In 2013, Weezer has 9.2 million albums sold in the United States, and more than 17 million sold internationally. After the release of the album, Welsh left the group and was replaced by bassist, backing vocalist and keyboardist Scott Shriner in 2002. With a more pop sound, and thanks to the singles Hash Pipe and Island in the Sun, the album is a commercial success. In 2001, Weezer released another album titled Weezer, also known as the Green Album, with a new bassist, Mikey Welsh. The blue album and Pinkerton are frequently cited among the best albums of the 1990s. Their second album, Pinkerton (1996), is characterized by a darker musical style, but is, compared to its predecessor, a commercial failure. The album follows music clips of Buddy Holly's songs, Undone - The Sweater Song and Say It Ain 't So. After the bands signing at Geffen Records in 1993, they released their first album, Weezer (also called the blue album), in 1994. His style is between alternative rock and power pop. His style is between alternative rock and power pop.Īfter the band's signing at Geffen Records in 1993, they released their first album, Weezer (also called the blue album), in 1994. His best-known titles are Undone - The Sweater Song, Holly Buddy, Hash Pipe, Island in the Sun, Beverly Hills, Pork and Beans and Perfect Situation. His best-known titles are Undone - The Sweater Song, Holly Buddy, Hash Pipe, Island in the Sun, Beverly Hills, Pork and Beans and Perfect Situation. Last Friday, April Fools’ Day, Weezer released their 10th studio album, a self-titled record also known as The White Album.Some consider it a return to form that recalls the band. The group is currently composed of three of its founding members: singer and guitarist Rivers Cuomo, drummer, guitarist and backing vocals Patrick Wilson and keyboardist, guitarist and backing vocalist Brian Bell. Weezer is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California.