Cleopatra (Weezer song)

"Cleopatra"
Single by Weezer
from the album Everything Will Be Alright in the End
Released September 8, 2014
Recorded 2014
Genre Alternative rock, power pop
Length 3:13
Label Republic
Writer(s) Rivers Cuomo
Producer(s) Ric Ocasek
Weezer singles chronology
"Back to the Shack"
(2014)		 "Cleopatra"
(2014)		 "Da Vinci"
(2014)

"Cleopatra" is a song by the American rock band Weezer. It was released as the second single from their ninth studio album Everything Will Be Alright in the End on September 8, 2014.[1] Like the previous single "Back to the Shack", the song has received favorable comparisons to Weezer's earlier albums.

Composition

A jangly Egyptian-themed song,[2] "Cleopatra" is described as a throwback to Weezer's classic sound.[3] The song starts with acoustic strums, a harmonica, and subdued vocals. It builds up into a heavier song, containing a guitar solo and dual guitars.[4] Chris Coplan at Consequence of Sound characterized the song as sounding more like Weezer (1994) than Pinkerton.[5]

Critical reception

Carolyn Menyes at Music Times comments that "it seems like the band has finally returned to form after all these years", citing "Cleopatra" as an example.[1] Dandiel Kreps of Rolling Stone declared "The track recalls the band's earlier albums", citing the production by Ric Ocasek.[6] At Consequence of Sound, Chris Coplan states that "Weezer keep things interesting by imbuing the track with a healthy dose of experience and cynicism, adding new layers to a sound that can occasionally be all too familiar."[5] Karina Starobina from Gigwise described the song "as much a perfect soundtrack for a college pool party as any other Weezer song you have ever heard.". Starobina also comments they don't want Weezer to change.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 "LISTEN: Weezer New Song 'Cleopatra' Arrives Online Before 'Everything Will Be Alright in the End' Release Date". Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "Weezer Rebel Against 'Cleopatra' on Their Latest Leak". Spin. September 3, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Weezer Unveils New Song ‘Cleopatra': Listen « Radio.com". Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  4. ↑ "Weezer breaks out extra guitars for new song Cleopatra". HitFix. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  5. 1 2 "Weezer release song “Cleopatra” — listen - Consequence of Sound". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  6. ↑ "Weezer Reflect on Old Age and Fading Looks on Catchy 'Cleopatra'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  7. ↑ "Listen: Weezer unveil brand new song 'Cleopatra' from new LP - Gigwise". Gigwise. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
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