Why I Reacted To This Song
It was a positive song back in the day and it had a certain outlook in 1994.
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About This Song
“Surf Wax America” appears on Weezer’s 1994 self-titled debut, commonly known as the Blue Album, produced by Ric Ocasek. The song is about choosing to surf over the daily grind, summed up in the line “You take your car to work, I’ll take my board.”
First Impressions
It’s upbeat from the start, with big fuzzy guitars and a sunny, carefree feel.
My Reaction
“Surf Wax America” captures a certain outlook from 1994: positive and carefree, turning away from the 9-to-5 routine to do what you love. That optimism is what made it stand out back in the day and it’s still what makes it worth coming back to.
Rating
82/100