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Weezer fans sometimes erroneously apply the Homie moniker to a totally different Cuomo-led group of Boston-area musicians that played several shows while Rivers took time off from Harvard. This group was not Homie, but were played under the guise of "solo" shows, and the material played at these shows were songs Rivers had written for the third Weezer album at the time. The material played at Homie shows were exclusive to the Homie project and are assumed to have been intended for the Homie album which was worked on in 1997 and 1998. | Weezer fans sometimes erroneously apply the Homie moniker to a totally different Cuomo-led group of Boston-area musicians that played several shows while Rivers took time off from Harvard. This group was not Homie, but were played under the guise of "solo" shows, and the material played at these shows were songs Rivers had written for the third Weezer album at the time. The material played at Homie shows were exclusive to the Homie project and are assumed to have been intended for the Homie album which was worked on in 1997 and 1998. | ||
The song "[[Wanda (You're My Only Love) | The song "[[Wanda (You're My Only Love)]]", although originally written as a Weezer song for the 1995 film ''[[Angus]]'', is considered to be a Homie song, as it was played during the Homie shows. The song "Wanda (You're My Only Love)" was later released on [[Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo]]. | ||
According to Cuomo's blog, master tapes of recording sessions made during the Homie-era exist, but are largely unfinished, with only drum tracks put down. Bootlegs of their live shows have been available online since 1997 and played a small role in Weezer's resurgence following their second album, ''[[Pinkerton]]''. | According to Cuomo's blog, master tapes of recording sessions made during the Homie-era exist, but are largely unfinished, with only drum tracks put down. Bootlegs of their live shows have been available online since 1997 and played a small role in Weezer's resurgence following their second album, ''[[Pinkerton]]''. | ||
In a December 2010 interview with RXP 101.9 FM Rivers revealed that while the album was indeed recorded at Fort Apache, the studio has since closed down. This means it is unlikely that the album will see the light of day as the master recordings were left in the studio and Rivers never "went back" to retrieve them. During a "Nerd Night" in September 2011, Rivers stated that the Homie recordings were all destroyed. He did however say that he planned to eventually release a version of [[Hey M'Darlin']] which he recorded when he was 20 years old. | In a December 2010 interview with RXP 101.9 FM Rivers revealed that while the album was indeed recorded at Fort Apache, the studio has since closed down. This means it is unlikely that the album will see the light of day as the master recordings were left in the studio and Rivers never "went back" to retrieve them. During a "Nerd Night" in September 2011, Rivers stated that the Homie recordings were all destroyed. He did however say that he planned to eventually release a version of "[[Hey M'Darlin']]" which he recorded when he was 20 years old. | ||
==Beginnings== | ==Beginnings== | ||
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The following is the first "Homie Tryout" show, which took place on [[November 4]], [[1997]]. In addition to Rivers, Kevin Stevenson of the Shods plays guitar. A bootleg tape exists. | The following is the first "Homie Tryout" show, which took place on [[November 4]], [[1997]]. In addition to Rivers, Kevin Stevenson of the Shods plays guitar. A bootleg tape exists. | ||
# [[Autumn | # [[Autumn In Jayne]] | ||
# [[Hey M'Darlin']] | # [[Hey M'Darlin']] | ||
# [[Sheila Can Do (It)]] | # [[Sheila Can Do (It)It|Sheila Can Do It]] | ||
# [[I'll Think About You]] | # [[I'll Think About You]] | ||
# [[No One Else]] | # [[No One Else]] | ||
# [[Wanda (You're My Only Love)]] | # [[Wanda (You're My Only Love)]] | ||
# [[Sunshine O]] | # [[Sunshine O|Sunshine O Sunshine]] | ||
# [[Stay | # [[I'll Stay Right Here]] | ||
# [[Hot Tub]] | # [[Hot Tub]] | ||
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The following is the second "Homie Tryout" show, which took place on [[November 21]], [[1997]]. In addition to Rivers, Kevin Stevenson of the Shods plays guitar. A bootleg tape exists. | The following is the second "Homie Tryout" show, which took place on [[November 21]], [[1997]]. In addition to Rivers, Kevin Stevenson of the Shods plays guitar. A bootleg tape exists. | ||
# [[Autumn | # [[Autumn In Jayne]] | ||
# [[Hey M'Darlin']] | # [[Hey M'Darlin']] | ||
# [[Sheila Can Do (It)]] | # [[Sheila Can Do (It)|Sheila Can Do It]] | ||
# [[Think About]] (AKA' sesame street') | # [[I'll Think About You]] (AKA' sesame street') | ||
# [[The Good Life]] | # [[The Good Life]] | ||
# [[Stay | # [[I'll Stay Right Here]] | ||
# [[Wanda]] | # [[Wanda (You're My Only Love)]] | ||
# [[Sunshine O]] | # [[Sunshine O|Sunshine O Sunshine]] | ||
# [[Fun Time]] | # [[Fun Time]] | ||
# [[American Girls]] | # [[American Girls]] | ||
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# [[I'll Think About You]] | # [[I'll Think About You]] | ||
