Album Review: "Green Album" by Weezer

Release Date: May 15th, 2001
Producer: Ric Ocasek

It seemed quite obvious that after 1996's "Pinkerton" failed to impress the music industry critically and financially, Weezer had dug themselves a grave and decided to stay there. After playing a show at the 2000 Warper Tour, the band realized that their fans were glad they had returned and were patiently waiting for a new album. After parting ways with their very annoying bass player, Matt Sharp and other band members pursuing different projects, it was time for some new music...

Dun, dun, dun, dun...dun, dun, dun, dun! The first single, "Hash Pipe" was finally released to radio and accompanied by a sumo wrestler infested music video in March 2001.

It's a pretty cookie cutter rock record. Although it seems uninspired at times, you can't ignore Weezer's ability to create great sounding rock'n'roll. At 28 minutes, the ten track album was a fresh addition to Weezer's catalogue. Who will ever forget the bland but striking green album cover? It's classic and also pays homage to 1994's "Blue Album." This was the first Weezer album I payed attention too and actually ignited my love for Weezer's music. Check it out, it's a good album. Plain and simple, just like this album.

Oh, by the way, isn't it ironic that after six albums, "Pinkerton" is often credited as Weezer's best album? Hmm...I guess some critics are biting their tongues.

Rating: 3.9/5

1. Don't Let Go
2. Photograph *
3. Hash Pipe **
4. Island In The Sun
5. Crab *
6. Knockdown Dragout
7. Smile
8. Simple Pages
9. Glorious Day
10. O Girlfriend *