These guys must have watched a lot of manufactured pop/R&B stars. Sure, there is an important place for full range vocal stars, but a lot of us want the original artists that do their own song writing and lyrics. They seem to kind of miss the point at times of being a personal experience over a public performance.
"You take your car to work and I'll take my board and when you're out of fuel, I'll stay afloat......" well said. Great album that plays through from beginning to end .
@@micahcunningham6812 kitty at my foot and wanna touch it! Lol I saw them live in 1996, Norfolk Va when I was in the Navy. My buddy threw his navy dog bowl hat on stage and the drummer put it on while playing peaches!
"wow, they pulled that ish off somehow" is a pretty common initial reaction to Weezer. then you listen to a few more songs and start to realize that those guys are low key brilliant song writers and masterful musicians - very smart, very self-aware, very creative.
Gotta say, that Dear Daddy bridge still gives me chills after nearly thirty years. This is about living in fear of becoming like his alcoholic stepfather, despite the lure of booze to numb his pain.
@@JoeVideoed Hi, Joseph, Oh yeah, it's clear to me they did! I kind of meant their take on the genre was cool at the time and refreshing to me. I can't really explain it!
Yes, it was like they took a listen to the grunge scene and decided it needed a dash of vintage surf music and to take itself less seriously, and they created magic.
I love the style where they even recorded the feedback from the guitar amps here and there. it makes it feel more powerful. they are a great band to see in an arena ^_^
The “garage” sound of these bands was a feature, not a bug… it stems from the punk, diy aspects of ‘alternative’ music at the time, they purposely didn’t want to sound overproduced or over polished. Most iconic rock bands don’t have virtuoso singers, the Stones, Bowie, Rush, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Chilli Peppers, Roger Waters from Pink Floyd, etc… it’s really more about ‘the feel’ of the song vs perfect technique.
Not everyone is trying to sing like Dimash. Just cause it’s not the most “beautiful” by certain world metrics doesn’t mean someone “can’t sing”. I’d rather hear rough vocals with feeling and meaning than empty perfect pitches any day!
One of the best 90s' alternative songs that shows the real 90's 'slacker' culture. When I bought this CD in 1995, I was so hooked- as their music fit so well with the atmosphere at the time (it is so (really) different from when I listen to this in 2023).
Ryan laughing at "wrestle with jimmy" has me dying. He knows meme material when he hears it. Shoutout to the edit of this song where all the words are replaced with "wrestle with jimmy"
This song is about his alcoholic father and step-father. The line "This bottle of Steven's awakens ancient feelings" references him seeing his step dads beer bottles.
They actually can sing it’s just a deliberate style. The more you listen to stuff like this the more it clicks. Alternative is very experimental vocally
Hey guys, I love what yall do and I've been a subscriber for a couple or few years now, kudos. Yall blew out my eardrums with that preroll band ad though, gotta normalize those audio levels if you're gonna make us watch ads embedded in your videos. You guys were legit 1/3 as loud as the first part of the video.
Guys, do more of this band. They have several albums with differing outlooks but a common sound. Great songwriting. Only Rivers could front this band. Doesn't matter if you like his singing.
If the vocals make you feel something then that is good singing. This is one of the best songs of all time and no one could sing it better. Time to invite the nerds and the geeks to the party.
I don’t know how to describe it but I like vocals that sound like they aren’t trying or aren’t good but somehow still sound good. There’s a coolness to it like messy hair that somehow comes together.
Check out the following bands then: - Bright Eyes - Cake - Lemonheads - Nirvana - Nixons - Pavement - The Presidents of the United States of America - Pulp - Ramones - Skids - The Slits - Toadies
And The RHCPs, The Strokes, Wolfgang Press, The Swirlies’ classic underground song House of Pancake, Galaxie 500, the Talking Heads, and Lou Reed, who helped start the whole approach in the ‘60’s.
Rivers has a great sounding voice. He was just a baby at this point and they had a lot to express. In fact he always has a lot to express. So many albums, so many songs, so many styles. Still rocking in 2023. You’ve heard many of their songs, you just don’t know it.
Rivers can sing. The weird, quirky singing in the background of the first verse is Matt Sharp, the bassist for the first two albums. He really added to Weezer's early sound.
