The discography of Weezer, an American rock band, consists of 15 studio albums, two compilation albums, one video album, nine extended plays, 37 singles and 40 music videos. Weezer's self-titled debut studio album, often referred to as The Blue Album, was released in May 1994 through DGC Records. The album was a commercial success, peaking at number 16 on the US Billboard 200 and spawning the singles "Undone – The Sweater Song" and "Buddy Holly", both of which were responsible for launching Weezer into mainstream success with the aid of music videos directed by Spike Jonze.[1][2] It has sold 3.3 million copies in the United States and has been certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), becoming the band's best selling album to date.[3][4] Following the success of their debut album, Weezer took a break from touring for the Christmas holidays.[5] Lead singer Rivers Cuomo began piecing together demo material for Weezer's second studio album. Cuomo's original concept for the album was a space-themed rock opera, Songs from the Black Hole.[6] Ultimately, the Songs from the Black Hole album concept was dropped; the band, however, continued to utilize songs from these sessions into work for their second studio album.[7]Pinkerton was released as the band's second studio album in September 1996. Peaking at number 19 on the Billboard 200,[1] it was considered a critical and commercial failure at the time of its release, selling far less than its triple platinum predecessor.[2] However, in the years following its release, it has seen much critical and commercial championing.[8]
Following a hiatus after the release of Pinkerton, Weezer returned to critical and commercial prominence in May 2001 with the release of their third studio album, a second self-titled album, commonly referred to as The Green Album.[9] A year later, the band released their fourth studio album Maladroit to positive reviews.[10] The album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA.[1][4] "Dope Nose" and "Keep Fishin'", the album's two singles, both reached the top 15 on the Alternative Songs chart.[11] In May 2005, the band released their fifth studio album, Make Believe. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics,[12] the album was a commercial success, peaking at number two on the Billboard 200 and being certified platinum by the RIAA.[1][4] It spawned four singles, including the international hit "Beverly Hills", which became the band's first top ten hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the top-selling download of 2005.[13][14]
The band's third self-titled studio album – commonly referred to as The Red Album – was released in June 2008. The album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200.[1] The first single from the album, "Pork and Beans", spent 11 weeks at the top of the Alternative Songs chart.[11] Shortly after releasing Hurley, the band released a compilation album titled Death to False Metal in November 2010. An album consisting of previously unreleased tracks recorded at several points throughout Weezer's career, Death to False Metal peaked at number 48 on the Billboard 200.[1] Worldwide album sales have been verified through RIAA and Geffen Records.[15]
Albums
Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
^OK Human did not enter the Dutch Album Top 100, but peaked at number 30 on the Dutch Vinyl 33 chart.[36]
^Van Weezer did not enter the Dutch Album Top 100, but peaked at number 32 on the Dutch Vinyl 33 chart.[39]
^Dusty Gems & Raw Nuggets did not enter the Billboard Top 200, but entered the US Album Sales chart at number 49.[42]
^SZNZ: Spring did not enter the Billboard Top 200, but entered the US Current Album Sales chart at number 86.[49]
^"SZNZ: Spring" did not enter the UK Album Sales Chart, but peaked at number 37 on the UK Album Downloads Chart.[24]
^"SZNZ: Autumn" did not enter the UK Album Sales Chart, but peaked at number 48 on the UK Album Downloads Chart.[24]
^"Buddy Holly" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 18 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart.[56]
^"Say It Ain't So" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 51 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart.[57]
^"Hash Pipe" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 6 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100.[58]
^"Island in the Sun" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 11 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100.[59]
^"Island in the Sun" did not enter the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, but peaked at number 42 on the Canadian Digital Song Sales chart.[60]
^"Pork and Beans" did not enter the Netherlands' Single Top 100 but peaked on the Netherlands' TMF Superchart at number 14.[61]
^"Troublemaker" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 21 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100.[62]
^"(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 28 on the UK Physical Singles Chart.[63]
^"Back to the Shack" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 38 on the UK Physical Singles Chart.[71]
^"Do You Wanna Get High?" did not enter the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, but peaked at number 35 on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart.[72]
^"Rosanna" did not enter the Alternative Songs chart, but peaked at number 13 on the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart.[75]
^"Africa" did not enter the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, but peaked at number 34 on the Canadian Digital Song Sales chart.[60]
^"Africa" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 7 on the UK Physical Singles Chart.[77]
^"All My Favorite Songs" did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100 but peaked on the US Digital Songs chart at number 43.[82]
^"I Need Some of That" did not enter the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, but peaked at number 28 on the Triple A Airplay chart.[84]
^"A Little Bit of Love" did not enter the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, but peaked at number 45 on the Canadian Digital Song Sales chart.[60]
^"A Little Bit of Love" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, but peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Japan Hot Overseas Songs chart.[87]
^"Records" did not enter the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, but peaked at number 6 on the Rock and Alternative Airplay chart.[89]
^"I Love the USA" did not enter the Alternative Songs chart, but peaked at number 10 on the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart.[75]
^"Take On Me" did not enter the Alternative Songs chart, but peaked at number 23 on the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart.[75]
^"Enter Sandman" did not enter the Alternative Songs chart, but peaked at number 23 on the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart.[75]
^"Enter Sandman" did not enter the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, but peaked at number 14 on the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart.[103]
^"Rainbow Connection" did not enter the Hot Rock Songs chart, but peaked at number 23 on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart.[72]
^"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" did not enter the Alternative Songs chart, but peaked at number 17 on the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart.[75]
References
General
Luerssen, John D. (2004). Rivers' Edge: The Weezer Story. Ecw Press. ISBN1-55022-619-3.
"Pork and Beans", "Troublemaker", "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" and "Back to the Shack": "Weezer Chart History: Billboard Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
^ abWeezer – Video Capture Device: Treasures from the Vault 1991–2002 (track listing). Weezer. Geffen Records. 2004. B0002272-09.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
