Weezer - Say It Ain't So (REACTION!)

[@Bucboy1001]

With rock it's not about having a perfect vocalist. It's about having a message, style, or attitude. Perfection in imperfection.

[@toalladepapel]

So true, but rivers is a perfect vocalist

[@learningvidz4kidz989]

They are trippin'. Never heard anyone in my life trash Rivers' vocals in this song.

[@aban8631]

These guys must have watched a lot of manufactured pop/R&B stars. Sure, there is an important place for full range vocal stars, but a lot of us want the original artists that do their own song writing and lyrics. They seem to kind of miss the point at times of being a personal experience over a public performance.

[@valenti5595]

@@learningvidz4kidz989FR

[@Sam-ni6bc]

@@learningvidz4kidz989Hes not a good singer bro

[@Xavier1320]

This album has NO SKIPS.

[@davidemery4759]

Facts

[@DaveThomson]

0

[@joeymeatloaf]

True

[@JBrew79]

All killer, no filler.

[@charlessmith31]

The 2 worst song on it, were top 10 singles.

[@endocry]

This whole album is a vibe. One of the truly special albums of the 90's.

[@ericparker163]

"You take your car to work and I'll take my board and when you're out of fuel, I'll stay afloat......" well said. Great album that plays through from beginning to end .

[@micahcunningham6812]

This and the Presidents Of The United States of America

[@Bambino_3]

🤘absolutely

[@grahamsmith3061]

One of the best ever

[@DouglasRyan-ux9cj]

@@micahcunningham6812 kitty at my foot and wanna touch it! Lol I saw them live in 1996, Norfolk Va when I was in the Navy. My buddy threw his navy dog bowl hat on stage and the drummer put it on while playing peaches!

[@jd35711]

"wow, they pulled that ish off somehow" is a pretty common initial reaction to Weezer. then you listen to a few more songs and start to realize that those guys are low key brilliant song writers and masterful musicians - very smart, very self-aware, very creative.

[@TheMcstevester]

Honestly I never had that initial stage. This is the first song I heard from them so I think this is actually the one that does it for most people

[@Gorilla_Strong]

This is one of the best songs about alcoholism ever written.

[@fmlAllthetime]

Yep.

[@stephentaylor5607]

*burp* hell yeah...

[@treff9226]

Thanks for reminding me - gotta get to a meeting!

[@robertwatson6485]

Yeah it’s too bad they were not able to get to the lyrics, because those are my favorite part about this song.

[@nickstore3374]

Listening to these lyrics is honestly what made me a fan of weezer

[@johncagnettajr344]

His singing is has total intent. It’s distressed, stressed and full of angst.

[@jamesoblivion]

Gotta say, that Dear Daddy bridge still gives me chills after nearly thirty years. This is about living in fear of becoming like his alcoholic stepfather, despite the lure of booze to numb his pain.

[@Something-Kun]

I've never really looked into this song, but now knowing this is the backstory, has made it so much more to me. Thank you.

[@mattiefee]

Weezer came in with such a different sound in a time when we needed it.

[@maryreilly5092]

Yep!

[@JoeVideoed]

@@maryreilly5092 Actually they borrowed the soft-loud-soft-loud aesthetic of grunge for this song at least.

[@maryreilly5092]

@@JoeVideoed Hi, Joseph, Oh yeah, it's clear to me they did! I kind of meant their take on the genre was cool at the time and refreshing to me. I can't really explain it!

[@wincup]

Totally agree.

[@oregonchick76]

Yes, it was like they took a listen to the grunge scene and decided it needed a dash of vintage surf music and to take itself less seriously, and they created magic.

[@GeeTmbrTmby]

I miss the big fuzz guitar tones that were new and prominent in the 90s, especially from Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer.

[@cupolove1]

Yes! Makes me want to break out the Russian Big Muff Pi

[@ther3aper561]

YES! Absolutely miss it. That sound really makes the live performances really electric too

[@PerfectHandProductions]

If you haven't, check out Weezer's 2022 season albums. They're pretty damn great.

[@bombproofrazor]

Sunny Day Real Estate was another form that era I loved

[@DekkarJr]

I love the style where they even recorded the feedback from the guitar amps here and there. it makes it feel more powerful. they are a great band to see in an arena ^_^

[@OcelotDAD]

For anyone thats ever struggled with alcoholism, this song is heartbreaking. Makes me tear up a bit every time.

[@josephbrowning4220]

Yep.

