I got to see these guys unplugged in visalia california one of the best damn concerts i have ever been to rock hard and long weezerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
I've been holding out on buying Pinkerton from iTunes 'cause I wanted the CD. I found it in the back of a Wal-Mart last week. It was old, dusty and dingy, a real first pressing.
This may sound dumb, but I kind of like the fact that the sound quality is a bit crackley. It kinda makes me feel like it's from the 60's or 70's. Like they could have toured with John Denver or something. Maybe that's just me :).
I listen to a lot of different music and go through phases of many different songs that I like play on repeat for a period of time... yeah, this is the one song that is ALWAYS on repeat. I never get sick of it. Across the Sea, Falling for You and Pink Triangle are my favourite songs EVER I think. I LOVE WEEZER!!!!
This is easily my favorite Weezer album. People just underestimated them cuz they expected to hear more Buddy Holly and instead they went less pop and more art. It's bloody brilliant.
Actually you weren't. This album was both a critical and commercial failure when it first came out. Years later however, it was considered one of the most influential albums of the 90s. Really a clear predecessor to the emo and indie rock scene of the 2000s. You can hear it.
@Xrick56 same. in '94, the two year old me did not appreciate Weezer! haha. I remember rocking out to Weezer at like four though mainly because my brothers loved it... now here I am at 17, listening to the same stuff. It hasn't changed, it's still epic!
@Xrick56 yessss. weezer was the greatest gift of the 90's.. in standard deviation,,, taking into consideration the outliers that throw off the balance,,, nirvana and third eye blind..
@Xrick56 Me too, I was only almost 1 when Pinkerton came out. if I were born ten years earlier, I think I would be musically happy. But I like where im at now, dont get me wrong, just im in the wrong music age.
Well, the fame got to his head before Pinkerton though. After Blue's success, he didn't think he could handle the pressure of the big stage and constant touring. So I guess the fame did get to his head, but just differently during that time.
Sometimes it disappoints me they didn't continue on in this direction. But then I realize that out of the the first two albums alone, Weezer's already given me more than enough, and then I just say "Thanks Weezer".
whatever you want --' ... the way i spell weezer isn't important ... but the way I love weezer is "powerfull" and important ... maybe you'll understand one day what I'm talking about ... But I'm really sorry ... I worte "wezzer" instead of WEEZER ... so I apologize
Oh My God ... Rivers is so beautiful ... he knows how to rock and sings and Brian is fu**ing amazing with his guitar ... This is the best band ever LOVE WEZZER OR DIE !
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And that's why River was so devastated when the album didn't sell well. It was his most personal album, and yet at the time, no one really listened.
This caused him to want to make albums that would "appease to the crowd"; pop songs, that die-hard fans know for sure aren't what Rivers really wanted.
No matter what though, Blue and Pinkerton will always be their best and most well-remembered albums.
Matt was actually awesome, and still is. The Rentals and his solo stuff is great and better than a lot of music Weezer have put out since his departure. There's absolutely no reason for him to be in this performance when there's only a few lines for him to back up. Why not give him another guitar, or (obviously) and acoustic bass. Really doesn't make sense for him to be there at all, should've just been Brian and Rivers if you're not going to give Matt anything worthwhile to do.
theres no way in hell matt sharps solo carrer is better then weezers music, hes is great... But you have to keep in mind rivers wrote everything so dont be so harsh
I meant that a lot of stuff Matt has done has been better than Weezer SINCE he left. Obviously he's never done anything of the quality of Blue or Pinkerton, but he's a really talented songwriter, even if not quite as good as Rivers. Weezer aren't really the same without him, even though Scott is badass. =P Still love Weezer by the way, even though they're obviously not quite as good/fresh etc as the first few records, they can still make a brilliant album to be fair.
Matt Sharp was a frustrated singer, he so wanted to be the lead guy, he did anything to distract from everyone else; sometimes it worked, but after awhile it just got annoying. Shame really , I like his playing, but he was lucky to be on the two best W albums.
I absolutely agree, he's great entertainment. The El Scorcho/Undone videos are particularly revealing, though; it's a personal observation, no more, he looks like he really needed the Rentals to happen. Still miss him.
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MrDeCorey 1 month ago
I wonder if Scott Pilgrim was there...
prisionnerofsociety 2 months ago
Pinkerton was Weezer's prime, in my opinion...so GOOD! If only WEEZER had know that.
KingGigity 2 months ago
this is one of my most favouritist things ever filmed on camera.
