Weezer (White Album)
by Weezer
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Apr 1, 2016
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 218 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 11 out of 218
  3. Negative: 6 out of 218
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  1. Raiden301
    Oct 4, 2022
    10
    One of the strongest Weezer release of all time, from the lighthearted love songs, to the weird thank God for girls, or the Pinkerton style of do you wanna get high.
    There's really something here for everyone, it genuinely has no bad tracks whatsoever, with summer Elaine and LA girlz being the standouts of the standard release, whole fake.smiles and nervous laughter and friend of a friend    One of the strongest Weezer release of all time, from the lighthearted love songs, to the weird thank God for girls, or the Pinkerton style of do you wanna get high.
    There's really something here for everyone, it genuinely has no bad tracks whatsoever, with summer Elaine and LA girlz being the standouts of the standard release, whole fake.smiles and nervous laughter and friend of a friend are genuinely great Weezer tracks on the deluxe version.

    Seriously if the idea of new Weezer scares you, try this album. There'll be something for anyone on this thing    … Expand
  2. Mysteryman04
    Aug 3, 2022
    9
    2nd beat weezer album of all time and truly the return to peak weezer. This is the most under played and under appreciated album of all time.
  3. Schnabbel
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Fantastic album, definitely the best Weezer album since Pinkerton. This album screams dumb summer fun and doesn't take itself too serious. The instrumentation is beautiful and the lyrics, while goofy, still have some meaning. The extra songs on the deluxe addition only add on to this and are really appreciated. It is a classic Weezer album that feels like the Blue album and Pinkerton atFantastic album, definitely the best Weezer album since Pinkerton. This album screams dumb summer fun and doesn't take itself too serious. The instrumentation is beautiful and the lyrics, while goofy, still have some meaning. The extra songs on the deluxe addition only add on to this and are really appreciated. It is a classic Weezer album that feels like the Blue album and Pinkerton at times, but it is strong enough to have its own identity.… Expand
  4. nce93
    May 10, 2021
    10
    Without question, this is one of Weezer's best albums ever made. It mixes the best of all their sounds from the past two decades and creates a unique and cohesive whole that is 100% them. Even the bonus tracks are gems. This is essential listening for not just Weezer fans, but anyone who likes alternative rock.
  5. thegetaway
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    A beautiful, incredible album that sees the band take back their crowns as music legends.
  6. NiKKo12
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Amongst the best Weezer albums. Not as good as the first two records, but damn does this have fire tracks like summer Elaine and drunk Dori and California kids, really amazing
  7. coconutandhuman
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    It's a Weezer classic. there's not a single bad track (they are all good), all catchy, and the instruments are well put together. I thought the guitars really did it on this record. balancing the album with more darker songs was a nice touch. it's shows a lot of The Beach Boys while still being mostly Weezer. I personally think it belongs up there with Blue and Pinkerton. Kept coming backIt's a Weezer classic. there's not a single bad track (they are all good), all catchy, and the instruments are well put together. I thought the guitars really did it on this record. balancing the album with more darker songs was a nice touch. it's shows a lot of The Beach Boys while still being mostly Weezer. I personally think it belongs up there with Blue and Pinkerton. Kept coming back to it for years and i will keep coming back. love it… Expand
  8. Olivierdotwmv
    May 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing. One of weezer's best albums. Catchy choruses, great hooks, amazing vocals and instrumentals
  9. MysticManiac
    Feb 4, 2020
    6
    At first I didn't care for this album at all but after a couple listens, it's grown on me. I wouldn't say it's a great album but it's probably slightly above average for Weezer. Disappointing after EWBAITE imo but still alright. A few tracks which stood out to me were LA Girlz and Summer Elaine and Drunk Dori. Thank God For Girls is a pretty bad track though imo
  10. Gamesearcher1
    Aug 29, 2019
    7
    While I don't think it's as good as EWBAITE, the White Album is a very fun, energetic pop-rock album that is practically designed for the Summer.
