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:''Not to be confused with [[Christmas with Weezer]]. | :''Not to be confused with [[Christmas with Weezer]]. | ||
The '''''Christmas CD''''', later re-released as ''''' | The '''''Christmas CD''''', later re-released as '''''Winter Weezerland''''', is a two-song promotional EP of original Christmas songs released by Weezer in late [[2000]]. | ||
== | ==Recording== | ||
The ''Christmas CD'' was recorded in November [[2000]] at [[Rivers Cuomo]]'s home studio, dubbed "Mocha Fusion Studios", with additional work done later at [[Cello Studios]] (shortly before the band recorded ''[[The Green Album]]'' at the same studio). The first track, "[[The Christmas Song]]", was originally recorded for inclusion on the annual [[KROQ]] Christmas compilation album ''[[Kevin and Bean: The Real Slim Santa]]'', and was edited and partially re-recorded (at {{PN|Ric Ocasek}} urging){{Citation needed}} for its inclusion on the EP. According to a history of the CD written by [[Karl Koch]] in [[2014]], the promo was released by [[Geffen]] in an attempt to capitalize on potential interest in the song around the country which would not have been reached solely through its inclusion on the regional Los Angeles KROQ release. Koch additionally mentions that the EP served as promotion for the band's upcoming album, which would come out only a few months later.<ref name=Historic /> | The ''Christmas CD'' was recorded in November [[2000]] at [[Rivers Cuomo]]'s home studio, dubbed "Mocha Fusion Studios", with additional work done later at [[Cello Studios]] (shortly before the band recorded ''[[The Green Album]]'' at the same studio). The first track, "[[The Christmas Song]]", was originally recorded for inclusion on the annual [[KROQ]] Christmas compilation album ''[[Kevin and Bean: The Real Slim Santa]]'', and was edited and partially re-recorded (at {{PN|Ric Ocasek}} urging){{Citation needed}} for its inclusion on the EP. According to a history of the CD written by [[Karl Koch]] in [[2014]], the promo was released by [[Geffen]] in an attempt to capitalize on potential interest in the song around the country which would not have been reached solely through its inclusion on the regional Los Angeles KROQ release. Koch additionally mentions that the EP served as promotion for the band's upcoming album, which would come out only a few months later.<ref name=Historic /> | ||
==Release== | |||
The CD was sent to radio stations in December, with fan reports on [[Karl's Corner]] indicating that it began receiving airplay around [[December 7]].<ref>[[Karl Koch|Koch, K]]. ([[2000]], [[December 8]]). ''12/08/2000''. weezer.net. Archived from the original on December 11, 2000, at https://web.archive.org/web/20001211140600/http://weezer.net:80/karl/karlscorner.htm.</ref> Additionally, approximately 1000 copies were sent to members of the original [[Weezer Fan Club]].<ref name=Historic>[[Karl Koch|Koch, K]]. ([[January 1]], [[2014]]). ''Today in Weezer History: 1/1/2001''. Facebook. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/weezer/photos/a.10150253793032273/10151780464822273. Archived from the original on Weezerpedia at [[Historic event: 01/01/2001]].</ref><ref group="note">The official Weezer fan club had, in fact, dissolved months prior to the release of this EP. It was distributed by Geffen to previous members using a member list, provided by Karl Koch, from when the club was still active.</ref> The songs were uploaded as MP3s onto the short-lived "W.F.O." section on [[weezer.net]] around the time of the promo's release, and later onto the A/V section of [[weezer.com]] around December [[2003]].<ref>''RWA: Weezer fanclub online (beta edition)''. weezer.net. ([[2000]]). Archived from the original on January 7, 2001, at https://web.archive.org/web/20010107200500/http://www.weezer.net:80/wfo/index.htm.</ref><ref>''weezer mp3s - straight from the band! '' weezer.com. ([[2003]]). Archived from the original on December 6, 2003, at https://web.archive.org/web/20031206100829/http://www.weezer.com/news/.</ref> [[January 1]], [[2001]] is considered to be "official" release date of the CD.<ref name=Historic /> | The CD was sent to radio stations in December, with fan reports on [[Karl's Corner]] indicating that it began receiving airplay around [[December 7]].<ref>[[Karl Koch|Koch, K]]. ([[2000]], [[December 8]]). ''12/08/2000''. weezer.net. Archived from the original on December 11, 2000, at https://web.archive.org/web/20001211140600/http://weezer.net:80/karl/karlscorner.htm.</ref> Additionally, approximately 1000 copies were sent to members of the original [[Weezer Fan Club]].<ref name=Historic>[[Karl Koch|Koch, K]]. ([[January 1]], [[2014]]). ''Today in Weezer History: 1/1/2001''. Facebook. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/weezer/photos/a.10150253793032273/10151780464822273. Archived from the original on Weezerpedia at [[Historic event: 01/01/2001]].</ref><ref group="note">The official Weezer fan club had, in fact, dissolved months prior to the release of this EP. It was distributed by Geffen to previous members using a member list, provided by Karl Koch, from when the club was still active.</ref> The songs were uploaded as MP3s onto the short-lived "W.F.O." section on [[weezer.net]] around the time of the promo's release, and later onto the A/V section of [[weezer.com]] around December [[2003]].<ref>''RWA: Weezer fanclub online (beta edition)''. weezer.net. ([[2000]]). Archived from the original on January 7, 2001, at https://web.archive.org/web/20010107200500/http://www.weezer.net:80/wfo/index.htm.</ref><ref>''weezer mp3s - straight from the band! '' weezer.com. ([[2003]]). Archived from the original on December 6, 2003, at https://web.archive.org/web/20031206100829/http://www.weezer.com/news/.</ref> [[January 1]], [[2001]] is considered to be "official" release date of the CD.<ref name=Historic /> | ||
In [[2005]], the tracks were released for sale through the iTunes music store | ===iTunes re-release (''Winter Weezerland'')=== | ||
In [[2005]], the tracks were released for sale through the iTunes music store with the new title ''Winter Weezerland'' and unique album art. Fan accounts indicate the release received some backlash due to the fact that the songs were previously available for free on the Weezer website.<ref name="Wikipedia revision" /> An email proportedly sent to a fan by Karl Koch, and which was quoted in an earlier version of the Wikipedia article for the ''Christmas CD'', states that the re-release was done under the direction of Geffen without any input from the band. The EP was removed from iTunes by [[2008]].<ref name="Wikipedia revision">Wikimedia Foundation. ([[2008]], [[February 23]]). ''Christmas CD'' (older revision). Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christmas_CD&oldid=193502130.</ref> | |||
== | ==Artwork== | ||
[[Image:Super-Chrono-20010101-a.jpg|right|thumb|200px|A collage featuring the CD's artwork, as well as other photos taken for potential usage.]] | [[Image:Super-Chrono-20010101-a.jpg|right|thumb|200px|A collage featuring the CD's artwork, as well as other photos taken for potential usage.]] | ||
In a post on the Weezer Facebook page which recounts the history of the ''Christmas CD'', Koch provides a story about the art's history: | In a post on the Weezer Facebook page which recounts the history of the ''Christmas CD'', Koch provides a story about the art's history: | ||