Weezer is expanding the colour wheel yet again! The alt-rock legends recently announced they’re returning to their color-themed album tradition. Their new self-titled LP, nicknamed The Gold Album, is set for release on August 21 through Reprise/Warner Records. This will be Weezer’s 20th studio album, which is pretty amazing. Following a bit of a break from regular studio records since their 2021 releases of “Van Weezer,” “OK Human,” and their seasonal EPs, the band is making a big splash. True to form, their upcoming record will be titled simply “Weezer” but is part of the series with blue, green, red, white, black, and now teal albums. To top it off, the official album art features a cool gold backdrop.
Leading the Charge: “We Might As Well Be Strangers”
To celebrate the release, Weezer put out the lead single “We Might As Well Be Strangers.” It’s pretty cool because it teams them up with Karly Hartzman from the band Wednesday. Her vocals mix wonderfully with Weezer’s usual catchy tunes, giving listeners a great taste of what to expect from their upcoming 20-track album. Fans, whether you prefer Weezer’s older ’90s sound or their more recent experiments, will love this album. It’s shaping up to be a huge deal in rock music this year.
Produced by Klas Ahlund and Kenneth Blume (FKA Kenny Beats), the record comprises ten new tracks, which look a bit like this:
1. Say Yes
2. Shine Again
3. Don’t Make It Weird
4. We Might As Well Be Strangers ft. Wednesday
5. C.E.O.
6. Hoops
7. Nowhere
8. The Show Must Go On
9. Up In The Clouds
10. The LA Sound
Release Details and Pre-Orders
The countdown to late summer is officially on. Here are the key details for the upcoming rollout:
Release Date: August 21
Label: Reprise / Warner Records
Lead Single: “We Might As Well Be Strangers” (Featuring Wednesday)
Pre-order Status: Available now across major music platforms and the band’s official store.
Plus, the band dropped a new track called “We Might As Well Be Strangers.” Featuring Karly Hartzman, it’s a super fun, tight song with classic Weezer self-deprecation and a catchy, lovable vibe. Fuzzy and delightful, you’ll be humming along until forever.
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