I've never heard someone say he can't sing. I know a handful of rockers who hate Weezer, and it may even be because of his voice (in part) but not because he's like...tone-deaf or whatever. Methinks their cover of "Africa" would change your minds.
I used to work at a record store, and this was the only studio album that none of the employees disliked. Weezer is very authentic and relatable. They made this album when they were in high school, and they just seem like they could have been in the back row of one of your classes.
I was thinking about this yesterday. I think since the US has had 20 years of The Voice & American Idol, people have been a lot more focused on the voice, not the message. Auto tune does the same thing. People don’t know what to do when they hear emotion in a vocal cause it doesn’t sound ‘perfect.’
The Blue Album is one of the few Albums I listen to all the way through consistently. Say it ain't so is probably one of my top 5 songs ever, glad you guys dug it!
Rivers can sing just fine. He does well live too. He’s not Adele but he’s perfect for their sound and a great songwriter. One of my favorite bands still making hits.
This was my "coming of age" album. I have listened to it front-to-back- "My Name Is Jonas" to "Only in Dreams" more than any album I have ever owned. The Blue Album and Pinkerton are so good and nostalgic, I can put them on and instantly be transported back to a simpler time.
Bro I can’t believe I’ve been subscribed for at least 4yrs…. That’s crazy. You guys are still one of my favorite channels. Honest real reactions lol. Thanks for all the content even the ones I don’t watch
i LOVE how it was giggles and friendly-hate on the vocals at the start, and then they got sucked right into the WEEZER vibe when they started rocking out.
Yup, you're not supposed to take it too seriously. They just rock out and have fun with it. It's filled with character and solid instrumentals , it works. Try Beverly Hills next, it's another fun time.
I understand why these guys enjoyed this but didn't think too much of it. What they don't know at this point, is that this whole album is a freakin' 90's masterpiece and one of those to fall in love with after a few spins.
Rivers is brilliant. He loved the Beach Boys and stylistically he adopts the nerdy vibe of Brian Wilson and 1960s rock-pop era vocals, but he doesn't copy it because it don't go today (or in 1992), he's adapting it. It's so clever and he uses it for effect and it just makes the tune. You may laugh at it, but it's genius and it grabs you and it's intentional.
The Deftones played this song as a cover and Chino said "I love that band, but they wouldn't come on tour with us.". Lol. He sings it with some heavier tones in the chorus and I love it as a cover they did. The original is amazing to me as well. As a whole it works, it's an overall sound they put together for sure that works.
At first I was never a huge fan of Weezer, but the more and more I listen to them the more and more I got into them easily. Like you guys were saying, Weezer is a easy flow carefree sort of band and a lot of their music is what they wanted to play. They did what they did which made them who they are. Definitely a great listen and definitely listen to more in the future. I recommend songs like Beverly hills, a perfect situation, can't stop partying, and probably one of my all-time favorites, the sweater song.
Its fun music, not serious music. Ive seen them twice and they are a lot of fun. And just as you said, they are just having fun and rocking out. The sweater song is another fun one
This song is about the singer finding a beer in the fridge when he was young. After having an alcoholic dad, he was afraid his step-dad was going down the same path. So, the lyrics are about the anxiety and fear he felt.
You nailed it with not take himself too seriously. They never have as far as ive been able to tell. ITs all about good and fun and relatable. IVe always felt i shouldnt like them as much as i should being that I have a deep prog base to my music preference but they are so solid and true. Idk man... gotta love weezer
I can see not liking the vocals during the verses, but I think they're perfect for the chorus. On the whole, standard songwriter-who-can't-sing-so-good vibe.
This song live is fire. Saw them at minute maid park in Houston a while back and not one person in the ball park was not singing this song from the top of their lungs. Also, do either undone or hash pipe next from weezer.
I kind of miss when the boys would do lyric interpretations too, was always dope seeing impressions of the message some of these guys are trying to get across (or lack thereof)
He may not be able to sing, but he can SANG! His delivery, the vibe he conveys and the emotion he invokes is great. I like how it all tied in at the end for you. This album is 30 years old and still just as good as the first time most of us heard it.
