SZNZ: Autumn
Weezer · 2022
24 min · 7 tracks · alternative rock
A reflective blend of alternative rock with introspective lyrics, capturing the melancholy essence of autumn.
Top tracks — play these first
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Can’t Dance, Don’t Ask Me Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Get Off On The Pain — This track stands out for its catchy hooks and lyrical exploration of emotional struggle, encapsulating the album's autumnal themes of change and introspection.
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Francesca — With its narrative-driven lyrics, this song offers a poignant reflection on relationships and longing, representing the album’s deeper emotional currents.
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Run, Raven, Run — The longest track on the album builds an atmospheric soundscape that embodies the themes of freedom and escape, making it a standout experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production, with a cohesive autumnal theme but lacks standout moments.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a steady mid-tempo pace, while the fourth introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
- Each song features layered guitar melodies and harmonized vocals, creating a rich texture that supports the introspective lyrics.
- The final track features a gradual fade-out, leaving an unresolved feeling that complements the themes of uncertainty present throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective autumnal mood shifts
- steady progression to closure
- melancholy melodies for contemplation
- short bursts of introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seeks upbeat party anthems
- prefers longer immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry in a seasonal project, but not widely recognized outside dedicated fans.
- Themes
- autumnal melancholy· emotional struggle· nostalgic longing
- Career context
- SZNZ: Autumn is Weezer's fourteenth studio album, released as part of a seasonal quartet that began with Spring in 2022. This album follows their previous release, OK Human, and showcases a continued exploration of diverse musical themes while maintaining their signature sound. At this point in their career, Weezer was revisiting and reinterpreting their style after decades in the music industry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jimmy Eat World· The Get Up Kids· Paramore
Tracklist
- 1 Can’t Dance, Don’t Ask Me Start here 3:01
- 2 Get Off On The Pain 3:31
- 3 What Happens After You? 3:19
- 4 Francesca 3:27
- 5 Should She Stay or Should She Go 3:35
- 6 Tastes Like Pain 2:02
- 7 Run, Raven, Run 5:14
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Plans
Death Cab for Cutie
Shares a similar introspective lyrical style with a reflective tone, capturing seasonal melancholy.
Picaresque
The Decemberists
Explores themes of nostalgia and emotional struggle with rich storytelling and an autumnal atmosphere.
I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
Bright Eyes
Combines alternative rock with introspective lyrics that evoke feelings of longing and personal reflection.
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