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to rip the ground open next and swallow us all for a litany of forgotten sins. But I'm on my way to visit Weezer in a local studio where the | to rip the ground open next and swallow us all for a litany of forgotten sins. But I'm on my way to visit Weezer in a local studio where the | ||
band is working on its fifth record, the follow-up to this year's ''Maladroit'' (due to be released early this summer). Given the circumstances, I want | band is working on its fifth record, the follow-up to this year's ''Maladroit'' (due to be released early this summer). Given the circumstances, I want | ||
to believe the gods are on my side. My belief in divine providence is confirmed once inside, where a 27-inch television blares VH-1's | to believe the gods are on my side. My belief in divine providence is confirmed once inside, where a 27-inch television blares VH-1's Beat | ||
the Geeks | the Geeks. A music-minded geek is about to lose his medal on the quirky game show--an already ironic choice of programming for the band best | ||
known for perfecting the nerdy chic. I point it out to Brian Bell, guitarist and all-around personable guy, who remarks, "Oh yeah, it goes with our | known for perfecting the nerdy chic. I point it out to Brian Bell, guitarist and all-around personable guy, who remarks, "Oh yeah, it goes with our | ||
geek rock aesthetic." | geek rock aesthetic." | ||