AndrewBrethour 3 months ago
Weezer might have been one of the greatest bands if matt sharp hadn't left
RickyJohnson81 3 months ago
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Suterarebune 4 months ago
canada has some things going for it........video quality is not one of those things
ScoTTishN1NJA 6 months ago 3
Was this recorded with a potato?
jonstewertfan 6 months ago 5
@jonstewertfan no. It was recorded in the 90s.
FreightlinerFred 5 months ago
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Nightelfyo 7 months ago
i thought for a moment we had BILL GATES singing !!! hoho ^.^
nrvn999 7 months ago
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qmpr 8 months ago
"I'm dumb, she's a lesbian" it's happened to all of us lol
Steveazencho 8 months ago
@Steveazencho ..Nope, I'm pretty sure I have never fallen for a lesbian :P
sk8brder40 7 months ago
@Steveazencho I should hope not
ScoTTishN1NJA 6 months ago
I've watched thousands live videos of tons of bands, so believe me when I say this video is one of the most beautiful things ever caught on tape...
MrVesanique 8 months ago
I'm a straight guy but I CAN'T get over how hot Brian Bell is. Is that weird?
borskyviolin 9 months ago
@borskyviolin It's paradoxical.
spfccsmft 8 months ago
@emilLualdi yeah i noticed that after i posted the comment :3
flyingcamel5 10 months ago
mikey looks so bored :P
flyingcamel5 11 months ago
@flyingcamel5 there is'nt Mikey in that vid, it's Matt
emilLualdi 10 months ago
It kind of happened to me yesterday...at least I was told pretty quick she was a lesbian.
deadpoulet 1 year ago
I have a lesbian friend, if she was straight.. I don't even want to think about it
HoboHero13 1 year ago
im in love with a lesbian FML
retardedgenius310 1 year ago 5
I got to see these guys unplugged in visalia california one of the best damn concerts i have ever been to rock hard and long weezerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
libragirl420 1 year ago
is this MOD? Man it's so full of shit now, it's weird to think they ever had stuff like this on the show.
Cgrrp 1 year ago
so melancholy
incubeezer 1 year ago
the bad quality makes it a lot more awesome
stratokastered 1 year ago 14
That's epic shit right there.
aborins 1 year ago
I've been holding out on buying Pinkerton from iTunes 'cause I wanted the CD. I found it in the back of a Wal-Mart last week. It was old, dusty and dingy, a real first pressing.
Life is soo goood.
professorcookie 1 year ago
@professorcookie god just spend time more on ya,..
uratmerih 1 year ago
i like this verson better than the original
Steveazencho 1 year ago
been a fan for 2 years now
Steveazencho 1 year ago
fucking beast
jessechaos132 1 year ago
this sounds so good
sweetdwhite 1 year ago 3
i didnt realize the old bassist from weezer was russell crowe
zachattack73661 1 year ago 5
Matt looks like snow lol
RastafunkTofu 1 year ago
This may sound dumb, but I kind of like the fact that the sound quality is a bit crackley. It kinda makes me feel like it's from the 60's or 70's. Like they could have toured with John Denver or something. Maybe that's just me :).
SirGambleo 1 year ago 4
@SirGambleo
You said exactly what's probably been on everybody's minds watching this video, though you're the only one able to put it into words
LPfanatic102 1 year ago
@LPfanatic102 That's very kind. Thank you. :)
SirGambleo 1 year ago
I listen to a lot of different music and go through phases of many different songs that I like play on repeat for a period of time... yeah, this is the one song that is ALWAYS on repeat. I never get sick of it. Across the Sea, Falling for You and Pink Triangle are my favourite songs EVER I think. I LOVE WEEZER!!!!
hahaeliz 1 year ago 2
this has some damn good counterpoint in it.
lookinglikeafool 1 year ago
I was cognizant when Weezer was huge, but didn't appreciate them until 4 years ago. Hence, too late.
g0n20magg0t 1 year ago
i love that back and forth, it's like bach
timmeehhhh12 1 year ago
Matt Sharp looks like John Lennon :D
MrWoohoo1995 1 year ago 7
@MrWoohoo1995
Yea, Brian Bell looks like George, hah.
