"Lyrically, that track was actually really depressing." Four second speedrun description of Pinkerton
@harpuavids Жыл бұрын
Truest thing ever.
@kenbian6 ай бұрын
yep!
@devenscience88942 жыл бұрын
The album starts with him saying “I’m tired,” and ends with “I’m sorry,” so that gives you some window to his mindset at this time period. Great record.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, I didn't notice that!
@petercook3602 жыл бұрын
The three vocalists recorded their vocals simultaneously without isolation so the lead vocalist simply went with his best takes regardless of what strange stuff the other guys were doing on those takes, which adds to the goofy character of the background vocals.
@mothyclothy84910 ай бұрын
i love that.
@thetrytro2 жыл бұрын
I sat here watching this with tears in my eyes. Oh what I would give to Hear Pinkerton for the first time again.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Really?! This makes my heart happy, I'm so glad these little videos of mine give long time fans of these bands a sort of re-experience of hearing them for the first time. It's honestly why I really enjoy making these videos, along with being introduced to awesome new music of course! :D
@johncarolina49502 жыл бұрын
Same
@GeneH3392 жыл бұрын
THIS--and exactly how I felt watching her experience Blue for the first time. Finding this series is a blessing because Weezer has been my band since '94 and watching her discover this band is giving our love for the Weezer a fresh and brand new life. I'm so ready for this journey. (FWIW ...El Scorcho is THE SONG to sing with your mates on a drunken night.)
@GeneH3392 жыл бұрын
@@mollyesanborn P.S. ....LOVE 99.9% of the films you have on your DVD/BD shelf and 100% love for having a physical copy of Skyrim.
@benpaterson82042 жыл бұрын
still my favourite album of all time, never related too such teenage angst. the instrumentation and mix is just so raw.
@snozer69662 жыл бұрын
The story behind Across The Sea is pretty interesting but at the same time weird. Rivers received a fan letter from a Japanese girl and that kinda spiraled into the creation of that song. I’m pretty sure Rivers said in an interview the girl actually gets royalties from that song since some of the lyrics are from the actual letter.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
That's interesting! Kinda makes sense I guess with the lyrics to that song.
@wirt9682 жыл бұрын
That's funny you said you believed Pinkerton had a more polished, put together sound than the blue album considering the blue album was mixed, engineered, and mastered to hell and back for a more commercial audience, while pinkerton was done in house by the band and was actually criticized for its sloppiness. Glad you enjoyed the album so much, definitely one of my favorites! You should totally keep diving in to Weezer, I really enjoy these uploads.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
That's interesting, I would not have guessed that! Maybe Pinkerton sounds more polished (at least to my ears) because it was all recorded in a similar way. There was less external feedback and it had less handling from producers.
@TheAbandonedAccount72 жыл бұрын
@@mollyesanborn I think youre mixing up polish with cohesion here. I get what youre saying though. Pinkerton was all written within the same time frame, whereas blue was written over the course of 3 yrs or so, and was moreso just a collection of Rivers' demos from before weezer was even a thought in his head.
@justkeepyappin2 жыл бұрын
@@mollyesanborn I feel like they're both more put together in their own ways, like Blue is much more highly produced but also has a more carefree and innocent energy, while Pinkerton is more raw, visceral, and lo-fi while also being more complex and calculated in terms of the theory behind it, what with the changes in dynamics and tempo, modulation, chord/note progressions, etc.
@Heisenbinks2 жыл бұрын
@@mollyesanborn strongly disagree tbh this is weezer at their most feedback drenched and noise ness I'd go back and listen to blue again lmao
@lewisbirkett44282 жыл бұрын
I would recommend against listening to further Weezer. Nothing ever comes close to Pinkerton or blue album. OK human is a good return to form and their best since but it still doesn't compare
@zeepsterd2 жыл бұрын
My personal favorite from the band. Great reaction!
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked the video!
@johnsummers96602 жыл бұрын
Across the Sea and Pink Triangle are the two songs that really define the concept of the album.
@notalleyna Жыл бұрын
more like tired of sex and across the sea
@harpuavids Жыл бұрын
I’d say the opening four songs over those two define the album, but those are my favs on Pinkerton.
@wozaow Жыл бұрын
Across the Sea, a song about wanting to fuck a 14 year old Japanese girl who Rivers had never met. Pink Triangle, a song about wanting to fuck a lesbian. Sounds fairly accurate.
