Blue Album vs. Pinkerton

As a child of the 90’s I grew up loving Weezer. Their first album, widely known as “the Blue Album”, was highly acclaimed and loved by casual fans across America. Their second album, “Pinkerton” flopped initially and the band faded into obscurity. Of course we now know that Weezer would slowly make a comeback and release a steady flow of albums starting with “the Green Album”.

A classic debate amongst Weezer fans has been about which of the first two albums was best. When Pinkerton first soaked in, I was sold on the later being the greatest. I think the fact that the album was so unappreciated had a lot to do with it. As if I was the only one in the world who knew how good the album truly was. Fast forward to 2008. I haven’t popped in a Weezer album into my car stereo for the past… two years. I randomly found the Blue album in my gf’s car. Popped that sucker in and now, i just might have to change my vote.

All time favorite Weezer song: “Only in Dreams” - Blue Album.

Weezer has a new album coming out June 3rd! From what I hear fans of the Blue Album will love the Red Album.

Here’s their first single, “Pork and Beans

and here’s a classic live performance of “Undone (the sweater song)”

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