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Raditude

by Weezer

Released: October 30, 2009

Power pop, pop rock

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Why This Album Matters

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

The Album

"Raditude" is the seventh studio album by American rock band Weezer, released on October 30, 2009. The album was recorded primarily in 2009, with frontman Rivers Cuomo as the sole lead vocalist, and featured collaborations with artists like Jermaine Dupri and Lil Wayne. It marked their final release with DGC Records and Geffen Records.

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The album's title was suggested by actor Rainn…

The album's title was suggested by actor Rainn Wilson.

The album's cover features a photo of a…

The album's cover features a photo of a dog named Sidney, originally published in National Geographic.

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Reception

Its lead single, "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To," debuted in August 2009 and helped the album reach number seven on the Billboard 200, selling 66,000 copies in its first week. Despite some reservations from band members about its mainstream pop direction, the album was promoted with a pre-order club offering exclusive tracks and was even sold alongside a Weezer-themed Snuggie. Although its initial sales were lower than their previous album, several tracks have remained popular in live performances.

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The Complete Album Story

"Raditude" is the seventh studio album by American rock band Weezer, released on October 30, 2009. It marked their final release with DGC Records and Geffen Records. The album's title was suggested by actor Rainn Wilson. Its lead single, "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To," debuted in August 2009 and helped the album reach number seven on the Billboard 200, selling 66,000 copies in its first week.

The album was recorded primarily in 2009, with frontman Rivers Cuomo as the sole lead vocalist, and featured collaborations with artists like Jermaine Dupri and Lil Wayne. Despite some reservations from band members about its mainstream pop direction, the album was promoted with a pre-order club offering exclusive tracks and was even sold alongside a Weezer-themed Snuggie.

Although its initial sales were lower than their previous album, several tracks have remained popular in live performances. The album's cover features a photo of a dog named Sidney, originally published in National Geographic.