Weezer: ‘OK Human’ and Complexity of ‘Pinkerton’ | Apple Music

[@CZsWorld]

I could listen to Rivers talk about Pinkerton all day.

[@kristupas8667]

20 things you missed™ in Pinkerton

[@ramiro.7104]

i love your videos

[@Joseph-vc5vi]

I love how Rivers is happy since that pinkerton was a success and doesn't have to feel sad and embarassed abt it bc it was so bad at first. =w=

[@jobe_seed6674]

I have found your comments scattered across multiple weezer videos

[@watertower1]

Wait your a Dax flame and weeper fan lol

[@mickwritesmaui]

Love how genuine Zane’s love for the band is here. He gets Rivers to open up more than we’ve seen in awhile.

[@flutemcgayver7026]

Zane’s lowe for the band

[@Paul-dw2cl]

Hey hey!

[@adrianflores2921]

Who's here after OK human being amazing

[@Uglyweezer]

I honestly expected nothing and it ended up being such an amazing surprise

[@AlexW58]

Their best album since Pinkerton.

[@adrianflores2921]

@@AlexW58 with you 100%

[@goop2345]

@@AlexW58 Either this one or White for sure

[@MVSICAPROANIMA]

Pretty much.

[@Cauldronofbats666]

if we get an orchestral pinkerton i’ll die.

[@thenoodledrop]

There’s a string quartet version of Pinkerton out there! Should be on Spotify!

[@isabelle5272]

@@thenoodledrop Yup! There's a version by the Vitamin String Quartet and one by The Hipster Orchestra ^^ I really enjoy listening to both

[@TheGreenpig1]

Look up the hipster orchestra on Spotify

[@feenyfighter]

Exactly. The host should’ve told Rivers to stop talking because such a tour would kill some weezer fans. Not to mention teasing it and not doing it is cruel.

[@WebtoonMan]

During the performance of OK Human at the Walt Disney concert hall, they played falling for you off of Pinkerton.

[@ChaseTremaine]

Re-recording Pinkerton as an orchestral album should be titled Weezer (The Pink Album)

[@mewgiah8057]

Weezer continues to have one of the best comeback's in music. Even projects that fans/critics found to be missfires (Pacific Daydream & Black Album) - even those were quality, and a genuine attempt at a specific sounnd. Even if fans don't love those projects, they are 10x better than the bands low period. Now we have Ok Human which IMO is up there with White/ EWBAITE. The new record is so good/a completely unique take for the band to go. This album makes me admire the band much more, as it shows they are capable of putting out masterpieces with a completely new sound.

[@-Teague-]

I love both of those albums lol

[@kormuketymuck]

Pacific daydream was good actually

[@conk_kos]

i LOVE pacific daydream , i play it front to back all the time

[@BillysKingdom]

Going backwards through their discography (as someone who doesn’t like Pinkerton) I feel they haven’t made a bad record since Red.

[@-Teague-]

@@BillysKingdom Red was very mixed, but I don't think it was really bad.

[@Skywohka]

I so have wanted to hear Pinkerton displayed to us with orchestration and more piano. It totally calls for an alternate version like that and I’m sure many of us would love it so much. There’s so much more to that album than the noise of it. I feel like in this interview there’s some genuine connection to Zayne’s love for Weezer / Rivers and there’s clearly an attempt to really communicate deeply with Rivers about something more.

[@chamber20projects]

There is a VSQ version of Pinkerton. They recorded the full album!

[@Skywohka]

@@chamber20projects Wait huh, tell me?

[@chamber20projects]

@@Skywohka Look up Vitamin String Quartet Pinkerton album.

[@btbam666]

Pinkerton is still the best album hands down! Was hoping they would 180 and write something with vibes of Pinkerton 1996!

[@twiggy5109]

Rivers is blushing like an anime girl.

