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'''The Amazon album review of of "''[[Pinkerton]]''" was written by Robert Burrow. Its publishing date is not listed.''' For more reviews of "''Pinkerton''," see [[:Category:Pinkerton reviews|here]].<br><br>'''Rating:''' Not given. | |||
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A hit single can be a bit of a mixed blessing for new bands, especially if said song gets you firmly lumped into the "novelty band" category. Such was the case with [[Weezer]], whose runaway hit "[[Buddy Holly]]" touched a global nerve upon its release, then got on everyone's nerves after months of radio saturation. However, it did ensure that they sold millions of copies of their [[Blue|self-titled debut]]. Which is why it's so strange that their second album, Pinkerton, was ignored. Perhaps the cold shoulder was due to the willfully noncommercial first single, "[[El Scorcho]]," which crashed and burned. Whatever the reason, Pinkerton soon disappeared, which is a shame because it's a great album. Whereas Weezer reveled in the band's geek-rock image, Pinkerton saw [[Rivers Cuomo]] maturing as a lyricist. From the opening, "[[Tired of Sex]]," which rants about the frustrating easiness of groupies, to the new wave pop of "[[Getchoo]]" to the epic genius of "[[The Good Life]]," there's much more diversity here than the [[Pixies]]-influenced bouncy grunge of their debut. With the closing solo, the acoustic lament "[[Butterfly]]," Cuomo demonstrates a pop mastery that promises great things from this reformed geek. | |||
— Robert Burrow | |||
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'''See the review [http://www.amazon.com/Pinkerton-Weezer/dp/B000000OVP here]. <small>(Scroll down to "Editorial Reviews")</small>''' | |||
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