    Rivers sounds as good as ever on the album, and nails almost every chorus. While being on the poppier side when compared to EWBAITE, which the album utilises to its benefit, and not containing as many amazing guitar moments, it's still miles up    While I don't think it's as good as EWBAITE, the White Album is a very fun, energetic pop-rock album that is practically designed for the Summer.
    Rivers sounds as good as ever on the album, and nails almost every chorus. While being on the poppier side when compared to EWBAITE, which the album utilises to its benefit, and not containing as many amazing guitar moments, it's still miles up from '00s Weezer, and some solos, like the one in "Endless Bummer", are wonderful.
    The lyrics aren't all that amazing, but they manage to make at least something intriguing on some tracks like "King of the World". They're mostly meant to be fun, if the titles didn't already tell you that, and, unlike on other albums by Weezer trying to do this, it doesn't come off as cringey.
    The album contains a lot of great, hell, even amazing songs, but it also has songs I really couldn't care about. Songs like "Do You Wanna Get High?" and "Summer Elaine and Drunk Dori" don't really do anything for me, and feel like speedbumps in the tracklisting, especially since they both surround what is easily the best song on the album.
    Overall, the White Album is easily one of Weezer's best. While the sound could've been expanded on, and songs could've certainly been made better, it manages to be a fun listen consistently through.
    Favourites: King of the World, Wind in our Sail, California Kids
    Least Favourites: Do You Wanna Get High?, LA Girlz, Summer Elaine and Drunk Dori    … Expand
  11. rextree
    Feb 19, 2019
    9
    This is how a Weezer album should be. Not a rehash of Blue and Pinkerton, but not throwaway. In the case of white, incorporating California and piano prominence is what made this album so amazing.
  12. RageAndGrace
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    I don't have much time, so I'll say this: I've listened through this album dozens of times. Never gets old. This may be controversial, but I believe that it is better than Pinkerton and Blue. An extremely worthy predecessor to EWBAITE, a very solid record.
  13. Andremax
    Jul 16, 2018
    8
    Best Weezer's album since Pinkerton. Returning to roots, with pinchs of modernity, nostalgia and even rap parts. One of the most tasteful albuns to listen, until band blows their song one year later.
  14. EricPToronto
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    I couldn't stop playing this album for months. It was my summer 2016 soundtrack and I just kept playing it into the fall and then into winter. it was the best Weezer album in a decade. It's pretty much flawless from the opening of California Kids right through the end of Endless Bummer. This is what the Beach Boys would have sounded like if they grew up in the 80's and 90's. So muchI couldn't stop playing this album for months. It was my summer 2016 soundtrack and I just kept playing it into the fall and then into winter. it was the best Weezer album in a decade. It's pretty much flawless from the opening of California Kids right through the end of Endless Bummer. This is what the Beach Boys would have sounded like if they grew up in the 80's and 90's. So much love for this album. So much.… Expand
  15. stgrunu
    Mar 26, 2018
    10
    Probably the best Weezer album. Every song is better than the last one and even the duds are amazing tracks. I keep coming back to this album like once a month.
  16. Rwbureau
    Dec 28, 2017
    10
    Rivers explores a sonic mid ground between blue and Pinkerton with all of the pop sensibility of the Green album. On top of that the bridges and experimentation elevate the album above its predecessors in my opinion, especially on SEADD and Jacked Up.
