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''Make Believe'' was released on [[May 10]], [[2005]], 14 years to the day of [[The Blue Album]]. Several songs were written and recorded during the Make Believe sessions, but few have surfaced other than in the form of the album. Very few songs have surfaced from this era, save a few leaked home demos, a song on [[Alone]], and two office demos that were not released until 2008. ''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 [[Rick Rubin]]. Many fans have stated that had it had the more "raw" production of ''Pinkerton'', the album would have been stronger. 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 off single, "Beverly Hills", was Weezer's first #1 single. It was also the most popular download of 2005 (although technicalities make "Holla Back Girl" the most popular). The first printings of ''Make Believe'' are in a digipak and there is an error on "We Are All on Drugs" (the wrong bridge was used). | ''Make Believe'' was released on [[May 10]], [[2005]], 14 years to the day of ''[[The Blue Album]]''. Several songs were written and recorded during the Make Believe sessions, but few have surfaced other than in the form of the album. Very few songs have surfaced from this era, save a few leaked home demos, a song on ''[[Alone]]'', and two office demos that were not released until 2008. ''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 [[Rick Rubin]]. Many fans have stated that had it had the more "raw" production of ''Pinkerton'', the album would have been stronger. 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 off single, "Beverly Hills", was Weezer's first #1 single. It was also the most popular download of 2005 (although technicalities make "Holla Back Girl" the most popular). The first printings of ''Make Believe'' are in a digipak and there is an error on "We Are All on Drugs" (the wrong bridge was used). | ||
There was some controversy regarding the second single, "We Are All on Drugs". Despite a fantastic reaction to the song at live shows, fans were quick to dismiss the song as a single. Furthermore, MTV demanded that the song be censored before they play it on MTV. The song was re-recorded as "We Are All in Love". When the band was asked to censor it, Pat sarcastically wanted to call it "We Are All on Hugs". "In Love" was recorded at the suggestion of Brian Bell. | There was some controversy regarding the second single, "We Are All on Drugs". Despite a fantastic reaction to the song at live shows, fans were quick to dismiss the song as a single. Furthermore, MTV demanded that the song be censored before they play it on MTV. The song was re-recorded as "We Are All in Love". When the band was asked to censor it, Pat sarcastically wanted to call it "We Are All on Hugs". "In Love" was recorded at the suggestion of Brian Bell. | ||