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Best EP I own

S. Marzioli | USA | 04/26/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Weezer released this EP sometime in late 1997, and it has since then been one of my favorite EPs. Boasting two b-sides, two acoustic live tracks, and the title track, it basically has it all. The best song on this EP is the fast paced I Just Threw Out The Love Of My Dreams, featuring the beautiful voice of ex-That Dog vocalist Rachel Haden. While strange to hear a Weezer song where Rivers is merely the back-up vocalist, the song does its duty as a traditional harmony filled, singable, melodic Cuomo creation. My second favorite track is Waiting On You. This one is rather slow paced, reminiscient of Butterfly in its speed and over all emotional content. The live tracks are pretty good too. For live recording fans, they'll recognize these tracks from the Shorecrest High show of november 6th 1996. What these add to a fan's collection are professionaly produced acoustic tracks/versions from a very successful and unique performance. It's always interesting to hear Weezer translate their upbeat classics into acoustic guitar-only songs. (Incidentally, in their newest tour in Japan, rumor has it they're playing an electric, full band version of Butterfly). Of course, the title track is itself amazing. The Good Life has been my second favorite Weezer song since I purchased Pinkerton in September 1996. All in all, the EP is worth every penny, whether the $12 it cost in 1997, or the $20 or so Amazon is asking now. Only a poor, second rate Weezer fan would miss out on this."

It's about time for an intelligent review of this single...

Nicholas Petersen | Mankato, MN United States | 01/24/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a great single. Most likely that if you're buying this you already own Pinkerton so on to the non-album tracks...Also Included are Waiting On You, I Just Threw Out The Love Of My Dreams (Rachel Haden on vocals), and The Good Life and Pink Triangle (both acoustic and live). Waiting On You sounds as though it was picked right off of Pinkerton, it would've fit right in there, good song. I Just Threw Out The Love Of My Dreams is the main reason I bought this single. It's a great, uptempo song that is very reminiscent of the Blue Album's style and the guest female vocalist does an excellent job of fulfilling Rivers' vision for the song. The two acoustic tracks are pretty much what you'd expect, not too many surprises. All in all, a solid lil' single."

Great Single

nobobdna | Germantown, TN USA | 01/09/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Overall this is a great buy. The Good Life is one of the best songs off of Pinkerton, which is considered by many to be Weezer's best album. Waiting on You and IJTOTLOMD are great songs that you can only get from this EP. And the live acoustic versions of The Good Life and Pink Triangle are great! I strongly recommend this EP."