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Friday, January 21 2011

The Year in Music: May 2010

May 2010, the subject of our latest look at the year’s biggest events in music, was a hodgepodge of notable cover versions, new releases, TV events, and more.


Friday, November 12 2010

Weezer: Pinkerton (Deluxe Edition)

Some 14 years later, Pinkerton's impact remains as powerful as ever. If only the bonus material even came close to matching it...


Monday, November 8 2010

Weezer: Death to False Metal

After a mild uptick with Hurley, Weezer slide back down to Raditude's level with this newly-recorded collection of outtakes and rarities.


Wednesday, October 13 2010

In Defense of Weezer

Weezer fans’ disappointment with the group's recent albums may have less to do with how the band has changed than with how nerds everywhere have changed, Rivers Cuomo included.


Tuesday, September 28 2010

The Continuing Legacy of Buddy Holly


Wednesday, September 22 2010

Weezer’s Best New Track Is About Bugs?


Monday, November 2 2009

Weezer: Raditude

Weezer are now writing nothing but unabashed pop songs, aiming for nothing but the top of the charts and hoping you'll come along for the ride to multi-platinum glory. Word of advice: don't.


Thursday, October 8 2009

Weezer - Raditude (new album)


Wednesday, December 3 2008

Rivers Cuomo: Alone II

Alone II follows the template of its rarities-packed predecessor a little too closely, leaving behind it a mish-mash of semi-decent tracks and only a few genuine takeaways.


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