Weezer - OK Human (January 29, 2021) Album • Page 56

Damn guys I wrote 1200 words about the thing lol no one is obligated to read it but we really don't need to keep arguing about Pitchfork

 

This is really growing on me. Don’t think there’s a weak song on here.

 

And what a splendid review it is!

 

Much appreesh!

 

Honestly if it weren’t for this website, I’m not even sure I would even know what Pitchfork was and the funniest part about it is it seems to be universally hated here yet it’s talked about ad nauseam.

 

Continuing to play this discography on shuffle. Starting to realize I like Death to False Metal more than I remember (still not saying its good though). Trampoline and Odd Couple are keepers.

 

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Waiting for my vinyl to arrive to listen, but will read your review once I’ve finally heard the damn thing, haha

 

I was reading on the history of what era each song was from, and was surprised to see that Unbreak My Heart was from the Make Believe sessions. Apparently Rick Rubin was pushing for them to include it on the album.
Would've stuck out like a sore thumb on that tracklist.....but seeing how Africa took off I could've seen that really elevating MB sales/popularity if it was released as a 4th single.

 

I usually end up agreeing with Ian Cohen while disagreeing with the scores attached to the reviews. I know the pitchfork scores used to be decided separately from the content of the review.

 

But what's your numerical rating of the album?

 

Appreciate it! My vinyl came yesterday but I can't play it yet because I'm having some issues with my turntable.

Lol, not getting into decimals but it's a solid 8

 

I ordered the vinyl off Amazon yesterday, but it says it probably won't ship until Feb. 12 or after.

 

This was my choice also - it’s 100% worth it to pay $20 to Amazon instead of $37 to the Weezer store even with the delay.

 

Yeah, I actually got it for $17 yesterday (it said down from $19.99)! Free shipping as opposed to the absurd shipping rate Weezer had.

 

My take on death to false metal is that autopilot is underrated and actually slaps

 

I own False Metal and don't remember how a single song on it sounds besides the cover lol

It got maybe two listens

 

I’m about to get crucified for this ranking but I’m dropping it in here anyway because I think I’m starting to think I’m the only Weezer fan on earth that doesn’t love Pinkerton.

White
Pacific Daydream
Green
EWBAITE
Blue
Ok Human
Hurley
Raditude
Make Believe
Pinkerton
Black
Maladroit
Red
Teal

Also, Aloo Gobi is going to end up in my top 10 Weezer songs. I’m really really enjoying this album. The flow between songs in the middle of the album has some Sgt Pepper DNA for sure.

 

Updated bracket now or after van Weezer?

More surprised at the Blue placement tbh. Well, if there one thread for vastly different album rankings, it’s this one, so welcome aboard!

 

I don’t like when Ian’s complete disdain for the band backhands any compliment or great parts he mentions. Rivers has always written like this one every album and if this is a shock or disappointment I’m not sure why people like this even review or attempt to listen to an album.

 

I enjoyed your review quite a bit, thanks for that!

 

Thank you for reading and for the kind words!

 

The song cycle nature of OK Human reminds me of the Van Dyke Parks album Song Cycle:

RC’s songs don’t really remind me a ton of VDP tho. Or Nilsson or Newman for that matter. He’s a lot sweeter, I’ve always thought his melodies are kinda Cat Stevensy

 

The switch-uo in "Playing my Piano" is so playful and fun.

 

you probably are the only the only weezer fan on earth who doesn’t love Pinkerton, but I love this ranking