Weezer is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1992, currently consisting of Rivers Cuomo (lead vocals, lead guitar), Patrick Wilson (drums), Brian Bell (guitars, backing vocals, keyboards), and Scott Shriner (bass, backing vocals, keyboards). The line-up has changed three times since its formation in 1992. Weezer has sold 9.2 million albums in the US and over 17 million worldwide.
After signing to Geffen Records in 1993, Weezer released their debut self-titled album, also known as The Blue Album, in 1994. Backed by successful music videos for the singles "Buddy Holly", "Undone – The Sweater Song" and "Say It Ain't So", The Blue Album became a triple-platinum success and received critical acclaim. Weezer's second album, Pinkerton (1996), featuring a darker, more abrasive sound, was a commercial failure and initially received mixed reviews, but went on to achieve 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 Pinkerton, bassist Matt Sharp left the band and Weezer went on hiatus.
Weezer is an American rock band. The name may also refer to any of the four eponymous albums by the band:
Weezer, also known as The Red Album, is the sixth studio album by the American alternative rock band Weezer, released on June 3, 2008.Rick Rubin and Jacknife Lee both produced parts of the album, with the band producing a handful of tracks themselves. Like the group's 1994 debut album Weezer, other band members contributed to songwriting. This is the first and, so far, the only Weezer album to feature lead vocals from all four band members. The album also features more musical experimentation in comparison to their previous efforts, especially shown in such songs as "Dreamin'", "The Angel and The One" and "The Greatest Man That Ever Lived".
Two official singles were released from the album—"Pork and Beans" and "Troublemaker"—with both becoming relatively successful modern rock songs. The video for the former also became the most-watched video on the internet the weekend following its release. Additionally, an unconventional Hootenanny Tour replaced the traditional rock concert tour to promote the album. Despite this, the album proved to be less successful than their previous album, Make Believe, failing to be certified Gold.
Ring ring goes your telephone
You act like you ain't at home
You shut me out but it turns me on
Red lipstick, black dresses
A look that I should not mess with
It makes us boys go crazy for you
So fascinating, I'm anticipating
The touch that may never come
In the rain, in the sun
Everybody needs someone
They can dream of all night long
All the pain and the ways
That you're driving me insane
It's no mystery
Why you're ruling me
We first met in the lunch room
My ocular nerve went pop, zoom
I've never observed such a beautiful face
Sweet lady, don't play me
If I am a knob, don't fade me
You can't win the game if you pass the
I'm so frustrated, this lusty lady
Methinks that's getting to go
In the rain, in the sun
Everybody needs someone
They can dream of all night long
All the pain and the ways
That you're driving me insane
It's no mystery
Why you're ruling me
I'm not kidding anymore
This love hurts, that's for sure
I feel you, I see you
I need you
In the rain, in the sun
Everybody needs someone
They can dream of all night long, oh
All the pain and the ways
That you're driving me insane
It's no mystery
Why you're ruling me
It's no mystery