Katakana Weezer.

Here's yet another tribute compilation to Weezer, and not the least surprising. Its originality lies in the fact that all these covers are played by Japanese bands, and I hope I won't offend any Japanese in the audience, but this record struck me as extremely funny. Ever tried singing with a potato in your mouth? You'll achieve the same effect.

However, there are also some pretty original and well-done covers on this record. The ones that immediately come to mind are: Bus Tribute, who changed the chords in Buddy Holly, Reach, whose I Just Threw out the Love of My Dreams is a waltz, or Natsumen & Idaka's Surf Wax America. At the same time, others are just too weird, such as Hermann H. & The Pacemakers' J-Funk In the Garage.

This record is of course a must-have for all Weezer fans, and a nice and funny way for J-Pop lovers to discover this wonderful band.

7/10