Undone - The Sweater Song
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| Single by Weezer | ||
| from the album Weezer (The Blue Album) | ||
| Released | 1994 | |
| Format | CD | |
| Recorded | August-September, 1993 at Electric Lady Studios, New York City | |
| Genre | Alternative rock | |
| Length | 5 min 5 s | |
| Label | DGC Records | |
| Producer(s) | Ric Ocasek | |
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| "Undone - The Sweater Song" (1994) |
"Buddy Holly" (1995) |
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"Undone - The Sweater Song" is a popular single by Weezer. It was released in 1994 and appeared on the self-titled debut album. Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo has commented that "’Undone’ is the feeling you get when the trains stops and the little guy comes knockin’ on your door. It was supposed to be a sad song, but everyone thinks it’s hilarious."
Originally, the band intended to insert various sound clips into the song, but were wary of the cost of licensing them. Instead, the studio version of the song features a spoken introduction by then bassist Matt Sharp and longtime friend of the band Karl Koch, as well as an "intermission" set of dialogue between Karl and one the founding members of Weezer's official fan club and early supporter of the band, Mykel Allan. This dialogue is frequently ad-libbed during concerts and other live recordings.
This song is featured in the game We Love Katamari.
The song was covered by Omaha rock band Alien Nation
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[edit] Music video
The music video for "Undone" marks one of the early directorial efforts of Spike Jonze. It was shot on a steadicam in one unbroken take, featuring the band playing to a sped up version of the song. When played at a slower speed, the illusion is created that the band is playing the song in the correct time, yet moving slow motion. Near the middle and end of the video, a stream of dogs usher across the set the band is playing in. They perform the song in front of a blue backdrop, similar to the cover of the album.
[edit] B-sides
The import single versions of "Undone" also featured b-side songs "Mykel and Carli", "Susanne" and "My Evaline".
[edit] Personnel
- Rivers Cuomo – lead guitar, lead vocals
- Patrick Wilson – percussion
- Brian Bell – rhythm guitar
- Matt Sharp – bass guitar
- Ric Ocasek – producer
[edit] External links
| Weezer |
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| Brian Bell • Rivers Cuomo • Scott Shriner • Patrick Wilson |
| Former members: Jason Cropper • Matt Sharp • Mikey Welsh |
| Discography |
| Albums: Weezer (The Blue Album) • Pinkerton • Weezer (The Green Album) • Maladroit • Make Believe |
| Extended plays and live albums: The Good Life • The Lion and the Witch • Winter Weezerland |
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