Back to the old school! Basic, balls out pop-rock! Californian geek rock legends Weezer return with a new single (If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To. Quite a mouthful of a track I know, but then track titles have never been these guy's forte.
The pioneers of their style return to their roots with a track which would sit comfortably on their infamous Blue Album. Geeky self-pity is what these rockers thrive on, with themes of "being without" and longing for some unattainable entity, being prominent; they are the Monet's of their genre.
(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To, is a catchy little number, which demonstrates the style of the band at its most basic. This tune has a really amicable quality, as it's nice and upbeat tempo which works snugly with the shy lyrics to create an "it's okay that we aren't okay" vibe.
Not a bad song, but for a band with a back catalogue which include the likes of Buddy Holly and Say It Aint So, this song is definitely not up their with these iconic classic anthems. I really couldn't ever see this tune being covered by any band unless they are hardcore Weezer fans, even then...
After having mild mainstream success in 2005 with the poppy, radio friendly Beverley Hills, the guys have completely reverted to their true downstroke pop-rock with this effort. You gotta admire Weezer as they could have easily churned out more of the same mainstream tunes, but instead they ditch the glitz and glamour and rock out in a true, uncompromising fashion.
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