"Records" is a song by the American rock band Weezer, released on June 16, 2022, as the first single from the second of their planned 2022 series of four extended plays SZNZ: Summer.
| "Records" | ||||
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| Single by Weezer | ||||
| from the album SZNZ: Summer | ||||
| Released | June 16, 2022 | |||
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| Length | 3:28 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Daniel Omelio | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Records" on YouTube | ||||
Release
edit"Records" was released as a single on June 16, 2022.[3] The song was initially released via the "Human Record Player," a smartphone app that played the song as one physically spins themself around clockwise.[4]
The song made its live debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on June 20, 2022.[5]
On August 31, 2022, Weezer released a remix of "Records" featuring the rapper Noga Erez.[6]
Critical reception
editRob Wilson at Gigwise described the song as "catchy but undercooked," and stated that it feels out-of-place on the EP "musically and conceptually."[7]
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2022–23) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Rock (Billboard)[8] | 12 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 6 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 15 |
References
edit- ^ "Weezer Celebrate Summer With New EP And Big Announcement". 97.3 KBCO.
- ^ "Weezer Set Fire to 'Summer' with Their Heaviest Album Ever | Exclaim!". exclaim.ca.
- ^ "Weezer Share 'Summer' Single "Records" — but There's a Twist | Exclaim!". exclaim.ca.
- ^ "You can listen to the new Weezer single… but only by becoming a…". Kerrang!. 17 June 2022.
- ^ "Weezer Perform A Fantastical "Records" On 'Kimmel' With A Keyboard-Playing Wolf: Watch". June 21, 2022.
- ^ "Noga Erez on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
- ^ Wilson, Rob (June 29, 2022). "EP Review: Weezer - SZNZ: Summer". Gigwise. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ^ "Weezer Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ "Weezer Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ "Rock & Alternative Airplay Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2023.