  17. JaCrispyEnough
    Nov 29, 2017
    8
    A very decent return on Weezer's part to the sound of Pinkerton, this album is pleasantly surprising. Not as good as EWBAITE, but certainly better than any of the albums within the stream of albums between 2005's Make Believe and 2010's Hurley. It is unfortunate that such a good album came shortly before Weezer's worst record to date, 2017's Pacific Daydream, but they at least held aA very decent return on Weezer's part to the sound of Pinkerton, this album is pleasantly surprising. Not as good as EWBAITE, but certainly better than any of the albums within the stream of albums between 2005's Make Believe and 2010's Hurley. It is unfortunate that such a good album came shortly before Weezer's worst record to date, 2017's Pacific Daydream, but they at least held a streak of 2 good albums in a row.… Expand
  18. BlownSpeakers
    Jun 21, 2017
    8
    It’s becoming entirely grating how every Weezer album since Pinkerton is hailed as their “comeback” album. At this point, what does that even mean? Around the time of The Green Album that meant a return to The Blue Album sound but at this point it just seems like a promise that Rivers won’t feature another rapper like Lil Wayne on a track or that he won't let any of the other band membersIt’s becoming entirely grating how every Weezer album since Pinkerton is hailed as their “comeback” album. At this point, what does that even mean? Around the time of The Green Album that meant a return to The Blue Album sound but at this point it just seems like a promise that Rivers won’t feature another rapper like Lil Wayne on a track or that he won't let any of the other band members on the mic (which is much appreciated). Everything Will Be Alright In the End made well on these promises and found the band playing towards their strengths- catchy choruses, soaring guitar solos- while steering clear of the I’m-fresh-off-my-meds creativity of songs like “The Greatest Man That Ever Lived."

    Weezer continues down this path with yet another self-titled release, better known as The White Album. The latest from the 90s alt-rock band is a beach album, of sorts. Rivers once again tackles feelings of being lost, rejected, being too weird for his own good, but also has moments of optimism with songs like “California Kids” and “King of the World.” These songs exude a thinking that as long as you have the sun in your face and the sand in your toes, everything will be alright. This optimism stands in stark contrast to the creeping guitars in “Do You Want To Get High” and the lyrical depression of “Endless Bummer,” songs that make this thinking seem painfully ironic.

    “(Girl We Got A) Good Thing” plays on both these feelings, as the song joyfully jingle-jangles along until everything suddenly bottoms out in the bridge with Rivers screaming, “You scare me like an open window”- the whole band shatters two times in response- BAM BAM!! It’s these intense moments, shared similarly in the verses of “L.A. Girls,” that cut to the core because it actually feels like something is at stake- it could be a loved one, or maybe your sense of normalcy. This threat looms over the album, giving the record a freaky quality over repeated listens.

    As for lyrics, you’re going to get your standard Weezer “woah-oh’s” and your fair share of awkwardly revealing moments- “I put my shirt over my head/I’m trying not look at her chest.” Weezer switches things up with “Thank God For Girls,” where he messes about with gender roles. The track doesn’t do anything groundbreaking, but the imagery of cannoli being shoved in a man’s mouth is hard to forget. “Summer Elaine and Drunk Dori” is the only snoozer this go around- a lyrically unfocused paint by numbers Weezer track.

    Weezer’s White Album is a beach album in the sense of getting stung by a jelly fish at the beach, or getting jumped by a gang of surfers. The album lures you in with promises of a feel good time but are left with your face in the sand by the end. This trickery is a real treat though, as the contrast of tones keeps things unpredictable.    … Expand
  19. Nivek
    Dec 10, 2016
    8
    This new Weezer album is their best in a long time. The White Album is your typical California Rock album with some pop-rock and alternative rock tunes that are actually pretty great. There are no bad songs on this album which is a great plus but there really aren't any mediocre songs either. Every song is either great or good, some are better than the others but none of them stick out asThis new Weezer album is their best in a long time. The White Album is your typical California Rock album with some pop-rock and alternative rock tunes that are actually pretty great. There are no bad songs on this album which is a great plus but there really aren't any mediocre songs either. Every song is either great or good, some are better than the others but none of them stick out as awful. When listening to this album there is no song that is one you want to skip. I think that the only problem with this record is that all of the songs are not rock enough if that makes sense. With the exception of Do You Wanna Get High? these songs have more of a pop sound to them which is not really what I want out of Weezer. Weezer's best albums are their first two (The Blue Album and Pinkerton) and I think that they should really go back to the sound that is on those records. This record is great for what it is but could be better.

