Part 2 of our 3-Part retrospective on Weezer’s 2001 comeback album arrives just days after its official 25th anniversary. Before we get into the album’s tracks proper, we dive deeper into frontman Rivers Cuomo’s state of mind during his songwriting process. This leads us to an examination of how the infamous “Catalog O’ Riffs” shapes each song and the somewhat scientific approach Rivers implements in constructing the perfect pop-rock song. But is this approach considered detrimental to creative endeavors? Does all art need to say something in order for it to be impactful? These are the questions we attempt to answer in this episode. We really hope you enjoy this one!