Weezer – Pork and Beans / 2008 Geffen / 1 Track / http://www.weezer.com /
Weezer have came back from the precipice of mediocrity with “Pork and Beansâ€. 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 Hillsâ€. 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
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