"own who they are and don't take themselves too seriously" Perfect description in my opinion 👍🏾 Also a bias one, this being my favorite Weezer song and a song that's in my top ten all-time
With rock it's not about having a perfect vocalist. It's about having a message, style, or attitude. Perfection in imperfection.
So true, but rivers is a perfect vocalist
They are trippin'. Never heard anyone in my life trash Rivers' vocals in this song.
These guys must have watched a lot of manufactured pop/R&B stars. Sure, there is an important place for full range vocal stars, but a lot of us want the original artists that do their own song writing and lyrics. They seem to kind of miss the point at times of being a personal experience over a public performance.
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@@learningvidz4kidz989Hes not a good singer bro
This whole album is a vibe. One of the truly special albums of the 90's.
"You take your car to work and I'll take my board and when you're out of fuel, I'll stay afloat......" well said. Great album that plays through from beginning to end .
This and the Presidents Of The United States of America
🤘absolutely
One of the best ever
@@micahcunningham6812 kitty at my foot and wanna touch it! Lol I saw them live in 1996, Norfolk Va when I was in the Navy. My buddy threw his navy dog bowl hat on stage and the drummer put it on while playing peaches!
This album has NO SKIPS.
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All killer, no filler.
The 2 worst song on it, were top 10 singles.
"wow, they pulled that ish off somehow" is a pretty common initial reaction to Weezer. then you listen to a few more songs and start to realize that those guys are low key brilliant song writers and masterful musicians - very smart, very self-aware, very creative.
Honestly I never had that initial stage. This is the first song I heard from them so I think this is actually the one that does it for most people
For anyone thats ever struggled with alcoholism, this song is heartbreaking. Makes me tear up a bit every time.
Yep.
Gotta say, that Dear Daddy bridge still gives me chills after nearly thirty years. This is about living in fear of becoming like his alcoholic stepfather, despite the lure of booze to numb his pain.
I've never really looked into this song, but now knowing this is the backstory, has made it so much more to me. Thank you.
His singing is has total intent. It’s distressed, stressed and full of angst.
This is one of the best songs about alcoholism ever written.
Yep.
*burp* hell yeah...
Thanks for reminding me - gotta get to a meeting!
Yeah it’s too bad they were not able to get to the lyrics, because those are my favorite part about this song.
Listening to these lyrics is honestly what made me a fan of weezer
Weezer came in with such a different sound in a time when we needed it.
Yep!
@@maryreilly5092 Actually they borrowed the soft-loud-soft-loud aesthetic of grunge for this song at least.
@@JoeVideoed Hi, Joseph, Oh yeah, it's clear to me they did! I kind of meant their take on the genre was cool at the time and refreshing to me. I can't really explain it!
Totally agree.
Yes, it was like they took a listen to the grunge scene and decided it needed a dash of vintage surf music and to take itself less seriously, and they created magic.
I miss the big fuzz guitar tones that were new and prominent in the 90s, especially from Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer.
Yes! Makes me want to break out the Russian Big Muff Pi
YES! Absolutely miss it. That sound really makes the live performances really electric too
If you haven't, check out Weezer's 2022 season albums. They're pretty damn great.
Sunny Day Real Estate was another form that era I loved
I love the style where they even recorded the feedback from the guitar amps here and there. it makes it feel more powerful.
they are a great band to see in an arena ^_^
The “garage” sound of these bands was a feature, not a bug… it stems from the punk, diy aspects of ‘alternative’ music at the time, they purposely didn’t want to sound overproduced or over polished. Most iconic rock bands don’t have virtuoso singers, the Stones, Bowie, Rush, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Chilli Peppers, Roger Waters from Pink Floyd, etc… it’s really more about ‘the feel’ of the song vs perfect technique.
Not everyone is trying to sing like Dimash. Just cause it’s not the most “beautiful” by certain world metrics doesn’t mean someone “can’t sing”. I’d rather hear rough vocals with feeling and meaning than empty perfect pitches any day!
One of the best 90s' alternative songs that shows the real 90's 'slacker' culture. When I bought this CD in 1995, I was so hooked- as their music fit so well with the atmosphere at the time (it is so (really) different from when I listen to this in 2023).
