Time Flies, When You're Having Fun...

Here's a picture of Weezer's latest album, Hurley.

And here's my review of Weezer's latest album, Hurley.

Firstly, Rivers sings Viva La Vida better than Chris Martin does. This is a bonus track on the Deluxe Edition, so you should get that, but as far as I'm aware, HMV only stocked that version, so it's all good, baby! I'm losing interest in Coldplay, now that I've heard a better version of their best song (Yellow's still up there, but for other reasons.)

Just like Raditude, which admittedly I didn't listen to more than once, there's been some outside help in writing a couple of the songs. Mac Davis, who once wrote a song for Elvis (it's bound to interest someone, I suppose. I should actually make this clear. I really don't like Elvis in the slightest. His acting makes me want to vomit.) co-wrote Time Flies, arguably the best song on the album that doesn't feature Michael Cera on it. It's very different from the Weezer of old, with more of an acoustic focus, but with some catchy drumming for good measure.

Hang On, the best track on the album, features Scott Pilgrim himself, Michael Cera on mandolin and backing vocals. To be clear, this isn't why I love the song, but the chorus is nice and catchy, and a welcome addition to my FEELGOOD PLAYLIST. Rivers sings especially well on this one, and the presence of the mandolin is a welcome one. Don't take my word for it, give it a listen. You've no excuse, it's on Spotify. I'm not going to sit and go through every song in the album (there's 14) and say how awesome they are, because that would take ages.

It's not The Suburbs, but Weezer's Hurley is certainly one of my albums of the year. It's also a timely reminder of just how good a band they are, and gave me the perfect excuse to delve into the back catalogue, with the Blue Album in particular. Listen to My Name is Jonas and Buddy Holly, and try telling me they're not good songs. I dares ya!

And folks, by the time I make my next post, I should be a member of Air3, Stirling Uni's student radio station. Now this isn't to say I'll be on a show (I haven't decided yet,) but I definitely want to be part of it in some capacity. It sounds epic, plus I've still got that 10-point plan to fulfil!

Darren out, saying thanks for all you've shown us, this is how we feel...