Weezer webmaster and historian Karl Koch has posted a smattering of information on the band’s site regarding their forthcoming studio album:
“Many have been wondering about the status of Weezer’s next album – their 7th! While there’s not much that can yet be officially revealed, here’s the basics as they now stand:
- The band worked with Jacknife Lee in Malibu, Santa Monica, and West L.A. between 11/08 and 1/09, recording a nice pile of songs. The songs were mixed in March ‘09 in NYC with Rich Costey. Now the band has more new songs they are excited about, so they will be doing some more recording soon. What exactly ends up on the new album, and what is saved for the future, remains to be seen.
- As usual, weezer has kept things interesting with new experiments and ideas. After this many albums, its a given that they will try some new theories out. However, one thing thats stayed the same this time is Rivers singing lead.
- There is no release date set. Rumors and speculation about a July release are unfounded. The album may come out in summer, or fall, or ???. We shall see.
- No title has been selected, rumors and speculation to the contrary.
- No 1st single has been selected. The 1st single will probably come out in the summer. Stay tuned.
- Yes, the album rocks.
- More info to come, whenever it can be revealed. Thanks.”
I’m glad that the band are once again working with Jacknife Lee. His production on “Pork and Beans” recalled the beloved Weezer of old, and his involvement suggests that the band are playing to their strengths. However, I am gutted that Rivers will be the sole lead vocalist; I personally enjoyed Brian and Pat’s respective tracks on The Red Album. I know a lot of fans will be happy about this, but it feels like a backwards step.
To read the original post by Karl, click here.
And if you fancy reading our interview with guitarist Brian Bell, click here.
Andrew Lindsay is a Glasgow-based singer-songwriter and deputy editor of Stereokill. 
very excited about another release from weezer, i too am a little bummed out that rivers is the only main singer, i liked that they other members were getting their chance to shine a bit as well, but i’m sure they still will live in the shows. another great record from weezer on the way? i think so! hope it all comes out during the summer, it’d be great to add it to my summer playlists
Andrew Lindsay ,
Regarding the other band members songs not being on A7. It’s not true.
I don’t know if you’re aware but the other members are still writing for this album Rivers is just singing on those tracks too.
One track Called ” In the mall” is written by Patrick Wilson, It’s however not sung by pat but sung by rivers instead.
So while you might think its a step backwards its really not the others are still writing.
Just thought I’d give you a heads up.
Hey Danerd,
I know they’re writing tracks for the new album – it’s just the fact that they are no longer going to be sharing the lead vocal duties.
Personally, I think Brian has one of the most underrated voices in rock.
I think they NEED to go back to Rivers singing all the songs. “I’m the Greatest Man that Ever Lived” is crap. If they make more songs like that, I’m stopping being a fan, and I swear by Weezer. Pat and Brian’s songs on the Red Album are very good, but Scott’s is crap. Let Rivers write all the songs, let him sing them, let him make another good Weezer album with minimal input from the other three. I have mad respect for Pat Wilson, but he’s no Rivers Cuomo. I liked it a lot better when Rivers was the dictator. Same thing with Oasis. As soon as other people start writing songs, the quality of the album goes down.