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'''''Weezer''''' (often referred to as '''''The Blue Album''''' and commonly [[List of common abbreviations used on Weezer forums|abbreviated]] as '''TBA''') is the debut album by [[Weezer]]. It was released on [[May 10]], [[1994]] by [[Geffen Records]]. The album was produced by former Cars frontman [[Ric Ocasek]] and recorded in Electric Lady Studios in New York City. ''Weezer'' spawned the popular singles "[[Undone - The Sweater Song]]" and "[[Buddy Holly]]", both of which were responsible for launching Weezer into mainstream success with the aid of music videos directed by [[Spike Jonze]]. | '''''Weezer''''' (often referred to as '''''The Blue Album''''' and commonly [[List of common abbreviations used on Weezer forums|abbreviated]] as '''TBA''') is the debut album by [[Weezer]]. It was released on [[May 10]], [[1994]] by [[Geffen Records]]. The album was produced by former Cars frontman [[Ric Ocasek]] and recorded in Electric Lady Studios in New York City. ''Weezer'' spawned the popular singles "[[Undone - The Sweater Song]]" and "[[Buddy Holly]]", both of which were responsible for launching Weezer into mainstream success with the aid of music videos directed by [[Spike Jonze]]. | ||
==Pre-recording== | ==Pre-recording== | ||
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Fifteen songs were rehearsed for the album during early practice sessions in New York in preparation for the Electric Lady Studios album recording. Ten of the songs appear on the album, but four of the songs were cut: "[[Lullaby for Wayne]]", "[[I Swear It's True]]", "[[Getting Up and Leaving]]", and a reprise version of "[[In The Garage]]." The other song, "[[Mykel and Carli (Weezer song)|Mykel and Carli]]", was attempted during the Electric Lady sessions, but was also abandoned. It would be recorded a year later and became a popular B-side, and eventually get a proper release on the "Undone - The Sweater Song" single. | Fifteen songs were rehearsed for the album during early practice sessions in New York in preparation for the Electric Lady Studios album recording. Ten of the songs appear on the album, but four of the songs were cut: "[[Lullaby for Wayne]]", "[[I Swear It's True]]", "[[Getting Up and Leaving]]", and a reprise version of "[[In The Garage]]." The other song, "[[Mykel and Carli (Weezer song)|Mykel and Carli]]", was attempted during the Electric Lady sessions, but was also abandoned. It would be recorded a year later and became a popular B-side, and eventually get a proper release on the "Undone - The Sweater Song" single. | ||
==Recording process== | ==Recording process== | ||
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The final single, "Say it Ain't So", was again inspired by Cuomo believing his parents split up when he was four because he thought his dad was an alcoholic. The music video, which was directed by Sophie Muller, was less successful than the previous two Spike Jonze-directed videos. It featured the band performing in the garage of their former house, and the bandmates playing hacky sack in the backyard. | The final single, "Say it Ain't So", was again inspired by Cuomo believing his parents split up when he was four because he thought his dad was an alcoholic. The music video, which was directed by Sophie Muller, was less successful than the previous two Spike Jonze-directed videos. It featured the band performing in the garage of their former house, and the bandmates playing hacky sack in the backyard. | ||
==Artwork== | ==Artwork== | ||
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The simple image would be used prominently in the advertising of the album. The cover received many comparisons to the Feelies' album ''Crazy Rhythms''. On some vinyl pressings of the album, the cover does not crop off their feet. On the Deluxe Edition case, the feet are presented on the back cover, and the band sold an official t-shirt with a shot of the band's feet after the deluxe edition release. Inside the album booklet, Rivers Cuomo pays tribute to his past metal influences with a photo taken in the group's garage on [[Amherst House|Amherst]] (this same garage would be featured in the "Say It Ain't So" music