Weezer - Back To The Shack

[@FUNKe]

This song is bangin as hell, It's like them saying they know they've made some bad choices but in the end they just want to keep on track doing what they love. Same reason they were the band that i religiously listened to throughout highschool

[@muangau1]

ai

[@dragonlizard7]

FUNKe Holy shit you listen to Weezer? I love you even more

[@muangau1]

insert irrelevant comment not pertaining to original subject here

[@mylkwagon]

+FUNKe Perfectly said.

[@sageuwu]

+dragonlizard7 there his favorite band m8.

[@CZsWorld]

When I saw the shadow of that W I got goosebumps.

[@grester5929]

Holy shit hi i love ur vids

[@clip_county]

@@grester5929 improper grammar sucks

[@roorooroor]

wait omg i did not think id see you here hi zac i love your videos!!! ive been watching you for a past few years now its so cool we share an interest in weezer lmao

[@ZackScottGames]

Great to have Weezer back in top form. I'm a long-time fan, and I couldn't be happier with their latest album! Excellent video as well.

[@smilenerd1]

OMG I'm like fangirl squealing everywhere. ZackScottGames and Weezer.

[@Xxbaconboy6576xX]

Totally agree, what i have heard of it so far it sounds like its going to be awesome.

[@ChazKaczor]

Oh, Look...It's Zack

[@King360256]

ZACK !!!

[@theangelandtheone]

A lot better than their last 2 albums, it's definitely one of their best

[@pastelprince5269]

Dermatologists hate him: learn how one man refuses to age since '94

[@michaelpatton3477]

I would give you a +1, but I don't want to ruin the 94 likes.

[@fatpikachu3442]

+Michael Patton Yeah, good idea man ^^

[@michaelpatton3477]

Aw, someone ruined it.

[@evanleo9746]

+Pastel Prince One of my favorite comments ever

[@ToonTownFanatics]

+Pastel Prince Him and Billie Joe Armstrong.

[@FlyingMonkeyTCG]

I can't believe they went all the way to the moon so they could shoot this music video! Totally awesome!

[@auroraanderson8635]

they didnt

[@freezingjazzy]

@@auroraanderson8635 WOOOOOSH

[@legochickenguy4938]

@@auroraanderson8635 r/woooosh

[@MiguelLopez-fs3ll]

Ryan Gosling is shaking

[@francoaranda6499]

@@auroraanderson8635 r/woooosh

[@georgewkush542]

Rivers is immortal because he looks the goddamn same as he did in 1994.HE DOESN'T AGE

[@madeline3827]

WHY DO ROCK STARS NOT AGE?!????11!1?1!????

[@jackevilmusic7638]

Pfft David Gilmour Did.

[@noodles11238723]

Rivers cumo is actually kurt cobain in disguise... Picture him blond a little longr hair...

[@TabbyGerhardt]

It's because they have money. XD But Rivers does show some age in the back of his head. Sometimes you can see he's missing a lot of hair.

[@thehydragamingandcomedy9366]

Dean Tuna I'm fine with that

[@chimpobox]

damn, I remember when this came out and I was SOOOO STOKED like "Weezer's back, baby!!!" great song

[@Orangienblue]

3:48 "kinda the only thing you see in dreams" That line fits so good, there's no way that's not a reference to "Only in Dreams"

[@ChiliCheeseSwag]

The whole song is a reference to the blue album. Back to the shack is referencing "In the Garage", he says he made up with his dad which is "Say it Ain't So", etc. It makes it a fun listen from the first time to the 100th time. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if that line is why Rivers wrote the song in the first place, which is why this video for a song about getting back to the fundamentals is centered around that original context.

[@joeroution1766]

Fun fact: The text at 0:11 (Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate) is italian for "Abandon all hope, ye who enter here." It's a reference to the inferno.

[@DamnedGamers]

After listening to the whole album, I gotta say that it's their best record since Pinkerton. Yes, even better than Maladroit and Green. I don't think the album has a single bad track. Good job, Weezer. Will be picking up the vinyl for sure.

[@charliepace5891]

is amazing

[@RefinedQualia]

But both of those albums were pieces of shit.

