SZNZ: Winter

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All tracks are written by Rivers Cuomo.

SZNZ: Winter
Weezer - SZNZ, Winter album cover.jpg
EP by
ReleasedDecember 21, 2022 (2022-12-21)
Studio
Genre
Length21:35
Label
Producer
Weezer chronology
SZNZ: Autumn
(2022)
SZNZ: Winter
(2022)
Weezer EP chronology
SZNZ: Autumn
(2022)
SZNZ: Winter
(2022)
No.TitleLength
1."I Want a Dog"2:49
2."Iambic Pentameter"3:52
3."Basketball"2:47
4."Sheraton Commander"2:04
5."Dark Enough to See the Stars"2:37
6."The One That Got Away"2:52
7."The Deep and Dreamless Sleep"4:36
Total length:21:35
Vinyl-exclusive bonus track
No.TitleLength
7."Why Don't You Get Me [a] "3:10

Notes

  1. The vinyl version puts track 7 "The Deep and Dreamless Sleep" as track 8 on the tracklist.

Personnel

Weezer

Additional musicians

  • Jonathan Dreyfus – violin, viola, cello, double bass, orchestral arrangement, banjo, harmonium, harpsichord, Mellotron, theremin
  • Jean-Louise Parker – violin, viola, recorder, backing vocals
  • Max Bernstein – music direction
  • Jonathan Leahy – string arrangement
  • Amy Andersen – backing vocals
  • Harry Cooper – clarinet
  • Kelly O'Donohue – trumpet
  • Jake Sinclair – additional vocals and synthesizer on "I Want a Dog"
  • Efe Cakar – additional guitar on "Iambic Pentameter"
  • Suzy Shinn – additional vocals on "Basketball"

Technical

  • James Flannigan – production
  • Suzy Shinn – production
  • Emily Lazarmastering
  • Chris Duganmixing
  • Ivan Wayman – engineering
  • Kevin Smith – engineering
  • Jason Hiller – engineering
  • Jonathan Dreyfus – engineering
  • Peter Hanaman – engineering assistance
  • Alissa Laymac – engineering assistance
  • Alex Parker – engineering assistance
  • Tori Newberry – engineering assistance
  • Bella Corich – engineering assistance
  • Matthew Harris – engineering assistance on "Basketball"
  • Mike Fasano – drum technician
  • Patrick Lehman – guitar technician
  • Tension Division – art direction, design

Charts

Chart performance for SZNZ: Winter
Chart (2023)Peak
position
Hungarian Physical Albums (MAHASZ) [13] 38
Japanese Hot Albums ( Billboard Japan ) [14] 97
Scottish Albums (OCC) [15] 92
UK Physical Albums (OCC) [16] 89
UK Sales Albums (OCC) [17] 96

References

  1. Robinson, Ellie (December 21, 2022). "Weezer drop fourth and final 'SZNZ' EP, 'Winter'". NME. Retrieved February 8, 2023. ...the record's bulk comprising the angular power-pop sound that Weezer are synonymous with.
  2. 1 2 3 Erikson, Anne. "WEEZER SZNZ: Winter". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 21, 2022. …writing songs with an adolescent outlook and guitar-driven, pop-rock approach.
  3. "weezer: SZNZ - Google Sheets". June 4, 2022. Archived from the original on June 4, 2022. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  4. Richard Bienstock (February 3, 2021). "Weezer have four – yes, four – new albums in the works". guitarworld. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  5. Miller, Jeff (September 20, 2022). "Weezer Teases 'SZNZ: Winter' Album at Secret Club Show in Los Angeles". Variety. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  6. Kreps, Daniel (December 9, 2022). "Weezer Pine for Canine Companionship on New Song "I Want a Dog"". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  7. Jones, Abby (December 16, 2022). "Weezer Ring in Winter with "I Want a Dog" on Kimmel". Consequence. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  8. "Watch: Weezer release new 'SZNZ' EP, 'Dark Enough to See the Stars' video". MSN. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  9. Hudson, Alex (December 22, 2022). "Weezer Retain Glimmers of Greatness on 'SZNZ: Winter'". Exclaim! . Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  10. Wilson, Rob (January 4, 2023). "Album Review: Weezer - SZNZ: Winter". Gigwise. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  11. Gill, David (December 19, 2022). "REVIEW: Weezer gives us closure on 'SZNZ: Winter'". Riff Magazine. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  12. 1 2 Dalarossa, Michelle (January 5, 2023). "Weezer SZNZ: Winter". Under the Radar. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  13. "Album Top 40 slágerlista (fizikai hanghordozók) – 2023. 49. hét". MAHASZ . Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  14. "Billboard Japan Hot Albums: 2023/02/15 公開". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  15. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  16. "Official Physical Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company . Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  17. "Official Albums Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company . Retrieved February 17, 2023.