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Track Listings
| 1. Don't Let Go |
| 2. Photograph |
| 3. Hash Pipe |
| 4. Island In The Sun |
| 5. Crab |
| 6. Knock Down Drag Out |
| 7. Smile |
| 8. Simple Pages |
| 9. Glorious Day |
| 10. O Girlfriend |
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Widely credited with being the band who kicked off (and merged) the two sub-genres of punk-pop and geek rock, The Green Album is Weezer's attempt to wrestle back their crown from the upstart likes of Blink 182 and Wheatus. The Green Album, recorded nearly five years after their previous album, the widely ignored (but wholly excellent) Pinkerton, sees the band reunited with former Cars frontman Rik Ocasek, who produced their multi-platinum debut way back in 1994. The result is an album of catchy pop gems, more accessible than Pinkerton, and with a quicker pace and more sonic depth than Weezer. Though the high-pitched harmonies of former bassist Matt Sharp are missed (he left to focus on his own band, the Rentals), lead singer/songwriter Rivers Cuomo still has a way with an infectious hook and a sing-along chorus, especially on "Don't Let Go", "Photograph" and "Knockdown Drag Out". The album's first single, "Hash Pipe", kicks off with a bass-heavy, 70s-sounding metal riff, while "Island in the Sun" is as summery as its title suggests. At just over 30-minutes long, The Green Album may leave some listeners feeling a little cheated, but overall, this is a gem of an album, small yet perfectly formed. It is also a worthy return for a band whose influence is undeniable, if under appreciated. --Robert Burrow
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Japanese only SHM-CD (Super High Material CD - playable on all CD players) pressing includes one bonus track. Universal. 2008.
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By Bruiser
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This is better than their red album. The songs on here are more of the rocker type. The only song that I disagree with is "Hash Pipe". Come on Weezer, do not encourage that kind of stuff, be a good role model.
Format:Audio CD
This record isnt pinkerton or the blue record but I'd rather listen to this record than any of the fake,emotionless crap that dominates the commercial music world at this point...(staind,limpbizkit,lincoln park,creed,nicklebackt,ect or whatever...Hey tony lets hear one that u wrote,cause u sound like a musician without the chops who cant make it...
By Fork Lift
Format:Audio CD
Sure, i loved this CD when i first bought it. I actually listened to it all of the time....everywhere. But as i grew as a person and as a music enthusiast, i realized pretty quickly that this CD isnt worth getting. And then i just as quickly brought it in to my local used CD shop.
The songs are catchy...real catchy. If youre just looking for a catchy CD that's fun and void of any lyrical value, then this is a great CD.
If youre looking for the best of Weezer, then look elsewhere: the Blue CD and Pinkerton (especially Pinkerton) are THE BEST Weezer CDs...they have the music, they have the amazing lyrics, and they never, never, ever get old. The songs on their first two CDs are simply amazing. Youve never heard geek-rock this good, with so much to say...so much meaning...so much emotion....so much genuine feeling.
Weirdly enough, i bought Pinkerton after i got the Green album. I guess that's what ruined this CD for me...i listened to Pinkerton and realized how sub-sub-sub-par the Green CD really is compared to their earlier stuff.
Forget this one....it is really just average rock --- the kind of stuff that gets radio play, but isnt worth the money you pay for the music.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Un gran album - A great album
El primer disco de Weezer, me parece bueno. Realmente. Punto. No me parece un GRAN ALBUM. El 2do.....en fin....flojito...pero el 3ro....!! Read more
Published on Jun 10 2004 by L. Marcelo
2.0 out of 5 stars
Hash Pipe, More like ReHash
So Weezer for several years sat around in each of their own computer rooms writing love letters via instant messenger to japnese women in of all places Japan, whom they would most... Read more
Published on Jun 7 2004 by Tony Moore
4.0 out of 5 stars
Upbeat, fun, but way too short
If you liked the Blue Album, you'll like the Green Album. It's chock full of catchy pop songs that are much more in the spirit of the Blue Album than Pinkerton. Read more
Published on April 28 2004 by Brian A. Schar
5.0 out of 5 stars
all around great album
the green album is an instant classic from the happiest band of all time. "photograph" is easily the best song on the album. all the songs are catchy and uplifting. Read more
Published on April 24 2004 by "swatbb25"
4.0 out of 5 stars
A primer of sorts
I too was very surprised at how short the Green album was when it was released in 2001. I remember thinking that after a 5 year hiatus, Weezer was bending the rules a little by... Read more
Published on April 9 2004 by J. GARRATT
5.0 out of 5 stars
The =w=
First of all, all those people who are saying that weezer has no talent i hope i see you on the street so i can beat your a$$es for being so ignorant. Read more
Published on Mar 11 2004 by Adam Willis
1.0 out of 5 stars
ugh
this is a terrible album,it's like they weren't even trying,i didnt expect much from the first single hash pipe but i figured i'd get this album on vinyl just for whatever's sake... Read more
Published on Mar 11 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
Big mean GREEN machine!!
I bought this cd knowing that every other weezer cd was great but I had heard that this was the worst one which I totally disagree! Read more
Published on Mar 10 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
An overly bashed album; listen to the MUSIC people!!!!
Weezer had taken a hiatus after their masterful second album, Pinkerton. That album was much harsher than their HUGELY successful debut. Read more
Published on Feb 19 2004 by irishman77
5.0 out of 5 stars
Green
After spending some time at Harvard, Rivers decided it was high time to put down the English books, and pick up the Axe once more (Gibson Flying =w=). Read more
Published on Feb 11 2004 by T. Schneider
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