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4.0 out of 5 stars
The Geek Rock Is Back, November 26, 2008
There is no question about the great guilty pleasure, Weezer. They've made geek rock seem cool everytime they come back into the music scene. Their latest single, Pork And Beans, the first single from their latest self-titled red album, is honestly one of the most upbeat I've actually heard in awhile. The song is really fun to listen to, and sticks from the heart, and the tone of Rivers Cuomo's chords. Unlike other artists like Rihanna, Britney Spears and wannabe acts, at least Weezer make something great out of fun music. If there is a song I really recommend right now to download that is enetertaining, and you just want to get up and dance to, this honestly is one of those songs. I really hope that Weezer makes another one like this soon.
Song: B
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Weezer does it again--great video too, November 24, 2008
Just when you think Weezer could not come up with any more irresistable songs, they produce this one. It is the ultimate kiss-off song, and what's more, there is a great video that you can easily see online. Hats off to River and the boys for one of the better songs of this year.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Song, Totally Awesome Music Video, June 5, 2008
Weezer never seems to go away. Just when you think they're done with music, they come back with something better than their last. And this time, they might have just topped themselves. When I first heard the song, I didn't care that much for it. It all just seemed too weird, and culinary disgusting, "I eat my candy with the pork and beans." But then I saw the music video, which is a freakin' awesome tribute to YouTube and pop culture, complete with comedy, and cool effects, and everybody appears as themselves in the video. You'll see "Numa Numa" guy, and 'Miss I Don't Know Why People Don't Have Maps.'
Lyrically, the song and the video go hand in hand, where it celebrates the difference of everybody, which is what YouTube is supposed to be all about. Musically, it's pretty good modern rock material, and apparently so. There's the booming guitars, the vocals, and the catchy hooks.
And again, if you haven't seen the video, do yourself a favor, and do so. It's must-see TV. And it really compliments and drives the song, instead of the other way around. Favorite Part: The Mentos in Coke Fountain Show. The only thing that they could have done better in the video is add Lonleygirl15 to the beginning squares, instead of "Numa Numa" guy, and save him for his great part later.
Overall, the song is good, not great. Pretty good modern rock, although it doesn't blow me aways by itself. But add the video, and everything changes. And the video is already headed toward the YouTube hall of fame on its own. And the song may end up as one of the most successful of 2008, at least in Modern Rock.
Real Score: 4.5
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