Studio Album · No. 6
Weezer (Red Album) Songwriting Credits by Weezer
Produced by Jacknife Lee, Rick Rubin, Weezer · Engineered by Andrew Scheps, Dana Nielsen, Rich Costey, Justin Gerrish, Dave Collins
DGC Records / Interscope Records
Alternative RockPower Pop
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%
Producer80%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
4
Lyricists
3
Producers
1
No.1 Single
443,000
US Copies Sold
2008
Released
Data Insight
The Red Album is the most democratized record in Weezer's catalog, departing from the usual arrangement where Rivers Cuomo writes and sings nearly everything. Brian Bell wrote and took lead vocals on 'Thought I Knew,' Patrick Wilson did the same on 'Automatic,' and Scott Shriner co-wrote and fronted 'Cold Dark World' while sharing the mic with Cuomo on 'King.' Cuomo still authored the singles, including the chart-topping 'Pork and Beans' and 'Troublemaker.' Rick Rubin and Jacknife Lee produced alongside the band.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Troublemaker
#2
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Jacknife Lee | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
The Greatest Man That Ever Lived (Variations on a Shaker Hymn)
#35
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Rick RubinWeezer | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Pork and Beans
#1
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Jacknife Lee | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Heart Songs
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Rick RubinWeezer | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Everybody Gets Dangerous
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Rick RubinWeezer | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Dreamin'
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Weezer | Scott Shriner (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Thought I Knew
|
Brian Bell | Brian Bell | Weezer | Patrick Wilson (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Cold Dark World
|
Rivers CuomoScott Shriner | Rivers CuomoScott Shriner | Weezer | Brian Bell (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Automatic
|
Patrick Wilson | Patrick Wilson | Weezer | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
The Angel and the One
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Rick RubinWeezer | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Weezer (Red Album)
Who wrote the songs on Weezer's Red Album?
Rivers Cuomo wrote most of the album, including the singles 'Pork and Beans,' 'Troublemaker,' and 'The Greatest Man That Ever Lived.' Unusually for Weezer, three other band members also contributed songs they wrote and sang themselves. Brian Bell wrote 'Thought I Knew,' Patrick Wilson wrote 'Automatic,' and Scott Shriner co-wrote 'Cold Dark World.'
Why is the Red Album considered unusual for Weezer?
It is the first Weezer album where members other than Rivers Cuomo wrote and sang lead on full songs. Brian Bell, Patrick Wilson, and Scott Shriner each fronted a track, breaking from the band's long-standing model of Cuomo as sole songwriter and singer. The experiment was not repeated to the same degree on later albums.
How did Pork and Beans perform on the charts?
'Pork and Beans' topped the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart, where it spent eleven weeks at number one. It also reached number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's music video, packed with internet meme celebrities of the era, became a viral hit.
Who produced the Red Album?
The album was produced by Rick Rubin, Jacknife Lee, and Weezer themselves. Rivers Cuomo was involved in the production work. It was released on Geffen Records in June 2008.
What is Troublemaker by Weezer about?
'Troublemaker' is a tongue-in-cheek Rivers Cuomo song about a rebellious musician who refuses to conform. It reached number 2 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart and was certified Gold by the RIAA as a single. It served as the album's second single.
Did the Red Album win any awards?
No major industry awards or Grammy nominations are documented for the Red Album. Its singles 'Pork and Beans' and 'Troublemaker' earned RIAA certifications, but the album itself carries no documented certification or award.