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{{distinguish|Christmas with Weezer}}
{{notability|music|date=July 2020}}
{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name = Winter Weezerland
| name = Christmas CD
| type = EP
| type = EP
| artist = [[Weezer]]
| artist = [[Weezer]]
| cover = Christmas_Demo.png
| cover = Christmas_Demo.png
| alt =
| border = yes
| released = December 2000
| alt =
| recorded = 2000
| released = January 1, 2001
| recorded = October–November 2000
| venue =
| studio =
| venue =
| studio = Mocha Fusion Studios, Cello Studios
| genre =
* [[Alternative rock]]
| genre = * [[Alternative rock]]
* [[Christmas music|Christmas]]
* [[Christmas music|Christmas]]
| length = 5:35
| length = {{Duration|m=5|s=35}}
| label = [[Geffen Records|Geffen]]
| language = English
| producer = [[Rupert Peasley]]
| label = [[Geffen Records|Geffen]]
| prev_title = [[Pinkerton (album)|Pinkerton]]
| producer = [[Weezer]]
| prev_title = [[Pinkerton (album)|Pinkerton]]
| prev_year = 1996
| prev_year = 1996
| next_title = [[Weezer (Green Album)|Weezer]]
| next_title = [[Weezer (Green Album)|Weezer]]
| next_year = 2001
| next_year = 2001
| misc = {{Extra album cover
| misc = {{Extra album cover
| header = Alternative cover
| header = Alternative cover
| type = ep
| type = ep
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| border =
| border =
| alt =
| alt =
| caption = 2005 iTunes re-release
| caption = ''Winter Weezerland'' cover
}}
}}
}}
}}


[[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 '''''Christmas CD''''' is an two-track [[Extended play|EP]] released in December 2000 exclusively for members of the band's fan club. The songs were recorded in 2000, and the CD was sent out to Weezer fan-club members. The songs were later made available for free download in the media section on the band's official website.<ref>[http://www.weezer.com Weezer.com]</ref>


The cover of the CD features 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 />

== 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>

== Cover art ==
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" />


==''Winter Weezerland''==
==''Winter Weezerland''==
The set was re-released in 2005 by [[Geffen Records]] via [[iTunes Store|iTunes]] in 2005 under the title ''Winter Weezerland''. The cover is the back cover of the ''Christmas CD''. As of 2008, the EP is no longer available on iTunes.
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.


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


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


{{Weezer}}
{{Weezer}}
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[[Category:2000 EPs]]
[[Category:2000 EPs]]

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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