{"product_id":"weezer-ok-human-limited-edition-control-room-chaos-splatter-vinyl-lp","title":"Weezer – OK Human (Limited Edition Control Room Chaos Splatter Vinyl LP)","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican alternative rock favourites \u003cstrong\u003eWeezer\u003c\/strong\u003e take an unexpected and captivating musical direction on \u003cem\u003eOK Human\u003c\/em\u003e, their fourteenth studio album, originally released in January 2021. Trading the distorted guitars and power-pop riffs that helped define their career for lush orchestral arrangements, piano-led melodies and intimate songwriting, the band created one of the most distinctive records in their extensive catalogue. Inspired by classic orchestral pop and the ambitious arrangements of albums such as The Beach Boys' \u003cem\u003ePet Sounds\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOK Human\u003c\/em\u003e showcases a different side of frontman Rivers Cuomo's songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with \u003cem\u003eAll My Favorite Songs\u003c\/em\u003e, a bittersweet reflection on music, identity and the contradictions of modern life, supported by sweeping strings and an irresistible melody. \u003cem\u003eAloo Gobi\u003c\/em\u003e combines everyday observations with sophisticated arrangements, while \u003cem\u003eGrapes of Wrath\u003c\/em\u003e explores the escapism of audiobooks and literature. \u003cem\u003eNumbers\u003c\/em\u003e offers an introspective look at comparison and self-worth, followed by the intimate \u003cem\u003ePlaying My Piano\u003c\/em\u003e and the brief, beautifully arranged \u003cem\u003eMirror Image\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the second side, \u003cem\u003eScreens\u003c\/em\u003e examines society's dependence on technology, while \u003cem\u003eBird with a Broken Wing\u003c\/em\u003e brings a more reflective and vulnerable perspective. \u003cem\u003eDead Roses\u003c\/em\u003e introduces a darker atmosphere through dramatic orchestration, followed by the short instrumental \u003cem\u003eEverything Happens for a Reason\u003c\/em\u003e. The uplifting \u003cem\u003eHere Comes the Rain\u003c\/em\u003e offers a welcome change of mood before \u003cem\u003eLa Brea Tar Pits\u003c\/em\u003e closes the album with a thoughtful blend of melancholy, humour and musical warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eJake Sinclair\u003c\/strong\u003e and featuring orchestral arrangements by \u003cstrong\u003eRob Mathes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOK Human\u003c\/em\u003e was recorded using analogue equipment with a \u003cstrong\u003e38-piece orchestra\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than building the songs around electric guitars and conventional rock production, Weezer embraced live instrumentation, strings, horns and piano to create a cohesive orchestral pop album. The result combines Cuomo's gift for memorable melodies with a rich, organic sound influenced by classic pop songwriting. Released during a period of global uncertainty, its themes of isolation, technology and human connection give the album an especially reflective character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003elimited edition Control Room Chaos Splatter pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e presents \u003cem\u003eOK Human\u003c\/em\u003e on \u003cstrong\u003eclear vinyl with multicoloured splatter\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a striking visual accompaniment to the album's colourful orchestral sound. Released through Crush Music and Atlantic Records, this collectible vinyl LP features all twelve tracks across two sides. The splatter pattern varies between individual records, making each copy visually distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new and sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable now from \u003cstrong\u003eHeathen Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weezer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e OK Human\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Edition Control Room Chaos Splatter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear with Multicoloured Splatter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Album Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 January 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Release Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 February 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternative Rock \/ Orchestral Pop \/ Chamber Pop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord Label:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crush Music \/ Atlantic Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7567864589\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 075678645891\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new and sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Weezer+All+My+Favorite+Songs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAll My Favorite Songs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Weezer+Aloo+Gobi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAloo Gobi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Weezer+Grapes+of+Wrath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGrapes of Wrath\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Weezer+Numbers+OK+Human\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNumbers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA5 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Weezer+Playing+My+Piano\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePlaying My Piano\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA6 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Weezer+Mirror+Image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMirror Image\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Weezer+Screens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eScreens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Weezer+Bird+With+A+Broken+Wing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBird with a Broken Wing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Weezer+Dead+Roses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDead Roses\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Weezer+Everything+Happens+For+A+Reason\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEverything Happens for a Reason\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB5 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Weezer+Here+Comes+The+Rain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHere Comes the Rain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB6 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Weezer+La+Brea+Tar+Pits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLa Brea Tar Pits\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Weezer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53720224661793,"sku":"0075678645891","price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5310\/7489\/files\/R-17272615-1690245352-6301.jpg?v=1792026411","url":"https:\/\/heathenrecords.com.au\/products\/weezer-ok-human-limited-edition-control-room-chaos-splatter-vinyl-lp","provider":"Heathen Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}