[@e7thstar]

Rivers started taking estrogen to become a Japanese girl post pinkerton

[@allenstewart8535]

Anime girl with a mustache

[@theangryginger7582]

@@e7thstar *half japanese girl

[@kerosene_ceo]

very cute rivers

[@ungaunga3294]

@@theangryginger7582 *half japanese boy

[@cici3704]

the producer’s idea of getting Rivers to listen to Nilsson sings Newman was genius. I cant wait to listen to OKH

[@-Teague-]

Fr dude I thought it was rivers idea that's awesome

[@jonasdickenson7995]

I think this is the best rivers interview ever he's so happy and excited,

[@markmcd731]

OK Human is stunning. Perfect album for right now.

[@indiesongwriter5474]

I like how RC is a fan of his own music and can be excited about it. A lot of artists feel too embarrassed or afraid of perceived arrogance to be open and liking their own music. It's refreshing and actually unpretentious

[@Bronxbug]

Rivers is so wholesome.

[@samhailess]

Usually find Zayn Lowe a bit pandering and hard to watch but i'll admit this is a great interview. Refreshing to see someone treat Weezer as more than a meme band. Hope they upload the rest of the interview on KZbin soon.

[@MigalFredGuitar]

The evolution of this comment has been fun to watch.

[@samhailess]

@@MigalFredGuitar it really has been quite the evolution

[@g-wiz154]

MigalFred Guitar what did it first say?

[@samhailess]

@@g-wiz154 me slagging off zayn lowe

[@simonharwood8488]

Still... every time Zayn talks he is trying to put words in Rivers' mouth. Yes, I like it when interviewers seem passionate and genuine, but they shouldn't sound like the interviewee. If you haven't seen it, watch the Larry King EWBAITE interview. Rivers talks a lot, and Larry just asks good questions.

[@ethanprice5972]

Jake Sinclair - you the real MVP. The dude helped them write White Album and now this. Both quite possibly my favorite Weezer albums in 20+ years.

[@BlockHappy]

I know. He’s good at reigning them in to do what they do best, but also still be experimental and full of heart. That’s a hard task to pull off.

[@motrilfromthe6281]

Is he involved in van Weezer too?

[@BlockHappy]

@@motrilfromthe6281 unfortunately I do not think he is. At least last I checked he had no credits on the singles.

[@motrilfromthe6281]

@@BlockHappy ok human/van Weezer is going to be white/black album all over again

[@morganfreeman2102]

@@motrilfromthe6281 van weezer will be great

[@slashtrio]

I love Pinkerton, it’s actually my favorite Weezer album (followed ever so closely to the blue album). I love the rawness of the recoding and I prefer the vocals being lower in the mix - makes it sound even more raw and almost punkish. I can see how at the time it maybe isolated Weezer’s more pop oriented fans but to those of us who were into punk, alternate, grunge, indie and the like, I think that album was excellent.

[@nitinbhojraj7308]

Just saw your name. Matt Skiba does a cover of Weezer's Put Me Back Together. I've only found a short clip on youtube somewhere, but I would love to find a version of him doing the whole song.

[@luderecausaludendi]

18 year old me was so disappointed when I heard Pinkerton. Just did not get it. I’m now 42 and started listening again recently. Hits different. I cannot believe how strongly they have rebounded from what must have been a crushing blow of all the criticism. I’ve got ok human downloaded for a 7 hour car journey with the kids tomorrow. I think Rivers is probably a genius. And a real, grounded man. I want to see Weezer!

[@panfilolivia]

same. pinkerton might be my favorite album ever

[@slashtrio]

@@panfilolivia it’s a classic for me. I hate to be that guy but I really only like Pinkerton and the blue album, and to ma much lesser extend the green album. I have tried the other albums but none of them ever really worked for me. Not sure I can put my finger on it but I don’t care for it.

[@panfilolivia]

@@slashtrio i personally do enjoy most of the rest of their music but i can totally respect that, they do sound different. ive heard a lot of people say the white album sounds pretty classic weezer though

[@kristupas8667]

It would be interesting to hear OK Human in the raw 4-piece style of Pinkerton too.

