{"product_id":"make-believe","title":"Make Believe","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFollowing four acclaimed albums filled with power-pop,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeezer\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eswang for the fences on 2005's\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake Believe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Expanding their ambitions, arrangements, and diversity, and helmed by mega-producer\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRick Rubin\u003c\/strong\u003e, the album ranks as the band's most diverse and balanced effort. It's also the group's longest set distinguished by more personal lyrics inspired by leader Rivers Cuomo's meditation sessions. Anchored by four radio-charting singles, and streaked with cautious optimism,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake Believe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eremains a compelling intersection of sleek, new wave and big, meaty arena-rock bluster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOpening with the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003echant-a-long anthem\u003c\/span\u003e \"Beverly Hills,\"\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMake Believe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etakes amusing aim at haute-couture culture and fickle materialism here and on the farcical \"We Are All On Drugs,\" each song informed by Cuomo's observations while living in California. Silly, witty, quirky – it's requisite\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeezer\u003c\/strong\u003e, and uses a sense of humor to counteract the more serious sides of the album. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake Believe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erepresents both a musical and emotional evolution, wherein\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeezer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eembraces different styles (new wave, harder-edged rock, irony-free ballads) and hints at sincere hopefulness. Two of the effort's biggest singles (\"This Is Such a Pity,\" \"Perfect Situation\") breathe with an endearing sympathy that steers clear of cynicism or sarcasm. Undercurrents of self-analysis, apology, and resolution run throughout the material and affirm a maturation that nevertheless avoids sacrificing\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeezer's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehallmark hooks and melodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeverly Hills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect Situation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Is Such a Pity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe Are All On Drugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Damage In Your Heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePardon Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Best Friend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Other Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreak Me Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaunt You Everyday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Weezer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50788165681408,"sku":"xtq1793029698365","price":14.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/0297\/1648\/files\/make-believe_1.jpg?v=1793029705","url":"https:\/\/carbonneutralclad.shop\/products\/make-believe","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}