# SZNZ: Spring

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***SZNZ: Spring*** is the seventh [EP](/source/Extended_play) by American rock band [Weezer](/source/Weezer), and the first of four EPs in their *SZNZ* (pronounced "seasons") project. It was released digitally on March 20, 2022, coinciding with the [spring equinox](/source/March_equinox).[4] A physical version was released on CD later the same year,[5] with a vinyl release in early 2023.[6] The album produced one single, titled "[A Little Bit of Love](/source/A_Little_Bit_of_Love_(Weezer_song))".[7]

## Background

The *SZNZ* concept was first revealed by [Rivers Cuomo](/source/Rivers_Cuomo) in an interview in January 2021.[8] Cuomo stated that he wanted the *Spring* album to feature a "happy, chill, stress-free" theme, later expressing a desire for an "acoustic, breezy" song in a similar vein to "[Island in the Sun](/source/Island_in_the_Sun_(Weezer_song))".[9]

On February 2, 2022, Cuomo shared a Google spreadsheet with fans which included the release dates, possible producers, overall emotion, spirituality tone, planned genre, and planned singles for each of the *SZNZ* EPs. *Spring'*s emotion was set to be optimistic sorrow.[10] The spreadsheet also included the band's look and the aesthetic era the clothes and EP are based on. Aesthetically, the band linked *SZNZ: Spring* to a pre-Christian era with influences from [Celts](/source/Celts), [Paganism](/source/Paganism), and [Wicca](/source/Wicca).

## Release

On March 16, 2022, Weezer released the lead single, "[A Little Bit of Love](/source/A_Little_Bit_of_Love_(Weezer_song))".[11] On March 16, Cuomo used his game, *Weezle* (a Weezer-themed spin on the popular web game *[Wordle](/source/Wordle)*), to preview snippets of the forthcoming *Spring* songs.[12]

*SZNZ: Spring* was officially released on March 20, 2022, the day of the Spring Equinox.

## Critical reception

*SZNZ: Spring* received generally favorable reviews from music critics. At [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic), which assigns a [normalized](/source/Standard_score) rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an [average](/source/Weighted_mean) score of 63 based on 7 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[13] In a mixed review, Alex Hudson at *[Exclaim!](/source/Exclaim!)* stated that, while not the worst Weezer album, "it's frustrating to hear them sabotaging their own songs in a futile attempt to pin down the sound of a season. So far, *SZNZ* feels less like a lofty concept and more like silly gimmick."[14] Brady Gerber of *[Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website))* was more critical, opining "unlike the expensive-sounding and often pretty *[OK Human](/source/OK_Human)*—and a rarity for any proper Weezer release—*SZNZ* sounds cheap." However, Gerber considered the tracks "A Little Bit of Love" and "Wild at Heart" highlights of the album.[15][16]

## Track listing

**Notes**

- "The Sound of Drums" contains portions of the poems, "Back to the River" by Abigail Spinner McBride, and "Air I Am" by Andras Corban-Arthen.
- The vinyl version puts track 7 "Wild at Heart" as track 8, and "Across the Meadow" as track 7 on the tracklist.

## Personnel

**Weezer**

- [Brian Bell](/source/Brian_Bell)
- [Rivers Cuomo](/source/Rivers_Cuomo)
- [Scott Shriner](/source/Scott_Shriner)
- [Patrick Wilson](/source/Patrick_Wilson_(drummer))

**Technical**

- Ethan Gruska – [production](/source/Record_producer)
- [Suzy Shinn](/source/Suzy_Shinn) – production
- [Jake Sinclair](/source/Jake_Sinclair_(musician)) – production
- Rachel White – [engineering](/source/Audio_engineer)
- Rouble Kapoor – engineering
- JC LeResche – engineering
- Jason Hiller – engineering
- Sejo Navajas – engineering assistance
- John Sinclair – [mixing](/source/Audio_mixing_(recorded_music)) (all except "A Little Bit of Love")
- [Rob Kinelski](/source/Rob_Kinelski) – mixing on "A Little Bit of Love"
- Eli Heisler – mix assistance on "A Little Bit of Love"
- [Bernie Grundman](/source/Bernie_Grundman) – [mastering](/source/Mastering_(audio))
- Tension Division – art direction, design

