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In August of 2019, a casting call was posted to backstage.com looking for extras to play "Weezer party goers" in an upcoming music video.<ref>"Popular Band Music Video - Extras for Party Scene." ''Backstage''. https://www.backstage.com/casting/weezer-music-video-extras-for-party-scene-312219/</ref> On [[August 23]], musician and producer Tim Pagnotta posted [https://www.weezerpedia.com/wiki/File:Timpagnotta_instagram.png a story] to his Instagram page that read "Jammin’ new @Weezer I worked on :)". On [[September 6]], [[2019]], the song "[[The End of the Game]]" leaked onto the American television music service Music Choice. The song's music video was released alongside the announcement of the album on [[September 10]], [[2019]]. | In August of 2019, a casting call was posted to backstage.com looking for extras to play "Weezer party goers" in an upcoming music video.<ref>"Popular Band Music Video - Extras for Party Scene." ''Backstage''. https://www.backstage.com/casting/weezer-music-video-extras-for-party-scene-312219/</ref> On [[August 23]], musician and producer Tim Pagnotta posted [https://www.weezerpedia.com/wiki/File:Timpagnotta_instagram.png a story] to his Instagram page that read "Jammin’ new @Weezer I worked on :)". On [[September 6]], [[2019]], the song "[[The End of the Game]]" leaked onto the American television music service Music Choice. The song's music video was released alongside the announcement of the album on [[September 10]], [[2019]]. | ||
===2020: Album Delayed, ''Hero'' & ''Beginning of the End''=== | ===2020: Album Delayed, ''Hero'' & ''Beginning of the End''=== | ||
On [[March 26]], a promotional browser game was released titled ''[[The_End_of_the_Game#.22The_End_of_the_Game.22_Game|"The End of the Game" Game]] | On [[March 26]], a promotional browser game was released titled ''[[The_End_of_the_Game#.22The_End_of_the_Game.22_Game|"The End of the Game" Game]] <ref>''"The End of the Game" Game'' http://theendofthegamegame.com/</ref> | ||
On [[April 9]], it was revealed in [[List_of_Rivers_Cuomo_video_streams#Island_in_the_Zoom|a Zoom chat with fans]] that a single for the album was originally scheduled to be released either that day, or the next, but had been delayed (likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic). [[Karl Koch]] posted on the [[Weezer Fan Club]] Facebook group asking for footage of people involved in the outbreak, and that a deadline would be on [[April 15]], leading fans to speculate that the footage would be used for an upcoming video. The next day, on [[April 10]], Cuomo mentioned that there would be a [[Homie]] song on ''Van Weezer'', as well as a bonus track originally written around [[1992]].<ref>Clay, Tiffany. "Rivers Cuomo Island In The Zoom 4-10-2020." ''YouTube'', uploaded by Tiffany C, 4 October 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23lKoWnxEVc</ref> It was also revealed that all the album's tracks were fully mastered, with the only track ordering left to be determined. On [[April 14]], Cuomo sang a small segment of the song, "[[ | On [[April 9]], it was revealed in [[List_of_Rivers_Cuomo_video_streams#Island_in_the_Zoom|a Zoom chat with fans]] that a single for the album was originally scheduled to be released either that day, or the next, but had been delayed (likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic). [[Karl Koch]] posted on the [[Weezer Fan Club]] Facebook group asking for footage of people involved in the outbreak, and that a deadline would be on [[April 15]], leading fans to speculate that the footage would be used for an upcoming video. The next day, on [[April 10]], Cuomo mentioned that there would be a [[Homie]] song on ''Van Weezer'', as well as a bonus track originally written around [[1992]].<ref>Clay, Tiffany. "Rivers Cuomo Island In The Zoom 4-10-2020." ''YouTube'', uploaded by Tiffany C, 4 October 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23lKoWnxEVc</ref> It was also revealed that all the album's tracks were fully mastered, with the only track ordering left to be determined. On [[April 14]], Cuomo sang a small segment of the song, "[[Thrown It All Away]]", during [[List_of_Rivers_Cuomo_video_streams#Island_in_the_Zoom|a webinar with fans hosted by Cuomo on the video platform Zoom]], for which co-writer [[Jason Cropper]] was present.