@NEOV08 ай бұрын
I think Falling for You is also pretty good, like the guitar is a masterpiece
@emilydorn28882 жыл бұрын
I had the same reaction the first time I heard "El Scorcho". It seemed so odd to me, yet I was so intrigued. Now its literally one of my favorite songs of all time.
@mirandapacheco41602 жыл бұрын
Same it grew on me a lot
@panfilolivia2 жыл бұрын
Same.. pinkerton is initially baffling because of its honesty in the lyrics, but it gets better with every listen
@notalleyna Жыл бұрын
same dude
@notalleyna Жыл бұрын
@@panfilolivia fr!!
@Jervenshmine7 ай бұрын
Yeah, I fell in love as soon as I heard the wacky riff and, "EL SCOORCHOOOO!!" And also I listened to all of el horso
@KennyGreenPersonal2 жыл бұрын
Pinkerton was initially supposed to be a fluid rock opera called "Songs from the Black Hole", but it ended up being scrapped when Rivers had his leg surgery. He decided to instead write about his personal life and all his emotions while in college. He felt very insecure, had a hard time finding someone, and ultimately decided to practice celibacy (which is where that line of becoming a monk came from). When the album was first released, it was heavily criticized since it was almost a complete 180 from the blue album. Overtime though, it has turned into one of their best albums. Would love to see you continue the Weezer discography and do "Green Album" next :)
@Xeroforte2 жыл бұрын
She should stop before Make Believe so she thinks Weezer never started sucking 😂 I kid, but she should check out Songs From The Black Hole. It may not be released officially but it's out there.
@TheAbandonedAccount72 жыл бұрын
He also occasionally touches on themes of uncertainty with his rockstar career throughout! Tired of sex, falling for you, etc.
@TheAbandonedAccount72 жыл бұрын
@@Xeroforte Yeah I hope youre joking. I get its a meme to hate on MB but its actually one of their best records
@radoverpink2 жыл бұрын
@@TheAbandonedAccount7 no its not
@garfeldi84662 жыл бұрын
Hot take: Songs From The Black Hole is the best weezer album
@mattlauderdale83632 жыл бұрын
As a musician myself, this album really changed a lot of things for me. Wonderful album... People didn't like it as much when it released, but it just fits the fact that people sometimes don't like facing "truth" but instead prefer the fantasy of things being all sunshine and rainbows. The emotional intensity of this album is amazing.
@anthonyp6823 Жыл бұрын
I got the Blue Album when I was 12 and boy I found Pinkerton right afterwards at the perfect age. I love this album so much.
@ryepolojack14302 жыл бұрын
Classic alternative rock / power pop album, when I first heard “Tired of Sex” I was blown away by the explosive energy because after Blue Album I wasn’t sure what to expect. Fun reaction as always :) I would love to see you react to any of Mike Pattons bands, but more specifically Faith No More and Mr Bungle. Cheers!
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Yes, there is quite a power to the delivery on Pinkerton that is very different from the laid back quality of the Blue album. I've just barely started dipping my toes into Mike Patton's music, namely Peeping Tom and Tomahawk. I'm honestly loving it so far. I'm planning for a Faith No More reaction, hopefully sooner rather than later :)
@ryepolojack14302 жыл бұрын
@@mollyesanborn Ah yeah Tomahawk and Peeping Tom are great, the song “God Hates a Coward” by Tomahawk has been on repeat lately. Can’t wait for your Faith No More reaction, Angel Dust is definitely their best album and inspired so many bands like Deftones, System of a Down and more.
@NehemiahRyan2 жыл бұрын
Molly PLEASE listen to their unreleased song, "Tragic Girl." It was meant for this album but they finished it too late to get it on the album. It brings together several musical themes that run through the album. It's a perfect encore for the album and it's a really, really good song too.
@Z64sports2 жыл бұрын
Should listen to all the b sides too. Love those ones
@NNiffy2 жыл бұрын
All of the Pinkerton B sides are fucking amazing, You won’t get with me tonight has always been a favourite of mine
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
I'll check it out!