AndrewMan86 1 year ago
This is easily my favorite Weezer album. People just underestimated them cuz they expected to hear more Buddy Holly and instead they went less pop and more art. It's bloody brilliant.
indiefan23 2 years ago 5
i was born 93'. oh yestarday was the 16th yr weezer has been together. they formed on valentines day 1994
123legodude 2 years ago
actually it was the 18th year; they were formed in 1992.
kidneyinfection 2 years ago 2
i dun no about you but who gives a fuk if nobody liked this album when it came out those dumbasses couldnt notice its amazing
fuchalo 2 years ago 5
What a voice!
dahomosapien 2 years ago
I was born too fucking late
Xrick56 2 years ago 83
Actually you weren't. This album was both a critical and commercial failure when it first came out. Years later however, it was considered one of the most influential albums of the 90s. Really a clear predecessor to the emo and indie rock scene of the 2000s. You can hear it.
rwk0965 2 years ago 6
But I missed the blue era
Xrick56 2 years ago
True, I was really too young for it too. And Blue was great.
rwk0965 2 years ago 2
@Xrick56 same. in '94, the two year old me did not appreciate Weezer! haha. I remember rocking out to Weezer at like four though mainly because my brothers loved it... now here I am at 17, listening to the same stuff. It hasn't changed, it's still epic!
hahaeliz 2 years ago 2
I was born '94, that's more then too late.
Xrick56 2 years ago 4
me too.
MrCavatassi 2 years ago
@Xrick56 me too :(
UROCKMYSOX249 1 year ago
@Xrick56 Same
zakB121 1 year ago
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halibutpie 1 year ago
@Xrick56 yessss. weezer was the greatest gift of the 90's.. in standard deviation,,, taking into consideration the outliers that throw off the balance,,, nirvana and third eye blind..
alchalant 1 year ago
@Xrick56 Me too, I was only almost 1 when Pinkerton came out. if I were born ten years earlier, I think I would be musically happy. But I like where im at now, dont get me wrong, just im in the wrong music age.
NickWithoutTheK 1 year ago
@Xrick56 no, you're just a pussy
lexi41269 1 year ago
@Xrick56 I know, bitch. I should have started fucking your mother years earlier!
MyJohnsonable 9 months ago
@MyJohnsonable
How does it feel like living in the mountains man?
Xrick56 9 months ago
@Xrick56 It feels better than your mouth, boy!
MyJohnsonable 9 months ago
@MyJohnsonable
typicalredneck.txt
Xrick56 9 months ago
@Xrick56 yourmomwasrapedbyniggers/Xrick56isafuckingdolt
MyJohnsonable 9 months ago
@MyJohnsonable
>genericinsult.avi
Xrick56 9 months ago
@Xrick56 dumbforeignfuckwhothinkshesmart.exe
MyJohnsonable 9 months ago
Back when Much Music was quality.
underself 2 years ago
not even close.
callsignHELO5 2 years ago
Rivers Cuomo before all the fame went to his head. Brilliant.
MooseOfReason 2 years ago
Well, the fame got to his head before Pinkerton though. After Blue's success, he didn't think he could handle the pressure of the big stage and constant touring. So I guess the fame did get to his head, but just differently during that time.
hdgmusic8 2 years ago
Wow. I had completely forgotten that they were on Much; back when Much was about music.
I never liked Sook-Yin that much, but I miss her now. That whole crew were the last real Vjs.
Weezer rock. There, I said it.
professorcookie 2 years ago
Weezer for life!! =w=
PsychoticSmith 2 years ago
Magic to my ears.
thesoftsquid 2 years ago 5
i miss matt sharp's energy during performances.
neoWhite 2 years ago 3
Man, I love the Pinkerton era. I feel it's among the most prominent gems of the musical landscape.
skullface89 2 years ago 12
completely. weezer in their songwriting prime.
paedrough 2 years ago
Sometimes it disappoints me they didn't continue on in this direction. But then I realize that out of the the first two albums alone, Weezer's already given me more than enough, and then I just say "Thanks Weezer".
skullface89 2 years ago 117
hahahaha that is so fucking true
paedrough 2 years ago 2
thank you for that comment, was getting kinda frustrated with weezer, and this comment just like made me realize that(:
wBNine1One 2 years ago 6
Dude, I now must agree with you.
Thanks weezer.
L2daO2daZ 2 years ago 2
@skullface89 BLINKERTON tour!
ATDIadherent 1 year ago
@skullface89
Yeah i feel the same way. Had Rivers Cuomo blew his brains out after Pinkteron nevermind but you get where i'm going with this.
DeadJ0ker27 5 months ago
I know!