<ref>"04-14-20 Rivers Cuomo Zoom Jason Cropper Lonely Girl, Cant Fight this Feeling, Purification of Water." ''YouTube'', uploaded by stupidsuck1010, 18 April 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOkTmq3x87s</ref> On [[September 2]], Cuomo confirmed via [[Riverpedia archive - 09/02/2020|a Riverpedia entry]] that the 1992 song "[[Thrown It All Away]]" had recently been recorded with the band. The article was later [[Riverpedia archive - 09/06/2020|updated]] on [[September 6]] to specify that it would be on the album. On [[September 3]], Cuomo confirmed via [[Riverpedia archive - 09/03/2020|another Riverpedia entry]] that "[[Sheila Can Do It]]" was the aforementioned Homie song appearing on ''Van Weezer''. On [[April 17]], during [[List_of_Rivers_Cuomo_video_streams#Island_in_the_Zoom|a Zoom chat with fans]], Cuomo stated that the release of ''Van Weezer'' had been postponed (due to the COVID-19 pandemic). The postponement was formally announced alongside the release of the second single, "[[Hero]]", on [[May 6]], 2020. | ||
On [[April 30]], the track names "[[Precious Metal Girl]]", "[[Beginning of the End]]", "[[She Needs Me]]", "[[I Need Some of That]]", and "[[Blue Dream]]" were confirmed by the June [[2020]] issue of the magazine ''Guitar Player''. | On [[April 30]], the track names "[[Precious Metal Girl]]", "[[Beginning of the End]]", "[[She Needs Me]]", "[[I Need Some of That]]", and "[[Blue Dream]]" were confirmed by the June [[2020]] issue of the magazine ''Guitar Player''. | ||
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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 featuring previews of each track on the album | 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 featuring previews of each track on the album. <ref>@weezer "A taste of Van Weezer. Full album out Friday." ''Twitter''. 5 May 2021. https://twitter.com/Weezer/status/1390000134021427200</ref> | ||
On [[May 6]], Weezer announced a limited deluxe vinyl box-set for Van Weezer. | On [[May 6]], Weezer announced a limited deluxe vinyl box-set for Van Weezer.<ref>@weezer "Van Weezer box set available for pre-order http://weezerwebstore.com Limited to 1100. The first 500 orders come signed. Just like lightning, these will be gone in a flash ⚡" ''Twitter''. 6 May 2021. https://twitter.com/Weezer/status/1390351304355155972</ref> Among other collectibles, 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. | 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.<ref>@weezer "Start your morning off right by watching the video for All the Good Ones featuring artwork by Jay Howell (aka the one who helps bring @bobsburgersfox to life) https://youtu.be/9uf31SSKloM Then follow it up with a little Van Weezer" ''Twitter''. 7 May 2021. https://twitter.com/Weezer/status/1390698645889163265</ref> | ||
==Track listing== | ==Track listing== | ||
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| headline = Vinyl Bonus Tracks | | headline = Vinyl Bonus Tracks | ||
| writing_credits = yes | | writing_credits = yes | ||
| title11 = [[ | | title11 = [[Thrown It All Away]] | ||
| writer11 = Cuomo, Wilson, [[Jason Cropper]] | | writer11 = Cuomo, Wilson, [[Jason Cropper]] | ||
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*''Van Weezer'' currently holds the record for the longest amount of time between the release of two singles for the same album prior to release. With 350 days (11 months, 15 days) having passed between the releases of "[[Hero]]" and "[[I Need Some of That]]". (On [[May 6]], 2020 and [[April 21]], 2021 respectively.) | *''Van Weezer'' currently holds the record for the longest amount of time between the release of two singles for the same album prior to release. With 350 days (11 months, 15 days) having passed between the releases of "[[Hero]]" and "[[I Need Some of That]]". (On [[May 6]], 2020 and [[April 21]], 2021 respectively.) | ||
**The previous two singles to hold this record were also from ''Van Weezer'', with a months-long gap between the release of ''The End Of The Game'' and ''Hero''. | **The previous two singles to hold this record were also from ''Van Weezer'', with a months-long gap between the release of ''The End Of The Game'' and ''Hero''. | ||
*The short clip of [[Ric Ocasek]] singing [[I Need Some of That]] | *The short clip of [[Ric Ocasek]] singing "[[I Need Some of That]]," included as a hidden track on the vinyl release, was originally supposed to be included on the album track. According to Rivers Cuomo, the band was unable to procure clearance from Ocasek's record company. <ref>Wilson, Rob. "Interview: Rivers Cuomo on the future of Weezer" ''Gigwise''. 6 May 2021. https://www.gigwise.com/features/3398730/interview--rivers-cuomo-on-the-future-of-weezer</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*''[[OK Human]]'' | *''[[OK Human]]'' | ||