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''Make Believe'' was released on [[May 10]], [[2005]], eleven years to the day of ''[[The Blue Album]]''. ''Make Believe'' received mostly strong reviews, but was met with some fan criticism. The most pervasive criticism is in regards to the slick and clean production provided by Rubin. Many fans have stated that had it had the more "raw" production of ''[[Pinkerton]]'', the album would have been stronger. Many of these fans fail to realize that Rubin was often absent from these sessions, and that engineer Chad Bamford arguably had a bigger hand in its 'slickness'. | ''Make Believe'' was released on [[May 10]], [[2005]], eleven years to the day of ''[[The Blue Album]]''. ''Make Believe'' received mostly strong reviews, but was met with some fan criticism. The most pervasive criticism is in regards to the slick and clean production provided by Rubin. Many fans have stated that had it had the more "raw" production of ''[[Pinkerton]]'', the album would have been stronger. Many of these fans fail to realize that Rubin was often absent from these sessions, and that engineer Chad Bamford arguably had a bigger hand in its 'slickness'. ''Make Believe'' is also the second Weezer album to venture beyond 10 tracks, consisting of 12 songs. This wouldn’t happen again until their ninth studio album 9 years later in 2014, ''[[Everything Will Be Alright in the End]]''. | ||
The individual songs seemed to be hit-or-miss with fans. Typical fan favorites include "[[The Other Way]]", "[[This Is Such a Pity]]", and "[[Perfect Situation]]", while many are quick to dismiss "[[Beverly Hills]]" and "[[We Are All on Drugs]]", the two lead off singles. Despite fan criticisms, ''Make Believe'' was quick to go platinum and its lead single, "Beverly Hills", was Weezer's first #1 single. It was also the most popular download of 2005 (although technicalities make Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" the most popular). | The individual songs seemed to be hit-or-miss with fans. Typical fan favorites include "[[The Other Way]]", "[[This Is Such a Pity]]", and "[[Perfect Situation]]", while many are quick to dismiss "[[Beverly Hills]]" and "[[We Are All on Drugs]]", the two lead off singles. Despite fan criticisms, ''Make Believe'' was quick to go platinum and its lead single, "Beverly Hills", was Weezer's first #1 single. It was also the most popular download of 2005 (although technicalities make Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" the most popular). | ||