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Free Music Notes for Weezer - Deluxe Edition
Free Music Review: Royal Blue
Hit: 5 Stars
It ocurred to me when this reissue was released. A modern rock record from my childhood is receiving 10th anniversary reissue treatment. My how time flies! It only seemed like yesterday Rivers and the gang were jamming it out with Opie, the Fonze, and Mr. Myagi (may he r.i.p.) on MTV. For those who remember, MTV once played music videos in the not too distant past. And now, the great quartet known as Weezer is receiving royal treament.
This is classic Weez at its best, and no weezhead should be without this release. The sound quality is improved from the original release, and the packaging is wonderful. Furthermore, the second disc contains many rarities including Suzanne (featured on the Mallrats soundtrack.) My only minor gripe is Say It Ain't So is on the album disc in a remixed version. And by remix, I don't mean a hip-hop or techno remix that is a complete overhaul of the original song. The differences are subtle but quite noticeable for any fan who has spun this album as many times as I have. Fortunately, it is present in its original mix on the 2nd disc. For purists sake, I wish they would have swapped these. Also, a hi-res 5.1 mix of the album would have been a welcome addition, but beggars can't be choosy.
Needless to say, every track on here is a gem. There is not a single piece of filler to be found anywhere within its short 10-track long 30min duration. This is one of the few albums that fully meet my personal criteria for what truly great popular music should be: The songs need to be timeless and memorable. It also helps if the lyrics are singable. Furthermore, it greatly helps if the lyrics are meaningful. On top of that, a great modern rock record should, well, seriousley rock!
=w='s Blue album meets everyone one of these requirements with clever lyrics anyone can sing along to, and the Ric Ocasek production gives their Marshall stacks some serious crunch.
One of the great rock records of modern times. Pickup a copy today!
Free Music Review: The "Deluxe Edition" Series strikes again
Hit: 5 Stars
The "Deluxe Edition Series" is obviously a way to combat music piracy. These tracks can probably be found on the net, which is why the series goes to great lengths to impress with packaging and essays. I first discovered the series in June, when I picked up "Who's Next." I added "The Who:Live at Leeds", "Tommy," and "The Allman Brothers at the Fillmore East" to the collection. "Weezer" is the latest.
I already owned this album (I also already owned "Tommy"). What does this tell you about the quality put into these releases? This one is as predictable as the others. It includes the original release and a disc of "Extras." These extras are scattered, as they are on "Tommy" and "My Generation" and are nothing more than a collection of unreleased material. I would have preffered a more directed approach, such as a complete live show, like that released with "Who's Next." But after thinking about it, this disc does include live/alternate versions of their best songs (lets be honest, this is Weezer's best release. Pinkerton is decent too, the others are not. Blue is the only "Classic," although hardcore fans probably disagree, and that is fine... but this is from a casual listener...) as well as their b-sides from this album. "Mykel and Carli," after "My Name is Jonas," is their second best song.
Disc one is the same as the original release so there isn't much to describe. Read the reviews there. One thing stumps me about it... why not release it in SACD???
I still give it five stars. The "Deluxe Edition" series puts a lot of effort into making a classic album a real experience. It gives excellent packaging, worthwhile background material/booklet/photos, and a whole disc of related music. I highly recommend this disc.
Free Music Review: Incredible, and the deluxe edition makes it even better
Hit: 5 Stars
Wow. That's the only word I have to say about this album. (...) Every time I listen to this CD, at least one of the songs gets stuck in my head; maybe the lyrics, maybe a guitar riff, or sometimes even a bassline. THAT'S how addicting Weezer is. There is maybe one song on this album that isn't great. Rivers and company have managed to make an album where every song sounds different but still manages to sound like it comes from the same band. I look at music nowadays (where every nu metal band and song sounds the same and every pop punk band and song sounds the same) and long for 1994, the original release date for this album.It reads in the liner notes that Rivers didn't expect the Blue album to sell 13,000 copies, which was all that Geffen shipped at first. He was wrong. It shows on this album. From start to finish, every song is distinctive and catchy, while still talking about tings like being a geek. "My Name is Jonas" has a fingerpicking intro then goes into some crunching guitar riffs. "No One Else" is about his loudmouth girlfriend. "The World Has Turned..." is maybe the weakest song on the album, but still gets stuck in my head. "Buddy Holly (Happy Days video)" sounds like, well, a grungy Boddy Holly song and "Undone" is the best song on the album with catchy lyrics, great guitar work, and good video with dogs. "Surf Wax America" sounds like the Beach Boys gone punk while "Say it ain't so" is a mix of reagge and some really hard rock. "In the Garage" is a great tune about Dungeons and Dragons, KISS, and X-Men, and "Holiday" like a barbershop quartet meets Nirvana. Every single song on this album is like that. It gets stuck in your head and you are left wanting more. And the deluxe ediotion gives it to you. It kicks arse.
Free Music Review: the holy grail of all things =W=
Hit: 5 Stars
I've been a devout weezer fan for about 3 years now, ever since i first heard undone and buddy holly. I then went right out, and bought the Blue Album. That was three years ago. Since then ive bought Pinkerton, the Green Album, Maladroit, The Lion and the Witch ep and countless singles and a few tribute albums. I've been couting down to this re-release and the new dvd for about 3 months now, and it was well worth the wait. I've had the bsides for a while now on a burned cd a friend gave me. On another review someone said, these b-sides fall short, but i disagree, i think these songs are great. In fact, some of the weezer b-sides are my favorite weezer songs. Jamie for instance. The orginial is a great song, but the live and acoustic version is definately my favorite weezer song of all time. the really great part of this reissue is the demos, the kitchen tapes and the songs that got scrapped from the blue album. the kitchen tapes are great, and that version of Only In Dreams is amazing. and Lullabye for Wayne, a song written for original drummer patt finn when he moved away, is great too. This is the second deluxe edition album ive bought. my first was Catch a Fire by Bob Marley. This packaging is great. Now, im very easily amused, so just the full color picture of the garage behind the cds made me real happy. The liner notes were great too. The hand written lyics are great, and the essay is great, but i really loved the little notes about each bside.
All in all, I'd say this cd is worth the money. I just hope that they do this for Pinkerton too.
Long live Rivers, Matt, Brian, and Pat(and sometimes Jason)
Free Music Review: Worth Every Penny
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm not going to waste precious time by telling people what I think about the original Blue Album. It's excellent, one of the best albums of all time hands down. A personal favorite done by one my favorite band. The remastering is excellent and it was a joy to listen to it even for the millionth time. But that's not what made me want to repurchase an album I already own. I did it all for disc 2. FINALLY a b-side collection, imagine my elation!It's just awesome, all your favorites Susanne, Jamie, Evaline, Mykel and Carli and new stuff that I'd never heard at least. I can hear why the b-sides "Paperface", "Lullabye", and "I Swear It's True" are in fact b-sides. They have a different feeling, a more edgey rock feel. Don't get me wrong, they're awesome tracks, I especially love "Paperface" but I can see why perhaps they were skipped over for the orginal Blue Album. I'm just glad they put them on this disc so we could hear them
The inclusion of the Kitchen Tapes was just an awesome idea. Those tracks blew me away, especially the acoustic "Sweater Song". I loved every minute of this CD. I've listened to it countless times since I've purchased it and it's great. If you have the Blue Album already, buy this. If you don't already have the Blue Album, you shall be stoned, then buy this album. Pay the money and support a band that puts out quality rock music.