Cleopatra (Weezer song)

"Cleopatra" is a song by the American rock band Weezer. It was released as the second single from their ninth studio album Everything Will Be Alright in the End on September 8, 2014.[1] Like the previous single "Back to the Shack", the song has received favorable comparisons to Weezer's earlier albums.

"Cleopatra"
Single by Weezer
from the album Everything Will Be Alright in the End
ReleasedSeptember 8, 2014
Recorded2014
Genre
Length3:13
LabelRepublic
Songwriter(s)Rivers Cuomo
Producer(s)Ric Ocasek
Weezer singles chronology
"Back to the Shack"
(2014)		 "Cleopatra"
(2014)		 "Da Vinci"
(2014)

Composition

A jangly Egyptian-themed song,[2] "Cleopatra" is described as a throwback to Weezer's classic sound.[3] The song starts with acoustic strums, a harmonica, and subdued vocals. It builds up into a heavier song, containing a guitar solo and dual guitars.[4] Chris Coplan at Consequence of Sound characterized the song as sounding more like Weezer (1994) than Pinkerton.[5]

Critical reception

Carolyn Menyes at Music Times comments that "it seems like the band has finally returned to form after all these years", citing "Cleopatra" as an example.[1] Dandiel Kreps of Rolling Stone declared "The track recalls the band's earlier albums", citing the production by Ric Ocasek.[6] At Consequence of Sound, Chris Coplan states that "Weezer keep things interesting by imbuing the track with a healthy dose of experience and cynicism, adding new layers to a sound that can occasionally be all too familiar."[5] Karina Starobina from Gigwise described the song "as much a perfect soundtrack for a college pool party as any other Weezer song you have ever heard.". Starobina also comments they don't want Weezer to change.[7]

References
  1. "LISTEN: Weezer New Song 'Cleopatra' Arrives Online Before 'Everything Will Be Alright in the End' Release Date". Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  2. "Weezer Rebel Against 'Cleopatra' on Their Latest Leak". Spin. September 3, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  3. "Weezer Unveils New Song 'Cleopatra': Listen « Radio.com". Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  4. "Weezer breaks out extra guitars for new song Cleopatra". HitFix. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  5. "Weezer release song "Cleopatra" — listen - Consequence of Sound". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  6. "Weezer Reflect on Old Age and Fading Looks on Catchy 'Cleopatra'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  7. "Listen: Weezer unveil brand new song 'Cleopatra' from new LP - Gigwise". Gigwise. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
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