Studio Album · No. 10
Weezer (White Album) Songwriting Credits by Weezer
Produced by Jake Sinclair · Engineered by Suzy Shinn, Tanner Sparks
Atlantic Records
Power PopPop PunkAlternative 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
13
Lyricists
1
Producers
75,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2016
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Best Rock Album (2017, Nominated)
Data Insight
The White Album is a California beach-themed record written largely by Rivers Cuomo, inspired by his time on the west side of Los Angeles, with references to Venice and Santa Monica. Cuomo brought in co-writers on individual tracks, including Alex Goose, Michael Balzer, Alex Balzer, and Bill Petti on 'Thank God for Girls.' The album was produced by Jake Sinclair, a newer collaborator rather than a returning veteran. It built on the back-to-basics direction of the prior record and earned the band a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album.
Atlantic released the White Album on April 1, 2016, and it opened at number four on the Billboard 200 with 49,000 units, Weezer's eighth top ten album running, then picked up a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album. Rivers Cuomo has a hand in all ten songs, and guitarist Brian Bell shares credit with Luther Russell on "L.A. Girlz" and "Endless Bummer."
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
California Kids
|
Rivers CuomoDan Wilson | Rivers CuomoDan Wilson | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Wind in Our Sail
|
Rivers CuomoScott ChesakRyan Spraker | Rivers CuomoScott ChesakRyan Spraker | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Thank God for Girls
#15
|
Rivers CuomoAlex GooseMichael BalzerAlex BalzerBill Petti | Rivers CuomoAlex GooseMichael BalzerAlex BalzerBill Petti | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
(Girl We Got A) Good Thing
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Do You Wanna Get High?
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
King of the World
#17
|
Rivers CuomoJarrad Kritzstein | Rivers CuomoJarrad Kritzstein | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Summer Elaine and Drunk Dori
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
L.A. Girlz
|
Rivers CuomoBrian BellLuther Russell | Rivers CuomoBrian BellLuther Russell | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Jacked Up
|
Rivers CuomoJonny CofferHugh Pescod | Rivers CuomoJonathan CofferHugh Pescod | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Endless Bummer
|
Rivers CuomoBrian BellLuther Russell | Rivers CuomoBrian BellLuther Russell | Jake Sinclair | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Weezer (White Album)
Who produced Weezer's White Album?
The White Album was produced by Jake Sinclair. It was released in April 2016 on Crush Music and Atlantic Records. Sinclair represented a newer production partnership for the band rather than a return of an earlier producer.
What is the concept behind the White Album?
The album is a California beach-themed record inspired by Rivers Cuomo spending time on the west side of Los Angeles. Its lyrics reference local spots including Venice and Santa Monica. The sunny, summery framing gives the record a loose conceptual unity.
Who wrote the songs on the White Album?
How did King of the World chart?
'King of the World' reached number 17 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. It did not enter the Billboard Hot 100. The song was released as a single in January 2016 ahead of the album.
Did the White Album receive a Grammy nomination?
Yes, the White Album was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in 2017. It did not win; the award went to Cage the Elephant's Tell Me I'm Pretty. It was the album's only major awards recognition.
What was the lead single from the White Album?
'Thank God for Girls' served as the lead single, released in October 2015. It reached number 15 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart and number 13 on Hot Rock and Alternative Songs. It did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
Sources
Wikipedia: Weezer (White Album)
Discogs: Weezer (White Album)
Wikipedia: Weezer (White Album)
Wikipedia: Thank God for Girls (song)
Wikipedia: King of the World (Weezer song)
Wikipedia: 59th Annual Grammy Awards
MusicBrainz release group
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