Post-Pinkerton
Before the Green Album, there was Christmas CD, a special Weezer release to celebrate the holiday season, but which also in turn celebrated the band's return after their post-Pinkerton hiatus. On today's show, John talks about track two, "Christmas Celebration," and how it was a preview of things to come for the band.
info_outline You Might ThinkPost-Pinkerton
In light of Ric Ocasek's sudden and unexpected death over the weekend, John talks about the time Weezer covered a Cars song for a Cars movie soundtrack. He also discusses the band's long-ranging relationship with the Cars lead singer.
info_outline Get Me SomePost-Pinkerton
"Get Me Some" is one of Weezer's heaviest rock songs, but John explains why the song feels out of place in both the album era it was created (Raditude) and the larger Post-Pinkerton era in which it was born.
info_outline Eulogy for a Rock BandPost-Pinkerton
John is back with a brand new episode about one of his favorite Post-Pinkerton songs EVER! "Eulogy for a Rock Band" is exactly what its title says it is, and yet, there's a lot of mystery to explore as well, including figuring out which band this song is about.
info_outline Freak Me OutPost-Pinkerton
"Freak Me Out" is one of the rare Weezer songs for which we have no alternate versions. There's no demos, no live performances, nothing but the album track. John explains why, and examines what makes this one of the most unique songs in Weezer's entire catalog.
info_outline Take On MePost-Pinkerton
If any school offered a Masters Degree in covers of the A-Ha song "Take On Me," today's guest Jess Lampe would not only hold one, but also be a tenured professor in the department. Jess joins John to talk about the A-Ha original, the Weezer cover, and so much more in-between.
info_outline PolynesiaPost-Pinkerton
When Weezer couldn't release as many tracks as they wanted on their 2002 live EP The Lion and the Witch, they decided to hide one. "Polynesia" is the opening track to the EP, but you won't see it on the tracklist. John explains why in today's brand new episode.
info_outline Let It All Hang OutPost-Pinkerton
Raditude may be the worst album in Weezer's discography, but "Let It All Hang Out" is a surprising gem that you may not have heard. John explores this collaboration between Rivers Cuomo, Jermaine Dupri, and Jacknife Lee, and explains how a video game managed to make this song even better.
info_outline I Admire You So MuchPost-Pinkerton
You'd think this rough, 46-second demo would inspire an equally short podcast episode, but instead, it allows John to discuss many topics, ranging from Rivers Cuomo's longtime friendship with the musician Kevin Ridel to Cuomo's business instincts in the early 2000s.
info_outline High Up AbovePost-Pinkerton
John discusses the Maladroit demo "High Up Above," as well as the recent loss of beloved Weezer fan Running Monk. Please note the content warning at the top episode regarding discussion of death and suicide.
info_outlineEp. 73. John discusses the Maladroit demo "High Up Above," as well as the recent loss of beloved Weezer fan Running Monk. Please note the content warning at the top episode regarding discussion of death and suicide.
LISTEN:
1. "High Up Above" (BBC Sessions) on YouTube
2. "High Up Above" (Live) on YouTube
3. "High Up Above" (December 2001 demo) on YouTube
4. "Endless Bummer" (No Center Channel) on YouTube
LYRICS:
1. "High Up Above" at Genius.com
MORE INFO:
1. Weezjer Time YouTube Channel
2. Running Monk on Twitter | Last.fm | All Things Weezer
3. "Endless Bummer" at Weezerpedia
4. All Things Weezer web forum
5. Maladroit demos at Weezerpedia
6. Maladroit at Weezerpedia
7. "High Up Above" at Weezerpedia
8. BBC Sessions at Weezerpedia
9. "Burndt Jamb" episode of Post-Pinkerton
10. The Green Album at Weezerpedia
11. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
12. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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DONATIONS TO AFSP IN MEMORY OF RUNNING MONK
As discussed on the show, I hope you'll join me in making a donation of $20 or more to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which builds awareness, funds research, and provides support to those affected by suicide.
If you make such a donation, please forward your receipt to [email protected] and provide a mailing address. I'll send you a Post-Pinkerton enamel pin as thanks. (Limited to first 100 donations. I'll update the @PostPinkerton Twitter account when pins are gone.)