The Weezer recording history: Page 6

note: page 6 updated 3/06

This was Pat's first "formal" demo tape. he used a Dr. Rhythm drum machine (set on the TR-808 kit) for drums, as an attempt to get a different sound. He made several copies, and gave them to freinds and some industry contacts he had at Geffen and elsewhere. I estimate he made about 8-10 copies.

"The Suburban Advantage EP"

song	comments
lets go to the mall	(music later re-used as S.G.'s "Riff") (this is the version that has been bootlegged and traded)
i wouldnt say it
new wave lullabye	(this is the version that has been bootlegged and traded)
if you move away	(this is the version that has been bootlegged and traded)
Unfamiliar
illegitemus Non Carborundum
Bonus track

At this point Matt had his first real "solo" recording session, at Rod Cervera's dad's TV voiceover studio "Hellcentro" in Hollywood. Rod played guitar, Pat Wilson played drums, Cherilynn Westrich contributed in some way, and there might have been a Hayden or two involved. At this time, Rod and Cheri were in a band called Magpie with a girl named Debbie Diamond. Later Rod and Cheri would split from Debbie and form Supersport 2000. Matt did about 4-8 songs at this session, which went on "after hours" at the studio (Magpie was doing their demo here too at the same time).

I dont recall ever hearing any final results from this. I think they never finished because of Matt's newfound heavy weezer schedule, plus new talk of recording at Poop Alley later in '94.

It was getting difficult for Rivers to find time in the garage to record, as the blue album had been released in May, and the first weezer tours were happening. The tours were still short affairs, and every few weeks there would be a few days' "down time", which Rivers (and everyone) took advantage of.

July '94 Rivers

song	comments
buncha f*ckin noize	(nonsense)
ill think about you	(later known as "think about you" or "sesame street", at '97 solo Boston shows)
there is no other one	(early "no other one")
little surfer girl	Beach Boys cover, complete with full backing harmonies
saw you in your car
proto-devotion	(early version, named after Devotion was named)
devotion