Well said, they were definitely a vibe!
Same here. This and Pinkerton changed my life, when they came out
@@red.5475 Haha. I HATED Pinkerton when it came out. Eventually I figured it out though.....
@@sjsuismylife I never understood the hate, it didn't leave my Discman for most of 1998. 😆
WEEZER! " They pulled it off!" seems to fit all their work lol
Serious respect for Ric Ocasek, from the Cars, whose production solidified this album.
Seconded. Amazing SOUNDING record.
What on earth are they going on about with Rivers' vocals here? This song is powerful and amazing all around.
they are very picky
Ryan laughing at "wrestle with jimmy" has me dying. He knows meme material when he hears it. Shoutout to the edit of this song where all the words are replaced with "wrestle with jimmy"
This song is about his alcoholic father and step-father. The line "This bottle of Steven's awakens ancient feelings" references him seeing his step dads beer bottles.
They actually can sing it’s just a deliberate style. The more you listen to stuff like this the more it clicks. Alternative is very experimental vocally
Otis Redding sang sitting on the dock of the bay. All time great song. As far as Weezer songs go, Island in the sun has a similar laid back feel.
This was one of the most fun songs to play on Rock Band 😭
Agreed! The fact that they got greedy and messed that game up is a tragedy😫🥺
@@floorsbychrisable i blame guitar hero, they released like 25 games in 1 year
@@bigbananadealer846 true. They saturated the market.
Hey guys, I love what yall do and I've been a subscriber for a couple or few years now, kudos. Yall blew out my eardrums with that preroll band ad though, gotta normalize those audio levels if you're gonna make us watch ads embedded in your videos. You guys were legit 1/3 as loud as the first part of the video.
Their performance on Letterman doing this song is top notch !!!
Agree!
This!
The greatest bass slaps of all time lol. That performance inspired me to pick up a guitar.
So good
What!! Rivers has a great voice!!
Surprisingly enjoyable is a great way to summarize Weezer
One of the great rock songs of the 90s
Guys, do more of this band. They have several albums with differing outlooks but a common sound. Great songwriting. Only Rivers could front this band. Doesn't matter if you like his singing.
The entire Blue album is a greatest hits. Period.
honestly yeah. surf wax USA is special
@@__foam thanks god someone agrees almost everyone else seen with an opinion on this song is them trashing it
If the vocals make you feel something then that is good singing. This is one of the best songs of all time and no one could sing it better. Time to invite the nerds and the geeks to the party.
He said relaxing right before its not so relaxing lol, love Weezer, love the free thinkers❤️❤️
It gives me such joy to watch you giggle at the silliness of the sound, and knowing it’s about to BLOW UP in your face 😂
I’m glad y’all liked it this is definitely one of my top 2 weezer songs but I was honestly afraid of your reactions 😂
Otis Reading did dock of the bay
@@thenoodle1497 lol right?
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay is my favorite song. Otis Redding
I don’t know how to describe it but I like vocals that sound like they aren’t trying or aren’t good but somehow still sound good. There’s a coolness to it like messy hair that somehow comes together.
Check out the following bands then:
- Bright Eyes
- Cake
- Lemonheads
- Nirvana
- Nixons
- Pavement
- The Presidents of the United States of America
- Pulp
- Ramones
- Skids
- The Slits
- Toadies
And The RHCPs, The Strokes, Wolfgang Press, The Swirlies’ classic underground song House of Pancake, Galaxie 500, the Talking Heads, and Lou Reed, who helped start the whole approach in the ‘60’s.
Rivers has a great sounding voice. He was just a baby at this point and they had a lot to express. In fact he always has a lot to express. So many albums, so many songs, so many styles. Still rocking in 2023. You’ve heard many of their songs, you just don’t know it.
Rivers can sing. The weird, quirky singing in the background of the first verse is Matt Sharp, the bassist for the first two albums. He really added to Weezer's early sound.
I only know this song because it was in Rock Band 2, and I used to have the drumkit on the Xbox 360. Banger
HUGE new sound when this album came out. Brings me back to high school in one simple chord. Time goes by so fast.
Too fast.
