"Weezer"
The 1994 self-titled debut album of the band Weezer, produced by Ric Ocasek. It was recorded in August, September, and October 1993. During the recording sessions, guitarist Jason Cropper left to be with his pregnant wife. He was replaced by Brian Bell, who got the job by sending in an audition tape. 11 songs were recorded, but only 10 went on the final product, as the song Mykel and Carli was unfinished. The late Mykel Allan is featured in a conversation sample on the song Undone (The Sweater Song), along with bassist Matt Sharp and roadie Karl Koch
Known as The Blue Album to fans, "Weezer" became a big hit, owing no small part of its success to the music video for the song "Buddy Holly" directed by Spike Jonze.
The album features the talents of:
The album consists of the following tracks:
- My Name is Jonas
- No One Else
- The World Has Turned and Left Me Here
- Buddy Holly
- Undone (The Sweater Song)
- Surf Wax America
- Say It Ain't So
- In the Garage
- Holiday
- Only in Dreams