Weezer’s debut album, also known as “The Blue Album,” was the American band’s debut release put out on May 10, 1994. The band decided to take a much brighter approach when recording their breakout songs professionally, as opposed to the grungier sounding demos that got them signed. By ’94, they hoped to be a true alternative within the alternative genre, a band that was nerdier, authentically awkward, but still more optimistic than the grunge/goth kids of the mainstream. Through their power pop, Weezer hoped to be a beacon of light to social outcasts everywhere and prove that geeks could be cool too. “The Blue Album” has since gone on to be certified triple platinum, becoming the band’s highest selling release with over 15 million copies sold worldwide. The album is recognized as one of the greatest modern debut releases of all time and is fondly remembered as one of 1994’s pivotal shifts in rock away from the grunge scene, alongside Green Day’s iconic debut punk revival “Dookie,” as well as the Blur and Oasis rivalry albums “Parklife” and “Definitely Maybe,” which ushered in a third wave of brit rock into the U.S. charts. Despite all of the like-minded attempts from their peers hoping to steer the course of rock’s future into another direction, Weezer had achieved the greatest mainstream success. Songs like “My Name is Jonas,” “Say It Ain’t So,” and “Only in Dreams” captivated rock radio as the music video for “The Sweater Song” captured one of the earliest directorial efforts by Spike Jonze and their biggest hit, “Buddy Holly,” took home four MTV VMA Awards and peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Check out their “Happy Days” inspired music video below and experience the geek rock magic of “The Blue Album” now on Spotify!
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