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{{Infobox album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
{{Infobox album
|Name = Winter Weezerland
| name = Christmas CD
|Type = EP
| type = EP
|Artist = [[Weezer]]
| artist = [[Weezer]]
|Cover = Winter_Weezerland_cover.jpg
| cover = Christmas_Demo.png
|Released = 13 December 2005
| border = yes
|Recorded = 2000
| alt =
| released = January 1, 2001
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|Genre = [[Alternative rock]]<br/>[[Christmas music]]
| recorded = October–November 2000
|Length = 5:35
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| venue =
|Label = [[Geffen Records|Geffen]] <small>(US)</small>
| studio = Mocha Fusion Studios, Cello Studios
|Producer = [[Rupert Peasley]]
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| genre = * [[Alternative rock]]
|Reviews =
* [[Christmas music|Christmas]]
|Last album = ''[[Make Believe (Weezer album)|Make Believe]]'' </br>(2005)
| length = {{Duration|m=5|s=35}}
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|This album = '''''Winter Weezerland EP'''''<br />(2005)
| language = English
|Next album = ''[[Weezer (2008 album)|Weezer]]''<br />(2008)
|Misc = {{Extra album cover
| label = [[Geffen Records|Geffen]]
| producer = [[Weezer]]
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|Upper caption = Alternative cover
| prev_title = [[Pinkerton (album)|Pinkerton]]
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|Type = ep
| prev_year = 1996
|Cover = Christmas_Demo.png
| next_title = [[Weezer (Green Album)|Weezer]]
|Lower caption = The Previous Cover From 2000.
| next_year = 2001
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}}
| misc = {{Extra album cover
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| header = Alternative cover
| type = ep
| cover = Winter_Weezerland_cover.jpg
| border =
| alt =
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| caption = ''Winter Weezerland'' cover
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}}
}}
}}


[[Weezer]]'s '''''Christmas CD''''' (also called '''''Christmas EP''''' or simply '''''Christmas''''' on music streaming platforms) is a two-track promotional [[Extended play|EP]] officially released January 1, 2001.<ref name=KarlKochFacebook>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10151780464822273|title=Today in Weezer History: 1/1/2001|last=Weezer|date=January 1, 2014|website=Facebook|access-date=2022-01-08}}</ref> It was sent to radio stations, as well as in small quantities to members of the band's fan club. The songs were recorded at [[Rivers Cuomo|Rivers Cuomo's]] home studio, dubbed "Mocha Fusion Studios", in October and November of 2000.<ref name=CD>{{Cite AV media notes |title=Christmas CD|others=Weezer|url=https://www.weezerpedia.com/wiki/File:Weezer_Christmas_CD-back.jpg|date=2000|access-date=2022-01-08|publisher=Geffen Records|id=INTR-10267-2|location=Weezerpedia}}</ref> Additional work was done at [[Cello Studios]].
[[Weezer]]'s '''''Winter Weezerland EP''''' is an [[Extended play|EP]] released in December 2005 exclusively for [[iTunes]] users. It features songs that had originally been recorded by the band in 2000 as part of a special Christmas CD that was sent out to Weezer fan club members. The cover of the CD featured the band members dressed in Santa costumes.


The cover of the CD features the band members dressed in [[Santa Claus]] costumes, photographed by Weezer webmaster and historian [[Karl Koch (Weezer assistant)|Karl Koch]] in November 2000.<ref name=KarlKochFacebook /><ref name=CD />
==Speculation==
A teaser message posted on the band's official website prompted speculation about ''Winter Weezerland'' and soon fan message boards were flooded with speculative posts. Despite many Weezer fans believing the tracks were just a re-release of the Christmas CD (which they were eventually revealed to be), some fans believed the EP would contain all-new Christmas versions of classic Weezer tracks including one group that believed previously unheard tracks would be released in the tradition of Weezer's popular "Holiday Treats."


==Reaction==
== Release ==
The song "Christmas Celebration" was initially released as an [[MP3]] to members of the Weezer Fan Club on November 17, 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Koch |first=Karl |date=17 November 2000 |title=RWA: Weezer Fan Club |url=http://www.weezer.net:80/wfo/index.htm |url-status=dead |website=RWA: Weezer Fan Club|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010107200500/http://www.weezer.net:80/wfo/index.htm |archive-date=2001-01-07 }}</ref> The EP was a promotional release sent out to radio stations and record stores in early December, and began being played on radio on the 1st of December. The set was intended to build hype towards the release of the band's next self-titled album, [[Weezer (Green Album)]], which was released in May of the same year. In addition to the release, 1000 copies were sent to members of the Weezer Fan Club by their label, [[Geffen Records]].<ref name="KarlKochFacebook" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Koch |first=Karl |date=8 December 2000 |title=Karl's Corner |url=http://weezer.net:80/karl/karlscorner.htm |url-status=dead |website=weezer.net|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001211140600/http://weezer.net:80/karl/karlscorner.htm |archive-date=2000-12-11 }}</ref>
Many fans complained that the release of the EP was completely unnecessary since mp3s of the songs were already available for free download in the media section on the band's official website.<ref>[http://www.weezer.com Weezer.com]</ref>


== Cover art ==
Geffen removed the songs from the website shortly after several iTunes reviews of the EP included references to the free mp3s available on the band's website.
The cover art features the band members [[Rivers Cuomo]], [[Brian Bell]], [[Mikey Welsh]], and [[Patrick Wilson (drummer)|Patrick Wilson]] dressed in Santa Claus costumes they had rented. The photos are stills taken from video captured by Weezer historian and webmaster [[Karl Koch (Weezer assistant)|Karl Koch]] on two dates, 15 and 31 November 2000, at Rivers Cuomo's house. Due to lack of file management, almost all of the original video and photographs are now lost.<ref name="KarlKochFacebook" />


