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Oblivions Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Despite initial optimism and enjoying 2-3 of the tracks, I thought OK Human was a weak, forgettable entry. If this one isn’t at least fun and decent, I’ll be majorly bummed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Pre ordered Van finally since I loved Ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaty McBoatface Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 My last ditch effort at liking modern day Weezer is hoping they do a good imitation of a Van Halen tribute band. 2020, what the fuck have you done to us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jonnywreck Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 16 minutes ago, N8TRU said: Huh. I did not hate that. N8TRU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I’ll take a full album of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivions Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) It ain’t white or EWBAITE but it’s a cohesive song with a nice hook and no embarrassing effects added. That’s lower top tier Weezer territory. I can also see more of the through line from parts of Black to this and OK Human. He’s making smaller, more tight pop songs and drifting away from the gimmicky obnoxious stuff. Black had a few really solid songs buried under the cringe-worthy effects and production but those handful of songs and everything since sounds pretty similar and consistent. Just different execution. Right now, I prefer the big guitar execution, even with the silly Van Halen noodling. OK Human felt like it didn’t do the songs full service and like one of those bonus albums bands release of them playing their songs live with an orchestra. It’s interesting to hear but kind of a bummer if those are the definitive versions. I’d love to hear guitar Weezer versions of OK Human. Edited April 21, 2021 by Oblivions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffy...the janitor Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Not a bad song. Any word on an indie color or was that the magenta? I don't think I can bring myself to go for the $14 shipping for the yellow on their site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Scruffy...the janitor said: Not a bad song. Any word on an indie color or was that the magenta? I don't think I can bring myself to go for the $14 shipping for the yellow on their site. I grabbed the magenta from Rough Trade as I doubt my local shop will get this in - since they didn’t get in OK. Scruffy...the janitor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N8TRU Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 46 minutes ago, Scruffy...the janitor said: Not a bad song. Any word on an indie color or was that the magenta? I don't think I can bring myself to go for the $14 shipping for the yellow on their site. https://recordstoreday.com/UPC/075678650963 Try their site, I found 4 nearby stores to pre-order the neon magenta from. Scruffy...the janitor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffy...the janitor Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 47 minutes ago, Sad Heart said: I grabbed the magenta from Rough Trade as I doubt my local shop will get this in - since they didn’t get in OK. 2 minutes ago, N8TRU said: https://recordstoreday.com/UPC/075678650963 Try their site, I found 4 nearby stores to pre-order the neon magenta from. Perfect, thanks! Looks like my local shop just put up a preorder, too. Now I'm ready to *meedley meedley meedley meeeee - way up high on the tiny strings. *deep Homestar Runner cut, don't mind me. N8TRU and smailtronic 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deftbarley Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I just don't know how they didn't use their logo in the van halen format for the cover? On one hand it's way too obvious but it's a million times better than what they went with. I don't think they realize how important cover art is. This fan made art would make me more interested in checking out the album. credit to reddit user capsvlecorps ethanpricington 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethanpricington Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, deftbarley said: I just don't know how they didn't use their logo in the van halen format for the cover? On one hand it's way too obvious but it's a million times better than what they went with. I don't think they realize how important cover art is. This fan made art would make me more interested in checking out the album. credit to reddit user capsvlecorps As a graphic design nerd, this times 1 billion. Man we need to somehow get these alt cover jackets printed for those who'd rather have it. Would look great with the neon yellow variant more too. Maybe like a slip cover of sorts??? Anyone with resources/knowledge on that end? Edited April 21, 2021 by ethanpricington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 hour ago, N8TRU said: https://recordstoreday.com/UPC/075678650963 Try their site, I found 4 nearby stores to pre-order the neon magenta from. I always forget about using that. The other local shop I don’t really go to is getting it. Saved $1.75. Done. Thanks. N8TRU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickj Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Getting some strong vibes of this one from the new single smailtronic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivions Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 2 hours ago, ethanpricington said: As a graphic design nerd, this times 1 billion. Man we need to somehow get these alt cover jackets printed for those who'd rather have it. Would look great with the neon yellow variant more too. Maybe like a slip cover of sorts??? Anyone with resources/knowledge on that end? Almost 100% certain this was some hastily thrown together temporary cover provided by their label. They wanted to do a pre-order before the album was even done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc32137 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Just got shipping email from Weezer Web Store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 OK Human >>>>>> Van Weezer smailtronic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewberinger Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 yeah but that crazy train riff tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivions Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 (edited) Haven’t heard this one in full yet but OK Human ended up being like a McDonalds quarter pounder with the meat replaced by an artisan veggie patty. Why would you do that? The shitty McDonalds bun and cheese ruins the veggie patty and the veggie patty ruins the shitty delicious McDonalds you’re craving in what is a shameful moment of poor judgment. Give me dumb guitar Weezer when I’m jonesing for the dumb band Weezer! Edited May 5, 2021 by Oblivions Boaty McBoatface 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaty McBoatface Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 50 minutes ago, Oblivions said: Haven’t heard this one in full yet but OK Human ended up being like a McDonalds quarter pounder with the meat replaced by an artisan veggie patty. Why would you do that? The shitty McDonalds bun and cheese ruins the veggie patty and the veggie patty ruins the shitty delicious McDonalds you’re craving in what is a shameful moment of poor judgment. Give me dumb guitar Weezer when I’m jonesing for the dumb band Weezer! ☝🏻 This guy likes Back To The Shack. I do too. 🤟🏻 Oblivions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N8TRU Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 https://weezerwebstore.com/products/van-weezer-deluxe-box-set-with-autographed-litho THIS IS A PRE ORDER. Release date is June 25. Orders will ship before the release date but is not guaranteed to arrive by the release date. Limited to 1100 copies Van Weezer album on a transparent purple and lightning bolt cassette — exclusive to the box set only Lightning bolt laser cut picture disc — exclusive to the box set only — featuring two exclusive remixes: Beginning of the End (Wyld Stallyns Mix) and Hero (Mike Mago Mix) Screen printed Van Weezer back patch Exclusive sticker sheet Weezer lithograph - numbered & signed (only 1-500 will be signed) Etched metal guitar pick $110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethanpricington Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, N8TRU said: https://weezerwebstore.com/products/van-weezer-deluxe-box-set-with-autographed-litho THIS IS A PRE ORDER. Release date is June 25. Orders will ship before the release date but is not guaranteed to arrive by the release date. Limited to 1100 copies Van Weezer album on a transparent purple and lightning bolt cassette — exclusive to the box set only Lightning bolt laser cut picture disc — exclusive to the box set only — featuring two exclusive remixes: Beginning of the End (Wyld Stallyns Mix) and Hero (Mike Mago Mix) Screen printed Van Weezer back patch Exclusive sticker sheet Weezer lithograph - numbered & signed (only 1-500 will be signed) Etched metal guitar pick $110 Man I want that signed litho 😩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethanpricington Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 minute ago, ethanpricington said: Man I want that signed litho 😩 Already down to 261 left. So no more signed lithos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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