Weezer, commonly referred to as The Green Album, is the self-titled 3rd album by the band the band of the same name. The album was seen as a rebirth for Weezer, following a hiatus since their 1996 album, Pinkerton, which was initially a commercial and critical failure, but later gained much popularity among both fans and critics. Following the band's 1994 debut, it was the band's second self-titled album.
The Green Album also was the band's first release without longtime bassist Matt Sharp, who would end up suing the band before the release of their fourth album, Maladroit, seeking compensation and songwriting credit for songs such as "Undone (The Sweater Song)," "El Scorcho" and "The Good Life". This album featured Mikey Welsh on bass, although he was replaced by their next album.
As of October 2005, the album had sold 1,549,531 copies. It is currently certified platinum. The Green Album entered and peaked in the U.S. charts at #4, making it Weezer's first Top 10 album since 1994.
Recent reprints of the album have been slightly altered. The song "Hash Pipe" now cuts out the last two lines of the first chorus.
