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Rivers Cuomo Claims "Sweater Song" Is A Metallica Rip-Off

Weezer's frontman says the hit song was attempt to ape Velvet Underground that turned into "almost a complete rip-off" of "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)." Wonder if Lars will sue. More raditude (will Rivers work with Matt Sharp again?) at RS .

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14:47 on August 28 2009

i’ll be your mirror…

Music is Art — Listen ♥ I’ll Be Your Mirror by The Velvet Underground & Nico [1967] Images ♥ Chris Craymer Share & Enjoy: more info
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16:20 on August 28 2009

Rivers Cuomo Claims "Sweater Song" Is A Metallica Rip-Off

Stereogum — Weezer's frontman says the hit song was attempt to ape Velvet Underground that turned into "almost a complete rip-off" of "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)." Wonder if Lars will... more info
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