@mirandapacheco41602 жыл бұрын
YESS this song is probably one of my favorites of them
@finncallahan89942 жыл бұрын
Oh and definitely Long Time Sunshine, after listening to the entire album and hearing long time sunshine will make you cry
@thejuicebox6470 Жыл бұрын
One thing that makes this album so impactful and important to the fans is the fact that Rivers was really wearing his heart on his sleeve for this one. Almost all of the tracks were inspired by his life and in the case of "Across the Sea", Rivers actually received a letter from a Japanese fan and even used some lines while writing the song. Basically, Pinkerton is good because Rivers is using it to confront his darkest thoughts.
@denniskoenig72182 жыл бұрын
I'm not super attached to Weezer for the most part, but the 3 song hit (Good life > Scorcho > Pink Triangle) were so huge in my life in the 90s and every time I hear them they transport me in time to my teenage years. That's a good thing and a bad thing - just like the 3 songs. I'm glad you enjoyed this and are enjoying 90s music. There's so much music to love back there.
@Jegbmf2 жыл бұрын
There huge for me now and my late high school years.
@peytonwinstead34122 жыл бұрын
Super great reaction. You really dug into the lyrics and themes in a meaningful way in your first look. Glad you took the time to do Pinkerton as well!
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed the video :)
@AdoraVivos Жыл бұрын
Weezer is one of those bands that always splits my group of friends in two - one that loves them to death, and one that hates them beyond my comprehension. Maybe that's why I never got around to listening to their records, however, since my musical taste have grown and I've become more and more interested in the 90's emo/alternative scene, *Pinkerton* has seemed more and more like an obvious listen for me. And oh boy it was. That album just broke me, mostly because the lyrics resonated so strongly with the things I was going through at the time and also during my teen years. It's grown on me ever since, even though I can't listen to Butterfly without being on the verge of tears, Rivers Cuomo really poured out his soul and brought out his innermost desires and feelings. IMHO he really tapped into the unconscious and imaginary desires that drive so many young men into bad decisions of _chasing butterflies_ . I can't help but to draw parallel's with the work of French psychoanalyst Jaques Lacan. Fellas, isn't the "Butterfly" just an expression for _the objet petit a_ , the unattainable object of desire?
@stephensalay12752 жыл бұрын
I'm so excited people are still listening to this album! Such a classic album. First time I heard this album was in 2009 in high school and it's just as amazing now as it was then.
@april39452 жыл бұрын
5:40 the face you make captures the pinkerton experience perfectly. great video!
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Yeah, a pretty weird but amazing album at the same time...
@sammy7532 жыл бұрын
Great video! Pinkerton is my favourite Weezer album (despite the lyrics) and I was super excited when I saw that you made a video reacting to it.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video :)
@CannaToker4202 жыл бұрын
This album can make cry every time I listen to it. Butterfly is such a beautiful vulnerable song. It’s difficult to listen to it, but it in the end of I always feel a sense of relief.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
I agree, Butterfly is such a tender ending note for this album.
@kiiinnndddaaa2 жыл бұрын
you can't even imagine what it was like to hear the good life on the radio as a 5th grader...life changing! this was super fun to watch. also love that you ended up gravitating most to the two singles (good life and el scorcho)...that's interesting. i feel very lucky to have seen them do this whole album start to finish
@Carlos-ln8fd2 жыл бұрын
I once heard someone describe this album as "cringy over-sharing" and I don't think you can get any more accurate than that.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's pretty on point!
@Marco-xu1ss Жыл бұрын
It's especially cringy on purpose, Rivers was riding the wave of the mid-90s zeitgeist of alternative popularity but felt restricted by what he thought at the time was over-production of the Blue album. Pinkerton was meant to catch the sound of how Weezer actually sounded live.
@nickamars2 жыл бұрын
Just found this channel and i really enjoy this content. It just feels like I'm listening to a very nice podcast. Hope to see more in the future!
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you're enjoying the channel!
@ajford39732 жыл бұрын
I don’t think i’ve clicked faster on a video in my life. One of my favorite albums of all time
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yeah, Pinkerton is a great album. I hope my little video did it some justice :D
@panfilolivia2 жыл бұрын
The original side tracks in the deluxe version are all amazing too!! great video
@midnightchaseproject2 жыл бұрын
I always hear people parrot the same critiques of Pinkerton's problematic themes. It actually depresses me. There's a lot of problems in this world, and picking on this band's masterpiece does nothing to help anyone, and doesn't change the minds of anyone with one (a mind). There are always immature people who like it, but then there are the people who needed an honest piece of art about the tattered connections we can have to ourselves and others. It is one of the most emotionally mature albums of the nineties and certainly the most emotionally mature work by men of that time. Most men hide their flaws to become successful, and that's just boring. Rivers is painfully honest in a way that not only continues to hurt his reputation but it is immensely relevant to the world we currently live in. This album has matured alongside me. Check out Rivers' diary reading from their cruise if you want insight into how much he understood the themes of his record.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Very well put, I agree with your points! I can understand where critics of Pinkerton are coming from, but the fragility and vulnerability that it must have taken to pour himself into the lyrics, exposing the ugliest parts of him, is what makes this album so great.
