Weezer's Make Believe

I bought Weezer's new album, Make Believe, yesterday. I'm not prepared to offer a thorough critique of the record, but I will give you my initial thoughts. After only a few listens, I know with certainty that Make Believe is not as good as either of Weezer's first two albums, Weezer (Blue Album) or Pinkerton. I am also certain that the new record is not Weezer-for-Weezer's-sake like 2001's Weezer (Green Album). Right now, I would put it on the same level as 2002's Maladroit: Pretty strong overall and somewhat ambitious for a Weezer album, but lacking the strong hooks and memorable lyrics that made the band's first two efforts so good.