[@Axoltolion]

Rivers looks like me talking to my therapist on zoom

[@jtwilliams8895]

I loved Pinkerton from the first time I heard it, before it even came out, at the high school radio station. Saw Weezer as my first real show ever, in promotion of Pinkerton. It was amazing, and all the other fans clearly felt the same way I did

[@allonmyownherewego9893]

It’s how zane got rivers to talk about Pinkerton 🤯

[@sigurdthomassen4764]

"Mc cartney- Harrison" the legendary songwriting duo...

[@Heartpiecegamer]

Harrison is the best beatle tho so it's not wrong lmao

[@sigurdthomassen4764]

@@Heartpiecegamer ha ha, I love Harrison too but you got to give Lennon/Mc Cartney some credit for the crazy amount of classics they wrote too..

[@TheAlibabatree]

@@sigurdthomassen4764 Whether intentional or not, i thought that comment was very accurate. There are many moments on OK Human that are Mccartney inspired, and some that are Harrison inspired. But, i dont hear much Lennon.

[@sigurdthomassen4764]

agreed, not much Lennon. By the way, I always hear a lot of Beach Boys in Weezer, Naive but Intelligent in a strange way

[@gabrieladdison]

This guy liking the songs is getting me hyped

[@MatthewHedgesEntertainment]

OK Human and pinkerton orchestra tour :0 pls pls pls pls

[@ginamarie6221]

I feel like I've waited 24 years for this interview.

[@TheDeev]

His new "hippy" appearance really does add to the "hippy era" Beatles effect this album has. It lends visuals to the Late Beatles era feel of this new record.

[@RicosTinFoilSombrero]

Pinkerton is the best Weezer LP by far. 1st!

[@johndle7641]

pinkerton is REALLY REALLY good it's a shame it wasnt seen the way it is now back in 96

[@RicosTinFoilSombrero]

@Anthony C i only slightly disagree with that comment.

[@johndle7641]

@Anthony Cthat's a pretty hot take

[@RicosTinFoilSombrero]

@@johndle7641 they're almost too different to compare. Imho BOTH are so good!!

[@johndle7641]

@@RicosTinFoilSombrero agreed, I dont pick sides

[@MigalFredGuitar]

This was a really great interview

[@reevestim676]

Ok pinkerton tour would be so badass

[@marslol6938]

Can you please do this Pinkerton orchestra! Please!?

[@jackbradbury2229]

Who doesn’t want Rivers to be there best friend? He’s so well spoken and articulate but also really chill and humble. I’d love to just put on a Nirvana album in a living room with Rivers and we just chat.

[@jackbradbury2229]

He’s like your dad and your awkward high school best friend at the same time.

[@ligairi]

OMG Thank you for suggesting that he revisit and older album with an orchestra. If they release a Pinkerton live album the world will owe you forever.

[@liilybuug]

i love the way rivers talks it’s so FUNNYYYYYY AND SO SWEET

[@Tocu360]

I would cry so much in an orchestral Pinkerton and ok human gig

[@olympian3]

What a nice interview with Butch Vig!

[@Zynphkree]

wow, rivers says when he recorded this album he wasnt worried about the commercial release, and just focuses on really nice production and fun lyrics. and ends up dropping one of his best albums in years. nice.

[@aii1717]

Rivers looks so adorable like always .

[@royorbit]

Symphonic Pinkerton, I hope he’s not kidding or isn’t gonna forget because he just started a fire 🤓

[@trevor70]

What a great interviewer!

[@robbiehill433]

I'd put OK Human in their Top 3 best albums. Great project.

[@chriss8792]

I love rivers so much ❤️ his passion for music is just incredible and he seems like such a great soul

[@lionheartstanza]

Thanks for this interview, always good to hear Rivers' thoughts. Wished you would've talked about new album more.

[@Likeitornot91]

I'm really happy he said Pinkerton because Ok Human really reminds me of Songs From the Black Hole. If they finished that with a fully done orchestra mixed with the heavy guitars that would be a masterpiece.

