The Rise and Fall of Weezer: Make Believe | The Rock Critic Episode #3

[@briangriffin7657]

0:12 0:28 0:39 1:33 3:18 3:24 4:20 4:24 4:29 5:07 5:36 8:17 8:49 9:09 10:11 11:02 parts where he screams

[@Man_Ray78]

oddsky etc...

[@ethanmueller8218]

What about the time where he got scared by Rivers Cuomo on this video?

[@koenwieringa1904]

Might as well add 15:59 (when he gets startled by Rivers), 16:53 , 19:26 , 24:16 and 27:49 to those.

[@lewiscarty5517]

What about 10:50 - 10:54 where he shouts Goddamn it! But also he could break his guitar by throwing it about like that.

[@cinematicsterling6897]

gotta put it 0.25 speed it’s funnier

[@6BDR9]

Man I remember the feeling of having such high hopes after Maladroit, only to be let down by this whiny Make Believe drivel. Some people actually like it though, and that's the great thing about Weezer; if you told everyone to rate their top 10 favorite Weezer songs, you wouldn't see the same list twice.

[@Mati87]

1994 Weezer: "In the garage, I feel safe No one cares about my ways In the garage, where I belong No one hears me sing this song" 2005 Weezer: "I wanna live a life like that (a movie star) I wanna be just like a king Beverly Hills That's where I want to be! Living in Beverly Hills... Rolling like a celebrity!" Great video btw, you got a new subscriber. :D

[@CrashThompson]

Thank ye kindly!

[@second1814]

Matias Rivero that's what rivers wanted at the start though

[@lordowl3533]

I feel like Beverly hills is sung semi sarcastically. Like he's trying to make the song satire

[@cubedmelons876]

I wonder: How much of Weezer's downfall is actually our fault? I mean, until Raditude dropped, their good albums were met with a sharp sales decline or tanking critically or both (Pinkerton, Maladroit, and Red), while them just playing it safe/releasing crap (Green, Make Believe) ended up becoming hits. Though I'm one of the people who didn't really care for green, and thought Maladroit was a big step up, which is not really the majority opinion, I guess. Hell, I think the red album's better than green.

[@h8thegr8]

+Zachary Jones green was for the masses to eat up on its own for their popularity to get back, it's imo quality Weezer material by itself

[@its_stultus]

Their radio friendly stuff really did come from Pinkerton's initial critical backlash, Green was just playing it extra safe after Pinkerton's dark themes and heavier sound

[@donpayne3244]

Glad to see this vid back up!

[@ChrisNorwood3]

I enjoy telling people the Red Album is one of my favorite Weezer releases and seeing them freak out.

[@hipyoungolddude5204]

They shouldn't. It's my 4th favorite out of their albums.

[@xamp_exclammark]

@LegoGuy87 pork and beans is honestly just a banger

[@krisk9147]

Beverly Hills was the song that actually introduced me to Weezer so there's that. Also, I personally like Perfect Situation because I have been through a lot of stuff that affected my life during middle and high school. It feels like a song about myself during that time.

[@Karmy.]

Kris Kunz I was also introduced to Weezer thanks to Beverly Hills

[@bigsirenguy]

I actually like 'Perfect Situation'. 'Beverly Hills' can go to hell though.

[@lexikenz]

I completely agree. Honestly, when listening to Make Believe, "Beverly Hills" feels like it doesn't fit with the rest of the album at all, at least in my opinion.

[@ju-munyt.v.9220]

littlesirenboy meh

[@dugtyler]

I liked both

[@romankotas448]

I can’t get over how stupid the chorus is

[@Nocturn4lAnim4L]

Dude I'm wearing headphones quit screaming damn

[@rambles2727]

NOCTURN4L same man same

[@shayneoneill1506]

Yeah. Good video but the daft shouty youtube stuff is agravating

[@jamesparker8529]

what you need to do is plug it into a guitar amplifier and turn the volume and gain all the way up

[@adambraun1990]

Seriously. I paused the video to comment this and have to leave it because it’s too much.

