Rooney - Rooney

Rooney - Rooney

2003 Geffen Records

4 Stars

Rooney = alternative rock, indie pop, Beatlesesque rock n’ roll. This album is one of those sit back and chill great at a party kind of albums. The songs are catchy and poppy but feel like they belong as the soundtrack to a movie like Juno or Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist pretty much anything with Michael Cera in it. Rooney is not loaded with hit songs but it won’t leave you wanting more either.

Shakin’ the biggest hit on this album is a sing along alternative rock gem that feels like a drive with the windows down on a summer day with a few good friends. Daisy Duke is another great power pop song and could have easily found its way onto a Weezer album. Sorry Sorry is a get up and dance apology song that you won’t soon get out of your head and may be the best song on the album.

This album is well worth your hard earned cash if you love Weezer, The Beatles, and The Cars you will want to check out this album. Start with Shakin’, Daisy Duke, Sorry Sorry and That Girl Has Love.

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