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| Released = [[May 7]], [[2021]] | | Released = [[May 7]], [[2021]] | ||
| Recorded = 2018-2019 | | Recorded = 2018-2019 | ||
| Format = Digital, CD, LP | | Format = Digital, CD, LP, Cassette | ||
| Genre = Alternative | | Genre = Alternative | ||
| Length = 30:49 (Digital, CD)<br>35:02 (LP) | | Length = 30:49 (Digital, CD, Cassette)<br>35:02 (LP) | ||
| Label = Crush Music/Atlantic Records | | Label = Crush Music/Atlantic Records | ||
| Producer = [[Suzy Shinn]] | | Producer = [[Suzy Shinn]] | ||
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*[https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/weezer-van-weezer Clash Music] {{rating|7|10}} (7/10) | *[https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/weezer-van-weezer Clash Music] {{rating|7|10}} (7/10) | ||
*[https://music.avclub.com/good-news-everyone-van-weezer-kicks-ass-1846814388 AV Club] B+ | *[https://music.avclub.com/good-news-everyone-van-weezer-kicks-ass-1846814388 AV Club] B+ | ||
| Metascore = | | Metascore = 69 | ||
| Last album = ''[[OK Human]]''<br>(2021) | | Last album = ''[[OK Human]]''<br>(2021) | ||
| This album = '''''Van Weezer'''''<br>(2021) | | This album = '''''Van Weezer'''''<br>(2021) | ||
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On [[August 14]], a version of the song "[[Beginning of the End]]" (dubbed the "Wyld Stallyns Edit") was released as a track from [[Bill & Ted Face the Music Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|the soundtrack]] to the forthcoming film ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_%26_Ted_Face_the_Music Bill & Ted Face the Music]''. The band's official social media accounts also announced that the album would be delayed until May [[2021]] <ref>@weezer. "Quick update on Van Weezer, it is now coming in May 2021 right before the @HellaMegaTour. If you pre-ordered a bundle from our webstore, the merch will begin shipping early next week." ''Twitter'', 14 August 2020, 12:08 a.m. UTC, https://twitter.com/Weezer/status/1294123815954534400</ref> in order to coincide with the also-postponed [[Hella Mega Tour]]. The band additionally commented "More music coming for you Humans real soon, Ok?"<ref>@weezer. "More music coming for you Humans real soon, Ok?" ''Twitter'', 14 August 2020, 12:09 a.m. UTC, https://twitter.com/Weezer/status/1294124031612989442</ref> hinting at the possible forthcoming release of ''[[OK Human]]''. | On [[August 14]], a version of the song "[[Beginning of the End]]" (dubbed the "Wyld Stallyns Edit") was released as a track from [[Bill & Ted Face the Music Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|the soundtrack]] to the forthcoming film ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_%26_Ted_Face_the_Music Bill & Ted Face the Music]''. The band's official social media accounts also announced that the album would be delayed until May [[2021]] <ref>@weezer. "Quick update on Van Weezer, it is now coming in May 2021 right before the @HellaMegaTour. If you pre-ordered a bundle from our webstore, the merch will begin shipping early next week." ''Twitter'', 14 August 2020, 12:08 a.m. UTC, https://twitter.com/Weezer/status/1294123815954534400</ref> in order to coincide with the also-postponed [[Hella Mega Tour]]. The band additionally commented "More music coming for you Humans real soon, Ok?"<ref>@weezer. "More music coming for you Humans real soon, Ok?" ''Twitter'', 14 August 2020, 12:09 a.m. UTC, https://twitter.com/Weezer/status/1294124031612989442</ref> hinting at the possible forthcoming release of ''[[OK Human]]''. | ||
===2021: ''I Need Some of That'' & Release=== | ===2021: ''I Need Some of That'', Album Leak & Release=== | ||
On [[January 18]], a new release-date of [[May 7]], [[2021]] was confirmed alongside the official announcement of ''[[OK Human]]''.<ref>@weezer "p.s. Van Weezer is still coming out on May 7th". ''Twitter'', 18 January 2021, 3:11 p.m. UTC, https://twitter.com/weezer/status/1351260915413512203</ref> | On [[January 18]], a new release-date of [[May 7]], [[2021]] was confirmed alongside the official announcement of ''[[OK Human]]''.<ref>@weezer "p.s. Van Weezer is still coming out on May 7th". ''Twitter'', 18 January 2021, 3:11 p.m. UTC, https://twitter.com/weezer/status/1351260915413512203</ref> | ||
On [[January 28]], a full track listing for the album appeared on Amazon.com, but was removed shortly thereafter.<ref>"Van Weezer". ''Amazon''. 28 January 2021. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XGN4PT7 ''Wayback Machine'' https://web.archive.org/web/20210128130052/https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XGN4PT7</ref> This listing was confirmed legitimate on [[April 20]], when the full track list was officially revealed (albeit with track placement of "[[The End of the Game]]" and "[[Hero]]" swapped). <ref>@weezer "It’s almost Van Weezer time. These are all the songs on the album that comes out on May 7th. "I Need Some Of That” drops tomorrow at 9am PT/12pm ET." ''Twitter'', 20 April 2021, 12:13 p.m. UTC, https://twitter.com/Weezer/status/1384540735895130112</ref> The album's next single, "[[I Need Some of That]]", was also confirmed to be releasing the following day, [[April 21]]. | On [[January 28]], a full track listing for the album appeared on Amazon.com, but was removed shortly thereafter.<ref>"Van Weezer". ''Amazon''. 28 January 2021. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XGN4PT7 ''Wayback Machine'' https://web.archive.org/web/20210128130052/https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XGN4PT7</ref> This listing was confirmed legitimate on [[April 20]], when the full track list was officially revealed (albeit with track placement of "[[The End of the Game]]" and "[[Hero]]" swapped). <ref>@weezer "It’s almost Van Weezer time. These are all the songs on the album that comes out on May 7th. "I Need Some Of That” drops tomorrow at 9am PT/12pm ET." ''Twitter'', 20 April 2021, 12:13 p.m. UTC, https://twitter.com/Weezer/status/1384540735895130112</ref> The album's next single, "[[I Need Some of That]]", was also confirmed to be releasing the following day, [[April 21]]. | ||
On [[May 4]], the entire album was leaked online and spread around fan circles. The following day, Weezer posted a video to their social media pages previews of each track on the album, though it's unknown if this was in response to the leak or if it was just a coincidence. [https://twitter.com/Weezer/status/1390000134021427200] | |||
On [[May 6]], Weezer announced a limited deluxe vinyl box-set for Van Weezer.[https://twitter.com/Weezer/status/1390351304355155972] Among other collectables, the set includes the only cassette release of the album. | |||
On [[May 7]], the album was officially released along with a music video for [[All the Good Ones]] directed by Jim Dirschberger with artwork by Jay Howell.[https://twitter.com/Weezer/status/1390517317910605825][https://twitter.com/Weezer/status/1390698645889163265] | |||
==Track listing== | ==Track listing== | ||
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| headline = Vinyl Bonus Tracks | | headline = Vinyl Bonus Tracks | ||
| writing_credits = yes | | writing_credits = yes | ||
| title11 = [[I've Thrown It All Away]] | | title11 = [[I've Thrown It All Away|Thrown It All Away]] | ||
| writer11 = Cuomo, Wilson, [[Jason Cropper]] | | writer11 = Cuomo, Wilson, [[Jason Cropper]] | ||
| length11 = 3:23 | | length11 = 3:23 | ||