[@ACleverName17]

***** they were alright. theyre only considered shit because its weezer. if a new band came out with green or maladroit as their debut album theyd get loads of attention

[@RefinedQualia]

no, they really aren't. they're just shit.

[@ACleverName17]

***** thats a nice opinion youve got there

[@NicolasCageofficiaI]

man i love this song so much it feels like a celebration of all things weezer

[@tinacofalls9202]

It’s very rare when a band actually apologized for making a string of bad albums through their music, this must have made a lot of Weezer fans happy to see that Weezer is still in there

[@kinah1815]

This just hits so heavy at 3:57am in the dark with headphones on

[@gabeaddisonmusic]

True

[@kacie3201]

me but 3:27

[@DreamsOfLennox]

20 minutes later and this 2 year old comment would be perfectly accurate to me

[@DarklordKermit77]

me but 2:16

[@Knowledgeable5]

Nah it’s the song you play when you graduate high school

[@ZandyandZeusyboi]

i shit you not i listened to this in preschool, my dad would play it for me and my brothers almost everyday on the way to it. love you dad.

[@qarkzz]

can’t believe they followed fred’s advice and played the moon.

[@deathswell]

I was looking for this comment

[@michaelabelquist]

🤘🤣👍

[@emosupmay]

@@deathswellsame

[@AntSPONGEBOB]

Oh my god it's weezer

[@samsamsonite3805]

"maybe I should play lead guitar and Pat should play the drums" yes. Pat should play the drums

[@bongsmokr]

+Sam Samsonite He should ALWAYS play the drums.

[@Ryan-Petre]

And honestly Matt should play the Bass. Oh well, only in dreams.

[@TheSickNeeds]

Pat should write the songs.

[@samrivkin2458]

@@TheSickNeeds correct. automatic for life

[@fallentrash1673]

Indeed. But I can't deny Pat nailed a lot of their guitar solos since like 2005-2013.

[@artvjon]

Totally nailed the flag planting, Pat.

[@gabeaddisonmusic]

I know also this song is epic 🔥

[@harpuavids]

Hey Jon

[@VarynDEE33t]

Song specifically for the old school fans. Love it

[@peytondixon5781]

VarynDar i'm 15 and know this song lol

[@ez5993]

how?? you're only physically able to listen to this if you're over the age of 20....

[@buddybeas5237]

jj45 # WRONG

[@jaysapphire5976]

jj45 I'm 11

[@mysteamgameplay]

this song came out only 3 years ago, what about the older weezer songs that are now 8 years old? come on man

[@reszzz]

Cuomo explained that the lyrics refer to how he feels bad for the direction the band has taken on some of their past material. He admitted that sometimes he "went over the edge". He explained his desire to create "a classic alt-rock record." The word "shack" serves as a reference to Amherst house, a home where some of the original Weezer members had lived and recorded a few of their demos. Lyrically, "Back to the Shack" deals with the theme of nostalgia and a wish to return "to [the band's] 1994 roots". Dave Lewis stated the song serves as a thematic continuation of two previous Weezer songs, "In the Garage" and "Memories". It also deals with Weezer's relationship with their fans and serves as "basically an apology for the past two decades and a promise to embrace their nerdy roots."[ The song's opening lines-"I'm sorry guys, I didn't realize that I needed you so much"-in particular reinforce this theme.

[@wilandhugs]

and then they made pacific daydream aaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@jones1749]

Yeah I didn't like that one

[@okbrightside]

walk soft with a big stick, WOOOOOOOOOOOO (and thats the counter to that argument)

[@14AspenDrive]

DUH

[@mada4929]

Then explain the majority of the black album

[@riverscuomo7140]

Once small step for man, one giant leap for Weezer.

[@mushroomygrl]

Good one😊

[@macaronigrille1540]

Best apology video ever

[@sand_14]

For some reason, the first thing I thought of when I saw the song’s title for the first time was, “I wanna go back, to the shack, and I don’t even know how I got off the shack”

[@pistolshrimp7775]

2:28 is one of the coolest shit weezer has done in years

[@PsychoticSmith]

Pat is hilarious. Always having a blast on this drums back there.

[@naxonesbet]

I love when Brian moves his hair, is awesome xD

[@michaelk5607]

He makes an excellent 1988 guitar god.