[@wincup]

One of the best 90s' alternative songs that shows the real 90's 'slacker' culture. When I bought this CD in 1995, I was so hooked- as their music fit so well with the atmosphere at the time (it is so (really) different from when I listen to this in 2023).

[@coloringjenn1975]

Well said, they were definitely a vibe!

[@red.5475]

Same here. This and Pinkerton changed my life, when they came out

[@sjsuismylife]

​@@red.5475 Haha. I HATED Pinkerton when it came out. Eventually I figured it out though.....

[@red.5475]

@@sjsuismylife I never understood the hate, it didn't leave my Discman for most of 1998. 😆

[@carlitosd.9699]

The “garage” sound of these bands was a feature, not a bug… it stems from the punk, diy aspects of ‘alternative’ music at the time, they purposely didn’t want to sound overproduced or over polished. Most iconic rock bands don’t have virtuoso singers, the Stones, Bowie, Rush, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Chilli Peppers, Roger Waters from Pink Floyd, etc… it’s really more about ‘the feel’ of the song vs perfect technique.

[@texashookem22]

Not everyone is trying to sing like Dimash. Just cause it’s not the most “beautiful” by certain world metrics doesn’t mean someone “can’t sing”. I’d rather hear rough vocals with feeling and meaning than empty perfect pitches any day!

[@ClichéGuevara-2814]

Serious respect for Ric Ocasek, from the Cars, whose production solidified this album.

[@descantinginsalubrious]

Seconded. Amazing SOUNDING record.

[@kswwhodat]

WEEZER! " They pulled it off!" seems to fit all their work lol

[@Kearnach]

Hey guys, I love what yall do and I've been a subscriber for a couple or few years now, kudos. Yall blew out my eardrums with that preroll band ad though, gotta normalize those audio levels if you're gonna make us watch ads embedded in your videos. You guys were legit 1/3 as loud as the first part of the video.

[@trscsaeg]

They actually can sing it’s just a deliberate style. The more you listen to stuff like this the more it clicks. Alternative is very experimental vocally

[@benmeade5240]

Otis Redding sang sitting on the dock of the bay. All time great song. As far as Weezer songs go, Island in the sun has a similar laid back feel.

[@groovelife415]

This song is about his alcoholic father and step-father. The line "This bottle of Steven's awakens ancient feelings" references him seeing his step dads beer bottles.

[@taubrow4973]

Ryan laughing at "wrestle with jimmy" has me dying. He knows meme material when he hears it. Shoutout to the edit of this song where all the words are replaced with "wrestle with jimmy"

[@learningvidz4kidz989]

What on earth are they going on about with Rivers' vocals here? This song is powerful and amazing all around.

[@ralfralf9833]

they are very picky

[@oldcat7]

This was one of the most fun songs to play on Rock Band 😭

[@floorsbychrisable]

Agreed! The fact that they got greedy and messed that game up is a tragedy😫🥺

[@bigbananadealer846]

​@@floorsbychrisable i blame guitar hero, they released like 25 games in 1 year

[@Slippinn_Jimmy]

@@bigbananadealer846 true. They saturated the market.

[@WilliamWright-hf8ob]

Their performance on Letterman doing this song is top notch !!!

[@maryreilly5092]

Agree!

[@domri4203]

This!

[@watsonvillian]

The greatest bass slaps of all time lol. That performance inspired me to pick up a guitar.

[@Matt-ov1ud]

So good

[@skodty]

Rivers can sing. The weird, quirky singing in the background of the first verse is Matt Sharp, the bassist for the first two albums. He really added to Weezer's early sound.

[@THEDEEPDIVE]

If the vocals make you feel something then that is good singing. This is one of the best songs of all time and no one could sing it better. Time to invite the nerds and the geeks to the party.

[@NuOrder11]

The entire Blue album is a greatest hits. Period.

[@__foam]

honestly yeah. surf wax USA is special

[@rachid6338]

@@__foam thanks god someone agrees almost everyone else seen with an opinion on this song is them trashing it

[@fpsoftdev]

I don’t know how to describe it but I like vocals that sound like they aren’t trying or aren’t good but somehow still sound good. There’s a coolness to it like messy hair that somehow comes together.

[@elevenseven-yq4vu]

Check out the following bands then: - Bright Eyes - Cake - Lemonheads - Nirvana - Nixons - Pavement - The Presidents of the United States of America - Pulp - Ramones - Skids - The Slits - Toadies

[@privatename123]

And The RHCPs, The Strokes, Wolfgang Press, The Swirlies’ classic underground song House of Pancake, Galaxie 500, the Talking Heads, and Lou Reed, who helped start the whole approach in the ‘60’s.