## Charts

Chart performance for SZNZ: Spring Chart (2022) Peak position

## References

1. Houghton, Harley (March 22, 2022). ["Review: Weezer's SZNZ: Spring"](https://musictalkers.com/reviews/8296-review-weezer-s-sznz-spring). *Music Talkers - Latest Music News & Artist Exposure*

1. ["Nové desky 11/2022 - od Charli XCX přes Weezer po Little Boots"](https://musicserver.cz/clanek/67798/nove-desky-11-2022-od-charli-xcx-pres-weezer-po-little-boots/). *musicserver.cz*

1. ["Weezer Set Fire to 'Summer' with Their Heaviest Album Ever | Exclaim!"](https://exclaim.ca/music/article/weezer_sznz_summer_ep_album_review). *exclaim.ca*

1. Deville, Chris (March 20, 2022). ["Stream Weezer's New EP SZNZ: Spring"](https://www.stereogum.com/2179882/weezer-sznz-spring/music/amp/). *[Stereogum](/source/Stereogum)*. Retrieved March 20, 2022.

1. ["SZNZ: Spring CD"](https://weezerwebstore.com/products/sznz-spring-cd). *Weezer*

1. ["SZNZ: Spring Little Bit of Love Transparent Red Vinyl (Pre Order) | Featured"](https://weezerwebstore.com/collections/van-weezer/products/szns-spring-little-bit-of-love-transparent-red-vinyl)

1. ["Weezer Announce 'SZNZ' EP Project: Listen To 'Spring's "A Little Bit of Love"](https://www.stereogum.com/2179805/weezer-a-little-bit-of-love/music/). March 16, 2022.

1. Goggins, Joe (2021-01-21). ["Weezer: 'Our fans don't seem to age out. We must be doing something right'"](https://inews.co.uk/culture/music/weezer-ok-human-van-weezer-new-album-rivers-cuomo-838914). *inews.co.uk*. Retrieved 2022-12-10.

1. ["Weezer: "I'm very anxious right now about what it means to be human""](https://www.upsetmagazine.com/features/weezer-interview-feb21). *Upset*. Retrieved 2022-12-10.

1. ["weezer: SZNS - Google Sheets"](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BGWLEmZohpOPaLBPe132FMrHvSgyw8PHt8k93AmZ0kQ/edit#gid=0). 2022-02-17. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220217022151/https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BGWLEmZohpOPaLBPe132FMrHvSgyw8PHt8k93AmZ0kQ/edit#gid=0) February 17, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-12-10.

1. ["New Song: "A Little Bit Of Love" Out Now"](https://weezer.com/news/2022/3/16/new-song-a-little-bit-of-love-out-now). *Weezer*. Retrieved 2022-12-10.

1. ["Register"](https://twitter.com/riverscuomo/status/1504277581599707136). No. 1504277581599707136. Retrieved 30 July 2023.

1. ["SZNZ: Spring \[EP\] by Weezer"](https://www.metacritic.com/music/sznz-spring-ep/weezer). – via www.metacritic.com.

1. ["Weezer's 'SZNZ: Spring' Is as Annoying as Renaissance Faire Cosplay | Exclaim!"](https://exclaim.ca/music/article/weezer_sznz_spring_ep_album_review). *exclaim.ca*

1. Gerber, Brady (March 29, 2022). ["Rivers Cuomo toys with Renaissance Faire shtick on the first of four planned EPs inspired by Vivaldi's The Four Seasons."](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/weezer-sznz-spring/). *Pitchfork*. Retrieved March 30, 2022.

1. Wilson, Rob (March 23, 2022). ["EP Review: Weezer - *SZNZ: Spring*"](https://www.gigwise.com/reviews/3416700/ep-review--weezer-sznz-spring/). *[Gigwise](/source/Gigwise)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250911051329/https://www.gigwise.com/reviews/3416700/ep-review--weezer-sznz-spring/) September 11, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 2, 2026.

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