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Maladroit
''Maladroit'' is the fourth studio album by American rock band Weezer, released on May 14, 2002, by Geffen Records. Produced by the band, it was their first album to feature bassist Scott Shriner, following the departure of former bassist Mikey Welsh in 2001. Musically, the album features heavy metal riffs uncommon to Weezer's previous releases. ''Maladroit'' received positive reviews from critics and was ranked number 90 in a ''Rolling Stone'' readers' poll of top albums. The album debuted and peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200, selling 152,000 copies its first week. As of 2022, the album has sold 605,000 copies in the United States and was certified Gold by the RIAA a month after its release. Two singles were released from the album: "Dope Nose" and "Keep Fishin'". Background and recording For the band's fourth studio album, Weezer attempted to incorporate an innovative system in which the group would release demos in MP3 format on the band's website every day whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weezer
Weezer is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1992. Since 2001, the band has consisted of Rivers Cuomo (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Patrick Wilson (drums, backing vocals), Scott Shriner (bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), and Brian Bell (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals). After signing to Geffen Records in 1993, Weezer released their self-titled debut album, also known as the Blue Album, in May 1994. Backed by music videos for the singles "Buddy Holly", "Undone – The Sweater Song", and "Say It Ain't So", the Blue Album became a multiplatinum success. Weezer's second album, '' Pinkerton'' (1996), featuring a darker, more abrasive sound, was a commercial failure and initially received mixed reviews, but achieved cult status and critical acclaim years later. Both the Blue Album and ''Pinkerton'' are now frequently cited among the best albums of the 1990s. Following the tour for ''Pinkerton'', founding bassist Matt Sharp left the band and Weezer wen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lion And The Witch
''The Lion and the Witch'' is a live EP by American rock band Weezer. Recorded in Japan in the spring of 2002 while promoting ''Maladroit'', released on September 24, 2002, exactly six years after the release of '' Pinkerton.'' It was distributed as a limited edition release in independently owned music stores with only 25,000 copies having been made.Luerssen D., John. ''Rivers' Edge: The Weezer Story''. ECW Press, 2004, p. 457 The album was then rereleased and remastered on vinyl in 2015, with only 3,000 copies made. Like ''Maladroit'' the marketing of this EP caused a rift with Weezer's record label Geffen Records. The band wanted an eight-song EP with a unique packaging that would not involve crystal cases. Geffen told the band that the packaging idea was too expensive and the number of songs on the EP needed to be reduced from eight songs to six as to not upset the other retailers who would not be receiving the disc. The artwork and packaging stuck but the disc's length was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Shriner
Scott Gardner Shriner (born July 11, 1965) is an American musician best known as a member of the rock band Weezer, with whom he has recorded twelve studio albums. Joining the band in 2001, Shriner is the band's longest serving bass guitarist. Prior to his musical career, Shriner was a member of the Marine Corps. At the age of twenty-five, he moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in music, attending the Musicians Institute. Shriner subsequently performed with multiple independent acts, and toured as a member of Vanilla Ice's backing band, in support of the rapper's nu metal album ''Hard to Swallow''. In 2001, Shriner joined Weezer on a provisional basis, following the sudden departure of bass guitarist Mikey Welsh, who had left the band due to personal reasons. Upon becoming Welsh's full-time replacement, Shriner made his recording debut on the band's fourth studio album, ''Maladroit'' (2002). During the band's tour in support of its fifth studio album, ''Make Believe' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rivers Cuomo
Rivers Cuomo ( ; born June 13, 1970) is an American musician. He is the lead vocalist, guitarist, pianist, and songwriter of the rock band Weezer. Cuomo was raised in a number of Buddhist communities in the Northeast U.S. until the age of 10, when his family settled in Central Connecticut. He attended a number of public schools before moving to Los Angeles at age 18. Cuomo played in several bands in Connecticut and California before forming Weezer in 1992. Following the success of Weezer's self-titled debut album and the following tour, Cuomo spent time away from music. Convalescing after leg surgery, he enrolled at Harvard University, but dropped out to record Weezer's second album, ''Pinkerton'' (1996); he would later graduate from Harvard in 2006. Though ''Pinkerton'' was initially a commercial and critical failure and forced Cuomo to write more pop-based material, it is now frequently cited among the best albums of the 1990s and has been certified platinum. Cuomo has relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keep Fishin'
"Keep Fishin'" is a song by the American alternative rock band Weezer. It is the second single from the band's fourth album, ''Maladroit''. Reception Melissa Bobbitt at About.com ranked "Keep Fishin'" as the 13th best Weezer song, where she comments "Rivers Cuomo has always had an affinity for the paranoid in his lyrics". It was named as one of the 12 best post-'' Pinkerton'' Weezer songs by ''The A.V. Club'', where they state "It's the kind of infectious, impeccably crafted power-pop rocker Cuomo can probably bang out in his sleep". Commercially, the song peaked at #15 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song also reached #24 on the Triple J Hottest 100 in 2002. Music video The music video, directed by Marcos Siega, features Weezer as guests on ''The Muppet Show'' (with drummer Patrick Wilson being held captive by Miss Piggy at the beginning). As noted in the Weezer ''Video Capture Device'' DVD, it marks the acting debut for the band members in a music vid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weezer (Green Album)
