Studio Album · No. 3
Weezer (Green Album) Songwriting Credits by Weezer
Produced by Ric Ocasek · Engineered by Ken Allardyce, Femio Hernández, Carlos Bedoya, Alan Sanderson, Tom Lord-Alge, Vladimir Meller
DGC Records
Power PopGeek RockPop PunkPop RockAlternative 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
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
1.6 million
US Copies Sold
2001
Released
Data Insight
Rivers Cuomo wrote every song on the 2001 Green Album and reunited with Blue Album producer Ric Ocasek for a deliberately compact, hook-driven comeback after Weezer's five-year hiatus. Reacting against the exposed vulnerability of Pinkerton, Cuomo wrote tightly formatted power-pop songs that mostly run under three minutes and keep their lyrics generic and reserved. The album's brevity, barely 28 minutes, was a conscious songwriting choice, with Ocasek again favoring clean, efficient arrangements. The approach gave Weezer two enduring radio hits in 'Hash Pipe' and 'Island in the Sun.'
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Don't Let Go
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Ric Ocasek | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Photograph
#17
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Ric Ocasek | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Hash Pipe
#2
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Ric Ocasek | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Island in the Sun
#11
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Ric Ocasek | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Crab
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Ric Ocasek | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Knock-Down Drag-Out
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Ric Ocasek | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Smile
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Ric Ocasek | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Simple Pages
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Ric Ocasek | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Glorious Day
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Ric Ocasek | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
O Girlfriend
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Ric Ocasek | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Weezer (Green Album)
Did Rivers Cuomo write the Green Album?
Yes. Rivers Cuomo wrote all ten songs on the 2001 Green Album. He approached it as a return to tight, formula-driven power pop after the more personal Pinkerton.
Who produced the Green Album?
Ric Ocasek produced the Green Album, reuniting with Weezer after producing their 1994 debut. His polished, economical approach suited Cuomo's deliberately short and structured songs.
Why is the Green Album so short?
The Green Album runs only about 28 minutes because Rivers Cuomo intentionally wrote brief, tightly constructed songs, most under three minutes. The compact format reflected his focus on melody and structure over the confessional sprawl of Pinkerton.
How high did Hash Pipe chart?
'Hash Pipe' peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. It served as the album's lead single and marked Weezer's commercial comeback in 2001.
Did Island in the Sun chart on the Hot 100?
No. 'Island in the Sun' did not enter the Billboard Hot 100 proper, reaching number 11 on the Alternative Airplay chart and appearing on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. It later became one of Weezer's most recognizable songs, helped by its Spike Jonze and Marcos Siega videos.
Is the Green Album certified Platinum?
Yes. The Green Album is certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States, where it has sold more than 1.6 million copies. It is also certified Platinum in Canada.
How is the Green Album different from Pinkerton?
Where Pinkerton was raw, self-produced and confessional, the Green Album is polished, Ocasek-produced and emotionally guarded, with short, formula-driven power-pop songs. Cuomo deliberately wrote impersonal lyrics as a reaction to the personal exposure of Pinkerton.