Studio Album · No. 13
OK Human Songwriting Credits by Weezer
Produced by Jake Sinclair · Engineered by Jonathan Allen, William Wittman, Perry Margouleff, Paul Pritchard
Atlantic Records
Orchestral PopBaroque PopChamber PopPop Rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Weezer carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Weezer
0 tracksoutside writers
Weezer's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist92%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
4
Lyricists
1
Producers
1
No.1 Single
2021
Released
Data Insight
OK Human is an orchestral pop record built around a 38-piece orchestra rather than guitars. Rivers Cuomo wrote the songs, and the album was produced by Jake Sinclair with string, horn, and woodwind arrangements conducted by Rob Mathes. Recorded entirely on analogue equipment with orchestral sessions tracked at Abbey Road Studios, it draws openly on Pet Sounds and Nilsson Sings Newman. The result is among the most ambitious and arrangement-driven entries in Weezer's catalog, released the same year as the band's hard-rock album Van Weezer.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
All My Favorite Songs
#1
|
Rivers CuomoAshley GorleyBen JohnsonIlsey Juber | Rivers CuomoAshley GorleyBen JohnsonIlsey Juber | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Aloo Gobi
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Grapes of Wrath
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Numbers
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Playing My Piano
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Mirror Image
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Screens
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Bird with a Broken Wing
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Dead Roses
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Everything Happens for a Reason (Instrumental)
|
Not documented | Rivers Cuomo | Jake Sinclair | - |
| 11 |
Here Comes the Rain
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
La Brea Tar Pits
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions OK Human
What makes OK Human different from other Weezer albums?
OK Human is an orchestral pop album recorded with a 38-piece orchestra instead of the band's usual electric guitars. Rivers Cuomo wrote the songs, and the album was tracked entirely on analogue equipment. It draws on influences like the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds and Harry Nilsson, making it one of Weezer's most ambitious stylistic detours.
Who produced and arranged OK Human?
OK Human was produced by Jake Sinclair, with orchestral arrangements written and conducted by Rob Mathes. Mathes handled the string, horn, and woodwind arrangements that define the album's sound. Rivers Cuomo remained the primary songwriter.
Where was the orchestra for OK Human recorded?
The album's orchestral sessions were tracked at Abbey Road Studios in London and Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. The 38-piece orchestra was recorded using analogue equipment. This approach gave the album its lush, vintage orchestral-pop texture.
What was the lead single from OK Human?
The lead single was 'All My Favorite Songs,' released in January 2021. It reached number 1 on both the US Alternative Airplay and Adult Alternative Airplay charts. The Adult Alternative number 1 was Weezer's first chart-topper on that format.
Is Numbers a single from OK Human?
'Numbers' is the fourth track on OK Human but was not released as a charting single. The album's charting single was 'All My Favorite Songs.' 'Numbers' has no documented chart positions.
Who wrote the songs on OK Human?
Rivers Cuomo is the primary songwriter on OK Human. 'All My Favorite Songs' was co-written by Cuomo with Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, and Ilsey Juber. Cuomo's writing anchors the album's orchestral arrangements by Rob Mathes.