[@Textile_Courtesan]

This is such a banger of a song. Why wasn't it on the Voyage to the Blue Planet tour????? It's perfectly thematic, too!!! :cries:

[@abbeyb736]

I love how they just refuse to age

[@bandit4153]

Verse 1] Sorry guys, I didn't realize that I needed you so much I thought I'd get a new audience, I forgot that disco sucks I ended up with nobody and I started feelin' dumb Maybe I should play the lead guitar and Pat should play the drums [Chorus] Take me back, back to the shack Back to the strat with the lightning strap Kick in the door, more hardcore Rockin' out like it's '94 Let's turn up the radio Turn off those stupid singing shows I know where we need to go Back to the shack [Verse 2] I finally settled down with my girl and I made up with my dad Had to go and make a few mistakes so I could find out who I am I'm lettin' all of these feelings out even if it means I fail 'Cause this is what I was meant to do and you can't put that on sale [Chorus] Take me back, back to the shack Back to the strat with the lightning strap Kick in the door, more hardcore Rockin' out like it's '94 Let's turn up the radio Turn off those stupid singing shows I know where we need to go Back to the shack Bridge] We belong in the rock world There is so much left to do If we die in obscurity, oh well At least we raised some hell [Guitar Solo] [Chorus] Take me back, back to the shack Back to the strat with the lightning strap Kick in the door, more hardcore Rockin' out like it's '94 Let's turn up the radio Turn off those stupid singing shows I know where we need to go Back to the shack

[@TheVintress]

I found this song on Spotify and I have been listening to it like 10 times already.

[@matthewrivas6224]

same lol

[@NewVegasNerd]

1:01 literally the coolest thing I've ever seen

[@tristins.5406]

Is this some sort of reference to their KZbin invasion in 2010 when they went to Fred and said that they would be the first band to play on the moon?

[@tristins.5406]

Also, a recurring theme in these Teezers are the name "The Astronauts."

[@Chernobylkinsman]

no, its a literal reference to the Blue album

[@KevinCloss]

Masterful. I can't listen to/watch this enough.

[@ryantrumpler3704]

The alternate title for this track is "Sorry for Raditude"

[@nothanks8387]

lol

[@benyoung4305]

or, sorry for the Rick Rubin years haha

[@ChrisTheSheriff]

Or sorry for Red

[@matthewcorcoran4718]

Or sorry for make believe

[@ChrisTheSheriff]

sorry for HEY YO BITCHES IT WEEZER AND ITS WEEZY

[@lemieuxworldorder3102]

"I forgot that disco sucks". I almost pissed my pants there.

[@DenizenMatt]

A lot of people have been lukewarm in their reception of this album. But, just like Pinkerton, I am confident that this album's reputation will grow as years go by. Who knows, it may end up being revered as highly as Blue/Pinkerton one day.

[@captainravioli1364]

It’s certainly popular now, wouldn’t say as popular as Pinkerton but I see a lot people calling this their favorite

[@betterthanflapjacks]

Yep, it’s rep grew.

[@coolnamepending7604]

Its now considered one of their best albums after blue, Pinkerton, and some think white is better I don’t know why I said that as if you’re not in the same year as me

[@DougWeezerFan]

Man’s a pyschic

[@Unlexian]

Looks like you were correct lol.

[@steelyspielbergo]

1994, best year for music, tv, and movies. I might be biased, but it's still true

[@jesusa3235]

I agree so much amazing entertainment came out that year.

[@craigwestenberg125]

We also lost Kurt Cobain that year which was a massive downer for music

[@jakajati4132]

***** hahahahhahahaha

[@Wheatsolo]

Wow the list of movies in 1994 is ridiculous!

[@jesusa3235]

Wheatsolo Shawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, Forrest Gump, The Mask, Speed, Dumb and Dumber!!

