"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.
| "Cleopatra" | ||||
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| Single by Weezer | ||||
| from the album Everything Will Be Alright in the End | ||||
| Released | September 8, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
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| Length | 3:13 | |||
| Label | Republic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Rivers Cuomo | |||
| Producer(s) | Ric Ocasek | |||
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Composition
editA 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
editCarolyn 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
edit- ^ a b "LISTEN: Weezer New Song 'Cleopatra' Arrives Online Before 'Everything Will Be Alright in the End' Release Date". Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "Weezer Rebel Against 'Cleopatra' on Their Latest Leak". Spin. September 3, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "Weezer Unveils New Song 'Cleopatra': Listen « Radio.com". Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "Weezer breaks out extra guitars for new song Cleopatra". HitFix. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ a b "Weezer release song "Cleopatra" — listen - Consequence of Sound". Consequence of Sound. 8 September 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "Weezer Reflect on Old Age and Fading Looks on Catchy 'Cleopatra'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "Listen: Weezer unveil brand new song 'Cleopatra' from new LP - Gigwise". Gigwise. Retrieved 15 September 2014.