[@jimc.goodfellas]

One of the great rock songs of the 90s

[@VanderClay2]

Surprisingly enjoyable is a great way to summarize Weezer

[@The_Kiosk]

Guys, do more of this band. They have several albums with differing outlooks but a common sound. Great songwriting. Only Rivers could front this band. Doesn't matter if you like his singing.

[@joshualemelle8626]

I’m glad y’all liked it this is definitely one of my top 2 weezer songs but I was honestly afraid of your reactions 😂

[@frankhill6592]

Otis Reading did dock of the bay

[@joshualemelle8626]

@@thenoodle1497 lol right?

[@coloringjenn1975]

He said relaxing right before its not so relaxing lol, love Weezer, love the free thinkers❤️❤️

[@saddad6601]

Rivers has a great sounding voice. He was just a baby at this point and they had a lot to express. In fact he always has a lot to express. So many albums, so many songs, so many styles. Still rocking in 2023. You’ve heard many of their songs, you just don’t know it.

[@swisswatermethod1781]

I never realised Rivers Cuomo’s vocals were so contentious 😅 Glad you guys enjoyed it though - the whole album is a classic 👌🏼

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I was thinking about this yesterday. I think since the US has had 20 years of The Voice & American Idol, people have been a lot more focused on the voice, not the message. Auto tune does the same thing. People don’t know what to do when they hear emotion in a vocal cause it doesn’t sound ‘perfect.’

[@steviekc9057]

"I can't confront you; I never could do that which might hurt you, so try and be cool." This sums up so of my generation. ❤

[@thecofield3563]

Should definitely check out Only In Dreams from the same album. Actually...that whole album is a vibe. It's banger after banger.

[@alexcaro9239]

Favorite song on the album

[@_J_2023]

They need to check out the bonus tracks too, "Mykel and Carli" and "Jamie"

[@josiahsterling7308]

I used to work at a record store, and this was the only studio album that none of the employees disliked. Weezer is very authentic and relatable. They made this album when they were in high school, and they just seem like they could have been in the back row of one of your classes.

[@sensationaldenny]

The Deftones did a cover of this at the Rock in Rio festival about 15 years ago

[@homelessboy92]

What!! Rivers has a great voice!!

[@Meyzen76]

HUGE new sound when this album came out. Brings me back to high school in one simple chord. Time goes by so fast.

[@red.5475]

Too fast.

[@kerrihennebury7616]

It gives me such joy to watch you giggle at the silliness of the sound, and knowing it’s about to BLOW UP in your face 😂

[@pauloalxrod2]

I understand why these guys enjoyed this but didn't think too much of it. What they don't know at this point, is that this whole album is a freakin' 90's masterpiece and one of those to fall in love with after a few spins.

[@mattbrown7211]

LMFAO! I'm high AF watching and saying, "NO! NO! DONT PAUSE THERE!!!" 😂😂😂

[@arobb4481]

This one starts out as a sleeper, then it turns into pure 🔥

[@Walamonga1313]

The opposite. The start is the best part

[@cupolove1]

Blue album, Pinkerton, and the green album were all amazing in their own way. I was actually at the release party for the green album in NYC.

[@maryreilly5092]

Very cool!

[@ameshi4williams465]

I bet the next time you hear this song, you will sing the "bubbling" part just like he did and smile while doing it. The song def is a whole vibe.

[@fathead3381]

Weezer has absolute bangers, and you guys are right. Nothing is spectacular. But it all works.

[@aakuster]

Ahhhh! Ryan never fails to pause at the worst moment, it's like death and taxes!

[@technoforever888]

No doubt!!!

[@rorys433]

at least they rewind it a little

[@gps9715]

Never pause when the feedback just starts coming in.

[@jeftothes]

Or under paid taxes after someone has died

[@myname5918]

Rivers can sing just fine. He does well live too. He’s not Adele but he’s perfect for their sound and a great songwriter. One of my favorite bands still making hits.

[@robert_5974]

The Deftones played this song as a cover and Chino said "I love that band, but they wouldn't come on tour with us.". Lol. He sings it with some heavier tones in the chorus and I love it as a cover they did. The original is amazing to me as well. As a whole it works, it's an overall sound they put together for sure that works.

