Surprise, Weezer fans!
The American alt-rockers have just released their fifth self-titled album on a whim. Weezer (also known as The Teal Album), is the band’s twelfth studio album and dropped digitally on Jan. 24.
What’s the best part? Well it’s comprised entirely of covers, and if you heard their take on Toto’s Africa in early 2018, then you might be pleased to know that the rest of the album includes classics such as: ELO’s Mr. Blue Sky, Michael Jackson‘s Billie Jean and A-ha’s iconic 1984 hit, Take on Me.
The Teal Album comes only two months before the release of Weezer’s sixth self-titled album, or The Black Album — Not to be confused with Metallica‘s world-renowned 1991 record.
Looks like fans now have something to keep them occupied until then.
WATCH: Weezer perform their Billboard No. 1 cover of Toto’s Africa live from Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
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With 10 already-smash-hits, the four-piece dropped a potential instant classic.
“It’s us covering everyone else’s hits,” wrote the band on its Twitter page.
Along with the brand new music from Vampire Weekend, Weezer became a trending topic on Twitter.
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The internet’s Weezer fans couldn’t control their excitement by the sounds of some of their tweets.
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“The tracklist of Weezer’s new album is basically the last hour of every wedding ever,” wrote one user.
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The Teal Album will be available physically on March 8. Currently the band is offering exclusive pre-sale bundles on their website, including a digital copy of the album as well as the forthcoming The Black Album.
Not only that, but you can even get your hands on a “rad” teal velcro wallet. There are only 500 available and the first 100 will include an American dollar bill signed by the entire band.
The Teal Album is now available on all major streaming platforms.
The Black Album will be released through Crush Music on March. 1.
The Teal Album full tracklist
Africa — Toto cover
Everybody Wants To Rule The World — Tears for Fears cover
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) — Eurythmics cover
Take On Me — A-ha cover
Happy Together — The Turtles cover
Paranoid — Black Sabbath cover
Mr. Blue Sky — ELO cover
No Scrubs — TLC cover
Billie Jean — Michael Jackson cover
Stand by Me — Ben E. King cover
READ MORE: Weezer announces long-awaited ‘Black’ album, releases first single
Weezer will be touring North America, including two Canadian shows, with the Pixies in Spring.
Tickets are still available on the official Weezer website.
Weezer tour dates
** Canadian dates are bolded **
March 8 – Louisville, Kent. @ KFC Yum! Center
March 10 – Columbia, South Car. @ Colonial Life Arena
March 13 – Montreal, Quebec @ Bell Centre
March 14 – Albany, New York @ Times Union Center
March 16 – Mashantucket, Conn. @ Foxwoods Resort Casino*
March 17 – Baltimore, Mar. @ Royal Farms Arena
March 19 – Columbus, Ohio @ Schottenstein Center
March 20 – Grand Rapids, Mich. @ Van Andel Arena
March 22 – Memphis, Tenn. @ FedEx Forum
March 24 – St. Louis, Miss. @ Enterprise Center
March 26 – Kansas City, Miss. @ Sprint Center
March 27 – Tulsa, Okla. @ BOK Center
March 28 – Des Moines, Iowa @ Wells Fargo Arena
March 30 – St. Paul, Minn. @ Xcel Energy Center
March 31 – Madison, Wisc. @ Alliant Energy Center
April 5 – Nampa, Ida. @ Ford Idaho Center Arena
April 6 – Portland, Oreg. @ Moda Center
April 7 – Vancouver, B.C. @ Rogers Arena
April 9 – Sacramento, Calif. @ Golden 1 Center
April 10 – Oakland, Calif. @ Oracle Arena*
April 12 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ Mandalay Bay Event Center
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