None of the easy labels are right for Weezer. Calling them emo neglects their syrupy hard rock riffs and classic approach; calling them alternative rock does no justice to their perfectly-crafted song structures and straightforward honesty; calling them pop-punk makes them sound bouncier and less self-aware than they always were. At the end of the day, there’s just no other genre that scratches the itch that only Weezer can reach. But that concentrated specificity has had countless effects on music of all of the aforementioned genres as its slowly dispersed its influence over the years. Today, in honor of the 23rd anniversary of Pinkerton’s release, we looked at 11 bands on whose music Weezer undeniably had an influence. Here’s who came to mind… SWMRS On t...