@klovor2 жыл бұрын
for those who don’t know: rivers actually imposed a two year celibacy on himself before writing pinkerton, as the little nerd boy got overwhelmed by the rock and roll life style from blue. So Pinkerton was the result of this.
@thebargainbin60202 жыл бұрын
Hey great channel. Definitely gonna do another listen of Pinkerton which is something I’m always forgetting to do. El Scorcho rocks and I’m seeing you have some other cool reviews so yeah thanks for the great content keep it up
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the channel :)
@Dare1C2 жыл бұрын
Awesome listen and video! Great to experience the album with someone new. Lots of great comments too. Im sure people have already recommended things but check out some of the other stuff from this era (inbetween blue and pink, then of course the sftbh/pink demos, bsides, and other songs that didnt get released) Some really interesting stuff all around that I think you'd like! ("Weezer - Getting up and Leaving" is fun bside from this era, same with "You Gave Your Love to Me Softly" which was after blue but before pink)
@flakeyjay2 жыл бұрын
You are no joke on the reviews.. meaning one the best I have heard in a while. I grew up on pinkerton and knew back then I liked the album but you just encapsulated it here. Thanks!
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! I appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed the video :)
@FergusCarroll2 жыл бұрын
A white album reaction would be cool, it's Weezer about 20 years after Pinkerton was released, but it's definitely got the beach vibe to it
@peedro15312 жыл бұрын
I'm binging all your videos. Love your content, keep it up!
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the channel :)
@Lightning_Alert2 жыл бұрын
Great reaction video! Another one of my favs! Keep up the awesome work, Molly!
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it :)
@johncarolina49502 жыл бұрын
I heard this when I was 13 in 2002. I can't even begin to tell you how much it meant to me back then. Rivers wrote this album while he was undergoing medical treatment to have both his legs be the correct length and after he enrolled at Harvard. You can hear the pain and confusion.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that pain is certainly palpable on this record.
@TheAbandonedAccount72 жыл бұрын
Yaaay! Now you gotta react to the Blue/Pinkerton Bsides/demos! I'm sure many others have already suggested ewbaite/white, but I'll add those too.
@lazrpo2 жыл бұрын
I'd highly recommend Weezer's Everything Will Be Alright In The End (EWBAITE) if you like the bombastic quiet/loud sound of Pinkerton. It's heavy, melodic, and really hones in on what makes Weezer's sound so unique. Also, Rivers really steps it up on his vocals and guitars on this one. Even if you don't make a video on it, definitely check this out (and the outtake track Everybody Needs Salvation) if you get a chance!
@eyvone3 ай бұрын
gosh.... what i'd do to hear across the sea for the first time again. i love this song so much.
@idontcare28512 жыл бұрын
A woman analyzing Rivers’ Pinkerton lyrics is fascinating!
@JustAPaperface2 жыл бұрын
I hope you one day get to Maladroit, their 4th album. That one is my favorite because of its guitar work!
@miameramusic2 жыл бұрын
You really do a great job of analyzing the lyrics for someone that’s never heard this album before; I enjoyed this.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I really appreciate that! I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)
@nthsum55092 жыл бұрын
Pinkerton and The Smashing Pumpkins' album Melon Collie and the Infinite Sadness kinda bridge the gap Between Grunge and Emo. I believe Rivers has actually talked about Pinkerton and Emo. If you think about it, in many ways the My Chemical Romance album Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge sounds like the child of the Pinkerton and Melon Collie albums.
@TheAbandonedAccount72 жыл бұрын
Undoubtedly weezer was a pretty big influence in the early days of emo, along with capn jazz, jimmy eat world, modest mouse, sunny day real estate, american football, etc. 1000% gerard and co were jamming to music like this growing up.