[@miticaBEP07]

Ramblings I now see the negative influence of the “angry critic” format.

[@TheHeroOfTomorrow]

I actually like Beverly Hills. /shot

[@panick_9550]

so do i and i need to listen to more of their music sicne that song introduced me to the band as a kid

[@achair650]

I thought it was good the first ti- *gets shot* WATCHA SAAAAAAAYYYYY

[@mikepellegrino133]

While I can't defend Beverly Hills, the rest of the album is very solid in my opinion. This is the first time I heard of anyone hating Perfect Situation. It's definitely one of the best songs on the album. At one point this album was my favorite post-Pinkerton album but I've come to appreciate Green and Maladroit much more, but I still like Make Believe a lot. I understand your issues with the album, and many Weezer fans feel the same way but it's a very fun listen for me and is the last album of theirs I enjoy all the way through (Beverly Hills I can tolerate) Thanks for reviewing!

[@arquibody]

Being Weezer one of my favourite bands, I was introducing them to a crush, until he said... Oh yeah! The Beverly Hills guys! If you're reading this... I really, really liked you :(

[@ThierryRocksTV]

Usually it's the other way round.

[@EmoVibes0113]

*Queue Roblox Death Sound*

[@Bxtskul1l]

You have to admit the Perfect Situation solo was good.

[@CrashThompson]

I'll give you that, if nothing else.

[@ogbee9690]

Yeah it's pretty sick.

[@hellonurd8957]

Nobody judge me too hard, but THIS WAS... ...the album that got me into the band. No shame!

[@CrashThompson]

+Hello!Nurd No worries. A lot of people jumped on here, and genuinely enjoyed it. I'm just... Not one of those guys. :)

[@thegamingpunk1325]

same

[@mandyfrommars8789]

Beverly Hills was the first Weezer song I ever heard. I thought it was great when I first heard it. Though I think the song that really got me into the band was Buddy Holly (the second song I heard by them).

[@hellonurd8957]

+Mandy From Mars Same here. My first Weezer song was Beverly Hills when I was 10. 2 days later my older sister showed me perfect situation. 1 Christmas later, she gets the entire album (& Simple Plan's debut, yeah another reason why middle school was hell!) So yeah, I pretty much enjoy it mainly for Nostalgic value. But then I Heard albums like The Blue Album, Pinkerton, Maladroit, The Red Album (Again, spare a little mercy) & the GODLINESS that was EWBAITE!!! haven't heard The White Album yet though. Is it good?

[@mandyfrommars8789]

Hello!Nurd I personally like The White Album. It has a few iffy songs here and there, but overall I think it's pretty good. I just listened to it for the first time a few days ago.

[@samcarroll6210]

Man, why are you so hard on Perfect Situation, Rivers Cuomo's are good, the lyrics describe a guy trying to make himself look good for a girl, and the chorus is catchy as hell. I understand it's your opinion, but that song is one my favorites from the fall of weezer

[@MysticClaws100]

That chorus isn't catchy. You know a song that does that whole "woah-oh" thing a lot better and that's much catchier? Dope Nose. And that still has an actual chorus

[@QJ89]

Kim Bauer FTW.

[@nitromagilou597]

Oh, God. _Now_ I remember this album. Only for "Beverly Hills" That song was EVERYWHERE when I was a kid. Next to, "How You Remind Me" from Nickelback. I don't know which is worse.

[@nitromagilou597]

"Z93"?

[@boomerpatrol2838]

I'd rather listen to how you remind me 10 times than listen to Beverly Hills

[@RiverOfWetness468]

"Beverly Hills" is so, so much worse. At least "How You Remind Me" has some creativity in the lyrics and composition, and its message isn't quite as putrid.

[@nicoyazawa6837]

How You Remind Me is at least catchy and memorable. Beverly Hills was just a slow drag to sit through.

[@theangelandtheone]

I couldn't stop laughing at "I broke my Dope Nose"

[@UnderdogTactics]

"Perfect Situation" is a really good song in my opinion.

[@galleryofrogues]

UnderdogTactics It is, but it’s so whiny and pathetic at the same time.

