Mexican Fender

"Mexican Fender"
Promotional single by Weezer
from the album Pacific Daydream
Released August 17, 2017
Recorded 2016
Genre
Length 3:11
Label Atlantic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) 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 Weezer (1994).[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

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Mexico (Billboard Ingles Airplay)[5] 39

References

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