[@gusterguy01826]

There's more thought in these songs than we've had in years. I'd say the quality of the melodies and riffs is on part with Green and Maladroit, but the "fine detail" that these songs were given gives them so much more of an OOMPH! They sound great. Rivers might have peaked years and years ago (all the greats do) but he's still capable of making great songs. Makes you wonder how much better the other post 96 albums would have been with a little more effort

[@jacksonglenn8861]

I am unsure if i am correct but still. i find this video/song has a deeper, more awesome meaning. River's solo career really wasn't the most popular thing ever, and he never got close to enough success as his time in Weezer. The time where he gave up his friends because he thought he was better alone. He says " Back to the strat with the lighting strap" because he literally just decided against using his trademark strap. Also, the giant Weezer symbol coming, dusty and unused and buried. That rising into the sky and lighting up was representing the rise of Weezer and being just as good as ever.

[@GodWeenSatan]

I think they might be meaning that music sucks today and they want to bring the good shit back!

[@Accj21]

Jack Torrance Bingo. #returnofthe90s

[@thechunkytrucker5111]

#turnoffthepop

[@MikkoLahtiMusic]

2:20-2:27 Oh hai Weezer, I've missed you!

[@brendaluna173]

Brian is flawless, like what the hell dude you're supposed to stop being hot at some point in your life

[@FordZda]

Brenda Luna i'd let him in my ass

[@brendaluna173]

Zac Wadholm okay... i dont blame you tho

[@KevinLuper99]

Brenda Luna he's pushing 50 and balding but he's still hot.

[@caprislefanta5099]

For real though

[@darylcatpiss]

How bout now

[@deckardplisken]

Yes Yes Yes!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy the boys are Back In The Shack. I've so missed the Weezer sound & it sounds better than ever now. What an endless amount of art these boys have in them!!! With only one listening to the album I think I'm putting this one way up in their catalogue. Thank you for all of the years of great music boys!!!

[@cherrybombcoffee]

I like the subtle allusion to Blue Album in the Neil Armstrong sound bite at the end: "The kind of thing you ONLY see IN DREAMS."

[@AlienMyth64]

BACK TO THE RADIOSHACK

[@muangau1]

R.I.P in Peace, RadioShack. ripple in peacicle.

[@muangau1]

+Liam Campbell no, not really...as a younger child, I bought most of my toys there. great memories were had

[@AnothonyGallucioProject]

Good. 😁

[@t-rekts7340]

IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE THEY'RE OUT OF BUSINESS

[@Musica-zt6ov]

Ayyyy im subbed

[@XxGbBrianxX]

weezer has to be one the most consistently good bands

[@TheawesomeCJ1]

+Potato wow

[@AlphaConwulf]

+Potato Gr8 b8 m8

[@ThisIsntMeGaming]

No, they've had so many bad albums lately. That's what this song is about

[@jahweddle7609]

+XxXxXxX_420( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 420_XxXxXxX NO

[@7muffins]

This song is just AMAZING and its album is a masterpiece!

[@astrologyisnotscience]

So, I was listening to Buddy Holly and thinking, "Man, I miss these guys. I hope they come out with a new album that I can obsess over," and then later that day I was listening to the radio and THIS came on.

[@themidnightfist]

This track is bananas, so happy to hear that iconic Blue Album sound mixed into something new. Bring your tour back to Newfoundland, I'll offer you dudes free lodging and snacks as incentive!

[@realRonStubbings]

"Strat with the lightening strap"! They use Ric Ocasek's SG and Les Paul Jr in the studio. That's the "Weezer sound".

[@lloyd640]

i don't understand fans of Weezer hating on this song. They made this song as an apology to their fans for losing their way over the last decade and trying to create a new genre of music and are stating they're going back to the old Weezer that we all knew and loved

[@bongsmokr]

This is their signature sound that got them started and it will take them another 20 years too :)

[@choobum]

So that was a lie

[@stressrepellentmachine]

@@choobum Haha yeah

[@EdwinWinning-lo5ko]

Thank god for weezer!!!!

[@Umprella]

"Kind of thing you only see in dreams"

[@brittonkitten]

ARPANET Troll ONLY IN DREAMS

[@wesley_wiskar]

That 'Only In Dreams' reference at the end, priceless.

[@YoungDeathWish]

This is my new favorite old song.

[@nothanks8387]

it's not old

[@YoungDeathWish]

Max Hall Is it not? Oh I thought it was at least like 6-7 years old. My bad

[@nothanks8387]

Josiah Knoedler naw like a year and a half

[@YoungDeathWish]

Max Hall Oh snap XD I guess I've known it since it was new

[@nothanks8387]

Lol

[@giuliettiman]

At the end when he says "thats the kinda thing you only see in dreams" brings back memories of the blue album

[@grottoruin]

I love the way he says "and pat should play the drums" Rivers is such a child lol

[@QuinferdSpeaks]

This song is so underrated!