[@Bedangles]

I actually like Make Believe and The Red Album

[@luatrilogy]

bro you have swag keep it up

[@Jirachibi25]

For some reason I always used to call Make Believe "The Black Album" when i was younger xD

[@mandyfrommars8789]

Same.

[@drakejohnson2607]

I always call Pinkerton "The Black Album".

[@ChrisTheSheriff]

haha, with the kind of themes in it, Pinkerton being "The Black Album" really fits

[@ogbee9690]

yeah pinkerton is the pink album

[@ChrisTheSheriff]

Brandough Crox My asshole is the pink album

[@mynameisjefferson3771]

10:19 that’s literally a pic of me and one of my best friends on the log ride at Knott’s Berry Farm 🤣🤣🤣 probably taken around 2003 or 2004.

[@ogbee9690]

Warning: Scream at 0:39

[@QJ89]

Ow, my fucking ears!

[@romankotas448]

I thought he was calming down but then he didn’t

[@alvalankerofficial]

"This is Such a Pity" is one of my favorite, if not favorite, Weezer song, including the first 2 albums. I don't care if the chord progression repeats, it's a very colorful song and deep lyrics and Rivers actually sounds like he's INTO the song when he's singing.

[@8Seven65]

No mention of haunt you every day? I never hear anyone ever talk about it, am I the only person who thinks that it was the diamond in the rough on this album and made an amazing closing track? The guitars with the chorus and solo were fantastic, everything synced so well, yeah it was slow and sad but I think it was brilliant. I rate that song with some of their best, it deserved to close a better album.

[@8Seven65]

As a side note, I didn't hate the album, but there are a lot of cringe worthy moments on it. Red was hit and miss, I liked that they tried new shit, not my thing though. Raditude was the first album I refused to buy, I felt bad, but i couldn't support that.

[@Joelster-og4pf]

To be honest, I do think “Haunt You Every Day” is one the best songs on Make Believe. That’s quite underrated. Maybe in my top 40 if I could choose. I also think “The Damage In Your Heart”, an alternate version of “This Is Such A Pity” (known as “Tell Me What You Did) and “Perfect Situation” are good tracks on Make Believe.

[@geekrockrats]

Wait a minute,how old were you in 5th grade when Pinkerton came out as you said? You were a junior in college in 2005 you're saying and I guess I don't remember the average age of a 5th grader so I'm trying to figure out the math there

[@connormarsh5421]

average grade of a 5th grader (in America) is around 11 or 12 so Pinkerton came out in 1996 and Make Believe came out in 2005 so he was around 20/21

[@geekrockrats]

Yeah you're right,I had to think back but I remember now I was 11 at the end of 5th grade. Idk why that had me so confused

[@geekrockrats]

Also I uh, didn't go to college haha so I was really at a loss as to how old a junior would be on average and I had to take into account the idea that not everyone goes to college the fall immediately after graduating high school

[@samrider1628]

A fifth grader is about 11

[@ogbee9690]

I was in fifth grade two years ago and most of the kids were 10 except a few who either got held back or went to school late ("cough" me "cough")

[@whoaate]

I actually liked We Are All On Drugs and The Damage in Your Heart.

[@severancedenied]

Albert Reyes Haunt You Everyday would like a word with you

[@roddorfj]

What do you think are the worst albums by good bands other than what you've covered? ...and do three of them rhyme with sumo, close and base?

[@MrTacoInc]

Roddor FJ implying green day is good

[@Travesque]

12:29 "I broke my Dope Nose" was the funniest part of the whole review. I cracked up laughing as soon as I figured out what it said.

[@kefahjaber6066]

Make believe and the green album where the albums I was raised on because my parents liked them. I'm 15 now and I'm favorite are the blue album and Pinkerton but I still love my roots because of the influence.

[@ogbee9690]

posted on my birthday

[@CrashThompson]

I can understand that. Personally, I think their first break-up and the 5 years we spent waiting for the album softened the blow a wee bit. For me, at least. Back in the day we didn't think we'd even get another Weezer album, so just getting to hear one more album from them was a treat. And when that album turned it out to actually be not-half-bad, it felt even better.

