Make Believe - Weezer

There was quite a gap between Maladroit and Weezer's fifth studio album, Make Believe. Or maybe there wasn't. Maybe I just missed them too much...anyway, my anticipation towards this album before it was released was unbearable and all I talked of in the three weeks preceeding it was inextricably linked. On first listen, every song is amazing. No other band can execute the perfect combination of pop and rock as well as Weezer. Perfect Situation (the album's stand out track) has a drum beat that feels like it is hopping and an ecstatic chorus of merely 'oh's'. Hold Me is one of Rivers' masterpieces. There is a level of irony that one must get to fully appreciate Weezer, ...  Read the complete review

Weezer formed in 1992 and to date have released five studio albums and have a sixth on the way which is due out at some time in 2008. It is as yet untitled and the last time we heard from the band was with their 'Make Believe' album way back in 2005. It's not that long ago really though when you put things into perspective; it was three years between the release of 'Maladroit' and 'Make Believe' also so Weezer are no strangers to making fans play the waiting game. 'Make Believe' explodes into action with the lead single 'Beverly Hills', an excellent way in which to begin the album? Not at all, there's actually a slight hint of sarcasm in what I say there as ...  Read the complete review