video). A poster of Judas Priest's album ''British Steel'' is featured on the left side of the photo, while on the right a Quiet Riot concert poster is displayed. The ''Deluxe Edition'' features additional photographs of the band, and hand-written lyrics for each song. | The simple image would be used prominently in the advertising of the album. The cover received many comparisons to the Feelies' album ''Crazy Rhythms''. On some vinyl pressings of the album, the cover does not crop off their feet. On the Deluxe Edition case, the feet are presented on the back cover, and the band sold an official t-shirt with a shot of the band's feet after the deluxe edition release. Inside the album booklet, Rivers Cuomo pays tribute to his past metal influences with a photo taken in the group's garage on [[Amherst House|Amherst]] (this same garage would be featured in the "Say It Ain't So" music video). A poster of Judas Priest's album ''British Steel'' is featured on the left side of the photo, while on the right a Quiet Riot concert poster is displayed. The ''Deluxe Edition'' features additional photographs of the band, and hand-written lyrics for each song. | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
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====Individual songs==== | ====Individual songs==== | ||
{{Blue Album song reviews}} | {{Blue Album song reviews}} | ||
==Track listing== | ==Track listing== | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
| headline = Original album track listing | | headline = Original album track listing | ||
| total_length = 41:17 | | total_length = 41:17 | ||
| writing_credits = yes | | writing_credits = yes | ||
| title1 = [[My Name Is Jonas]] | | title1 = [[My Name Is Jonas]] | ||
| writer1 = Rivers Cuomo/Patrick Wilson/Jason Cropper | | writer1 = Rivers Cuomo/Patrick Wilson/Jason Cropper | ||
| length1 = 3:24 | | length1 = 3:24 | ||
| title2 = [[No One Else]] | | title2 = [[No One Else]] | ||
| writer2 = Cuomo | | writer2 = Cuomo | ||
| length2 = 3:04 | | length2 = 3:04 | ||
| title3 = [[The World Has Turned and Left Me Here]] | | title3 = [[The World Has Turned and Left Me Here]] | ||
| writer3 = Cuomo/Wilson | | writer3 = Cuomo/Wilson | ||
| length3 = 4:19 | | length3 = 4:19 | ||
| title4 = [[Buddy Holly]] | | title4 = [[Buddy Holly]] | ||
| writer4 = Cuomo | | writer4 = Cuomo | ||
| length4 = 2:39 | | length4 = 2:39 | ||
| title5 = [[Undone - The Sweater Song]] | | title5 = [[Undone - The Sweater Song]] | ||
| writer5 = Cuomo | | writer5 = Cuomo | ||
| length5 = 5:05 | | length5 = 5:05 | ||
| title6 = [[Surf Wax America]] | | title6 = [[Surf Wax America]] | ||
| writer6 = Cuomo/Wilson | | writer6 = Cuomo/Wilson | ||
| length6 = 3:06 | | length6 = 3:06 | ||
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| note7 = Remix | | note7 = Remix | ||
| writer7 = Cuomo | | writer7 = Cuomo | ||
| length7 = 4:18 | | length7 = 4:18 | ||
| title8 = [[In the Garage]] | | title8 = [[In the Garage]] | ||
| writer8 = Cuomo | | writer8 = Cuomo | ||
| length8 = 3:55 | | length8 = 3:55 | ||
| title9 = [[Holiday]] | | title9 = [[Holiday]] | ||
| writer9 = Cuomo | | writer9 = Cuomo | ||
| length9 = 3:24 | | length9 = 3:24 | ||
| title10 = [[Only in Dreams]] | | title10 = [[Only in Dreams]] | ||
| writer10 = Cuomo | | writer10 = Cuomo | ||
| length10 = 8:00 | | length10 = 8:00 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
| headline = ''Dusty Gems and Raw Nuggets'' (Deluxe Edition, Disc 2) track listing | | headline = ''Dusty Gems and Raw Nuggets'' (Deluxe Edition, Disc 2)/''Weezer (Rarities Edition)'' track listing | ||
| total_length = 49:15 | | total_length = 49:15 | ||
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| length14 = 4:17 | | length14 = 4:17 | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Personnel== | ==Personnel== | ||
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*[[Matt Sharp]] – bass guitar, backing vocals | *[[Matt Sharp]] – bass guitar, backing vocals | ||
*[[Ric Ocasek]] – production | *[[Ric Ocasek]] – production | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[The Story of Making the Blue Album]] | * [[The Story of Making the Blue Album]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||