Fizban889 2 years ago
His voice is perfect. *__*
maliaana 2 years ago 5
3:19 Riverss face makes me cry ...
oh stupid lesbian >:S
weezerpotter 2 years ago 11
no if you look close they is six but it does look like theres only four
BESTuserNAMEever247 2 years ago
it looks like Brian only has 4 strings on his guitar. is it just the video quality?
TheOrbitalFilmz 2 years ago
yeah the last 2 are too thin to see in this.
BestofLBP 2 years ago
weres pat
coyho88j 2 years ago
this image seems of 80 years...
icnclt 2 years ago
whatever you want --' ... the way i spell weezer isn't important ... but the way I love weezer is "powerfull" and important ... maybe you'll understand one day what I'm talking about ... But I'm really sorry ... I worte "wezzer" instead of WEEZER ... so I apologize
idekao 2 years ago
Oh My God ... Rivers is so beautiful ... he knows how to rock and sings and Brian is fu**ing amazing with his guitar ... This is the best band ever LOVE WEZZER OR DIE !
idekao 2 years ago 3
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At least spell Weezer right.. :P
DSamurai 2 years ago
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weezerpotter 2 years ago
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alcomacch67 2 years ago
worst comment ever
markj88888 2 years ago 3
hell yea matt sharp is the man!
adriot22 2 years ago 5
nahhh its all about mikey welsh
iiiaaammmmowl 2 years ago
i just never liked him, thought he never fit in
alcomacch67 2 years ago
i love the quality of this video, picture and sound wise. very warm feeling
gusterguy01826 2 years ago 4
Where's Pat?
GenericInsect1979 2 years ago
i think blue and pinkerton, really defines their band..
weezer rocks!!
flotcup 2 years ago 7
Was this shot on flippin 8mm? lol it's like it came from the 60's.
TheShnuz 2 years ago
beautiful ... simply magic
idekao 2 years ago 2
i love weezer
but love brian more :O
aimzeeee 2 years ago
It's Perry Como. No.
NervousHospital 2 years ago
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dnt read this(cuz it really wrks). u will gt kissd on the nearest frieday by the love of ur life. 2mara wll b the bst day of ur life hwever if you dnt post ths comment 2 at least 3 vids u will die withn 2 days nw uv startd readn this dnt stp this is so scary snd ths ovr 2 5 vids in 143 mins when ur done press f6 nd ur crush's name wll appear on the screen n big letters ths
austinexpose 2 years ago
An Underrated masterpiece!
Beatzeppe 2 years ago 12
okay quick stupid blonde question...rivers any relation to perry cuomo?
YouXKneekXIT 2 years ago
tits or gtfo
BrendanIsCool 2 years ago
pinkerton amazing cause its so raw but really great songs underneath. just like in utero, not as good though obviously
gun9879 2 years ago
I think this is the most heartfelt album I've ever heard
magicalmerk 2 years ago 7
And that's why River was so devastated when the album didn't sell well. It was his most personal album, and yet at the time, no one really listened.
This caused him to want to make albums that would "appease to the crowd"; pop songs, that die-hard fans know for sure aren't what Rivers really wanted.
No matter what though, Blue and Pinkerton will always be their best and most well-remembered albums.
LPfanatic102 2 years ago 11
i wish they could make more pinkerton-esque albums
XAcidRainX 2 years ago 4
Oh and I forgot to mention Songs From the Black Hole, which is just legendary.
LPfanatic102 2 years ago 3
awesome
tofer33 3 years ago 2
awesome,.shut up you damn commentator!!!,,,..
curse9tailed 3 years ago
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i never liked matt
his attitude at least foor me just wasnt weezer
nd then the second guy
wasnt quite geeky enuf lol
i like the new guy
kurtcbain95 3 years ago
you mean the new guy thats been in the band 8 years now?
tsandtss 2 years ago 3
Isn it weird that all of those kids watching are probably like 30 right now.
soreteenlata 3 years ago 11
I know, I'm like an old bastard now, I wasn't there, but still
sheaholliman 3 years ago
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hahaeliz 2 years ago
that's raw
drewsky684 3 years ago
beautiful
PrescriptionDeath 3 years ago 2
I really hate Matt. By all accounts, he is a very greedy man.
badtown88 3 years ago
It's funny because this song actually happened to me.