@FC.1552 жыл бұрын
Dude they’re were bands pushing the Emo esque sound even before Pinkerton in 1997…. Jawbreaker’s Dear you in 1995, The promise ring, Mineral etc. Pinkerton was a commercial failure at first and only years later became a “cult classic” don’t get me wrong it’s a good album but with that being said there wasnt a bridge the gap between the two. (Melon collie to Pinkerton) at least in my opinion
@NinoJoy2 жыл бұрын
@@TheAbandonedAccount7 Depends what era of emo you're talking about. Rites Of Spring S/T is 1985, Sunny Day Real Estate's Diary is 1994, Pinkerton is 1996, Orchid or PG.99 are 1997
@BenStoneking2 жыл бұрын
I love this album. It's my most listened to and favorite album of all time, not just for Weezer. I also came to this album late in life (early 2021) and it turned out to be a major turning point for me especially while going through my own lousy feelings (pandemic, political turmoil etc). I enjoyed getting to listen to this album with someone who had never heard it before. It's a really special work of art.
@RazdelaCruz2 жыл бұрын
simplemente cualquier fan de weezer se sentiria especial por que alguien mas haya escuchado el album virjenton, buen video
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Gracias por mirar, me alegro que hayas disfrutado del video :)
@ethanburko2 жыл бұрын
please do a video on the B-Sides, they’re such slamming bops and a lot of them are on par with, if not better than, what the album had to offer
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
A lot of people have been saying that! I'll certainly consider doing a video for the b-sides :)
@CalmTony2 жыл бұрын
You should check out OK Human. It’s the first of the 2 albums Weezer released this past year, and it is by far the most different sounding from any of their previous albums. The album doesn’t use any electric guitars, and instead they go for a more classical style with an entire orchestra behind them. Not to overhype it too much, but it’s probably the best thing they’ve done since Pinkerton.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna have to check that out! I knew they had two new albums out recently but I haven't heard either of them.
@grjff31602 жыл бұрын
Yes! OK Human is a top 5, maybe top 3 Weezer album.
@mitchelpaulus40782 жыл бұрын
I had the same thought. Would be really cool to compare not only the drastic change in style but one of the newest albums right after the big 2. Doesn’t hurt that the album is pretty good too.
@rustysmittyful2 жыл бұрын
I love OK Human but I'd say the White Album is their best album since Pinkerton
@alisonstevens27122 жыл бұрын
I really like almost everything Weezer has released
@radoverpink2 жыл бұрын
My favorite album of all time glad you liked it Another band I recommend is interpol if you haven't heard them before there first 3 albums are great
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Interpol has been mentioned quite a bit in the comments, I'll definitely have to give their stuff a listen.
@Tfististhis2 жыл бұрын
Dope reaction definitely in my top 5 albums
@ericfoster84112 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your take on this. I was ready to defend this album but you see the beauty in it.
@Mobyus40453 ай бұрын
Funny story about Pink Trianlge, Rivers Cuomo fell in love with a girl in his class when he went to Harvard, but ine day he noticed she had a pink triangle, which is commonly associated with lesbians, on her backpack. He was super depressed because she was a lesbian and wouldnt like him back, so he wrote that song. About a year after the album was released, he met that girl again, and found out she wasn't actually lesbian, she had the pink triangle to show support for her friends. I might be a little inaccurate, but I tried ny best.
@CanadianPunker625 ай бұрын
The original bass player for Weezer (was on the blue album and pinkerton) also had a band called The Rentals. You should check out their first album called "Return of the Rentals".. it's a fantastic album from start to finish
@paulwarren49222 жыл бұрын
I've listened to this album since it was first released. Probably 1000 times over the years. You seem to have understood it more after listening to it just once.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks! I really pay attention to how music makes me feel, and the frustration and angst are definitely palpable on Pinkerton.
@bugman70772 жыл бұрын
that part in pink triangle where it slows down is so fucking good, great reaction as usual
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree! I really love all of the stuff they do with tempo and rhythm across this album, it makes it so catchy.
@natecorning2 жыл бұрын
Great reaction!!! This album took awhile to grow on me, but over time it became one of my favorites. The instrumentation was heavier and sloppier than the blue album but the lyrics were much darker, which was a certainly a cool combo. I hope you keep going with the weezer albums. The next one (the green album) was a huge departure from this sound, but had some really well written songs.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, definitely a heavier/darker tone to Pinkerton compared to their first album. I'll definitely check out their Green album, I'm curious to hear what direction they go in after Pinkerton.
