Weezer's sophomore album, Pinkerton, was released twenty years ago on 24 September 1996. Written solely by front man Rivers Cuomo during his lonely time at Harvard University, the album exposes his fears and emotions, particularly those involved with women and relationships. The band chose to self-produce it, resulting in a slightly harsher sound than their commercial debut. At the time, the album flopped and received a mixed reception at best, but has gone on to achieve cult status and acclaim. The album's reissue received a 100 on Metacritic.
Tracks:
Tired of Sex
Getchoo
No Other One
Why Bother?
Across the Sea
The Good Life
El Scorcho
Pink Triangle
Falling for You
Butterfly
Singles:
Retrospective reviews:
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Originally posted by Entertainment Weekly; A
...the 1996 album itself remains Weezer's finest hour and, arguably, the entire emo genre's: 10 cringingly candid confessions of frontman Rivers Cuomo's desires, frustrations, and hang-ups, spilled out over pop-punk arrangements with ambition and bite.
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Originally posted by Pitchfork; 10/10
...what ultimately distinguishes Weezer is how they sonically mirror the unhinged and private mental terror of its narrator.
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Originally posted by AllMusic; 5/5
Loosely structured as a concept album based on Madame Butterfly, each song works as an individual entity, driven by powerful, melodic hooks, a self-deprecating sense of humor, and a touching vulnerability...full of crunching power pop with a surprisingly strong emotional undercurrent that becomes all the more resonant with each play.
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Originally posted by PopMatters; 10/10
At the end of the day, few people will doubt Pinkerton‘s power, and whether you’re hearing it for the first time or just for the first time in a few months, it remains as visceral a listen as ever...few albums get better than Pinkerton.
Does anyone here listen to this masterpiece?
Favorite song?
Least favorite song?
Favorite single?
Favorite lyric?
Any tracks that are severely underrated or overrated?
Prefer the first half or second half?
Is it your favorite Weezer album?
Yes, this album along with Seiko Oomori's discography made me realise that I wish I was a bisexual Japanese teenage girl so dirty weeaboo men like Rivers can lust over me