Devilwillcry 3 years ago 5
ha, sorry
drewsky684 3 years ago
dude same man, it sucks. i like that i can really relate to this song though.
xBeowulf 3 years ago
lol it happend to me and on top of that it was released on my birthday back in 1997 lol i know spooky
MaTtmAn11276 3 years ago
Matt was actually awesome, and still is. The Rentals and his solo stuff is great and better than a lot of music Weezer have put out since his departure. There's absolutely no reason for him to be in this performance when there's only a few lines for him to back up. Why not give him another guitar, or (obviously) and acoustic bass. Really doesn't make sense for him to be there at all, should've just been Brian and Rivers if you're not going to give Matt anything worthwhile to do.
JackRouge 3 years ago 2
I remember this performance and they were doing an interview as well as some songs so that's why Matt doesn't have a bass.
mainj 3 years ago
theres no way in hell matt sharps solo carrer is better then weezers music, hes is great... But you have to keep in mind rivers wrote everything so dont be so harsh
weezurblue 3 years ago
Of course.
I meant that a lot of stuff Matt has done has been better than Weezer SINCE he left. Obviously he's never done anything of the quality of Blue or Pinkerton, but he's a really talented songwriter, even if not quite as good as Rivers. Weezer aren't really the same without him, even though Scott is badass. =P Still love Weezer by the way, even though they're obviously not quite as good/fresh etc as the first few records, they can still make a brilliant album to be fair.
JackRouge 3 years ago
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who is the douche singing backup?
xavier0155 3 years ago
You don't know anything, save your opinions for when you have the facts.
mainj 3 years ago 4
the bass player is an ass
Dalzor27 3 years ago
robin williams! :)
NPchannel 3 years ago
Matt Sharp was a frustrated singer, he so wanted to be the lead guy, he did anything to distract from everyone else; sometimes it worked, but after awhile it just got annoying. Shame really , I like his playing, but he was lucky to be on the two best W albums.
Cunctando 3 years ago 3
where did you learn this? I had no idea, this is interesting. Though I still think he made a great asset to the band at the time.
punch2face 3 years ago 4
I absolutely agree, he's great entertainment. The El Scorcho/Undone videos are particularly revealing, though; it's a personal observation, no more, he looks like he really needed the Rentals to happen. Still miss him.
Cunctando 3 years ago
great song...interesting cuz I have the same feelings about straight women! :)
SopranoSister 3 years ago
its not the acoustic session,,its the band that rocks,,,,
leonardpunkish028 3 years ago
im fuckin stupid shes a lesbian
goderthanyou 3 years ago
IM DUMPED SHES A LESBIAN
ace41354 3 years ago
I'm Dumb.
tsandtss 3 years ago 5
sharp looks a bit like john lennon at :51 lol, its the glasses i think
brendan181 3 years ago
i cant stop listening to this song its so sad
goderthanyou 3 years ago 2
i will hold you til' the sad goes away
BrendanIsCool 3 years ago 3
i love acoustics especially dis one.
LaaLiPop 3 years ago 2
wow this sounds great acoustic. they played this last night at MSG and it was awesome :).
kovy274hart 3 years ago 2
This is so awesome
cookiemonsterstreet 3 years ago 2
MATT SHARP FTW
and i never use that internet lingo
but thats how much the dude is awesome
if scott leaves , they MUST get him back
serpukhovien 3 years ago
wow, this is my favorite performance of this song ever. rivers is so heartfelt, he sounds like he's gonna cry through the whole song.
BiscuitsJoe 3 years ago 2
I Dont LIke The Renatls Verry Much....
CosieKilla 3 years ago
Who Sings Now in the new video , Pork and beans/
Rivers? Brian?
CosieKilla 3 years ago
Rivers.
voskosi 3 years ago 2
Who sings here?
CosieKilla 3 years ago
rivers
benlorenc 3 years ago
Brian
ddifulco 3 years ago
This is my favorite video.
Inacatsuit 3 years ago
mee too
best.weezer.thing.ever
benlorenc 3 years ago
I know his voice is perfect in this
REAVER87 3 years ago 2
wtf guys and girls. matts just trippin balls. i mean look at him, how could you guess that hes unhappy with the band.
jizzfacedcocksucker 3 years ago
ChristianPap I fucking love you!
and yeas Matt does look really uncomfortable
Does anybody know why he left?
TheKarmaPoliceman 3 years ago
ROTR
tsandtss 3 years ago
aka, made his own band, called the rentals, with their first album titled "return of the rentals" (ROTR)
coreygreenlol 3 years ago
Looks like Much Music studio in Toronto.
kwizzeh 3 years ago 2
oh my god thats so nice
benlorenc 3 years ago