Scott Shriner & Patrick Wilson on Weezer’s Gold Album, Rediscovering Collaboration, and Rejecting Studio Perfection
Summary
Kyle Meredith interviews Weezer bassist Scott Shreiner and drummer Patrick Wilson about their 20th album, The Gold Album. They discuss the collaborative living room recording process, rejecting digital perfection for a raw sound, and the meta-narrative of the track "CEO." The conversation also covers their upcoming tour with The Shins and Silver Sun Pickups.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: McDonald's and Midas
Intro: Kyle Meredith with Weezer
The Gold Album and time off
Living room sessions and creative rebirth
Collaborative process and classic sound
Sponsors: CIA and Sleep Number
Rhythm section connection and production
Rejecting digital perfection for feel
Fan expectations and the song CEO
Sponsors: McDonald's and Sherwin-Williams
Meta commentary on Weezer's identity
Tour details with The Shins and Silver Sun Pickups
Outro and final sponsors
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