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Hurley

by Weezer

Released: September 10, 2010

Alternative rock, power pop, pop rock, post-punk revival

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Independent Label.

The Album

Although the band planned to continue releasing new material, they were uncertain about the method—whether it would be self-released, distributed online, or through another label. "Hurley" is the eighth studio album by American rock band Weezer, released on September 10, 2010. This album marks Weezer's only release under Epitaph Records.

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Interesting Facts

The production of Hurley was handled by Rivers…

The production of Hurley was handled by Rivers Cuomo and Shawn Everett, and, like its predecessor Raditude, it includes songs co-written with external songwriters.

Eventually, Weezer signed with the independent label Epitaph

Eventually, Weezer signed with the independent label Epitaph.

In late 2009, Weezer released their seventh album…

In late 2009, Weezer released their seventh album, Raditude, which received a lukewarm response compared to the band's earlier work.

By December, it was announced that the band…

By December, it was announced that the band had parted ways with Geffen Records.

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Reception

The album was preceded by the single "Memories" and debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200, selling over 45,000 units in its first week.

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The Complete Album Story

"Hurley" is the eighth studio album by American rock band Weezer, released on September 10, 2010. This album marks Weezer's only release under Epitaph Records. The production of Hurley was handled by Rivers Cuomo and Shawn Everett, and, like its predecessor Raditude, it includes songs co-written with external songwriters.

The album was preceded by the single "Memories" and debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200, selling over 45,000 units in its first week.

In late 2009, Weezer released their seventh album, Raditude, which received a lukewarm response compared to the band's earlier work. By December, it was announced that the band had parted ways with Geffen Records. Although the band planned to continue releasing new material, they were uncertain about the method—whether it would be self-released, distributed online, or through another label. Eventually, Weezer signed with the independent label Epitaph.