Wheatus

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studio album
First released:
Aug 15 2000

Overview Edit

Wheatus is Wheatus's self-titled debut album, released on August 15, 2000. Three singles were released off the album - "Teenage Dirtbag," which reached number two in the UK charts; "A Little Respect", the Erasure cover and another top 3 hit in the UK; and a "Wannabe Gangstar"/"Leroy"-double A side single. The "Wannabe Gangstar" single version features Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden and is much different from the album version. A relyricced version of "Punk Ass Bitch" was used as the ending theme for the first season of Jackie Chan Adventures. The album is certified gold in the UK.

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Record label:
Catalog number:
62146
Release dates:
  • Aug 15 2000 in United States

Genres

Pop Punk, Post-grunge, Punk, Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock. Vote on Genres

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4 stars GREAT FOR THE REBEL, LOSER, AND OUTCAST IN ALL OF US
This cd is a nice listen because all the songs are up-beat with a punk style I haven't heard in a while. The only spot where this album falls short is the length ... but thats normal for punk/skater type music. "Teenage Dirtbag" is a song that everyone can relate to because we've all wanted a girl/boy that was out of our league. My other favorite song is definitely "Punk azzed B" because it's about that person who just makes makes you cringe at the very thought of them (the chorus really hits th…
Written by Rocky
3 stars I'm just a Teenage Dirtbag
Wheatus' self titled album is a refreshing sound of the new style of punk rock. The album is slightly similar to the sounds of Blink 182, but Wheatus is not as commercial. This CD is great if your just looking for a good time but musically it is not a masterpiece. All in all it is worth the money, although there are many other bands with the same musical stylings.
Written by Paul Camden

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Credits Edit

  1. design

    1. Gail Marowitz [Art Direction]
    2. Raphael Fuchs [Photography]
  2. engineer

    1. David Thoener [Mixing]
    2. George Marino [Mastering]
    3. Philip A. Jimenez [Engineer, Producer]
  1. producer

    1. Wheatus [Engineer, Producer]

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Wheatus 12 tracks format: 1 x CD
catalog number: 62146
release dates: Aug 15 2000
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Wheatus 10 tracks format: 1 x CD
catalog number: 62146
release dates: Aug 15 2000
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