[@Thephilmills]

Weezer back doing what they do best - luv it

[@Julioacustic]

The Album is a piece of Art. All the songs are the best and so far the Ending of "Foolish Father" is amazing, When all makes sense in the Whole Album, with the " Everything will be alright in the end" Chorus, is Awesome 10/10

[@valentinacaravedor4123]

“I'm letting all of these feelings out even if it means I fail Cause this is what I was meant to do and you can't put that on sale” YES.

[@smyers820gm]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS. I remember when it first came on radio a few months back, and I LOVED it. Too bad this song rarely gets played. This is good, classic Weezer. :)

[@wickedsickfunkyfreshroller2037]

This is such an underrated return.

[@wherestheleakmaam7403]

Almost every classic rock song blows this out of the water. RIP rock music.

[@ashleybeggs3527]

after knowing the story Ratitude gives the story a whole new perspective.

[@benyoung4305]

Rivers is the most underrated songwriter of his generation. love his honesty. the blue album is seminal! Been with band from '94. love his honesty, genius!!! "rocking' outline it's '94!"

[@benyoung4305]

* like

[@pixarian]

seen Weezer last night in concert, they were fantastic! loved this song!

[@q2f3]

Pat play drums similar to Undone .. That rocks a loooooot!!!

[@dangallagher6911]

Bought the album the other day. I was so pumped when I gave it a full listen and I realized liked every single song. I don't know of any band from 1994 that I grew up with that could pull this off. Very refreshing, it was like oh yea, remember rock n roll??

[@Mind4orLease]

I had that same feeling when I heard this song on the radio for the first time. I instantly thought weezer, but wasn't sure. Then my mind was like, who else ISNT killing rock and roll?

[@Joelster-og4pf]

Watching this on Rivers Cuomo’s birthday. Happy Birthday Rivers. I’m going to listen to Weezer and your solo stuff to celebrate. Also, happy birthday to Maladroit’s 20th. I’m going to listen to all of my favourite songs in the garage. Cheers.

[@angiepik2284]

This lyric is extremely cool! ♥

[@kakekathundersky2972]

More then happy with this song!! So excited man another album!

[@peachesandsoda]

My first thought - 'Wow they had to go to the moon to film this'

[@zxlty]

WAIT DUDE IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONG FOR SO FUCKIN LONG- my older brother used to listen to it in his room and I could hear it and I remember it being a really good song, that was when it first came out, Its been stuck in my head ever since. I'm so glad I found it

[@moresnqp]

“kinda thing you only see in dreams” THEY PLANNED IT DIDN’T THEY

[@grayson1631]

I JUST SAW THE FRED VIDEO AND I LITERALLY JUST REALIZED THEY DID HAVE A PERFORMANCE ON THE MOON.

[@thejourney2point0]

that "and pat should play the drums" line is pretty fucking great

[@mariamezza6619]

okay but ive listened to this band for years now. they were one of the first bands i've ever liked. after years of wanting to see them im finally going to this summer. i'm honestly so excited and happy i get to see one of my favorite bands

[@TheBuffNerds]

DOPE

[@Maliciousmusicman]

Nose :)

[@Housenka03]

@@Maliciousmusicman Can't believe nobody but you thought to say that in 7 whole years

[@Maliciousmusicman]

@@Housenka03 I'm just simply a better Weezer fan

[@goldyzexe7278]

I'm 10 loved weezer for 2 years they couldn't be doing better right now

[@zorfuccio]

oh my god fred actually got them to the moon

[@Tatwampstajag]

'Take me back, back to the shack. Back to the Strat with the lightning strap.' Thank you, Rivers. We all owe you one

[@DarkTriforceFilms]

Little known fact: Weezer actually went to the moon to film this video.

[@rorynator7567]

Don't you dare say this. You know people can't breathe on the moon

[@Apple-bg6of]

@@rorynator7567 are you baiting?

