Space Rock
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| Album track by Weezer | |||||
| Album | Maladroit | ||||
| Released | May 14, 2002 | ||||
| Recorded | N/A | ||||
| Length | 1:53 | ||||
| Label | Geffen | ||||
| Writer(s) | Rivers Cuomo | ||||
| RC# | 684 | ||||
| COR# | 344 | ||||
| Producer(s) | Weezer, Rod Cervera, Chad Bamford | ||||
| Status | Released | ||||
| Live debut | May 19, 2002 | ||||
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"Space Rock" (also known as "Place the Blame") is the eighth track on Maladroit.
Contents
Appearances
- Maladroit (2002)
Overview
Originally known as "Place The Blame", the song was first recorded during the Steak House/Cello Demos in November of 2001. The song's title was changed to "Space Rock" by the time the band recorded it for the Glenn Sound Demos. During the sessions for Maladroit, the lyrics were rewritten (beginning with the demo from January 7th) to reflect Cuomo's frustration at the rapport (or lack thereof) he had with online fans at the time. It is unknown why the title "Space Rock" was chosen, as the song bears little resemblance to the space rock musical genre, but guitarist Brian Bell described the song as "Spacemen 3-ish" in a 2002 interview [1].
"Space Rock" has been performed live only six times.
Live performances
- Weezer concert: 05/19/2002 - Fukuoka, Japan
- Weezer concert: 05/20/2002 - Hiroshima, Japan
- Weezer concert: 05/25/2002 - Nagoya, Japan
- Weezer concert: 07/06/2002 - Salt Lake City, UT
- Weezer concert: 07/11/2002 - Chicago, IL
- Weezer concert: 07/12/2002 - Detroit, MI
Personnel
- Rivers Cuomo – lead guitar, lead vocals
- Patrick Wilson – percussion
- Brian Bell – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Scott Shriner – bass guitar, backing vocals
Audio
Glenn Sound Studios
Maladroit sessions
- January 6, 2002
- January 7, 2002
- January 8, 2002
- January 10, 2002
- January 12, 2002
- January 24, 2002
- January 25, 2002
Album version
Lyrics
Maladroit lyrics
Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo
Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo
You wanna cry
When you're dealing with the kids
Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo
Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo
They know it all
And they're pinning you to the boards
It's a game
And you'll play
But you can't have fun
When all they do is say
Lies (Lies)
They know it all
And they're pinning you to the boards
It's a game
And you'll play
But you can't have fun
When all they do is say
Lies (Lies)
Lies (Lies)
Demo lyrics
Ooo-hooo...
You'll never leave
When you're waiting up with me
You wanna die
When you're speaking to the blind
It's a game
It's a shame
And we'll never leave until we place the blame