@larkinshay32512 ай бұрын
Cool! I pretty much agree with your opinions about this album. Heavier and darker than the Blue Album.
@CaptNRetro2 жыл бұрын
easily Weezer's best album..this album was the soundtrack to my first real heartbreak
@mysticleafeon96182 жыл бұрын
You're forgetting Raditude
@something_els32 жыл бұрын
@@mysticleafeon9618 “It’s Weezer and it’s Weezy.”
@ok-this-is-epic66132 жыл бұрын
This is really entertaining, I wouldn’t mind seeing you go through every album. I know it’s kind of a commitment but it just sounds cool lol.
@andrewoid47112 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah I was waiting for this one
@chimadang15732 жыл бұрын
Some other great weezer albums i think would make for good reaction videos: Maladroit, Everything Will Be Alright In The End, OK Human, Red Album and White Album
@reinerbraun29342 жыл бұрын
Nice, I wish I had someone to listen to music like this with but this video will have to do. I think you're also a Radiohead fan (my favorite band)? They both scratch that itch of being depressed and alone. If you like that, you should check out The Devil and God Are Raging Inside of Me by Brand New. It's very Radiohead-esque and Deftones-esque. PS finally some Butterfly love.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Yep, I really love Radiohead. You got the "depressed and alone" vibe spot on! I'll absolutely check out your album recommendation too, if it's a Radiohead/Deftones sounding project then I'm bound to love it :)
@dumbage2 жыл бұрын
Better than the blue album in my opinion it’s so good and comes from a place of grief
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, such a sad album lyrically. Honestly I'm not sure if I like Pinkerton or the Blue Album better, they both bring different elements to the table that I enjoy.
@guzzfuzzz2 жыл бұрын
Hey, Moly. Loved your reaction. Pinkerton is my favorite album from Weezer. You should check an album that for me is one of the most underrated from the 90s. Supergrass´ In it for the money. I think you are going to enjoy it. Merry Christmas.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
I have not heard of it, thanks for the recommendation!
@Salsa_Shark2 ай бұрын
I liked “El Scorcho” back when it was released and that was about it. Revisited the album years later and realized the brilliance.
@thomthum2000Ай бұрын
I really hate how much I relate to this record. It's embarrassing, it's cringy, but it's brutally honest and Rivers had a lot of guts releasing this for the whole world to hear.
@ElChuYizus2 жыл бұрын
Loved your genuine reactions!! 🤍 If you ever decide to come back to Weezer, I would suggest skipping all the way to the White Album. It's a super different vibe (very 'beach rock'), but very much worth the listen.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I'll certainly consider doing some more Weezer album reactions, I know the Green and White albums have both been mentioned a lot.
@joon60522 жыл бұрын
@@mollyesanborn you should also totally listen to maladroit by weezer which is more intense then the green album. Maladroit gives off more of the same vibe as pinkerton, If you liked pinkerton I recommended maladroit
@blake.l87662 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’d agree with that, I skipped from Pinkerton to white album after listening to the first couple songs of green and it was really nice
@solkun1111 ай бұрын
i know this is like a year later but id like to add that 1. pinkerton is named after the play, pinkerton. alot of the play's elements ate included in 'butterfly', where rivers says that 'I told you I would return, When the robin makes his nest, But I ain't never coming back.', this is a reference to the play itself (i'd recommend doing your own research.) 2. all of these songs are based off of events in rivers real life 3. the first four songs were originally part of a scrapped album called 'songs from the black hole', however 'tired of sex' and 'getchoo' were written even longer before this album. 4. pink triangle transitions perfectly into falling for you
@giovanygonzalez7002 жыл бұрын
Man, I would love for you to at some point react to some Queens of the Stone Age if you haven’t already
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
I'll keep them in mind :)
@Rhodylens2 жыл бұрын
Wow you did it. I like blue more but I find myself rocking out harder to Pinkerton. Both classics. Thanks for the review, followed on insta!
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video! I agree, I think Pinkerton got stuck in my head more but the Blue Album has a certain carefree vibe to it that I really enjoy too. Both albums are great!
