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“Troublemaker” is a song that was originally released as an iTunes single from alternative rock band Weezer’s sixth album and third self-titled album, Weezer. It was released in digital form on May 20, 2008. and now has become the second single from the album. The song will eventually be released in physical form as well as on iTunes. For the week of July 26, 2008, it has debuted at #39 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks charts and peaked at #2 on the chart.
This song was previously considered to be the first single for the album, but for reasons unknown “Pork and Beans” was chosen instead.
Rivers Cuomo has stated the song, along with others from The Red Album were heavily influenced by rapper Eminem and his “fun way of using rhymes.”
Weezer played an acoustic version of “Troublemaker” on the May 30th, 2008 episode of Alternative Nation on Sirius Radio.
The song was released as a downloadable song for the games Rock Band (along with “Dreamin’” and “The Greatest Man That Ever Lived”) and Tap Tap Revenge.
The song was also used for TV commercials for CBS’s crime drama show The Mentalist which premiered in September 2008. It is also used in the trailer for Fired Up.
The music video was released on October 6, 2008.
This song was previously considered to be the first single for the album, but for reasons unknown “Pork and Beans” was chosen instead.
Rivers Cuomo has stated the song, along with others from The Red Album were heavily influenced by rapper Eminem and his “fun way of using rhymes.”
Weezer played an acoustic version of “Troublemaker” on the May 30th, 2008 episode of Alternative Nation on Sirius Radio.
The song was released as a downloadable song for the games Rock Band (along with “Dreamin’” and “The Greatest Man That Ever Lived”) and Tap Tap Revenge.
The song was also used for TV commercials for CBS’s crime drama show The Mentalist which premiered in September 2008. It is also used in the trailer for Fired Up.
The music video was released on October 6, 2008.
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tryxee wrote:
My personal philosophy. No more holding up gas stations, though. I've finally decided to settle down. *sigh*
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ForgottenAsh wrote:
it rocks
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HopelessLove17 wrote:
makes me want to party :D
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maberry5 wrote:
I like this Song <3
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jamierobertward wrote:
Love these phlegmy vocals.
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Maxie_The_Ted wrote:
best lyrics ever!
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samrot67 wrote:
weezer the shit, song fits perfect for all
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szarlotka994 wrote:
good song ! <3
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Rockerchic1 wrote:
gonna see them in concert next weekend!! woohoo
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jamierobertward wrote:
He just don't have the patience.
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MatthieuBelAmi wrote:
Na Na Na Na Na....THAT S RIGHT !
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handfulofsounds wrote:
you wanted arts and crafts? how's this for arts and crafts da na na na na na na na na naaaa
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zombierape wrote:
Weezer makes me so happy. :]
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leegarson wrote:
goofy lyrics...catchy song...not bad...
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ascrodin wrote:
They are trying too hard to sound like it's still 1995...
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MatthieuBelAmi wrote:
One of the greatest songs EVER. That's Right !
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fendformyself wrote:
And when it's party time like 1999, I'll party by myself cuz I'm such a special guy. I love this song. Weezer <3
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Mixora wrote:
...I like this way more than I should xD
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Meme75 wrote:
You want arts & crafts - hows this for arts & crafts? Wicked, Weezer rule.
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GRWittig wrote:
I'm a Weezer fan and I have heard this song many times on the Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back soundtrack... Until now I never knew it was a Weezer song. It doesn't even sound like them
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