Weezer: Self-titled Red Album

I have always had fun listening to Weezer. Of course I remember growing up with the Blue album and singing along to Buddy Holly and My Name Is Jonas. Their second album, Pinkerton, was in my opinion a masterpiece. Later they followed up with the much more light hearted Green album. And then came out with the lackluster albums Maladroit and Make Believe. I for one still enjoy all of their albums. Weezer can create some of the most catchiest songs known to man wheter you like them or not... Beverly Hills for example. Well Weezer has now followed up Make Believe with their 6th album entitled... well its self titled and nick named the Red Album.

This cd feels more like a throwback to old school Weezer. The first song Troublemaker feels like an instant radio hit with its fun sing along chorus and ridiculously entertaining lyrics. Escpecially to those who are Weezer fans. The second song and arguably the best song Weezer has ever written is entitled The Greatest Man That Ever Lived is so much fun! The song clocks in at a little under 6 minutes and what a 6 minutes it is. The style seems to change every 30 seconds to another type of music. From the first style feeling a bit Hip-Hop to then straight up Rock, and yes there is some awesome accapella to some chill acoustic pop. Not to mention the lyrics are so entertaining. Pork And Beans was the first single off the cd and of course its got a catchy tune. Heart Songs will let you feel what Rivers (lead singer) feels when he draws inspiration to write his next song. He quotes artists from Micheal Jackson, Abba, Bruce Springsting and Nirvana. One of my other favorite tracks is Dreamin'. The song is just classic Weezer. Trakcs 7,8 and 9 are a real turn for Weezer. Rivers lets the other band members take the lead vocals. The first of the 3 is called Thought I Knew is my least favorite. It sounds like a song from Uncle Cracker... but a good song from Uncle Cracker (which is rare) on the other hand Cold Dark World and Automatic actually work for me. They keep the Weezer flare with a different perspective on vocals. The album ends on a solid Weezer effort. The Angel And The One is in the same vein as Only In Dreams and Butterfly.

All in all this album is awesome! I cant say enough about how much I love this band and their latest effort. Despite that one song Thought I Knew, it was not enough to ruin the album for me because the song is still listenable. If you love fun upbeat catchy music BUY this album.

Grade: A-

For Fans Of: Weezer, Weezer and Weezer