Weezer reflect on 30 years of “The Blue Album” as the band returns to the stage
Weezer is back, and they’re taking fans on a nostalgic journey. Recently, the band played a packed show at Madison Square Garden, performing every song from their debut album in order as part of their “Voyage to the Blue Planet” tour.
“It feels pretty incredible,” said drummer Patrick Wilson, who is sharing the stage with lead singer Rivers Cuomo. They are the two remaining original members of the band.
Earlier this year, Cuomo and Wilson revisited Electric Lady Studios in New York, where they recorded “The Blue Album” 30 years ago. Electric Lady Studios has seen its share of legendary artists, from Stevie Wonder to The Rolling Stones to Led Zeppelin.
MTV Video Music Awards, Weezer won four moonmen for the “Buddy Holly” video. Rolling Stone later ranked “The Blue Album” among the 500 greatest albums of all time, calling it “one of the most enduring artifacts of the alt-rock age.”
Reflecting on those early days, Cuomo remembered the uncertainty he felt after finishing the album.
“I think I had two stories in my head,” said Cuomo. “One was we’re gonna sell a hundred copies and that’s it. I’m gonna have to go back and work at Domino’s or whatever. But the other one was like, ‘Man, this album feels so powerful, so moving and special to me. I think we’re gonna find a big audience, and this is gonna be an important record.'”
Thirty years later, “The Blue Album” still resonates with fans, as evident from the packed crowds at Weezer’s tour stops.
“If it’s feeling vital and important to the world now, like, we’re happy to come along,” said Cuomo.
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