Weezer
Weezer (Green Album)

THE REVIEW

A life philosophy for the Weezer: "nerdiness turned into coolness," as an old friend of mine says.
Personally, I've always had a strong affinity for these four guys, with their eternal college-boy looks, the classic nice guys to whom mothers would gladly offer their daughters because of how sweet, charming, and very ironic they can be (who doesn't have the images of the Buddy Holly clip in their eyes?).

In 2001, the third Weezer album was released, self-titled but quickly labeled as the "Green Album" for the color of the cover, preceded by the single "Island In The Sun," a pleasant punk rock ballad accompanied by one of the most tender videos I can remember.
The album in question doesn't differ much from what the group had offered up to that point in a journey of two previous albums much appreciated in their homeland.
Slick, fast songs with catchy choruses but undeniably enjoyable to listen to and sing along with.
Very pop punk rock that recalls American college parties, in the style of Nada Surf, a classic American formula tried and tested but at times irresistible like in very successful tracks such as Hash Pipe, Photograph, Don't Let Go, and Glorious Day.
A formula that nonetheless ensures a massive dose of success for Weezer. The album in question doesn't have the depth and punch of the "Blue Album" or "Pinkerton," but remains an appreciable and heartfelt work.

Trendy as it may be, annoying in its catchiness, frustrating in its simplicity, this contrasts with considering them the figurative fathers of a new and particular Emo scene, with some defending them wholeheartedly and others extolling their philosophy of being conveniently nerdy, opposing American yuppies.

Despite all this that is less music, we are left with the true music that is always pleasant and gives us half an hour of joy and light-heartedness that can always be useful!