# [[Wanda (You're My Only Love)]] | # [[Wanda (You're My Only Love)]] | ||
# [[Sheila Can Do (It)]] | # [[Sheila Can Do (It)|Sheila Can Do It]] | ||
# [[Sunshine O Sunshine]] | # [[Sunshine O Sunshine]] | ||
# [[Stay Right Here]] | # [[I'll Stay Right Here]] | ||
# [[Hot Tub]] | # [[Hot Tub]] | ||
# [[No One Else]] | # [[No One Else]] | ||
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Shortly after, Rivers entered a pro studio with a group of unknown musicians (but presumably those from the shows above and the rehearsal tape). Together, they recorded two professional studio recordings of Homie material. Ross Humpheries engineered. | Shortly after, Rivers entered a pro studio with a group of unknown musicians (but presumably those from the shows above and the rehearsal tape). Together, they recorded two professional studio recordings of Homie material. Ross Humpheries engineered. | ||
# [[American Girls]] | # [[American Girls]] | ||
# [[Think About You]] | # [[I'll Think About You]] | ||
===Recording the final album=== | ===Recording the final album=== | ||
In December of 1997 and January of 1998, Rivers Cuomo entered the studio, with Fred from the Gigolo Aunts on drums and Drew from the Tracy Bonham band on bass, and possibly recorded a Homie album. There is some debate as to what actually happened. | In December of 1997 and January of 1998, Rivers Cuomo entered the studio, with Fred from the Gigolo Aunts on drums and Drew from the Tracy Bonham band on bass, and possibly recorded a Homie album. There is some debate as to what actually happened. | ||
According to Rivers in a 2006 fan interview, only the drums were tracked. However, according to Karl Koch prior to Rivers' statement, this was the actual Homie album, completely finished except for a final mix. Karl writes, "He recorded an entire album's worth of Homie songs, I believe at Fort Apache in Boston. The song listing will be posted here "ASAP", as track sheets for the sessions have turned up. The tapes were never mixed down, however, so there is no listening copy available at this time. This session includes such 'solo' show songs as "Hey M'Darlin'" , "Think About", and "Fun Time". According to Rivers, he considers the recording to be a completed album, and at the time he had hoped to someday release it as Homie." | According to Rivers in a 2006 fan interview, only the drums were tracked. However, according to Karl Koch prior to Rivers' statement, this was the actual Homie album, completely finished except for a final mix. Karl writes, "He recorded an entire album's worth of Homie songs, I believe at Fort Apache in Boston. The song listing will be posted here "ASAP", as track sheets for the sessions have turned up. The tapes were never mixed down, however, so there is no listening copy available at this time. This session includes such 'solo' show songs as "Hey M'Darlin'" , "I'll Think About You", and "Fun Time". According to Rivers, he considers the recording to be a completed album, and at the time he had hoped to someday release it as Homie." | ||
Later, in an email exchange, Karl said "Unfortunately, I was never able to re-find those track sheets. Actually, Rivers either hid them or lost them, and that was 6+ years ago now. And the tapes are either in Boston at a studio or are missing. 'Shadows in the dark...' as Gandalf said..." | Later, in an email exchange, Karl said "Unfortunately, I was never able to re-find those track sheets. Actually, Rivers either hid them or lost them, and that was 6+ years ago now. And the tapes are either in Boston at a studio or are missing. 'Shadows in the dark...' as Gandalf said..." | ||
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==Fan demand== | ==Fan demand== | ||
Like ''[[Songs from the Black Hole]]'', the Homie album is a holy grail for Weezer fans, often debating which album should be finished or released. Unlike ''SFTBH'', many believe that the Homie album is actually finished and sitting in the Weezer archives. Of course, this claim is unverified. Others simply hope for the Homie demos Rivers recorded to be released. Many fans joke about the album comparing it to Brian Wilson's legendary '' | Like ''[[Songs from the Black Hole]]'', the Homie album is a holy grail for Weezer fans, often debating which album should be finished or released. Unlike ''SFTBH'', many believe that the Homie album is actually finished and sitting in the Weezer archives. Of course, this claim is unverified. Others simply hope for the Homie demos Rivers recorded to be released. Many fans joke about the album comparing it to Brian Wilson's legendary ''Smile'' project, and say that "Rivers will probably finish it when he's older and his voice is shot." In 2006, [[User:Ohjonas (admin)|ohjonas]] went so far as to make cover art for the Homie album, parodying the "Smile" artwork. Since then, Homie has often erroneously been spelled "HOMiE". | ||
Unfortunately, the actual Homie album may never see the light of day. Despite this, some Homie songs have been leaked or released, but none are recordings from the actual era. "Wanda (You're My Only Love)", and "Longtime Sunshine" were both released on ''[[Alone]]'', but in their original incarnations rather than in their Homie form. Furthermore, "I'll Think About You" appears on ''[[Alone II]]'' as a 1997 Homie recording (likely a demo or rehearsal version), not the original 1994 demo of the song. | Unfortunately, the actual Homie album may never see the light of day. Despite this, some Homie songs have been leaked or released, but none are recordings from the actual era. "Wanda (You're My Only Love)", and "Longtime Sunshine" were both released on ''[[Alone]]'', but in their original incarnations rather than in their Homie form. Furthermore, "I'll Think About You" appears on ''[[Alone II]]'' as a 1997 Homie recording (likely a demo or rehearsal version), not the original 1994 demo of the song. | ||