[@kid3905]

I feel like they should bring back songs from the black hole with a full orchestra instead, listening to this record, it very much reminded me of it and its potential. Like a full Weezer musical!

[@LichlordP]

The Ok Human / Pinkerton tour would be so hype, probably won't happen but dear Lord I can hope

[@poloshirtmutiny6345]

Was surprised how much I loved "OK Human." So intimate, and musical. Hope we get to hear the bangers on Van Weezer soon, too, but I agree this was a great album for the times we're in now. It's amazing to see the musical and emotional range of Weezer.

[@rizzo-films]

I always thought Pinkerton would translate perfectly to an orchestra, but OK Human style, with vocals and the band still performing in the midst of all that would be amazing. I love OK Human and Pinkerton. I think they're in Weezer's top 3 albums, one of their true masterpieces.

[@jacksoncurtis8367]

Who’s ready for Ok Human!?!?

[@TheBjberkow]

I’m still ready for Van Weezer

[@jacksoncurtis8367]

@@TheBjberkow are you going to the Hella Mega Tour?

[@jacksoncurtis8367]

@bodd boward and Weezer and fall out boy^

[@dogsgobooom]

@bodd boward man I forgot about that line. I’m going to sing the next one so loud! (If the tour ever happens!)

[@neilhuston5579]

@bodd boward Said you never heard of them HOW COOL IS THAT so I went to your room AND READ YOUR DIARYYYY

[@panfilolivia]

i admire so much how earnest weezer music is. it takes a lot of courage. i really appreciate that they still keep churning out music

[@terrillmel]

Pinkerton my favorite album.

[@wmvnotmp4]

The greatest man that ever lived

[@tpags7398]

This album was so good

[@Pokepaddle]

Agreed fellow etid fan 🙏

[@gianmarcoboncompagni]

Your album really washed all my anxiety away, thanks Rivers, really need that. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Tfististhis]

Pinkerton is literally one of my favorite albums

[@Tfististhis]

My music is gonna take a huge left turn the minute it takes off

[@69JMAN420]

It’s either just in my top 10 or or just outside

[@Tfististhis]

@@69JMAN420 it’s a great listen start to finish

[@69JMAN420]

@@Tfististhis I personally prefer blue, which is either my favourite or second favourite album ever, but Pinkerton is incredibly close behind.

[@Tfististhis]

@@69JMAN420 blue is amazing too it’s just a little too happy for my taste but that’s more of a personal preference lol you ever check out songs from the black hole

[@manicfoot]

I've always wanted Weezer to do experimental concept albums like Ok Human. The band is so great musically I think they'd be able to tackle anything and do it well. I'd love to see them do a stripped down, acoustic folk album that puts Rivers' voice and lyrics centre stage.

[@ahmedpasha4283]

OK Human was my intro to Weezer. I’m obsessed.

[@sookmagicka864]

Thank God for Weezer!

[@RichardHanley]

Nilsson Sings Newman is a work of perfection.

[@Mrmoonman64]

It's funny, rivers looks like a guy who just likes what he does and loves to talk about it. He honestly looks like a really nice guy He also look's like a guy who works in a record store

[@keithwaynejones]

i’m def a blue and pinkerton fanboy but it’s just amazing how many hits rivers has written and for how long. love weezer so much. =w=

[@grungetea]

Ok Human is a masterpiece

[@DigiDudeMI]

They've mellowed out, but this is a great album. "Bird With a Broken Wing" is catchy. Thank you, WEEZER!!!

[@Johan10cruyff]

Feels like this was only just getting started..

[@Brad_Myers]

A Pinkerton / OK Human concert with Orchestra. I'd buy 10 tickets.. just for me alone.

[@jthomashair]

I would pay obscene amounts of money for a Pinkerton + OK Human orchestral venue show

[@rebeccaclement99]

Loved them for so long! Saw them in early 2000s and they were so good

[@MegaFunkey2]

This is a really good interview

[@johnnorth6406]

Wonderful album, great time for this music, thank you. Interesting that he was moved by Nilsson Sings Newman. Another terrific album.

