Another Week Another Vinyl: Weezer: Hurley

I’m going to keep this brief, because I typed up a review of the album which I will post within the next few days. Weezer’s last release Raditude was both a joke musically and physically. Without delving into the porous music, Raditude’s vinyl release was extremely lackluster. In a day and age where a physical music product is swiftly meeting its impending doom, Weezer goes and releases a pitiful vinyl package which included nothing but a cover, a sleeve and one black vinyl record. No artwork inside, just a plain white sleeve, no free MP3 download, nothing! With Hurley, the vinyl sleeve at least has a photo and liner notes. Also included, is a CD of the album - well done guys! The cover is not gatefold, but the inclusion of a CD makes up for aesthetical shortcomings. I can’t stand when I buy a vinyl and the portability factor is neglected, so this was a pleasant surprise. I pre-ordered the album from Interpunk for $16 and included was a free poster. The poster is small, but it’s not like I’m going to be hanging it up anywhere anyhow. All in all, it was a pretty good deal from a major act such as Weezer.