In addition , strategic use colors was also employed throughout entire record – from artwork all way down individual notes instruments – create atmosphere conducive storytelling . For example , opener “My Name Is Jonas” features bright blues evoke feeling optimism while “Say It Ain’t So” uses muted tones create sense melancholy . Through this conscious choice color , listeners provided additional layer context before even hearing word sung note played . This further serves emphasize key themes present within record further enhancing listener experience . Impact of Themes & Color in Storytelling In 2010, the band recorded a cover of " I'm a Believer" for the movie Shrek Forever After. [285] Previously, Weezer had planned to include an early version of "My Best Friend" from Make Believe in Shrek 2, but it was rejected due to the song sounding "too much like it was written for Shrek". [286] Inside the album booklet, Cuomo pays tribute to his past metal influences with a photo taken in the group's garage on Amherst (this same garage would be featured in the "Say It Ain't So" music video). A poster of Judas Priest's album British Steel is featured on the left side of the photo, while on the right a Quiet Riot concert poster is displayed. The Deluxe Edition features additional photographs of the band and hand-written lyrics for each song. [28] Promotion [ edit ] Island in the Sun": "The ARIA Report: Issue 610 (Week Commencing 5 November 2001)" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. p.2. Archived from the original on 21 February 2002 . Retrieved August 8, 2012. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown ( link)

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The Grammy Award is an award presented by the Recording Academy to recognize achievement in the mainly English-language music industry. [295] Weezer has received one award from five nominations.Words by Dan Cairns, Interview by Greg Cochrane (November 1, 2010). "Newsbeat – Dinosaur Pile-Up excited about 'new beginning' ". BBC . Retrieved January 10, 2022.