I've never heard someone say he can't sing. I know a handful of rockers who hate Weezer, and it may even be because of his voice (in part) but not because he's like...tone-deaf or whatever. Methinks their cover of "Africa" would change your minds.
The Deftones did a cover of this at the Rock in Rio festival about 15 years ago
"I can't confront you; I never could do that which might hurt you, so try and be cool." This sums up so of my generation. ❤
LMFAO! I'm high AF watching and saying, "NO! NO! DONT PAUSE THERE!!!" 😂😂😂
Blue album, Pinkerton, and the green album were all amazing in their own way. I was actually at the release party for the green album in NYC.
Very cool!
"Did they just pull that shit off" is the perfect reaction! 🤣🤣🤣
Should definitely check out Only In Dreams from the same album. Actually...that whole album is a vibe. It's banger after banger.
Favorite song on the album
They need to check out the bonus tracks too, "Mykel and Carli" and "Jamie"
I used to work at a record store, and this was the only studio album that none of the employees disliked. Weezer is very authentic and relatable. They made this album when they were in high school, and they just seem like they could have been in the back row of one of your classes.
I never realised Rivers Cuomo’s vocals were so contentious 😅 Glad you guys enjoyed it though - the whole album is a classic 👌🏼
I was thinking about this yesterday. I think since the US has had 20 years of The Voice & American Idol, people have been a lot more focused on the voice, not the message. Auto tune does the same thing. People don’t know what to do when they hear emotion in a vocal cause it doesn’t sound ‘perfect.’
Pauses at the transition to comment on how laid back the beginning is 😂
I bet the next time you hear this song, you will sing the "bubbling" part just like he did and smile while doing it. The song def is a whole vibe.
My favorite song ever by my favorite band ever. I'm commenting before listening. Let's go!
Ahhhh! Ryan never fails to pause at the worst moment, it's like death and taxes!
No doubt!!!
at least they rewind it a little
Never pause when the feedback just starts coming in.
Or under paid taxes after someone has died
The Blue Album is one of the few Albums I listen to all the way through consistently. Say it ain't so is probably one of my top 5 songs ever, glad you guys dug it!
Rivers can sing just fine. He does well live too. He’s not Adele but he’s perfect for their sound and a great songwriter. One of my favorite bands still making hits.
Weezer has absolute bangers, and you guys are right. Nothing is spectacular. But it all works.
Weezer! Hell yeah. cool to see you guys get around to it!
This one starts out as a sleeper, then it turns into pure 🔥
The opposite. The start is the best part
Glad to see you guys enjoying some Weezer. "Hash Pipe" would be another great song for a REACTION
This is quintessential 90's summertime music for me. Riding around and jamming with my older brother.
This was my "coming of age" album. I have listened to it front-to-back- "My Name Is Jonas" to "Only in Dreams" more than any album I have ever owned. The Blue Album and Pinkerton are so good and nostalgic, I can put them on and instantly be transported back to a simpler time.
Deftones used to do a cover of this at live shoes and Chino belting this out was straight magic.
damn I remember pulling that off napster and putting on the local bar's jukebox
Bro I can’t believe I’ve been subscribed for at least 4yrs…. That’s crazy. You guys are still one of my favorite channels. Honest real reactions lol. Thanks for all the content even the ones I don’t watch
I love this song. It brings back so many great memories.
Island in the sun 🔥
i LOVE how it was giggles and friendly-hate on the vocals at the start, and then they got sucked right into the WEEZER vibe when they started rocking out.
It's been 6 mo, I need more Weezer Lost in Vegas! ❤❤❤
Holy crap - the timing of that first pause :D
Man this song brings back such awesome memories.... love you guys and this channel I literally laugh out loud as you guys are laughing...! God bless!
checkout "Hashpipe" my personal favourite weezer song along with "Island in the Sun"
Yup, you're not supposed to take it too seriously. They just rock out and have fun with it. It's filled with character and solid instrumentals , it works. Try Beverly Hills next, it's another fun time.
I understand why these guys enjoyed this but didn't think too much of it. What they don't know at this point, is that this whole album is a freakin' 90's masterpiece and one of those to fall in love with after a few spins.