''Weezer'' (also known as the ''Green Album'') is the third studio album by American rock band Weezer. It was released on May 15, 2001, by Geffen Records. It was the second Weezer album produced by Ric Ocasek, who produced Weezer (Blue Album), their debut album, and it is the only Weezer album to feature bassist Mikey Welsh, who replaced Matt Sharp. After the disappointing reception for their second album, Pinkerton (album), ''Pinkerton'' (1996), Weezer went on hiatus and the band members worked on side projects. During this time, their fanbase grew online and ''Pinkerton'''s standing improved. After a comeback performance at the Japanese Summer Sonic Festival, Weezer began rehearsing and recording new material. Following the ambitious compositions and confessional themes of ''Pinkerton'', songwriter Rivers Cuomo wrote simpler songs with less personal lyrics. ''Weezer'' received generally favorable reviews. It debuted at number four in the United States, where it has since sold ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weezer (The Green Album)
''Weezer'' (also known as the ''Green Album'') is the third studio album by American rock band Weezer. It was released on May 15, 2001, by Geffen Records. It was the second Weezer album produced by Ric Ocasek, who produced their debut album, and it is the only Weezer album to feature bassist Mikey Welsh, who replaced Matt Sharp. After the disappointing reception for their second album, ''Pinkerton'' (1996), Weezer went on hiatus and the band members worked on side projects. During this time, their fanbase grew online and ''Pinkerton'''s standing improved. After a comeback performance at the Japanese Summer Sonic Festival, Weezer began rehearsing and recording new material. Following the ambitious compositions and confessional themes of ''Pinkerton'', songwriter Rivers Cuomo wrote simpler songs with less personal lyrics. ''Weezer'' received generally favorable reviews. It debuted at number four in the United States, where it has since sold over 1.6 million copies. Three singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dope Nose
"Dope Nose" is a song by American rock band Weezer. It is the first single off the band's fourth album, ''Maladroit''. It was officially released in March 2002, though it had been performed live and in the studio during the band's 2000 summer tour comeback after hiatus. Frontman Rivers Cuomo wrote the song on the same night he wrote "Hash Pipe", after drinking three shots of tequila and a Ritalin. "Dope Nose" is one of the songs playable in the PlayStation 2 video game ''Amplitude'', developed by Harmonix. An interview in Electronic Gaming Monthly with the creators of the PlayStation 2 game ''Guitar Hero'' (also developed by Harmonix) mentioned the game's early builds were based on "Dope Nose". The song also appears in an episode of ''Monk'', "Mr. Monk Goes to a Fashion Show", the ''Psych'' episode, "Romeo and Juliet and Juliet", and as a playable track in '' Guitar Hero: Van Halen''. During various live shows, Weezer bassist Scott Shriner sometimes performs lead vocals on the song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Wilson (musician)
Patrick George Wilson (born February 1, 1969) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the drummer and co-founding member of the rock band Weezer, with whom he has recorded fifteen studio albums. In addition to his work in Weezer, Wilson also fronts his own band, The Special Goodness. Career Early life Patrick Wilson was born in Buffalo, New York, on February 1, 1969, and raised in nearby Clarence.Luerssen D., John. ''Rivers' Edge: The Weezer Story''. ECW Press, 2004, p. 47 He was introduced to music very early on in his life, making his first musical purchase of Barry Manilow's 1976 album '' This One's for You''. Shortly after his fifteenth birthday he went to his first concert, seeing Van Halen. As a result, he was inspired to start taking drum lessons. By his senior year at Clarence High School, Wilson and his friend Greg Czarnecki began teaching the instrument, eventually amassing over 30 students.Luerssen D., John, 2004 p. 48 After graduating ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enhanced CD
Enhanced CD is a certification mark of the Recording Industry Association of America for various technologies that combine audio and computer data for use in both Compact Disc and CD-ROM players. Formats that fall under the "enhanced CD" category include mixed mode CD (Yellow Book CD-ROM/Red Book CD-DA), CD-i, CD-i Ready, and CD-Extra/CD-Plus (Blue Book, also called simply Enhanced Music CD or E-CD). The technology was popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s with the increase of computer usage. Music CDs often included s, wallpapers, and other various content. However, more recently, acts wishing to include enhanced content often include a |
Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate, sold under the brand names Ritalin and Concerta among others, is the most widely prescribed central nervous system (CNS) stimulant medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and, to a lesser extent, narcolepsy. It is a primary medication for ADHD; it may be taken by mouth or applied to the skin, and different formulations have varying durations of effect, commonly ranging from 2–4 hours. Though there is little to no evidence, and in some cases contradictory evidence, to support its use as an athletic performance enhancer, cognitive enhancer, aphrodisiac or euphoriant, claims persist that it can be used for these purposes. Common adverse reactions of methylphenidate include: tachycardia, palpitations, headache, insomnia, anxiety, hyperhidrosis, weight loss, decreased appetite, dry mouth, nausea, and abdominal pain. Withdrawal symptoms may include: chills, depression, drowsiness, dysphoria, exhaustion, headaches, irritabili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metacritic
Metacritic is a website that review aggregator, aggregates reviews of films, TV shows, music albums, video games and formerly, books. For each product, the scores from each review are averaged (a weighted arithmetic mean, weighted average). Metacritic was created by Jason Dietz, Marc Doyle, and Julie Doyle Roberts in 1999. The site provides an excerpt from each review and hyperlinks to its source. A color of green, yellow or red summarizes the critics' recommendations. It is regarded as the foremost online review aggregation site for the video game industry. Metacritic's scoring converts each review into a percentage, either mathematically from the mark given, or what the site decides subjectively from a qualitative review. Before being averaged, the scores are weighted according to a critic's popularity, stature, and volume of reviews. The website won two Webby Awards for excellence as an aggregation website. Criticism of the site has focused on the assessment system, the ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
