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Is the new Weezer album, aka The Red Album (release date: June 17, 2008) going to be any good? All anyone ever seems to reference is The Blue Album and Pinkerton, yet Weezer (and Rivers Cuomo) continue to make music. It’s got all the makings of a blockbuster, but it could easily go wrong:

- All four group members contributing songwriting and lead vocals (first time ever).
- Jacknife Lee (The Hives, R.E.M., Snow Patrol, Editors, Bloc Party, U2) and Rick Rubin (um, everyone) as producers
- Rich Costey as a mixer (My Chemical Romance, Bloc Party, Brand New, Foo Fighters)
- Tons of buzz, hoaxes, leaked info, official statements that were later retracted, everyone with their finger on the pulse waiting for more and more news

What will lead off single Pork And Beans sound like? Have they still got it? Or, like Dan, did you “stop caring about them in grade 8″?

And, all morning I’ve been listening to early Jimmy Eat World and can’t help but wonder if the band should pack it in. Albums 1-4 (self-titled, Static Prevails, Clarity and Bleed American) are all ace, but Futures and Chase This Light have been stinkers (IMO). Also, the interlude from 2:45-3:03 on Clarity just SLAYS me. Thoughts?

Finally, is it wrong that I listened to Jordin Sparks’ album about 10 times through late last night? I mean, I know I’m jet lagged after my recent vacation and all, but holy shit some of the tracks are great (No Air, Tattoo and Freeze). I could do without the album’s seriously weak (lyrics AND melody) final track though – God Loves Ugly. I can’t think of a dumber song name.

I request your opinions immediately.

Posted on Thursday, April 10th, 2008 at 11:32 am by Kat and is filed under Music & Videos.

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