Rivers is brilliant. He loved the Beach Boys and stylistically he adopts the nerdy vibe of Brian Wilson and 1960s rock-pop era vocals, but he doesn't copy it because it don't go today (or in 1992), he's adapting it. It's so clever and he uses it for effect and it just makes the tune. You may laugh at it, but it's genius and it grabs you and it's intentional.
The Deftones played this song as a cover and Chino said "I love that band, but they wouldn't come on tour with us.". Lol. He sings it with some heavier tones in the chorus and I love it as a cover they did. The original is amazing to me as well. As a whole it works, it's an overall sound they put together for sure that works.
They've also done El Scorcho
This is one of the best reactions I've watched from you guys. LMFAO! Peace!!!
Weezer is one of the greatest bands of all time. I hope you get to enjoy more of them.
rock doesn't require a pretty voice. good production is super important.
This song is a time machine for me. I was junior in high school when the album came out and whenever I listen to it I go right back there.
I haven’t even watched the reaction yet, but this is why I love you guys. One of my favorite bands and one of my favorite songs from them. Thank you:)
One of the best albums of that era, his vocals on holiday are elite
Glad to see you guys come around. I knew you would
At first I was never a huge fan of Weezer, but the more and more I listen to them the more and more I got into them easily. Like you guys were saying, Weezer is a easy flow carefree sort of band and a lot of their music is what they wanted to play. They did what they did which made them who they are. Definitely a great listen and definitely listen to more in the future.
I recommend songs like Beverly hills, a perfect situation, can't stop partying, and probably one of my all-time favorites, the sweater song.
I get the chill Otis Redding vibe, i.e. Sitting at the Dock of the Bay, in terms of the verse parts. But wait till you get to the choruses.
Its fun music, not serious music. Ive seen them twice and they are a lot of fun. And just as you said, they are just having fun and rocking out. The sweater song is another fun one
You say that as they are reviewing a song about alcoholism and the singer having Ptsd about it as a child
My FAVORITE song of the 90s; played it for my HS talent show. 'Blue Album' is amazing and the only album (of theirs) I truly loved.
i was pretty late to the table on this song but its definitely one of those tunes that locks you in once you have experienced it
make fun of it all you want, awesome band, awesome album
This song is about the singer finding a beer in the fridge when he was young. After having an alcoholic dad, he was afraid his step-dad was going down the same path. So, the lyrics are about the anxiety and fear he felt.
Weezer’s debut album was genius
You are wrong. Weezer has always been lit.
Love everything about this review
Everything you guys put down is why I love Weezer
You nailed it with not take himself too seriously. They never have as far as ive been able to tell. ITs all about good and fun and relatable. IVe always felt i shouldnt like them as much as i should being that I have a deep prog base to my music preference but they are so solid and true. Idk man... gotta love weezer
Yes, you gotta love Weezer. I'm a heavy metal girl from way back but you gotta keep your mind AND your ears open!
Some one recommend “Undone” the sweater song to them!!
I can see not liking the vocals during the verses, but I think they're perfect for the chorus. On the whole, standard songwriter-who-can't-sing-so-good vibe.
And right after the pause, the chill ends,LOL! P.S. WEEZER IS GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Next "HASH PIPE" , "BUDDY HOLLY" and move forward on.
You have heard more Weezer than you know. Beverly hills was a huge song. Island in the sun has been in movies. The whole world has heard buddy holly
This song live is fire. Saw them at minute maid park in Houston a while back and not one person in the ball park was not singing this song from the top of their lungs.
Also, do either undone or hash pipe next from weezer.
Just saw them in Dallas for the Blue Voyage tour. That WHOLE album is amazing!! They put on a great show
I kind of miss when the boys would do lyric interpretations too, was always dope seeing impressions of the message some of these guys are trying to get across (or lack thereof)
Agreed
Wow. I've not been by this channel in a while. i remember when you guys had less than 100k. Congrats on all the success.
He may not be able to sing, but he can SANG! His delivery, the vibe he conveys and the emotion he invokes is great. I like how it all tied in at the end for you. This album is 30 years old and still just as good as the first time most of us heard it.
"own who they are and don't take themselves too seriously" Perfect description in my opinion 👍🏾 Also a bias one, this being my favorite Weezer song and a song that's in my top ten all-time