Studio Album · No. 14
Van Weezer Songwriting Credits by Weezer
Produced by Suzy Shinn · Engineered by Suzy Shinn, Wesley Seidman, Shawn Everett, Charlie Brand, Ivan Wayman, Matty Green
Atlantic Records
Hard RockGlam MetalPop MetalArena RockPower PopAlternative Rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Weezer carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Weezer
0 tracksoutside writers
Weezer's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
12
Lyricists
1
Producers
1
No.1 Single
2021
Released
Data Insight
Van Weezer is Weezer's explicit homage to Van Halen and late-1970s and 1980s hard rock and metal. Rivers Cuomo wrote the songs around heavy guitar riffs and Eddie Van Halen-style finger-tapping leads, with the title and logo parodying Van Halen's branding. The album was produced and largely engineered by Suzy Shinn, who pushed the band toward a big, polished arena-rock guitar sound. It is Weezer's most overtly metal-leaning record, and it arrived the same year as the band's orchestral album OK Human.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hero
#1
|
Rivers CuomoDaniel BedingfieldDaniel OmelioDenzel BaptisteDavid BiralDave Bassett | Rivers CuomoDaniel BedingfieldDaniel OmelioDenzel BaptisteDavid BiralDave Bassett | Suzy Shinn | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
All the Good Ones
#49
|
Rivers CuomoCoast Modern | Rivers CuomoCoast Modern | Suzy Shinn | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
The End of the Game
#2
|
Rivers CuomoTim Pagnotta | Rivers CuomoTim Pagnotta | Suzy Shinn | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
I Need Some of That
|
Rivers CuomoTim PagnottaJosh AlexanderBilly Steinberg | Rivers CuomoTim PagnottaJosh AlexanderBilly SteinbergGeoffrey DownesJohn WettonDonald Roeser | Suzy Shinn | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Beginning of the End
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers CuomoWilliam Martin Joel | Suzy Shinn | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Blue Dream
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers CuomoJohn Michael OsbourneRandall William RhoadsRobert William Daisley | Suzy Shinn | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
1 More Hit
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Suzy Shinn | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Sheila Can Do It
|
Rivers CuomoKevin Ridel | Rivers CuomoKevin Ridel | Suzy Shinn | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
She Needs Me
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Suzy Shinn | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Precious Metal Girl
|
Rivers CuomoNick Long | Rivers CuomoNick Long | Suzy Shinn | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 20 contributors
RC
Rivers Cuomo
Writer · Vocals
TP
Tim Pagnotta
Writer
BS
Billy Steinberg
Writer
CM
Coast Modern
Writer
DB
Daniel Bedingfield
Writer
DO
Daniel Omelio
Writer
DB
Dave Bassett
Writer
DB
David Biral
Writer
DB
Denzel Baptiste
Writer
DR
Donald Roeser
Writer
GD
Geoffrey Downes
Writer
JM
John Michael Osbourne
Writer
More from Weezer
1994
100%
Weezer (Blue Album)
DGC Records
10 tracksProd. Ric Ocasek
1996
100%
Pinkerton
DGC Records
10 tracksProd. Weezer
2001
100%
Weezer (Green Album)
DGC Records
10 tracksProd. Ric Ocasek
2002
100%
Maladroit
DGC Records
13 tracksProd. Weezer
2005
100%
Make Believe
DGC Records
12 tracksProd. Rick Rubin
2008
100%
Weezer (Red Album)
DGC Records / Interscope Records
10 tracksProd. Jacknife Lee
2009
100%
Raditude
DGC Records / Interscope Records
10 tracksProd. Butch Walker
2010
100%
Hurley
Epitaph Records
10 tracksProd. Rivers Cuomo
2014
100%
Everything Will Be Alright in the End
Republic Records
11 tracksProd. Ric Ocasek
2016
100%
Weezer (White Album)
Atlantic Records
10 tracksProd. Jake Sinclair
2017
100%
Pacific Daydream
Atlantic Records
10 tracksProd. Butch Walker
2019
100%
Weezer (Black Album)
Atlantic Records
10 tracksProd. Dave Sitek
2021
100%
OK Human
Atlantic Records
12 tracksProd. Jake Sinclair
2022
100%
SZNZ: Spring
Atlantic Records
7 tracksProd. Ethan Gruska
2022
100%
SZNZ: Summer
Atlantic Records
7 tracksProd. Robopop
2022
100%
SZNZ: Autumn
Atlantic Records
7 tracksProd. Robopop
2022
100%
SZNZ: Winter
Atlantic Records
7 tracksProd. Suzy Shinn
Frequently Asked Questions Van Weezer
What is Van Weezer a tribute to?
Van Weezer is Weezer's homage to Van Halen and late-1970s and 1980s hard rock and metal. The album's title and logo parody Van Halen's branding, and the songs feature heavy riffs and Eddie Van Halen-style finger-tapping guitar leads. It is the band's most overtly metal-influenced record.
Who produced Van Weezer?
Van Weezer was produced by Suzy Shinn, who handled the entire album. Shinn also served as the primary recording engineer. Her production leaned into a big, polished arena-rock guitar sound that suited the album's hard-rock direction.
How does Van Weezer differ from Weezer's usual sound?
Van Weezer trades the band's signature power-pop for hard rock, glam metal, and arena rock. Rivers Cuomo built the songs around heavy guitar riffs and metal-style guitar solos. It is a deliberate departure that pays tribute to the band's heavier influences.
What were the singles from Van Weezer?
The singles included 'The End of the Game,' 'Hero,' 'Beginning of the End,' 'I Need Some of That,' and 'All the Good Ones.' 'Hero' reached number 1 on US Alternative Airplay, and 'The End of the Game' peaked at number 2 on the same chart.
Did Hero by Weezer reach number 1?
'Hero' reached number 1 on the US Alternative Airplay chart, making it one of the band's songs to top that chart. It also charted on Mainstream Rock and Hot Rock & Alternative Songs. The single helped build momentum ahead of the album's 2021 release.
How did Van Weezer perform on the charts?
Van Weezer debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200 and reached number 1 on both Top Alternative Albums and Top Rock Albums. No worldwide sales figure for the album is publicly documented. It was one of the band's stronger commercial showings of the era.