[@predeterminedmeat5024]

@@rorynator7567 they're in a dome with breathable air duh

[@Youtbue01]

Weezer makes some pretty cool songs! Simple as that. I have probably 10 (soon to be 11) of their songs on my ipod. They're awesome, and definitely haven't lost their touch.

[@windquake287]

Who would of thought that Weezer actually listened to Fred.

[@samcandles]

SO TRUE

[@nana3thousand]

Wow this song is awesome they should make more music. Buying all their albums. So obsessed. Every time I watch this i'm happy.

[@r71490]

If you look real closely, there not actually on the moon

[@cindykmancuso]

+HypoxiaHD if you look real closely, you would see that you used the wrong "they're"

[@cjmasterson8566]

maybe they just wanted to Walk The Moon

[@Revanites2113]

+HypoxiaHD It was all faked! Steven Spielberg directed it!

[@SanderogSten]

lol

[@christiancline5167]

+HypoxiaHD Just like the "real" moon landing. WAKE UP SHEEPLE!

[@NicolasCageofficiaI]

god what a good song and pat is so kool

[@LugiazulDeRespaldo]

This was actually quite good, this video also kind of improves the song.

[@sivear1]

3:00 Revealing and ancient relic last used in Pinkerton.

[@jonowilliams3600]

i bet they're using the same studio they filmed the moon landing on

[@Puki382]

you mean the real moon where they really landed on ?

[@AFTimeLord]

Clever.

[@Puki382]

i think even for weezer its to expensive

[@Prco0woah]

OMG R U SERIOUS !!!!!ONE111111!!!ONE!!ONE!!!!!!11212121

[@jeankil]

Now, yes, they would have the tech to fake it, not back then. But even now, there would still be weird/unrealistic things. The first moon landing is super accurate, even if a lot of people said it's not. Every conspiracy theories about the moon can be argued

[@followingthespaceforce7297]

there's no obscurity for you guys. you guys are the real thing rocking me since I was 17

[@TheFOEBros]

GUESS WHO'S BACK!

[@Alannavarone]

Weezer?

[@CactusFox530]

Ac/DC? Van Halen? Led Zepplin? I don't know, I give up... XD. Just kidding.

[@TheFOEBros]

ahahaha :P

[@catherinesmith7899]

Shady's back. Tell a friend.

[@astrophysicist23]

Backstreet's back?! Alright!

[@daniel90550]

Can't believe Weezer took Fred's advice and played a show on the moon, crazy

[@samji_art]

great video!! the wait is killing me!!

[@forwhy-o1w]

If your really desperate to hear it, it's on pirate bay it was leaked, i already pre-ordered the vinyl so i don't feel bad for pirating it because i contributed. Honestly though, every song ive heard on that album is amazing.

[@jakelocking5147]

Solaire OfAstora what's the best song on the new album? Haven't heard it yet...

[@Acephale1312]

Jake Locking I'll keep it a surprise :)

[@N617A]

*Sigh... Album kings... Everything will be alright in the end... (Although it has gotten a bit slower. Dunno how much longer they will have it.)

[@forwhy-o1w]

I actually like all of it to be honest, highlights are Go Away because the girl singer harmonizing with Rivers sounds beautiful, Return to Ithaca sounds epic as shit the guitar and all the other instruments come together in one of my favorite weezer tracks since only in dreams, Da Vinci sounds like it's straight off of pinkerton.

[@Magz1lla]

It’s 2019 and I used to listen to this song everyday and I was obsessed I forgot about for a while glad a found it

[@HowardBaileyMusic]

I'm freakin' old and ❤ Weezer!!!

[@ghist420]

dont care what anyone else thinks.. i think its great to hear proper weezer tunes again. keep it up guys.

[@nathanguilderson2368]

I think the lyric "Back to the Shack" is referring to the house they played in during the Say it Ain't So song... Correct me if I'm wrong

[@nathanguilderson2368]

And the house from "Were all on Drugs"

[@StaticShock234]

There back, I can't wait for the whole album! Maybe I can grow up with the same music my sister grew up with too!

[@samcarroll6210]

Anyone realizing this is a nod to the Sweater Song video? Playing in time but in slow motion?

[@andrewkimball2925]

This song is amazing need more music and talent like this now days!