Weezer's Blue Album was released 30 years ago today

[marywebgirl]

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Weezer released their first album, technically titled "Weezer" but commonly known as the Blue Album, 30 years ago today. The album was labeled "nerd rock," and with the help of 2 videos directed by Spike Jonze launched the band's career. To celebrate the anniversary the band will play the album in full on its Voyage to the Blue Planet tour this

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[rainbows_are_ok]

One of the best albums ever. Seeing them live last summer was a real highlight for me.

[mwffj]

I know this video is about Beverly Hills, but the back half of it delves into WHY Weezer started making stuff like that and asks the pivotal question of "is Weezer good, or were you just young when you heard it first?"

[marywebgirl]

They've put out a lot of crap. Even Rivers has admitted they should have not released so much music.

[vvitchbaby]

Can't watch at the mo but based on the comments of the vid, I feel safe saying that when I initially listened to their stuff I really liked Weezer but then realized all the songs were the same lol so now I only keep their singles for nostalgia

[aleksie]

I wish Weezer would just full pivot to being a cover band. I genuinely like their covers of various songs.

[artsyfartsy01]

this album always makes me think of the tumblr user thingsthatareweezerblue who clarifies if things are, or are not, Weezer Blue

[artsyfartsy01]

as such:

[beuk]

I love gimmick blogs

[artsyfartsy01]

me too lol
every time i see haikubot I go aaaaaaaa <3

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[marywebgirl]

[scriptedending]

Listened to this album countless times as a teenager. Just put it on to listen through in honor of its 30th, and yeah, still a fucking great album!!

Loved the Buddy Holly video.

My fave track off the album is probably Undone - The Sweater Song... which yeah, basic pick, but it's fucking awesome. Say It Ain't So is also up there.

[scriptedending]

Just noticed that on YouTube Music (my current streaming provider), Say it Ain't So has 238M listens, and the next closest song is Buddy Holly with 122M, followed by Undone at 73M. That's wild! Every other song has under 16M. I wonder if it was in a TV show or something?