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Weezer has been having it both ways for some time; churning out barn-burning alt-rock riffs while maintaining a degree of ironic distance via their nerdy image and quirky twists and turns. Don't be fooled by the geek garb, though, head Weezer Rivers Cuomo is the kind of guy who could raid your refrigerator and steal your girlfriend without ever removing his horn-rimmed glasses. MALADROIT finds Cuomo and his post-modern pals continuing to walk that tricky tightrope between rock and "rock." Whether you believe they mean it or not, the visceral pleasures of the chugging "Dope Nose," the Gary Glitter rivalry of "Keep Fishin'," and the white-boy R&B of "Burndt Jamb" are easy to assimilate. And the first pressing comes with the bonus of seven video clips, so what are you waiting for? Put down that pocket protector, slap on your Doc Martens, and go get MALADROIT.
Recorded at Cello Studios, Los Angeles, California in December 2001.
Weezer includes: Rivers Cuomo, Pat Wilson, Brian Bell, Scott Shriner.
Producers include: Weezer, Chad Bamford, Rod Cervera.
Engineers include: Chad Bamford, Chris Carroll, Carlos "Loco" Bedova.
Personnel: Rivers Cuomo, Brian Bell (vocals, guitar); Scott Shriner (vocals); Patrick Wilson (drums).
Audio Mixer: Tom Lord-Alge.
Recording information: Cello Studios, Los Angeles, CA (12/2001).
Photographers: Chris McPherson; Sarah C. Kim; Sean Murphy.
This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files.Rolling Stone (12/26/02, p.112) - Included in Rolling Stone's "50 Best Albums of 2002"
Rolling Stone (6/6/02, pp.75-6) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...This album shows the band just absolutely in love with rock and dedicated to upholding its form and spirit....weird in the most palatable, respectful way possible..."
Spin (1/03, p.70) - Ranked #6 on Spin's list of 2002's "Albums of the Year"
Spin (6/02, pp.101-2) - 7 out of 10 - "...Cuomo has penned the Pinto-rocking Van Halen record of his dreams..."
Q (12/02, p.69) - Included in Q Magazine's "50 Best Albums of 2002"
Q (May 2002, p.118) - 4 out of 5 stars - "...Weezer fashion three-minute calling cards to thaw the coldest of hearts..."
CMJ (12/30/02, p.11) - Ranked #9 on CMJ's "Top 10 of 2002"
CMJ (6/02, p.4) - "...It's all triumphant, three-chord nerd rock anthems here...drenched in addictive pop hooks, plenty of perky "woah woah" harmonies, and big 'n' simple rock riffs....Weezer at its best...MALADROIT is vindicating and rewarding..."
NME (Magazine) (5/18/02, p.36) - 8 out of 10 - "...Cuomo's most welcome psychotic moodswing to date....A misery-affirming, gut-pummelling, soul-ragged and triumphant return to form..." Maladroit Music Review Average Rating: (3.9 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews great album
what are these reviewers below me smoking? its a great album, different than the others, but still awsome.
Submitted by kczwrath (portland) 
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 Don't Believe the Hype!
Weezer's back again, and word is they're set to record another album! Is this a case of overload? Maybe. This is a good disc full of Rivers' signature tunes. The sound is more hard-edged and rough, and less poppy than the "Blue" and "Green" albums. The songs are good, but they don't live up to those on the "colored" discs. Don't believe all the gushing reviews out there. This is a fun listen, but it's a bit of a letdown compared to previous releases.
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 Terrible
When i listened to Weezer's Green album, i thought it was pretty awful copared to older Weezer. After i bought Maladroit and listened to it for the first time i couldn't wait to hear the green album again. Maladroit makes the green album seem like the worlds greatest rock cd ever. Maladroit is not catchy or interesting at all and after listening to it once i don't feel i ever have to hear the garbage weezer considered a finished album again. It seems like they threw a bunch of crappy songs together and said lets release it as an album just cause we know our fans will buy it. I will never buy another weezer album again.
Submitted by a reviewer (Sonoma, CA)
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Crap Crap Crap
Weezer what are you doing? You're killing me man.
Submitted by a reviewer (Northridge, CA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Weezer.....
again back with an excellent album.
Submitted by chase_13_15_probert (Golden City, Missouri)
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