[@flamingcabbage8359]

This is the first interview I've seen where the interviewer does at least half the talking and I don't really mind

[@saml302]

this interview is delightful

[@Mikekire3831]

He's the "The greatest man that ever lived"..

[@theoschommer3530]

Can’t believe Pinkerton didn’t stick. Masterpiece of an album

[@Foxentails]

That mustache is solid as steel

[@tonyhall3365]

Looking forward to the beige album

[@jefflikeusual20]

I love rivers’ songs similar to this like Pig and Spider. He’s amazing at putting his emotions to music.

[@josenavarro1054]

When rivers refered to green day and fall out boy as the ''big boys'' I thought: Does he really feel that way? Because I'd say that weezer is as important to rock as green day and definitely much more important than fall out boy

[@flannel396]

I agree but there is no need to be mean about Fall Out Boy.

[@josenavarro1054]

@@flannel396 haha sorry, fall out boy is not my cup of tea but it's a good band. I was refering more to their influence or impact.

[@andyshen4460]

This is such a great interview!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@danielelkins8776]

Hi Rivers I loved your performance in Shameless

[@evilgiraffe4894]

Pinkerton works really well because of how raw it is and Matt singing over Rivers SO I hope they don’t try to futz with it.

[@alex73181]

Pinkerton been my favourite weezer spin for a while...ok human has me excited.. need to get a listen... bird with broken wing/ butterfly? ;)

[@motrilfromthe6281]

Ok human was great

[@YakuLin]

YO, Weezer should celebrate Pinkerton's 25th Anniversary with an orchestrated version of it!

[@anythingspossiblemusic]

Been a fan since the 90's and they have been pretty consistent over the years. Do you agree?

[@samhailess]

even when the band have made weird production choices and stuff at the core is always a catchy song and a core identity which you have to respect

[@RicosTinFoilSombrero]

Fully!

[@lukeoneill2426]

That's the last word I would have associated with their discography. There have been a lot of duds

[@RicosTinFoilSombrero]

@@lukeoneill2426 I fully agree that the records haven't been consistent. But there are a few gems here and there. They kind of lost me after Pinkerton

[@lukeoneill2426]

@@RicosTinFoilSombrero I'm not a huge Pinkerton fan I think it's not aged aswell as Blue but I agree. Weezer have a penchant for creating 3/4 unbelievable tracks per album & filling out the rest with garbage imo

[@62fashion]

Absolutely love OK HUMAN...would love to hear ‘Bird With A Broken Wing” also with that melodic beefy guitar 🎸 😄🤘🏻=W=

[@coolthaunderdog8573]

I'd love for Rivers to get that Orchestra and the band and finish his masterpiece. Songs From The Black Hole 🕳

[@TylerHodelin]

rivers is baby

[@paulywaulywauly]

Give the people what they need, give the people orchestral Pinkerton

[@anemaldemomusic8182]

Rivers is a trippy dude...

[@olabergs]

I love Rivers 👓

[@neilstavern]

Rivers is adorable

[@ectoplasma5]

Great Interview !

[@avip671]

These two should start a music podcast

[@mattweiman5144]

Dude imagine if they redid Pinkerton with an orchestra that would be so sick

[@Mrmoonman64]

I'd love to hear I just threw out the love of my dreams with a Orchestra

[@JazGalaxy]

The beginning of this video is so obnoxious that I’m having to force myself to continue. But I’m optimistic it will get better.

[@12oshinko]

What was it like singing Pink Triangle to a bunch of German kids in 96?

[@ianhockey10]

Have Jake Ewald and Rivers Cuomo ever been in the same room?

[@ianrhodes7574]

Orchestra Pinkerton would send me

[@mustymax5878]

I LOVE WEEZER!!!!

[@unagjac890]

Weezer is still making great songs after 27 years...

[@quornby148]

Is this the full interview

[@stewalters2011]

Aloo Gobi 😁