[@sgreer78]

They've also done El Scorcho

[@chrisa7498]

Rivers is brilliant. He loved the Beach Boys and stylistically he adopts the nerdy vibe of Brian Wilson and 1960s rock-pop era vocals, but he doesn't copy it because it don't go today (or in 1992), he's adapting it. It's so clever and he uses it for effect and it just makes the tune. You may laugh at it, but it's genius and it grabs you and it's intentional.

[@dannymartial7997]

I only know this song because it was in Rock Band 2, and I used to have the drumkit on the Xbox 360. Banger

[@barrynapier7584]

Deftones used to do a cover of this at live shoes and Chino belting this out was straight magic.

[@JohnnyBNerdy]

damn I remember pulling that off napster and putting on the local bar's jukebox

[@jasoncarter8762]

The Blue Album is one of the few Albums I listen to all the way through consistently. Say it ain't so is probably one of my top 5 songs ever, glad you guys dug it!

[@perkuskamui]

i LOVE how it was giggles and friendly-hate on the vocals at the start, and then they got sucked right into the WEEZER vibe when they started rocking out.

[@MrFree-ff5gs]

"Did they just pull that shit off" is the perfect reaction! 🤣🤣🤣

[@dillymcpickles1960]

This was my "coming of age" album. I have listened to it front-to-back- "My Name Is Jonas" to "Only in Dreams" more than any album I have ever owned. The Blue Album and Pinkerton are so good and nostalgic, I can put them on and instantly be transported back to a simpler time.

[@brelpaps]

Sitting on the Dock of the Bay is my favorite song. Otis Redding

[@dimebag667]

This is quintessential 90's summertime music for me. Riding around and jamming with my older brother.

[@DakHD96]

Pauses at the transition to comment on how laid back the beginning is 😂

[@vincegirvin4324]

Its fun music, not serious music. Ive seen them twice and they are a lot of fun. And just as you said, they are just having fun and rocking out. The sweater song is another fun one

[@johnschaeffer7008]

You say that as they are reviewing a song about alcoholism and the singer having Ptsd about it as a child

[@karmenh8844]

Yup, you're not supposed to take it too seriously. They just rock out and have fun with it. It's filled with character and solid instrumentals , it works. Try Beverly Hills next, it's another fun time.

[@tedbarrett8497]

Weezer is one of the greatest bands of all time. I hope you get to enjoy more of them.

[@philmccartney3214]

Glad to see you guys enjoying some Weezer. "Hash Pipe" would be another great song for a REACTION

[@davidtaylor1299]

This song is about the singer finding a beer in the fridge when he was young. After having an alcoholic dad, he was afraid his step-dad was going down the same path. So, the lyrics are about the anxiety and fear he felt.

[@TheSkeptic_1]

I've never heard someone say he can't sing. I know a handful of rockers who hate Weezer, and it may even be because of his voice (in part) but not because he's like...tone-deaf or whatever. Methinks their cover of "Africa" would change your minds.

[@jasonaherron5513]

Weezer! Hell yeah. cool to see you guys get around to it!

[@joelsimon3213]

It's been 6 mo, I need more Weezer Lost in Vegas! ❤❤❤

[@brasschuckles3138]

He may not be able to sing, but he can SANG! His delivery, the vibe he conveys and the emotion he invokes is great. I like how it all tied in at the end for you. This album is 30 years old and still just as good as the first time most of us heard it.

[@andrewchislett7410]

I kind of miss when the boys would do lyric interpretations too, was always dope seeing impressions of the message some of these guys are trying to get across (or lack thereof)

[@dannyg9410]

Agreed

[@Nicole-wt5yq]

I love this song. It brings back so many great memories.

[@AldenG22]

checkout "Hashpipe" my personal favourite weezer song along with "Island in the Sun"

[@nox5443]

Holy crap - the timing of that first pause :D

[@Rhysrig07]

One of the best albums of that era, his vocals on holiday are elite

[@Metallica0475]

This song live is fire. Saw them at minute maid park in Houston a while back and not one person in the ball park was not singing this song from the top of their lungs. Also, do either undone or hash pipe next from weezer.

[@Minerva9398]

At first I was never a huge fan of Weezer, but the more and more I listen to them the more and more I got into them easily. Like you guys were saying, Weezer is a easy flow carefree sort of band and a lot of their music is what they wanted to play. They did what they did which made them who they are. Definitely a great listen and definitely listen to more in the future. I recommend songs like Beverly hills, a perfect situation, can't stop partying, and probably one of my all-time favorites, the sweater song.

[@mteg7898]

This song is a time machine for me. I was junior in high school when the album came out and whenever I listen to it I go right back there.

