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When Cuomo was asked on a chat room interview what the reason was for not releasing ''Songs From the Black Hole'', he simply stated "ROTR". He was referring to original Weezer bassist Matt Sharp's then new band [[The Rentals]], whose first album was titled ''[[Return of the Rentals]]''. This album was released in 1995, in between Weezer's first two albums. | When Cuomo was asked on a chat room interview what the reason was for not releasing ''Songs From the Black Hole'', he simply stated "ROTR". He was referring to original Weezer bassist Matt Sharp's then new band [[The Rentals]], whose first album was titled ''[[Return of the Rentals]]''. This album was released in 1995, in between Weezer's first two albums. | ||
Cuomo has further hinted that sonically and aesthetically, ''Return of the Rentals'' borrowed much of its sound from Cuomo's drafts of ''SFTBH'' songs, | Cuomo has further hinted that sonically and aesthetically, ''Return of the Rentals'' borrowed much of its style and sound from Cuomo's drafts of ''SFTBH'' songs. This includes ample usage of analog synths and heavy, distorted power chords, prominent female lead and backing vocals, and science fiction lyrics. These events are thought to have discouraged Rivers from further pursuing the sound out of fear of the public thinking he was "stealing" Matt's sound with The Rentals. | ||
However, some | [[Karl Koch]], however, has dismissed these rumors. However, some fans still believe there may be a connection. | ||
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— "Please Let That Be You", by The Rentals | — "Please Let That Be You", by The Rentals | ||
Also, "[[The Love I'm Searching For]]" contains lyrics that could have fit in to the | Also, "[[The Love I'm Searching For]]" contains lyrics that could have fit in to the original theme of the project: | ||
<lyrics> | <lyrics> | ||