you heard me on the radio

the story of Weezer's 'Pinkerton' is well documented. Raw, rough production that almost sounds like rehearsals, it was stark contrast to the surf-harmonies of their first outing. The critics did not like it. The fans did not like it. It was their own 'In Utero'. It took a few years for the world to really catch up with the album and assign it the cult status it holds to this day. It's hard to think up another band who began their careers with the double punch of these two albums. 'Getchoo' has a chainsaw in it. Or sounds like it does. 'Tired of Sex' is Rivers' declaration to the world that he can and will shred. It's an emotionally dark album, and you have to search for the highs and the humour. But it's all there, baby. Every track on here will provoke, make you think, and mostly, make you want to be in a band.