[@monogramadikt5971]

i was pretty late to the table on this song but its definitely one of those tunes that locks you in once you have experienced it

[@Ezekiel336]

Man this song brings back such awesome memories.... love you guys and this channel I literally laugh out loud as you guys are laughing...! God bless!

[@danielwaggoner8467]

You nailed it with not take himself too seriously. They never have as far as ive been able to tell. ITs all about good and fun and relatable. IVe always felt i shouldnt like them as much as i should being that I have a deep prog base to my music preference but they are so solid and true. Idk man... gotta love weezer

[@maryreilly5092]

Yes, you gotta love Weezer. I'm a heavy metal girl from way back but you gotta keep your mind AND your ears open!

[@FlippyHambone]

My FAVORITE song of the 90s; played it for my HS talent show. 'Blue Album' is amazing and the only album (of theirs) I truly loved.

[@locustkllr]

This album is spectacular all the way through. Their later albums were somewhat hit or miss, but lots of pop-rocky hits. Totally self aware and if you laugh or smile at their music, that's kinda the point. Here's one vote for The World Has Turned and Left Me Here.

[@614XJ]

Island in the sun 🔥

[@maryreilly5092]

I can never listen to Weezer’s “Island in the Sun” again since a loved one of mine passed away, but I do recommend it to everyone. It’s just beautiful.

[@792slayer]

Say it ain't so is the same for me. When my wife and I were dating, she would occasionally put me on hold to go deal with my step daughter. Her phone service allowed her to set a song for the hold music, and she chose that. I lost her 4 years ago, and I haven't been able to listen to the song without tearing up since.

[@maryreilly5092]

@@792slayer My condolences. That song is a gem too.

[@792slayer]

@@maryreilly5092 thanks. Things get easier every year, but it never goes away.

[@maryreilly5092]

@@792slayer You're so right. The grief never leaves us...we only learn to better live with it. You take care!

[@792slayer]

@@maryreilly5092 you too. Hang tough out there.

[@wepeeler]

My favorite song ever by my favorite band ever. I'm commenting before listening. Let's go!

[@seansirianni]

I'd love to hear you react to the Weezer song "Buddy Holly"... out the gate I think you'd guys would get a kick out of the lyrics.

[@mtomsic4]

I'd love to see their reaction to watching the video and not just listening to the song. 😁

[@EightPieceBox]

I have to think they'd recognize Buddy Holly or Undone. They were conscious In the mid 90s.

[@oweng6779]

Glad to see you guys come around. I knew you would

[@Frank_San_Nicolas]

Ok, it’s time. Foo Fighters Everlong.

[@johnfazzari6208]

rock doesn't require a pretty voice. good production is super important.

[@perrub]

If you guys see live videos you will see that he’s actually a great singer 😎

[@iiM_KOBE]

“Rockband” on Xbox 360 was my first real introduction into anything rock. And this was 1 of my favorites from the game. From then on I always incorporate some of the genre into my road-trip playlists

[@OnGodsLevel]

Same this song legit reminds me of rock band 😂

[@wincup]

I think it is about time for you to consider "Yngwie Malmsteen" (the first three albums, any song is masterpiece level. But if I have to recommend only one song, "Soldier without faith").

[@TGoznIt]

Blue album is one of those start to finish no skips

[@johnseward2934]

One of the most influentual albums of the 90s. Weezer, at the time, was just a perfect counterpoint to the direction of grunge, alt metal, and

[@davidemery4759]

I haven’t even watched the reaction yet, but this is why I love you guys. One of my favorite bands and one of my favorite songs from them. Thank you:)

[@jammers1967]

The first and only time I saw Weezer they had opened for Foo Fighters (SF Bay Area)… their live show blew me away- better than FF in my opinion. I wouldn’t consider myself a big fan of their music but they’ve got some killers (buddy holly, sweater song, etc)

[@Blunt44]

Bro I can’t believe I’ve been subscribed for at least 4yrs…. That’s crazy. You guys are still one of my favorite channels. Honest real reactions lol. Thanks for all the content even the ones I don’t watch

[@paxonearth]

I was never totally into Weezer, but Man, they knew how to craft catchy tunes.

[@cginsane22]

"own who they are and don't take themselves too seriously" Perfect description in my opinion 👍🏾 Also a bias one, this being my favorite Weezer song and a song that's in my top ten all-time

[@Andrew_Pooch]

His vocals grow on you as you listen. Check so more out!