Mexican Fender Explained

Mexican Fender
Type:Promotional single
Artist:Weezer
Album:Pacific Daydream
Released:August 17, 2017
Recorded:2016
Length:3:11
Label:Atlantic
Producer:Toby Gad

"Mexican Fender" is a song by the American rock band Weezer. It was released as a promotional single from their eleventh studio album Pacific Daydream on August 17, 2017, premiering on Beats 1.[1]

Reception

DIY described "Mexican Fender" as a "perfect three-and-a-half minute slice of giddy, upbeat power-pop, sprinkling Weezer’s trademark “oohs” all over, and has a smattering of self-awareness."[2] Andy Cush at Spin called the song a "spiritual sequel" to "In the Garage" from the band's 1994 self-titled release (aka the Blue Album).[3]

Music video

The music video was released on August 17, 2017. The video features a seagull falling in love with a woman beach goer. The seagull tries various methods to impress the woman, ending in her kissing it on the head. The beach goer is played by Chloe Mae, and the video was directed by Lior Molcho.[4]

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Weezer Get All West Coast on "Mexican Fender," Confirm New Album. 17 August 2017. October 9, 2017.
  2. Web site: Tracks: Wolf Alice, Dream Wife, Weezer and more. DIY. 18 August 2017 . October 9, 2017.
  3. Web site: Weezer - "Mexican Fender". August 17, 2017. October 9, 2017.
  4. Weezer Preview New Album With Video About Seagull Love. . 17 August 2017 . October 9, 2017.
  5. Mexico Ingles Airplay : Aug 19, 2017 - Billboard Chart Archive. Billboard. October 9, 2017.