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'''''Van Weezer''''' is the fifteenth studio album by [[Weezer]]. The title is a reference to the band [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Halen Van Halen], as the album features a focus on heavy guitars and more arena-rock styled songs. Originally slated for release on [[May 15]], [[2020]], the album was postponed until [[May 7]], [[2021]] due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. | '''''Van Weezer''''' is the fifteenth studio album by [[Weezer]]. The title is a reference to the band [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Halen Van Halen], as the album features a focus on heavy guitars and more arena-rock styled songs. Originally slated for release on [[May 15]], [[2020]], the album was postponed until [[May 7]], [[2021]] due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. | ||
== | ==History== | ||
===Origins=== | ===Origins=== | ||
[[Rivers Cuomo]] first publicly mentioned the album title ''Van Weezer'' while discussing the band's progress on the album ''[[OK Human]]'' in an interview with ''Los Angeles Times'' in February of [[2019]], indicating that the album was inspired by Van Halen.<ref>Wood, Mikael. "Being Rivers Cuomo: Why Weezer’s frontman put his life into a spreadsheet." ''Los Angeles Times'', 22 February 2019. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-rivers-cuomo-weezer-teal-album-black-album-20190222-story.html</ref> When asked about Weezer's two upcoming albums in an interview with ''Billboard'' published [[March 1]]st, Cuomo said: "One was mostly done before the Black Album. It’s currently called ''OK Human'' and was produced by Jake Sinclair, who did our White Album. The other one, I’m depressed thinking about it. I have this huge emotional block. It’s called ''Van Weezer'', and it’s basically a super-rock album. Like the Blue Album, but more guitar riffs."<ref>Ginsberg, Gab. "Rivers Cuomo on His Data-Driven Approach to Weezer" ''Billboard''. 1 March 2019. https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8500614/weezer-rivers-cuomo-data-driven-approach-interview</ref> | [[Rivers Cuomo]] first publicly mentioned the album title ''Van Weezer'' while discussing the band's progress on the album ''[[OK Human]]'' in an interview with ''Los Angeles Times'' in February of [[2019]], indicating that the album was inspired by Van Halen.<ref>Wood, Mikael. "Being Rivers Cuomo: Why Weezer’s frontman put his life into a spreadsheet." ''Los Angeles Times'', 22 February 2019. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-rivers-cuomo-weezer-teal-album-black-album-20190222-story.html</ref> When asked about Weezer's two upcoming albums in an interview with ''Billboard'' published [[March 1]]st, Cuomo said: "One was mostly done before the Black Album. It’s currently called ''OK Human'' and was produced by Jake Sinclair, who did our White Album. The other one, I’m depressed thinking about it. I have this huge emotional block. It’s called ''Van Weezer'', and it’s basically a super-rock album. Like the Blue Album, but more guitar riffs."<ref>Ginsberg, Gab. "Rivers Cuomo on His Data-Driven Approach to Weezer" ''Billboard''. 1 March 2019. https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8500614/weezer-rivers-cuomo-data-driven-approach-interview</ref> | ||
[[Brian Bell]] acknowledged the album's existence in various interviews throughout [[2019]]. In an August interview with Spanish blog ''Binaural'', Bell suggested that [[Crush]] Management would prefer to release ''Van Weezer'' before ''OK Human''.<ref>Porcar, Pablo. "[Entrevista] Weezer: «Nos funciona confeccionar los discos de forma encadenada»" ''Binaural'', 6 August 2019. https://www.binaural.es/entrevista/entrevista-weezer-nos-funciona-confeccionar-los-discos-de-forma-encadenada/</ref> | [[Brian Bell]] acknowledged the album's existence in various interviews throughout [[2019]]. In an August interview with Spanish blog ''Binaural'', Bell suggested that [[Crush]] Management would prefer to release ''Van Weezer'' before ''OK Human''.<ref>Porcar, Pablo. "[Entrevista] Weezer: «Nos funciona confeccionar los discos de forma encadenada»" ''Binaural'', 6 August 2019. https://www.binaural.es/entrevista/entrevista-weezer-nos-funciona-confeccionar-los-discos-de-forma-encadenada/</ref> | ||
===2019: Announcement & | ===2019: Announcement & "The End of the Game"=== | ||
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 | ===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]] <ref>''"The End of the Game" Game'' http://theendofthegamegame.com/</ref> | 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> | ||
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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: | ===2021: "I Need Some of That", album leak & release=== | ||
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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> | ||
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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 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.<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> | 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> A short clip of [[Ric Ocasek]] singing "[[I Need Some of That]]" is included as a hidden track on the album's vinyl release. It was originally supposed to be included on the album track, however, 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> | ||
==Track listing== | ==Track listing== | ||
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* "[[It's Always Summer in Bikini Bottom]]" | * "[[It's Always Summer in Bikini Bottom]]" | ||
* "[[The Simpsons Theme]]" | * "[[The Simpsons Theme]]" | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*''[[OK Human]]'' | *''[[OK Human]]'' | ||