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==''Winter Weezerland''==
E-mail replies from the band's unofficial fifth member, [[Karl Koch (Weezer)|Karl Koch]], have suggested that the band was not involved in the release of the EP and it was a decision made independently by the band's record label, [[Geffen Records]]. Karl said in one e-mail to a fan:
The set was re-released in 2005 by [[Geffen Records]] via [[iTunes Store|iTunes]] in 2005 under the title ''Winter Weezerland''.<ref name=KarlKochFacebook /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/christmas-with-weezer-ep/|title='Christmas With Weezer': How The Nerd Rock Kings Cranked Up Christmas|last=Smith|first=Sophie|date=December 16, 2021|website=uDiscoverMusic|access-date=2022-01-08}}</ref> The cover artwork features the same photograph used on the back of the ''Christmas CD''. As of 2008, the EP is no longer available on iTunes.

{{cquote|And yeah, I was wondering what [Geffen/iTunes] were doing, in the back of my mind I was like 'er... ok...' for that (''Winter Weezerland'') EP. I'm trying to push for something else new/unexpected in the future, we'll see.|cquote}}

The backlash from the devoted Weezer fanbase was somewhat minimal, with many fans resorting to posting negative reviews on iTunes and others flooding Weezer message boards with derogatory comments towards the band, despite no actual involvement of the band in the release of the EP.

As of [[2008 in music|2008]], the EP has been removed from the [[iTunes Store]].


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
{{tracklist
{{tracklist
| all_writing = [[Rivers Cuomo]]
| total_length = 5:35
| total_length = 5:35
| title1 = The Christmas Song
| title1 = The Christmas Song
| length1 = 3:11
| length1 = 3:11
| title2 = Christmas Celebration
| title2 = Christmas Celebration
| length2 = 2:24
| length2 = 2:24
}}
}}

==Personnel==
*[[Brian Bell]] – guitar, vocals
*[[Rivers Cuomo]] – guitar, vocals
*[[Mikey Welsh]] – bass, vocals
*[[Patrick Wilson (drummer)|Patrick Wilson]] – drums


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
*[https://www.weezerpedia.com/wiki/Christmas_CD ''Christmas CD''] on Weezerpedia
*{{allMusic|class=album|id=mw0001185404}}

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Latest revision as of 16:45, 7 October 2024

Not to be confused with Christmas with Weezer.
Christmas CD
EP by
Weezer
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2001
RecordedOctober–November 2000
StudioMocha Fusion Studios, Cello Studios
Genre
Length5:35
LanguageEnglish
LabelGeffen
ProducerWeezer
Weezer chronology
Pinkerton
(1996) 		Christmas CD
(2001) 		Weezer
(2001)
Alternative cover
Winter Weezerland cover

Weezer's Christmas CD (also called Christmas EP or simply Christmas on music streaming platforms) is a two-track promotional EP officially released January 1, 2001.[1] It was sent to radio stations, as well as in small quantities to members of the band's fan club. The songs were recorded at Rivers Cuomo's home studio, dubbed "Mocha Fusion Studios", in October and November of 2000.[2] Additional work was done at Cello Studios.

The cover of the CD features the band members dressed in Santa Claus costumes, photographed by Weezer webmaster and historian Karl Koch in November 2000.[1][2]

Release

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The song "Christmas Celebration" was initially released as an MP3 to members of the Weezer Fan Club on November 17, 2000.[3] The EP was a promotional release sent out to radio stations and record stores in early December, and began being played on radio on the 1st of December. The set was intended to build hype towards the release of the band's next self-titled album, Weezer (Green Album), which was released in May of the same year. In addition to the release, 1000 copies were sent to members of the Weezer Fan Club by their label, Geffen Records.[1][4]

Cover art

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The cover art features the band members Rivers Cuomo, Brian Bell, Mikey Welsh, and Patrick Wilson dressed in Santa Claus costumes they had rented. The photos are stills taken from video captured by Weezer historian and webmaster Karl Koch on two dates, 15 and 31 November 2000, at Rivers Cuomo's house. Due to lack of file management, almost all of the original video and photographs are now lost.[1]

Winter Weezerland

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The set was re-released in 2005 by Geffen Records via iTunes in 2005 under the title Winter Weezerland.[1][5] The cover artwork features the same photograph used on the back of the Christmas CD. As of 2008, the EP is no longer available on iTunes.

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Rivers Cuomo

No.TitleLength
1."The Christmas Song"3:11
2."Christmas Celebration"2:24
Total length:5:35

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Weezer (January 1, 2014). "Today in Weezer History: 1/1/2001". Facebook. Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  2. ^ a b Christmas CD (Media notes). Weezer. Weezerpedia: Geffen Records. 2000. INTR-10267-2. Retrieved 2022-01-08.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ Koch, Karl (17 November 2000). "RWA: Weezer Fan Club". RWA: Weezer Fan Club. Archived from the original on 2001-01-07.
  4. ^ Koch, Karl (8 December 2000). "Karl's Corner". weezer.net. Archived from the original on 2000-12-11.
  5. ^ Smith, Sophie (December 16, 2021). "'Christmas With Weezer': How The Nerd Rock Kings Cranked Up Christmas". uDiscoverMusic. Retrieved 2022-01-08.
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