@Rhodylens2 жыл бұрын
@@mollyesanborn I think at this point you should just do every Weezer album, you already have the first two down. Make sure you wear a seatbelt because it’s definitely a musical roller coaster with how drastically they change
@AlexAlexon38972 жыл бұрын
Have just been given this album, so thanks for the video!
@gilbertglitch63092 жыл бұрын
Can't believe I got into this album after watching this video. Even made a playlist, I swear.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, glad you're enjoying Pinkerton! It's a great album :)
@adammacmillan Жыл бұрын
Me and my friends used to drive around during high school blasting this album. It was one of our favorites.
@dariusamendolia65852 жыл бұрын
If you end up living with this album and spinning it for a few days, it’ll quickly grow on you and become a favorite. It has endless replay value.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
I can certainly see that, some of the tracks have already gotten stuck in my head, haha!
@marcelolopez14512 жыл бұрын
I love your Fresh points of View 🙌❤️🌹
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching :)
@twiggy51092 жыл бұрын
I got so hyped when I saw this!!
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thanks for watching :)
@acex90 Жыл бұрын
This album only exists because of Surfer Rosa from Pixies, which itself inspired Nirvana's In Utero, which also has some dark and visceral lyrics, just like Pinkerton, and Pinkerton inspired a lot of emo bands. The cycle of creativity and inspiration never stops.
@Errcyco2 жыл бұрын
Always loved the Blue album cause it is so heartfelt. This was kinda my first time hearing Pinkerton too… I’ve only ever heard tired of sex cause my roommate blasted it a lot. It’s actually a killer album I need to queue it up for next long drive 🤟🤟
@maddiganbless62762 жыл бұрын
I commuted to college last year and listened to those two albums on repeat. I would highly recommend the deluxe edition of both albums, they’re fantastic, musically and lyrically. So expressive and powerful.
@khristovinxi2 жыл бұрын
yes! this is what i'm talking about. love this album! ahhh nostalgia.
@atlasdisease Жыл бұрын
Weezer is one those bands (at least to me) that they become more interesting the more history you know about them. Think the important phases are “Blue Album”, “Pinkerton”, “Make Believe”, “Hurley”, “Everything Will Be Alright In The End”, “White Album”, “Ok Human”. These I feel show the progression of the band (for better or for worse). Definitely check out Songs From The Black Hole if you are interested in unreleased albums.
@nspectorr Жыл бұрын
honestly, Pinkerton gets like 100 times better when you know all the background and random facts about it.
@Bonnard26662 жыл бұрын
In the deluxe edition there’s a short interview segment with the band from a radio show where a fan calls in comparing Pinkerton to the blue album it’s pretty fun and they also go into the difference between the two albums and they hit on some things you mention the rougher sounds of Pinkerton. Anyway I know it’s on the deluxe edition on Spotify.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Oh cool, I'll definitely have to check that out!
@joaoritter36922 жыл бұрын
Bet you would love Gravity X by Truckfighters or Seven Thunders Roar by Stoned Jesus, two of the top stoner rock albums of all time imo. Love how you immerse so deeply into the albums. So awesome!
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Not familiar with either of those, I'll check them out! Glad you're enjoying the videos :)
@marth_61262 жыл бұрын
Butterfly becomes more heartbreaking and better each time I hear it. It's a go to song of mine to play on acoustic.
@awfulwaffle13415 ай бұрын
I loved watching her face at the beginning of El Scorcho. 😅
@killemdafoe56512 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and i absolutely love it! One of my favorite bands of all time is Incubus. I'd really love for you to review their albums. S.C.I.E.N.C.E Make Yourself Morning View A Crow Left of the Murder Light Grenades If Not Now When Also Brandon Boyd (the lead singer) has a really underappreciated solo album called The Wild Trapeze that is amazing.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
I'll certainly keep Incubus in mind! Glad you're enjoying the channel :)
@richardfoltier12 жыл бұрын
Blue and Pinkerton, the soundtrack of the end of my teenage years, and part of my life since. Cheers from France.
@JAP-td5ot2 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend getting into toadies if you end up liking both blue and pinkerton. Toadies is another great jam band and fun live!
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation, I'll have to check them out!
