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'''''Weezer''''', also known as "'''The Black Album'''" (possibly titled "'''Invasion Of Privacy'''"), is Weezer's upcoming twelfth album. It was intended as a follow-up album to 2016's ''[[Weezer (The White Album)]]''. The album that was supposed to contrast the ''[[Weezer (The White Album)]]'' lyrically and musically. It had faced many delays the album halted production as they released 2017's [[Pacific Daydream]]. Rivers had stated in multiple interviews that the album was going to be urban, feature more synths, and would be ten steps further than | '''''Weezer''''', also known as "'''The Black Album'''" (possibly titled "'''Invasion Of Privacy'''"), is Weezer's upcoming twelfth album. It was intended as a follow-up album to 2016's ''[[Weezer (The White Album)]]''. The album that was supposed to contrast the ''[[Weezer (The White Album)]]'' lyrically and musically. It had faced many delays the album halted production as they released 2017's ''[[Pacific Daydream]]''. Rivers had stated in multiple interviews that the album was going to be urban, feature more synths, and would be ten steps further than ''Pacific Daydream''. While Rivers stated that the album was nearly done for a May 2018 release date, Pat and Brian both said that it was in the demo stage as of February 2018. The album was given a release date officially for March 1st, 2019. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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It was mentioned in an [http://www.kfog.com/2018/10/11/weezer-performs-live-on-the-woody-show-debuts-new-song-cant-knock-the-hustle/ interview] with The Woody Show on October 11, that the sound of the album would be a mix of [[Beastie Boys]], [[Beck]], and Weezer. | It was mentioned in an [http://www.kfog.com/2018/10/11/weezer-performs-live-on-the-woody-show-debuts-new-song-cant-knock-the-hustle/ interview] with The Woody Show on October 11, that the sound of the album would be a mix of [[Beastie Boys]], [[Beck]], and Weezer. | ||
In January 2019, several music news outlets confirmed that the album would be officially titled | In January 2019, several music news outlets confirmed that the album would be officially titled ''Invasion Of Privacy''. [https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/music/weezer-invasion-of-privacy-the-black-album] | ||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
In an interview with Dazed, Rivers indicated a hope that the album would be out in May of 2018 and that it was almost done. On February 2nd, Rivers stated on an Australian Radio show that The Black Album was coming [[May 25]], 2018. He also said that it was very similar to [[Pinkerton]] writing wise as [[Pacific Daydream]] is the modern day [[Homie]]. | In an interview with Dazed, Rivers indicated a hope that the album would be out in May of 2018 and that it was almost done. On February 2nd, Rivers stated on an Australian Radio show that ''The Black Album'' was coming [[May 25]], 2018. He also said that it was very similar to ''[[Pinkerton]]'' writing wise as ''[[Pacific Daydream]]'' is the modern day [[Homie]]. | ||
The first song to be released for the album was the single "[[Can't Knock the Hustle]]" on [[October 11]], 2018. A second song, "[[Zombie Bastards]]", was later released on [[November 21]], along with the album's release date of [[March 1]], [[2019]]. | The first song to be released for the album was the single "[[Can't Knock the Hustle]]" on [[October 11]], 2018. A second song, "[[Zombie Bastards]]", was later released on [[November 21]], along with the album's release date of [[March 1]], [[2019]]. | ||
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==Tracks== | ==Tracks== | ||
In a November 2017 interview, Rivers mentioned the song [[Runner-Up]], which he called Pinkerton-esque, also saying "my piano is in there, but then there are all these electronic, dark elements that sound like nothing we’ve ever done." | In a November 2017 interview, Rivers mentioned the song "[[Runner-Up]]", which he called ''Pinkerton''-esque, also saying "my piano is in there, but then there are all these electronic, dark elements that sound like nothing we’ve ever done." | ||
Weezer began playing an instrumental track on their European tour named [[A Ballad for the Fallen Soldier]]. No confirmation has been given on the song's context. | Weezer began playing an instrumental track on their European tour named "[[A Ballad for the Fallen Soldier]]". No confirmation has been given on the song's context. | ||
In March 2018, (in an interview) Rivers stated "the album might not even happen. It's still just a bunch of demos." | In March 2018, (in an interview) Rivers stated "the album might not even happen. It's still just a bunch of demos." | ||
In May 2018, Rivers played a new song at a solo-acoustic set called [[Cardigan Disaster]], which matched the descriptions of the Black Album as the song includes the lyrics "midnight in the city" and features swearing. | In May 2018, Rivers played a new song at a solo-acoustic set called "[[Cardigan Disaster]]", which matched the descriptions of the Black Album as the song includes the lyrics "midnight in the city" and features swearing. | ||
Despite the rumors of it not happening, the 10-track album was confirmed with [[Can't Knock The Hustle]] as the lead single. | Despite the rumors of it not happening, the 10-track album was confirmed with "[[Can't Knock The Hustle]]" as the lead single. | ||
==Tracklist== | ==Tracklist== | ||