At the distortion-drenched height of the angst-ridden grunge era, Weezer arrived with an arsenal of irresistible hooks, splitting the difference between the joyful noise of indie rock, the bouncy fun of New Wave and the ultra-catchy thrills of power pop. While these alt-rock jokers love clever punchlines and shameless puns, the sarcastic-but-sensitive lyrics of Rivers Cuomo have made him a hero to generations of emo kids. No matter how intimate or intense, Weezer deliver air-guitar-worthy riffs and shout-along choruses, leaving you grinning even as they hit you deep in the feelings.