60 Songs That Explain the '90s Weezer—“Say It Ain’t So”
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May 5, 2021 The podcast explores Weezer's hit song 'Say It Ain't So', discussing the band's unique identity within alternative rock, the story behind the song's lyrics, and how Weezer's music provided a sense of belonging to fans. It also covers Rivers Cuomo's childhood, influences behind Weezer's sound, and their journey in the music industry. A discussion with Bobby Bones touches on Weezer's sustained success and energetic performances, as well as the nerdy energy in other country music artists.
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Recording Songs Off Alt Radio
- Rob Harvilla taped songs off alternative radio to capture drum-roll hooks he loved.
- He cherishes the imperfect cassette cuts and still mentally hears songs missing their opening seconds.
Childhood Drum-Roll Rituals
- Rob Harvilla ran down his basement stairs to the cadence of John Cougar Mellencamp's drum break.
- That childhood ritual wired him to obsess over pop drum rolls and their emotional pull.
Weezer's Serious-Goofy Tension
- Weezer balanced earnest, heavy-rock ambitions with deliberate goofiness in image and videos.
- That tension became the band's defining and persistent characteristic.