[@Gamers2132]

Y'know, I kinda feel like a dick for even asking, but... Did the idea that "Beverly Hills" might be satirical not occur to you? I mean, the entire song IS disproved by Weezer's career, so... Ah, whatever. Just something to think about, I suppose.

[@CrashThompson]

Thanks! Glad you like the show. Hoping to get the Red Album out by the end of the year.

[@Scsigs]

Apparently, it was due to Executive Meddling that turned 'Beverly Hills' into the depression theme it is, as it was originally meant to be more positive.

[@1ex1uger-prank-calls]

The guy behind the counter (Playing Make Believe, wearing a blue hoodie and backward baseball cap) looks like Randal Graves from Clerks!

[@eliasmg9144]

Holy shit

[@WaitingForTheHook]

You gotta admit "Peace" is awesome.

[@Petrock508]

Idk, Rivers sounded pretty sorry for himself in the Pinkerton era, too. What about Tragic Girl? Pretty twilight fanfiction related if you ask me. Having said that, the lyrics aren't that great in songs like Perfect Situation; it doesn't seem as though they were given as much attention as in previous albums. It's as though they were added as in afterthought, whereas previously the music seemed to fit around the lyrics. And other times, like you demonstrate, the lyrics are completely nonsensical. I like Perfect Situation :$ Not Beverly Hills though.. :s

[@urbanmyths95]

i have a little tip either get a better a mic or adjust your levels when you're doing the shouty stuff because it's clipping massive it kinda hurts my ears and it makes your videos less watchable (if this problem has improved i retracted this comment)

[@matthewklein660]

Dude, fix the volume on your videos. I'm tired of turning the volume up and down every 10 seconds.

[@hipyoungolddude5204]

What's the band in the center at 23:53?

[@seanfernandez1367]

what the song at 7:32, sounds good but i dont know what they are saying so i cant look it up

[@CrashThompson]

That would be Fugazi's "Suggestion".

[@Weez2202]

I lol'ed pretty hard at the flashback transitioning to Seether. Good stuff man.

[@squashedpotato19]

What's the song at 7:35 ?

[@ChrisTheSheriff]

Its the guitar strap. The lightning strap blesses rivers with talent

[@kylehegedus6219]

ChrisTheSheriff You might say he "catches lightning in a bottle" when he uses it!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@nickamars]

Does anyone know the name of the song here? 1:48

[@Nega-Tim]

Penis Music

[@j0ckEph]

OMG I loved this video series that you got. I agree with the lack of sincerity kind of feeling that you're expressing throughout this video, but I gotta say it was one of the albums that got me into Weezer. I loved Beverly Hills, well mostly because it was one of the first Weezer tracks that I got into. I dug deeper and discovered the albums in reverse order and fell in love with each album. It was a lot of fun watching this vid on your opinion of Make Believe, though. Keep up the good work!

[@bjorksarmpits148]

7:31 what's that song?

[@willwaller7901]

Is Mumford & Sons rock enough to review? (Not Wilder Mind, like their debut Sigh No More and sophomore Babel.)

[@awsmdrummer62]

When Fugazi came on after Perfect Situation at 7:30, I kept going back to them instead.

[@ethan-iz7bp]

But what do you think of Haunt You Every Day

[@gabe3623]

The Other Way is the best song off this record. The rest are meh other than Perfect Situation and This Is Such A Pity are pretty good.

[@roddorfj]

What are all the bands at 23:53?

[@MusicMaestro221]

Muse, My Chemical Romance, Jimmy Eat World, Brand New, Coheed and Cambria, New Found Glory, Death Cab for Cutie, Hawthorne Heights, Paramore.

[@Seansation101]

Sure Perfect Situations chorus isn't much of a lyrical feat but would you say the same about Lithium by Nirvana?

[@sangmii5793]

Screaming every fifteen seconds. What a time 2013 was. Love the videos, though.

