Make Believe - Weezer
Make Believe

Make Believe is Weezer’s fifth studio album. After nearly two years of composing and recording demos, official recording finally began in December 2003. However, the album was not released until May 10, 2005, exactly eleven years after their original self-titled album was released. Stylistically, Make Believe is quite different from prior albums. The songs showcase a much more personal side from the harsher Maladroit and the Green Album. This personal side reflects sophomore album Pinkerton’s main pull, leading many critics to consider Make Believe a more polished version of Pinkerton. However, this similarity became a shortcoming, as many criticized the overly polished sleekness. Had the album been more raw, fans argued, it could have been more successful. Though met with harsh criticism, Make Believe still managed to be a chart topper. Propelled by hit single “Beverly Hills,” the album managed to eventually go platinum. Both “Beverly Hills” and “Perfect Situation” reached 10 and 51 respectively on the Billboard Hot 100.
Distribution of songs on Make Believe by producer