@ElliotHenry-z7g9 ай бұрын
I remember the first time I listened to this album and I HATED it compared to the blue album, but now I love it after introducing myself to more types of music and now I have every song on my playlist with across the sea as most likely my favorite
@gabrielpaiva9070Ай бұрын
Hard to believe this album was hated when it came out. It's their best album by far
@benjaminrneal2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I like this and Blue equally and for different reasons. A many of fans will disagree with me, but I think Van Weezer is their best album since this. Has a blue vibe, definitely check it out. Keep it up!
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
I agree, Pinkerton and the Blue album are both great for different reasons. So hard to pick a favorite! I'll have to listen to Van Weezer now.
@matrixcmitech2 жыл бұрын
The yt algorithm sent me here. Content is pretty good. New sub.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks! Glad you found the channel :)
@christopher-xi2ey11 ай бұрын
Its very raw not over produced, the acoustic drum sound is my favorite of all time
@absea79182 жыл бұрын
Great reaction. This album was singer-songwriter Rivers Cuomo birthing the emo genre. After the sunny debut, this album was not well-received, landing on many "worst" album of the year lists. It wasn't what people were expecting at all. After bearing his heart (and slightly creepy fantasies), this reaction nearly caused Rivers to quit music. But time has shown PInkerton to be an amazing album.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think Pinkerton is amazing for that reason. I actually love how it was hated at first and today it's such an acclaimed album. Just goes to show how quickly trends in music can change. I love musicians that just do what they want and aren't afraid of changing their sound and evolving.
@williambartholmey59462 жыл бұрын
@@mollyesanborn Rivers did what he wanted on Pinkerton, but the negative reaction to it caused him to do what he thought the audience wanted for many of the subsequent years. He eventually got back to doing what he wanted, but the the hate Pinkerton received undoubtedly deprived us of some great songs he would have otherwise written in the late 90s / early 00s, though his melodic virtuosity still shined through on some.
@absea79182 жыл бұрын
@@mollyesanborn True. Unfortunately, that initial bad reaction resulted in big changes for Weezer, and in my (and many others) opinion, they never touched the high bars of the first two records. River's has said he is now "embarrassed" by Pinkerton, and from then on, Weezer placed their tongue firmly in cheek, and has since made many fun, catchy, ironic, and some might say "questionable" music decisions. Now and then, a glimpse of their former glory appears, but it's been a frustrating ride for many of the fans that followed them. You might try listening to Pavement. Slanted and Enchanted is their first (amazing) album. They came out around the same time as Weezer, but were more brainy/quirky/"alternative". They kept their quality at a high level for nearly all their career.
@Z64sports2 жыл бұрын
@@mollyesanborn Part of the reason is back then the critics had more say in that when the album was brand new. Fans didn't have as much power back then
@LucTonnerre20002 жыл бұрын
Rivers DID NOT birth the emo genre. Bands like Rites of Spring, Embrace and Fugazi did. Still, Pinkerton might be one of the best emo records that is not labelled emo.
@connorgreenwall30522 жыл бұрын
I would love too see you go through all of Weezer's albums in order. After these first two albums, my favorite album is Pacific Daydream, but all Weezer albums are good
@casanova94302 жыл бұрын
Thank youuuuuuu it was great, hell of an album!!
@MrVisde2 жыл бұрын
I loved the blue album. I listened to it to death. It had seemed like Weezer had broken up. I didn’t love Pinkerton. Since it seemed like there might not be anymore new music from Weezer, I found myself relistening to Pinkerton (since I’d already listened to blue 1000+ times). The songs grew on me and it ended up becoming my favorite album because of how specific and personal it was. I wonder if it was like that for anyone else?
@ericfoster84112 жыл бұрын
Pinkerton is ripe with riffs and Melodie’s that just sooth and still somehow hurt the soul.
@microwavetrash25012 жыл бұрын
im seconds into the video and just wanna say, Pinkerton is my #1 favorite weezer album. Thank you for your time, I will watch with great interest.
@mollyesanborn2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the video, I hope I do Pinkerton justice.
@MrStacy197410 ай бұрын
The song Butterfly is based on the play Madame Butterfly, and the captain's name is Pinkerton , his role is that of the cruel foreigner.
@benthadragon9 ай бұрын
The album is a concept album loosely inspired by the opera Madame Butterfly and the character B.F. Pinkerton. The album basically tells the loose story of a rockstar who goes to Japan for a tour and his indulgence of the rockstar lifestyle leaves him alone and longing for romantic intimacy but he can't seem to find it. Or at least that's how I interpreted it.