    Great Songs: Do You Wanna Get High?, L.A. Girlz, Thank God For Girls, California Kids
    Good Songs: Endless Bummer, Summer Elaine and Drunk Dori, King of the World, Wind in Our Sail
    Mediocre - Good Songs: Jacked Up, (Girl We Got A) Good Thing

    Verdict: I debated between a strong 7 or a light 8 for this album and decided to go with a light 8/10 probalby more of a 7.75/10    … Expand
  20. PunkNu-Wave
    Sep 4, 2016
    10
    Despite having the worst song titles of any album in 2016 the music and lyrics are surprisingly good. Plus the fact that a band can make albums as bad as 'Raditude' and 'Make believe' and then release something even passable, yet alone great is enough for me to give this a 10.
  21. Ricko
    Aug 26, 2016
    8
    Like many Weezer fans, I adored and still to this day love their first two albums. Albums 3 and 4 had loads of great moments but ultimately I think the best of the material that made up "Green" and "Maladroit" should have made just the one album. While I always still listen to any new Weezer release, I gave up on them in the mid 00's when they released "Make Believe" and could count on oneLike many Weezer fans, I adored and still to this day love their first two albums. Albums 3 and 4 had loads of great moments but ultimately I think the best of the material that made up "Green" and "Maladroit" should have made just the one album. While I always still listen to any new Weezer release, I gave up on them in the mid 00's when they released "Make Believe" and could count on one hand the amount of brilliant moments they had over their next 3 or 4 albums. 2014's "Everything Will Be Alright In The End" offered some hope and was the first album in nearly a decade that I went back to several times. By the time of that albums release my expectations for a Weezer album were so drastically reduced that it was hard to know whether the band had actually made a good album or whether it simply just wasn't awful. Whatever else, "Everything Will Be Alright In The End" stoked an interest in Weezer that had been long gone. For the follow up Weezer have only gone and produced their best album in 20 years, their finest work since the legendary "Pinkerton". Boldly known as "White", weezer's 4th eponymous album is lean and toned. 10 tracks that come in at just over half an hour, every song is built around melodies rather than riffs. For what has literally been decades, Rivers Cuomo has been trying to recapture that "summer" he came across so effortlessly in the mid 90's. He's finally struck gold again.… Expand
  22. gemmapartlow
    Jul 20, 2016
    8
    The best thing about Weezer albums, for me, is always hanging out at home and singing the songs really loudly with my friends. Since I couldn't do that this time, I had to listen about 3 times before I caught up with myself. It's a good album.
  23. metroid1980
    Jul 15, 2016
    9
    This is a classic weezer album, is very enjoyable to listen, its not hard... its not their best album yet, but neighter their worst. It has some awesome tracks in it, but not a single one thats gonna be memorable as their old stuff.
  24. Jamison12
    Jul 2, 2016
    9
    Weezer's latest self-titled album is a wonderful combination of Beach boys-esque pop and pop-rock. While some songs such as "Wind In Our Sail" and "Summer Elaine and Drunk Dori" of are by no means terrible songs, they don't do the rest of the album justice and sometimes feel like pointless additions. That said, with the track "California Kids" to start the album, the listener is hooked.Weezer's latest self-titled album is a wonderful combination of Beach boys-esque pop and pop-rock. While some songs such as "Wind In Our Sail" and "Summer Elaine and Drunk Dori" of are by no means terrible songs, they don't do the rest of the album justice and sometimes feel like pointless additions. That said, with the track "California Kids" to start the album, the listener is hooked. Halfway through the album, the Pinkerton sounding single "Do You Wanna Get High?" convinces the listener to listen to the rest of the album, and they aren't disappointed. The album's final three tracks (L.A. Girlz, Jacked Up and Endless Bummer) solidify the album as one of the band's best. L.A. Girlz, a rock anthem to the girls of Los Angeles, is arguably one of the band's best songs, regardless of album. Jacked Up is an uplifting love song and Endless Bummer closes out the album by capturing the feelings of going back to school for younger listeners and reminiscing about a summer relationship perfectly.
