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Make Believe

by Weezer

Released: May 10, 2005

Alternative rock, power pop, pop punk, new wave

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

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The recording process spanned nearly three years, commencing prior to the release of their preceding album, "Maladroit." Rivers Cuomo's songwriting on "Make Believe" was lauded as a return to musical and emotional introspection, although the lyrics were notably simpler than in previous efforts.

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Beverly Hills

Bolstered by the success of the hit single "Beverly Hills," it soared commercially, peaking at number two on the US Billboard 200 and number eleven on the UK Albums Chart.

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Reception

Bolstered by the success of the hit single "Beverly Hills," it soared commercially, peaking at number two on the US Billboard 200 and number eleven on the UK Albums Chart. Notably, "Beverly Hills" earned Weezer their inaugural Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song. Despite its commercial triumph, "Make Believe" garnered mixed reviews from critics and fans, though it has sustained consistent sales.

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"Make Believe" stands as the fifth studio album by Weezer, released on May 10, 2005, under Geffen Records. The album marked a return to emotionally vulnerable lyrics reminiscent of the band's earlier releases. Bolstered by the success of the hit single "Beverly Hills," it soared commercially, peaking at number two on the US Billboard 200 and number eleven on the UK Albums Chart. Notably, "Beverly Hills" earned Weezer their inaugural Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song.

Despite its commercial triumph, "Make Believe" garnered mixed reviews from critics and fans, though it has sustained consistent sales. The recording process spanned nearly three years, commencing prior to the release of their preceding album, "Maladroit." Rivers Cuomo's songwriting on "Make Believe" was lauded as a return to musical and emotional introspection, although the lyrics were notably simpler than in previous efforts.