20th Anniversary of 1994: WEEZER - The Blue Album (and more)

Saturday, May 10 2014 11:51

20th Anniversary of 1994: WEEZER - The Blue Album (and more)

Written by James Zahn

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20th Anniversary of 1994: WEEZER - The Blue Album (and more)

May 10, 1994: On this date, WEEZER released their self-titled debut album, the one that soon became known as THE BLUE ALBUM. A monumental record that still holds up two decades later (they play it live in it's entirety on a frequent basis), no one would've expected the band to become as long-lasting and successful as they have, especially after the initial "failure" of PINKERTON, and the extended hiatus that followed. Last year, I wrote a feature here on THE ROCK FATHER that is very appropriate to be re-shared today: "Everybody Get Dangerous: WEEZER, Kids and Rock." If you haven't already, go give it a read, and crank up some tunes below...

Other Important Records Released on May 10, 1994:

SONIC YOUTH - EXPERIMENTAL JET SET, TRASH AND NO STAR | The album that brought "Bull in the Heather" and perhaps the most "mainstream" notoriety for the band.
G. LOVE and SPECIAL SAUCE - Self-Titled | Can I get a "Cold Beverage?"
HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS - FOUR CHORDS & SEVERAL YEARS AGO | Huey Lewis is one of my Top 10 artists of all-time. Respect. Read more about Huey here.

The 20th Anniversary of 1994:

History has proven that 1994 was a massive year for music, but it's also an important year for me as it's the year I graduated High School. With that, I'll be taking a look back at important releases from 1994 here on THE ROCK FATHER as 2014 rolls on.

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James Zahn is best-known as The Rock Father™, a media personality, commentator, adventurer and raconteur. He is the Owner, Publisher, and Editor-in-Chief of THE ROCK FATHER™ Magazine. In January, 2019, after nearly a decade of publishing The Rock Father™ Magazine, he joined Adventure Media and Events as Senior Editor of The Toy Book—the leading trade publication for the toy industry since 1984, as well as The Pop Insider — a destination for all things pop culture, and The Toy Insider — the leading consumer guide for toys and games. He is also editor of The Toy Report, a weekly newsletter published by The Toy Book each Thursday. Zahn has over 27 years of experience in the entertainment, retail and publishing industries.

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Creatively, James has directed/edited music videos, lyric videos, and album trailers for bands such as FEAR FACTORY, has appeared as an actor in feature films and commercials, written comic books, and performed in bands. He currently serves as an artist manager and video director for PRODUCT OF HATE, whose debut album was released by Napalm Records in 2016, distributed by ADA/Warner Music in the U.S. with Universal Music handling global. A new album has been completed and is set for release this year.

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