EP · No. 2
SZNZ: Summer Songwriting Credits by Weezer
Produced by Robopop, Suzy Shinn · Engineered by Charlie Brand, Sejo Navajas, Andreas Sandnes, Bernie Grundman
Atlantic Records
Power PopAlternative RockHeavy Metal
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 7 of 7 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 7 / 7 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 7 tracks with documented writers, by whether Weezer carries a lyricist or composer credit.
7 trackswritten by Weezer
0 tracksoutside writers
Weezer's roles on this album
Share of the 7 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
7
Tracks
3
Lyricists
2
Producers
2022
Released
Data Insight
SZNZ: Summer is the second of Weezer's four 2022 SZNZ EPs, a seasonal series loosely tied to Vivaldi's The Four Seasons with each entry given a distinct mood and sound. Rivers Cuomo, the band's chief songwriter, pitched Summer around youthful indignation and described the sound as 21st century 90s, returning to the punchy, guitar-forward power-pop and alternative-rock that defined Weezer's early hits, with heavier riffs in places. The EP was produced by Daniel Omelio (Robopop), giving it a brighter, more energetic edge than the acoustic Spring installment. 'Records' served as the single, leading the EP's upbeat tone.
Track Listing & Credits 7 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lawn Chair
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | RobopopSuzy Shinn | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Records
|
Rivers CuomoSam HollanderGrant Phillip Michaels | Rivers CuomoSam HollanderGrant Phillip Michaels | RobopopSuzy Shinn | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Blue Like Jazz
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | RobopopSuzy Shinn | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
The Opposite of Me
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | RobopopSuzy Shinn | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
What's the Good of Being Good
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | RobopopSuzy Shinn | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Cuomoville
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | RobopopSuzy Shinn | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Thank You and Good Night
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | RobopopSuzy Shinn | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions SZNZ: Summer
Where does SZNZ: Summer fall in the SZNZ project?
SZNZ: Summer is the second of the four seasonal EPs Weezer released in 2022, following SZNZ: Spring. The series is loosely inspired by Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, and each EP has its own mood and genre. Summer arrived on the summer solstice.
When was SZNZ: Summer released?
SZNZ: Summer was released on the summer solstice, June 21, 2022. It came out through Atlantic Records and Crush Management. It followed SZNZ: Spring by exactly one season.
What does SZNZ: Summer sound like?
Rivers Cuomo described SZNZ: Summer as 21st century 90s, and it leans into power pop, alternative rock, and heavier guitar textures. The sound is louder and more energetic than the acoustic SZNZ: Spring. It harks back to the guitar-driven feel of Weezer's early work.
Who wrote and produced SZNZ: Summer?
Rivers Cuomo is the primary songwriter on SZNZ: Summer, building it around a theme he called youthful indignation. Daniel Omelio, known as Robopop, produced the EP. Bernie Grundman mastered it.
What was the single from SZNZ: Summer?
'Records' was the single from SZNZ: Summer, released on June 16, 2022, ahead of the EP. It set the upbeat, guitar-driven tone of the release. The song did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
Is SZNZ: Summer an EP or an album?
Weezer originally designated the SZNZ releases as EPs, and SZNZ: Summer is treated as an EP. It runs about 23 minutes across seven tracks. MusicBrainz also catalogs it as an EP release group.