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fuckyeahriverscuomo:

Weezer doing Seven Nation Army then Undone. This looks AMAZING!!!

Before I launch into my tirade, let me just say that I think you all should follow fuckyeahriverscuomo. It’s basically everything that I wanted my own, now-defunct Weezer tumblelog to be but was unable to make it. There’s a lot there to like, for a Weezer fan.

Okay, now, I’ve been a huge Weezer aficionado over the years. I became a fan in 2000, and I’ve seen and heard pretty much all that there is to see and hear. Their first two albums are perfect. I don’t really feel like fully explaining myself yet again, but let’s just say that I don’t like where the band is right now. So, for me, the above video is bittersweet.

First of all, I love, love, love seeing Rivers play this song with an acoustic guitar, the way it was meant to be performed. And it’s awesome to see Pat getting to demonstrate how phenomenal he is on guitar. But you know what I don’t like? The fifth band member on drums. To me, adding extra, nameless musicians to your live shows is a sign that your band is overreaching. Dial it back, boys. Four men are enough. And if they’re not, maybe you’re being too complex.

Honestly, in a world that’s seen the White Stripes, why must legitimate rock bands add these virtually faceless musicians? So what if four men can’t play a given song exactly the way it sounds on their records? That’s what the records are for. Some White Stripes songs sound downright gnarly live. So what? They still rock. That’s part of the fun. So, while I’m glad to see Pat on guitar, I’d much rather have him on drums. Come on, guys. You’re slipping. You’re not the first (cough, Green Day, cough) but it still hurts.