[@hipyoungolddude5204]

Scenario 1: he's hanging by his neck in his f#cking closet. i died😂

[@oamusic4710]

I have so much nostalgia for this series

[@lolproductoins]

You know, I think I actually like perfect situation, granted I never had to hear people obnoxiously wail to it, but it's whineyness could be excused by me because I was 15 when I first heard it, too an adult it's just stupid, but to s hormonal teenager who doesn't get how the world works yet it makes slot of sence. I think Rivers was just trying to make an honest song, although songs like Beverly Hills kind of disingenizes it by making it seem like this was the album for him to complain about nothing. Btw your Rivers impression totally destroys me dude

[@CrashThompson]

Thanks! You make a lot of good points. (And thanks regarding the "impression". I wouldn't even say it's an impression really. I was just trying to do a goofy voice for those bits and it just kinda stuck.)

[@lolproductoins]

Yeah well I'm glad it did, its always my favorite part. Also oh god I'm so sorry I don't know how I managed to misspell so many words.

[@mr.ultra1011]

"I broke my dope nose!" 😂

[@Guzuma]

I actually like Perfect Situation, it kinda reminds me of something from Blue or Green, and it’s a dangerous ear worm. But i’ve disliked Beverly Hills since I first heard it, even before I was a Weezer fan

[@The24Hiya]

Have you ever heard Neil Cicierega's song "Say It Ain't SoCal"? What did you think of it?

[@samuelkingmusician]

I normally hate music review videos along these lines but this is spot on.

[@dominic14061995]

maybe it's just me, but i like perfect situation simply because it speaks to me so much... and others like this is such a pity, damage in your heart and haunt you every day i also like a lot. i do agree beverly hills is awful and the other songs are fairly boring though

[@anthonyfabel8463]

That silent "what?" cracks me up every time.

[@sydlawson3181]

the voice he uses for Rivers sounds like Prince bit his toung XD

[@8Seven65]

Stop making really loud noises, I highly doubt people watch your videos so that they can turn their volume up and down constantly so they can hear you or avoid hearing ear crushing noises.

[@mizukihozakai7417]

Wow, if the first track is the worst one out of all of them, you know this album is definitely gonna suck hard.

[@nitromagilou597]

I couldn't agree more, Esdeath.

[@aity846]

I think the version of Perfect situation is different from the better version. It has a different beginning and ending if that changes your opinion.... Maybe? Just go look it up!

[@geekrockrats]

Really* why did autocorrect feel recall would've been a better word? It never gets the word autocorrect wrong does it?

[@theovlach]

Can you make this video availiable on mobile? Pretty please? :D

[@CrashThompson]

+thovlasslayer I'm trying. Due to copyright issues its a bit out of my hands, but I'm disputing even as we speak.

[@theovlach]

Thank you anyway. And a very big congrats from a greek fan both of Weezer and you :D

[@derekchristensen5347]

Here is my defense of perfect situation. Perfect situation lyrically isn't just about whining that you want girls or that girls don't like you. I think the lyrics are supposed to be about being in a perfect situation where you have exactly what you want and then doing something yourself to mess it up. It's about losing something and having no outside factor to blame because you know the pain you are feeling is your fault. And as for the chorus, like you said a few videos ago, Weezer's lyrics sometimes don't always make sense and the song serves to create a certain feeling overall. I think the perfect situation does a great job of this. The chorus has no words, yet the is filled with emotion. Especially in the chorus that Rivers sings alone without the other instruments. The first time I ever heard this song was actually at a Weezer concert before I knew very much about the band. And I remember the acapella chorus was filled with so much emotion that it was just haunting to me on a level that I had never experienced before in music and that feeling stuck with me for days after. I think the song really does have a real raw meaning and that the verses build that idea and then the chorus just opens the floodgates of that emotion caused by them.

[@thegamingpunk1325]

the germs for the intro I'd awesome.

[@SirHatchporch]

You nailed it. "Make Believe," sadly, killed my Weezer fandom dead and was the first album of theirs I didn't even bother buying. (I haven't bought one since.) "Beverly Hills" was definitely the turning point and is certainly the nadir of their career. The funny thing is this album was called a "return to form" by some at the time. I've noticed pretty much every one of their albums since has been deemed the same thing...and I always take a half-hearted listen and just end up shaking my head. No sale, yet again! I really like how thorough your reviews are. Keep it up!

