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Post by "The Visionary" Eldniw on Jan 24, 2019 7:56:30 GMT -5
 The band just dropped a surprise covers record, in anticipation for their next studio album on March 1, The Black Album. It leads with their very well received cover of Africa, and includes 9 more covers not previously released. Tracklist*Africa [originally performed by Toto] *Everybody Wants To Rule The World [originally performed by Tears For Fears] *Sweet Dreams [Are Made Of These] [originally performed The Eurythmics] *Take On Me [originally performed by a-ha] *Happy Together [originally performed by The Turtles] *Paranoid [originally performed by Black Sabbath] *Mr. Blue Sky [originally performed by Electric Light Orchestra] *No Scrubs [originally performed by TLC] *Billie Jean [originally performed by Michael Jackson] *Stand By Me [originally performed by Ben E. King] |
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Post by theicwguy on Jan 24, 2019 8:22:17 GMT -5
Weezer are fun.
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Jan 24, 2019 9:30:15 GMT -5
Weezer just hasn't been the same since Matt Sharp left.
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Post by Daredevil on Jan 24, 2019 10:42:15 GMT -5
If this was 1994, I'd be so excited.
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Post by k5 on Jan 24, 2019 12:04:34 GMT -5
Weezer just hasn't been the same since Matt Sharp left. yep. this is essentially my take as well. at least we have songs from the black hole... |
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Post by Artie Kendall on Jan 24, 2019 14:44:23 GMT -5
I haven't listened to them in a long time, probably around the Green album. I'm sure the music is fine. People want another Pinkerton but it just can't happen.
The Rentals have a new record coming out this year, so if you want to support Matt Sharp you can. The Rentals have never had a bad album so the new one will probably be good.
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Jan 24, 2019 16:19:57 GMT -5
Am I the only one who can't stand the whole "Africa" resurgence?
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Post by vampiroporvida on Jan 24, 2019 16:43:19 GMT -5
Am I the only one who can't stand the whole "Africa" resurgence? I dig it, but we know we have to blame Zach Braff in Scrubs for the comeback  Edit: I have refrained from making the LL Cool J comeback line refrence to not seem as corny. |
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Post by CM Poor on Jan 24, 2019 16:49:08 GMT -5
I'll peep this, 'cause I'm a sucker for covers, but maaaaan, did that Toto cover get overblown. I mean, it was fine, and by no stretch bad, but it was just so straightforward. While not typically my cup of tea, the good Christian boys in Relient K had already done that one just fine seven years ago, without any of the Rivers Cuomo-associated creepyvibes.
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Post by rowdy1971 on Jan 24, 2019 17:30:55 GMT -5
Am I the only one who can't stand the whole "Africa" resurgence? I hate it. Why do I want to listen to a remake when I can just listen to the original song? They sound the freaking same. Same goes for those "5 Seconds to who cares?" band. They did "Killer Queen". Now screw the remake. I'll listen to Freddie any day. I dislike cover songs that sound just the same. Freaking lazy. |
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Post by marino13 on Jan 25, 2019 22:34:55 GMT -5
I used to love me some Weezer. Think I bought the first 4-5 cd's. And I just checked this out on iTunes. And for the most part, it's decent. The only one I really disliked was Sweet Dreams. Besides that, it's cool. I might download a few here one of these days.
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Post by Codyverse: Tag Team Champion on Feb 4, 2019 17:59:30 GMT -5
Never liked them.
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Post by The Lion's Den on Feb 7, 2019 2:32:54 GMT -5
Am I the only one who can't stand the whole "Africa" resurgence? It's such an awesome 80's song, it deserves some props for not entirely sucking during that decade. I always enjoy the original. I'll peep this, 'cause I'm a sucker for covers, but maaaaan, did that Toto cover get overblown. I mean, it was fine, and by no stretch bad, but it was just so straightforward. While not typically my cup of tea, the good Christian boys in Relient K had already done that one just fine seven years ago, without any of the Rivers Cuomo-associated creepyvibes. Agreed, it's not a game changing cover. It's nice but felt like it was just a way to get themselves back on the radio. All in all, always love a good cover album. It's nice to see bands do that from time to time. There are so many great songs out there, it's great to celebrate music! Will be checking this album out for sure. |
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Post by CM Poor on Feb 7, 2019 13:53:15 GMT -5
Am I the only one who can't stand the whole "Africa" resurgence? It's such an awesome 80's song, it deserves some props for not entirely sucking during that decade. I always enjoy the original. I'll peep this, 'cause I'm a sucker for covers, but maaaaan, did that Toto cover get overblown. I mean, it was fine, and by no stretch bad, but it was just so straightforward. While not typically my cup of tea, the good Christian boys in Relient K had already done that one just fine seven years ago, without any of the Rivers Cuomo-associated creepyvibes. Agreed, it's not a game changing cover. It's nice but felt like it was just a way to get themselves back on the radio. All in all, always love a good cover album. It's nice to see bands do that from time to time. There are so many great songs out there, it's great to celebrate music! Will be checking this album out for sure. Regrettably, this whole record follows suit. If it weren't for Rivers' voice, they could just stand to pose as the originals. This one's a pass, unless you need the novelty of 'No Scrubs'. |
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Post by The Lion's Den on Feb 9, 2019 16:13:30 GMT -5
Regrettably, this whole record follows suit. If it weren't for Rivers' voice, they could just stand to pose as the originals. This one's a pass, unless you need the novelty of 'No Scrubs'. You were right, it was only okay. It was enjoyable because I like Weezer, but it wasn't anything special. |
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Post by Hulkster2001 on Feb 22, 2019 11:40:43 GMT -5
I wish they would stop covering songs, they might as well relabel themselves as a cover band and play in small bars and crap
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Post by PJ on Mar 8, 2019 20:40:22 GMT -5
My wife just received this album today from Amazon.
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Post by k5 on Mar 9, 2019 15:57:29 GMT -5
I wish they would stop covering songs, they might as well relabel themselves as a cover band and play in small bars and crap it was one album, and they’ve been calling it in for over 15 years now anyways. |
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I dont know good luck 
