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During two shows in Asia in late July, Weezer played two new songs "[[The Girl Got Hot]]", "[[I'm Your Daddy]]", and a slightly reworked version of "[[Can't Stop Partying]]". During the show in Korea, Rivers announced the new album would be out in October. Following these shows, Karl posted pictures of the band finishing up material and practicing two new songs before the recording session was to be finished. | During two shows in Asia in late July, Weezer played two new songs "[[The Girl Got Hot]]", "[[I'm Your Daddy]]", and a slightly reworked version of "[[Can't Stop Partying]]". During the show in Korea, Rivers announced the new album would be out in October. Following these shows, Karl posted pictures of the band finishing up material and practicing two new songs before the recording session was to be finished. | ||
====Release==== | ====Release==== | ||
[[Image:Make a move.JPG|thumb|right|300px|[[Rivers Cuomo]] in the "[[I Want You To]]" music video.]] | |||
The album, ''[[Raditude]]'', was released on [[November 3]], 2009. "[[(If You Are Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To]]" was released as the first single on [[August 25]], 2009. "[[I'm Your Daddy]]" followed as the second single on [[January 20]], [[2010]]. The album has seen mixed critical reviews thus far. [[Pitchfork Media]] condemned it with a 4.5 out of 10, but Allmusic Guide represented opposing views of the album by rating it a 4.5 out of 5. Many of Weezer's more die-hard fans have stated their dislike for ''Raditude''. The album boasts many unique song choices, including "[[The Prettiest Girl in the Whole Wide World]]" (an old Cuomo demo from the mid 90's), "Can't Stop Partying" (a song written by Cuomo and Jermaine Dupree, featuring vocals from [[Lil' Wayne]], and several songs co-written by Cuomo and other pop songwriters, including [[Butch Walker]], [[Dr. Luke]], and members of the All-American Rejects. | The album, ''[[Raditude]]'', was released on [[November 3]], 2009. "[[(If You Are Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To]]" was released as the first single on [[August 25]], 2009. "[[I'm Your Daddy]]" followed as the second single on [[January 20]], [[2010]]. The album has seen mixed critical reviews thus far. [[Pitchfork Media]] condemned it with a 4.5 out of 10, but Allmusic Guide represented opposing views of the album by rating it a 4.5 out of 5. Many of Weezer's more die-hard fans have stated their dislike for ''Raditude''. The album boasts many unique song choices, including "[[The Prettiest Girl in the Whole Wide World]]" (an old Cuomo demo from the mid 90's), "Can't Stop Partying" (a song written by Cuomo and Jermaine Dupree, featuring vocals from [[Lil' Wayne]], and several songs co-written by Cuomo and other pop songwriters, including [[Butch Walker]], [[Dr. Luke]], and members of the All-American Rejects. | ||
====Future plans==== | ====Future plans==== | ||
After fifteen years and seven albums, Weezer parted ways with [[Geffen Records]] on [[December 17]], [[2009]]. During a stint hosting MTV’s Subterranean, Rivers revealed that the band planned on releasing material on their own from then on. | After fifteen years and seven albums, Weezer parted ways with [[Geffen Records]] on [[December 17]], [[2009]]. During a stint hosting MTV’s Subterranean, Rivers revealed that the band planned on releasing material on their own from then on. |