[@CrashThompson]

Thank ye kindly, and thanks for your sharing your opinions!

[@CrashThompson]

Thanks. I'd love that. I drew a lot of inspiration from site.

[@ndx2k]

Beverly Hills is the reason this album blew logs

[@johnathanfair15]

Barvoucher Bizzle RIP Cal

[@orangedalmatian]

WuTang Forever But Cal is live now. Praise be to CC.

[@hellocreepyspider190]

Hey man, I'm enjoying your epic Weezer retrospective. They were always around when I was a teenager, but I never really got into them until like 2009. I remember ripping on Beverley Hills when it first came out, but I just listened to Make Believe today expecting to hate it... and kinda didn't. At least nowhere near as much as I thought I would. Even Beverley Hills has some heart in it. Looking forward to hearing what you think of Raditude. I genuinely have no idea what side you'll come down on with that.

[@markmagnolia]

Can you do more videos like this?

[@whitechocolatte5863]

15:20 Damn, this song actually sounds really good, what is it?

[@whitechocolatte5863]

Nevermind, I found it. It's Bobcaygeon by The Tragically Hip.

[@Tunaboy45]

The chords on Hold Me sound really similar to the opening of ATWA by System Of A Down.

[@urbanmyths95]

Tunaboy45 i kinda see your point but they a different feel to them

[@mortachaiepstein3584]

At 2:07 Boyd Tinsley is playing in front of two Mesa-Boogie Dual Rectifiers. Who in the fuck is playing a Dual Rec in Dave Matthews Band? Was that the night of the Djent Matthews Band?

[@DanielSantosAnalysis]

Makes me sad that you have so many dislikes on some of these videos, despite how reasonable you are. Some people just can't hand;e a different opinion I guess.

[@CrashThompson]

***** EH, it is what it is. People have a right to their opinion, and I respect that. I suspect the downvotes are also a result of some of the episodes other issues like the sound quality, video quality, etc. I tend to hear more from people that enjoy the videos than those that don't, so that makes up for things in my book.

[@emvyme3333]

Made even worse when he spent a few minutes saying that if you like the album it's fine.

[@plasticplanetdiscgolf]

My roomates and I threw the best party I've ever been apart of. 5 kegs, 3 bands, DJs, lighting rig, sweet PA. As everyone was trashed and having a great time my friend Marco pumps "We are all on Drugs" and it was just perfect. I'll always remember that time fondly. Yeah, weak album but that track is gold.

[@dwoytek43]

Just found your video. One unmentioned item in this progression of Weezer is the loss of Matt Sharp. Weezer was never the same after he left.

[@dannybursace9151]

The first 40 seconds I almost shit my jeans laughing so hard! Hilarious....I watched it 5 times before watching the review......good stuff! Very entertaining!

[@anactualpancake7545]

I actually like Beverly Hills. I don't think that the "I just don't belong" portion was supposed to be taken as Rivers sincerely wanting to be "one of them" but rather acceptance and just not caring about or associating with that sort of culture at all, I listen to the song and it feels more snarky or like a satirical view on the whole celebrity culture. Overall Make Believe is okay. Just okay. To put it in an analogy, it's like you went out to eat a delicious meal and brought it home only to have it a week later after leaving it your fridge. It's like a stale Maladroit It definitely has some good songs (My favorites are "Hold me" "Haunt you Every Day" and "This is such a pity") I don't really find any of the songs too offensive. The worst thing I can really call it is "uninspired at most times" You make good videos, although I really don't appreciate when people just start yelling and hamming it up like you do, often. I can't tell you how to live your life though.

[@omgman8663]

Rivers has said that it's not a sarcastic song at all, he said he was actually craving the Beverly Hills lifestyle at the time.

[@anactualpancake7545]

Oh. Well that just ruins my comment I guess. I still kind of like this album though

[@WrongButtonGames]

Hey; fancy seeing you here!

