Weezer – Pork and Beans

Weezer – Pork and Beans / 2008 Geffen / 1 Track / http://www.weezer.com /

Weezer have came back from the precipice of mediocrity with “Pork and Beans”. This track really calls forth some of Weezer’s earliest (and best) tracks; hints of “My Name is Jonas” and “Suzanne” are present in this song. The slinky guitar line that is prominent during the track works well with Rivers Cuomo’s vocals, while there is a newer type of angular sound that brings the band up to the current period. The guitars switch to overdrive soon after, making their removal from the track soon after a traumatic moment. Weezer are masters of working tension to their benefit; “Pork and Beans” is another track that benefits from this skill. “Pork and Beans” is the perfect example of a track that will get interest for the band’s new (self-titled) album up to that point that the act should receive even more attention than they had with “Dope Nose” and “Beverly Hills”. You’ll hear this track soon on rock rotation, so pretend you are surprised and let the band’s inimitable style wash over you.

Rating: 8.5/10