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Weezer – “California Kids” (Singles Going Steady)

Weezer – “California Kids” (Singles Going Steady)

The nerdiest band in pop/rock history might be trying to recreate their image with "California Kids".
Weezer – “Thank God for Girls” (Singles Going Steady)

Weezer – “Thank God for Girls” (Singles Going Steady)

in one month's time and thereafter into eternity, no one will ever, ever say to themselves, "You know what? I really have to hear 'Thank God for Girls' again. It's brilliant."
The Best Albums of 2014

The Best Albums of 2014

From Polish black metal to mind-blowing progressive R&B and electronic music, 2014's best albums certainly have something for everyone.
Weezer and the Problem of Fan Expectation

Weezer and the Problem of Fan Expectation

Weezer's new album, Everything Will Be Alright in the End, walks the tenuous line between redressing the band's follies and giving in to banal fan service.
Weezer: Everything Will Be Alright in the End

Weezer: Everything Will Be Alright in the End

Everything Will Be Alright in the End is not an album: it's an act of contrition that you can dance to.
Thought of Sound: An Interview with Matt Sharp of the Rentals

Thought of Sound: An Interview with Matt Sharp of the Rentals

With years between albums, a lot of factors, including a "get here now so we can record" email from the Black Keys' Patrick Carney, was what got Matt Sharp's the Rentals back into gear.
The Rentals: Lost In Alphaville

The Rentals: Lost In Alphaville

Matt Sharp's side project-turned-band is back, and they sound just like most of you remember them. But is that really such a good thing?
You Blew It!: You Blue It

You Blew It!: You Blue It

Rising emo band tackles an iconic set of songs from Weezer's "Blue Album" a bit too gently.
Bottlerock Festival Battles For Long-term Viability

Bottlerock Festival Battles For Long-term Viability

The middle day of the festival on Saturday featured a strong draw for the rock ‘n' roll crowd.
Still Making Noise: Top 15 Post-“Blue” Weezer Songs

Still Making Noise: Top 15 Post-“Blue” Weezer Songs

In the two decades since the band's self-titled "Blue Album" was released, Weezer's output has been a grab bag. PopMatters looks into the top 15 songs that prove that there's more to Weezer than being "Blue".

Austin City Limits Music Festival 2012 in Review (Part 1)

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