    Not only is "The White Album" one of the best power pop albums of the year, it's one of the band's top 5 albums ever released.    … Expand
  25. Danm95VFF
    Apr 16, 2016
    9
    EWBAITE seemed to me to be the band's "call to arms" album to show the fans that they could still be a solid rock band after years of mainstream pop experimentation. The White Album, on the other hand, once again displays the band cutting out all the **** and just cracking on with, well, being Weezer. Fans of their early stuff are definitely in for a treat - there are more memorableEWBAITE seemed to me to be the band's "call to arms" album to show the fans that they could still be a solid rock band after years of mainstream pop experimentation. The White Album, on the other hand, once again displays the band cutting out all the **** and just cracking on with, well, being Weezer. Fans of their early stuff are definitely in for a treat - there are more memorable moments on here than on EWBAITE - the songs feel fully motivated - whereas Rivers may have still been reluctant at the time of EWBAITE to settle back fully into a rock vibe, here he sounds much more confident and in his element. Against all the odds Weezer are ageing gracefully with a fantastic album that nods to their early work as well as sounding current and being a great summer/beach album.… Expand
  26. ns156
    Apr 15, 2016
    7
    This isn't anything new in 2016, but it's the best music Weezer's made since the 90s and mostly thoroughly enjoyable for any fan of this kind of music. It never feels forced, gimmicky, etc., which is a massive accomplishment considering their 2000s body of work.
  27. ChrisA
    Apr 11, 2016
    9
    Great cohesive album. California Kids, Do You Wanna Get High, King of the World, and Summer Elaine and Drunk Dori are classic Weezer, while Jacked Up is different but very refreshing.
  28. Sshaban1
    Apr 11, 2016
    6
    There's a few good songs on this album although, most of them are repetitive in sound. Artistically it doesn't break any barriers or push music forward. I felt as if it was stale at times, and upbeat at others. Solid 6.5
  29. Slowave
    Apr 10, 2016
    9
    Suprisingly cohesive and well-rounded, this album balances the pop hooks with the Weezer-cheese with the we-might-be-a-metal-band with self-loathing-is-fun (think Pinkerton on a beach sipping a pink rabbit instead of warm beer). I didn't think I'd like it more than EWBAITE (the last one), but it's growing on me, and doesn't suffer any single misstep that I'm tempted to hit "next" on. AllSuprisingly cohesive and well-rounded, this album balances the pop hooks with the Weezer-cheese with the we-might-be-a-metal-band with self-loathing-is-fun (think Pinkerton on a beach sipping a pink rabbit instead of warm beer). I didn't think I'd like it more than EWBAITE (the last one), but it's growing on me, and doesn't suffer any single misstep that I'm tempted to hit "next" on. All in all, wow. Damn, Weezer! Back at it again with the White album.… Expand
  30. johdhayw
    Apr 9, 2016
    9
    Finally a Weezer album that sounds like Weezer. Glad to see they are satisfied with being themselves again after wandering in the musical woods for a few albums.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. PopMatters
    Apr 18, 2016
    70
    While the band may never again reach the heights of their two ‘90s albums, The White Album is just as listenable as those second era albums.
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  2. AllMusic
    Apr 15, 2016
    90
    [Cuomo's] eccentricities slip out from the cracks in his carefully constructed songs. Sinclair wisely decides to accentuate all these quirks, whether they derive from Cuomo or the band's interplay, so The White Album crackles underneath its tight presentation.
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  3. Magnet
    Apr 15, 2016
    10
    Weezer, the 10th album by Weezer, is about as good (or bad, your call) as Weezer, several measures worse than Weezer, and a once-you-hear-it, you'll-never-unhear-it skid mark on the shorts of Weezer. [No. 130, p.51]
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