Five songs were performed live in the studio, and therefore are presented in their sometimes altered 'live' versions. The performances and a interview shot on the same day debuted on [[November 18]], 2005 on the [http://music.aol.com/video/beverly-hills-aol-sessions/weezer/1430034 AOL Sessions] site. Also, backup guitarist [[Bobby Schneck]], who accompanied the band on the [[Make Believe Tour]], performed with the band. Later, a [[AOL Sessions Best Buy Exclusive DVD|Best Buy promo DVD]] was released featuring three of the performances.
-This alter-ego band was revived in late [[2000]], and again in late [[2001]], for a series of shows at small venues.  The purpose of these shows were usually to practice a setlist for an upcoming opening slot, or work on new material in front of a live audience.
+"[[Beverly Hills]]" includes the notable "extended talk box solo" played by lead singer [[Rivers Cuomo]], which is considered by some fans the "saving grace" for this song. In this performance, the background vocals "gimmie gimmie" are performed by [[Scott Shriner]] and [[Brian Bell]] instead of the female vocals on the album version.<br>
+"[[Buddy Holly]]" includes the guitar/synth intro played on the [[Make Believe Tour]]. This live session was performed following the Make Believe tour, and as a result Cuomo's voice is somewhat hoarse. His voice cracks many times throughout the song, most notably on the lyric "What's with these homies dissin' my girl?" Auto Tuning is used significantly on this song and all the other songs from the 2005 AOL Sessions.<br>
+The so called 'new-wave' version of "[[Don't Let Go]]".  It includes a synthesizer arrangement, which, according to many fans, greatly improves the song.  Brian plays lead guitar and synthesizer during this performance and Cuomo only sings.<br>
+An entirely acoustic performance of [[Island in the Sun]] was performed only by Cuomo.  Having come straight off the Make Believe Tour, his voice is notably hoarse during this performance. Auto Tuning is heavily used during this performance and at certain points Cuomo has been described by fans to "sound like a robot" because of it. It is the most noticeable during the bridge. <br>
+The performance of [[Perfect Situation]] is very similar to the single version, excluding all the flubbed notes sung by Cuomo.  It includes the altered chorus vocals and background vocal of "perfect situation" during the outro.
-By the end of the 2001 run of shows, the psuedonym became rather common knowledge, partly because Los Angeles-area radio station [[KROQ]] leaked the news on several occasions.
-Just one more show was performed under the Goat Punishment banner after this leak, and even then, it wasn't an advertised, for-sale show.  It was the [[May 13]], [[2002]] ''[[Maladroit]]'' release party show, and it was invite-only, as tickets were given away on the radio, to "boardies," and elsewhere.  The band was about to leave for Japan, and since the Flying =W= and other equipment was already on its way to the Land of the Rising Sun, the now famous =GP= lighting rig was used.
+<span style="float:right; font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 80%; padding:0 .5em 0 2em">''[[Sessions@AOL (2005)|full article]] | [http://weezerpedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Weezerpedia:Featured_article&action=edit edit]</span>
-To date, there have been nine total shows that Weezer has performed under the name Goat Punishment.
-<span style="float:right; font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 80%; padding:0 .5em 0 2em">''[[Songs from the Black Hole|full article]] | [http://weezerpedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Weezerpedia:Featured_article&action=edit edit]</span>
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