[@thepadsterb]

Dude, your very a fair reviewer and I think you have a great opinion about Weezer. It's nice to see such a dedicated fan, to the point where you are genuinely disappointed when the album they put out is bad because you know they can do better.

[@CrashThompson]

Thank you very much! I'm happy you enjoyed the review!

[@nopehey3078]

make believe is one of my favorites, though i do see your point. HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLD MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! *GUITAR LICK*

[@AtrocityEquine01]

I BLAME YOU CRASH, I am now very interested with listening to Weezer! In FACT, After seeing your retrospectives on their albums, I went to listen to EWBAITE and I adore it. I have yet to listen to Blue (which I gladly downloaded), as I already gave a listen to Pinkerton back in my last year of high school.

[@claustrophobe2222]

I'll be honest, I love Beverly Hills but, I respect your opinion

[@yat282]

I got into Weezer at some point after the Red album. I like this album and that one more than you do. I also connect with some of these songs a bit more. However, the first album after I got into them that came out was Raditude. I was very disappointed to get into a band right before their downfall.

[@alexahearn4016]

Don't even act like you can't relate to Perfect Situation, we've all been there. Catching feelings for and eventually starting to love a girl you will never be good enough for. It's a song that is emotional, genuine, and oftentimes painful to listen to.

[@joaovictor3312]

Haunt you everyday has the best weezer solo behind only in dreams and there are some pretty underrated songs in make believe

[@kylewagoner]

Can't criticize Make Believe based on number of chords. Say It Aint So is 4 chords except for the bridge. El Scorcho is three chords except for the bridge. Sweater Song is three chords except for the solo section and the final chorus. Island in the Sun is mostly 4 chords. etc, etc, etc.

[@kevmegusta9610]

Even though I quite like make believe and the new albums as well as the old, I actually quite like this video. You gave your reasons on why you don't like this album in a funny yet honeysway, and respected opposing opinions. Even though the I really like the Red Album, I'm actually excited for the Red Album video. Great work!

[@TazTitan85]

Your critique of Make Believe are valid, upon revisiting it, yeah, it's... not good. But I can't bring myself to really hate it because it was the first Weezer album I ever bought (I know, shame on me) I should have bought the Blue Album instead, but I kinda have a soft spot for it still.

[@oman4871]

Hey man liking the videos. I agree that make believe is simple and not nearly as good as blue, pinkerton, maladroit and green but i dont think having a simple chord progression is enough to say its bad. Sweater song is known for its simple progression and its great. same with buddy holly. i think it is just more of a lack of inspiration like you pointed out. Also dont you think pinkerton was a bit self absorbed and depressing? and that the protagonist would be hanging himself in a closet? I hate to compare make believe to pinkerton but ultimately i dont think depressing, self-absorbed lyrics with simple chord progressions dont necessarily make it bad its just the musical content is so bad. The lyrics are so uninteresting and the melodies are crap. Thats just my opinion. What do you think?

[@salswordfish]

What's the intro song

[@ilquintopezzo]

wooden shelf lexicon devil by the germs

[@salswordfish]

androlescent thanks

[@scottishisaac2497]

Dude, you rock! I honestly can't wait for the next review! Because there are no words for the red album...when red happened....I...I friggin SAW RED! Rivers rap-singing....ugh

[@boiboiboiboi5216]

Beverley Hills is bomb. Idgaf what anyone says, this album is catchy as hell, and even if it wasn’t a quality album, it’s an album where I can bop my head to some of the songs. Perfect situation is also a good one btw.

[@izelcortez6129]

don't judge me but I really like this album

[@CrashThompson]

+Drunken Ape No judgments. You do you, dude.

[@jackjackson8006]

Me too i like how it's from weezer but still has a light more preppy sound. They did it a hell of a lot better here than on raditude even though the ballads kinda sucked. It's not deep but it doesn't have to be it's effective.

[@CG2589]

Nice Donkey Kong shirt.

[@CrashThompson]

Wokka wokka! :D